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APCO Aviation 

Setting Future Standards 

Factory: 7, Chalamish Street - Industrial Park - Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL

 www.apcoaviation.com

 

Tel: +972 4 6273727 

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Summary of Contents for NRG Pro II

Page 1: ...30 01 2020 V 2 03 Offline APCO Aviation Setting Future Standards Factory 7 Chalamish Street Industrial Park Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL www apcoaviation com Tel 972 4 6273727 Fax 972 4 6273728...

Page 2: ...PARAGLIDING 23 5 1 TAKE OFF 23 5 1 1 LAYOUT 23 5 1 2 ALPINE LAUNCH OR FORWARD LAUNCH 24 5 1 3 STRONG WIND AND REVERSE LAUNCH 24 5 1 4 TOW OR WINCH LAUNCHING 24 5 2 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES 24 5 2 1 FLYING S...

Page 3: ...aglider without first completing a flying course given by a qualified instructor Apco Aviation s gliders are carefully manufactured and inspected by the factory Please use the glider only as described...

Page 4: ...e change from trim speed to fully accelerated is faster than ever before with the OAA system For normal flight OAA can be easily disengaged allowing for operation of trimmers separate from speed bar 2...

Page 5: ...s country flights or when chasing down a friend that the ABS system comes into play The ABS system will get you from point A to B in the fastest way possible with no pilot input On trim speed the syst...

Page 6: ...o can handle its responsiveness to the lightest of input Pilots looking for the ultimate paramotor wing for slalom racing ACRO flying adrenalin Build differences Fully sheathed lines for easy handling...

Page 7: ...www apcoaviation com 7 Pascal Vall e of ADVENTURE PARAMOTORS on the NRG PRO II 19 5 at Masada Israel...

Page 8: ...4 72 4 92 5 21 5 57 Root Cord m 2 07 2 07 2 07 2 25 2 25 2 25 Tip Cord m 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 44 0 44 0 44 Length of Lines on B m 5 78 6 03 6 28 6 27 6 55 6 82 Total length of line used m 305 325 348 331 353...

Page 9: ...45 4 72 4 92 5 21 5 57 Root Cord m 2 07 2 07 2 07 2 25 2 25 2 25 Tip Cord m 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 44 0 44 0 44 Length of Lines on B m 5 78 6 03 6 28 6 27 6 55 6 82 Total length of line used m 305 325 348 331...

Page 10: ...onnected by ribs One top and bottom panel together with the connecting ribs is called a cell Each cell has an opening on the front lower part The cells fill with air forcing the panels to take the sha...

Page 11: ...like Mylar reinforcement will guarantee no deterioration in performance or launch Additional advantage of FLEXON batten is that it is practically indestructible safeguarding the performance and launch...

Page 12: ...cause it to be applied all the time which can be dangerous WARNING The use of the speed system in turbulent conditions or close to the ground is dangerous While flying with the accelerator the glider...

Page 13: ...is guided through upper pulley for low hook in point harnesses and adjusted as per Section 16 2 see Figure 16 1 For high hook in harnesses use the same brake line setting guiding the brake line throug...

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Page 15: ...he NRG PRO II risers are equipped with replaceable trimmers for accelerated flight The neutral setting is when the A B C riser lengths are equal Trimmers should be used when higher speed is required a...

Page 16: ...rding to the position of the speed bar This allows for a larger speed range that can be fully used in one swift action of the speed bar In order to engage the OAA one must detach the Brummel hooks con...

Page 17: ...ttack while accelerated HIT valves open and close in flight to increase the internal pressure of the glider For the valves to work properly it is important to keep them wrinkle free especially in sub...

Page 18: ...han the C D lines together However when the glider is in deep stall parachutal the load is distributed almost evenly along the wing chord Thus in parachutal the load on the C D lines is considerably h...

Page 19: ...he market with different set up and design it is necessary to verify that the specific trike can be successfully coupled with the wing Please make sure your dealer performs the following procedures be...

Page 20: ...ve to the influence of the elements They must be carefully inspected periodically In his her own interest the pilot must observe the following points to ensure maximum performance and safety from the...

Page 21: ...of the brakes See Diagram If the pilot changes the type of paramotor please check the brakes again to ensure that the brakes are not too short Since there are several hook up point configurations on p...

Page 22: ...twisted The condition of the brake lines stainless steel rings and the security of the knot attaching the brake handle to the brake line The sewing and connection of the lines Damage to hook up points...

Page 23: ...TY IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION CHANGING LINE DIAMETER STRENGTHS CAN HAVE FATAL CONSEQUENCES Professional use of gliders towing tandem schooling and competition flying requires more frequent line i...

Page 24: ...ove your head The assistant should let you walk in under the wing on inflation rather than resist the inflation this reduces the tendency of the glider to lift the pilot prematurely 5 1 4 TOW OR WINCH...

Page 25: ...round is dangerous While flying with the accelerator the glider has a reduced angle of attack and is therefore more susceptible to turbulence and may collapse or partially deflate Gliders react faster...

Page 26: ...cm fast to prevent the glider from entering deep stall The NRG PRO II NRG XC II can be controlled directionally in the B stall by pulling more on one B riser than on the other to create a turn in any...

Page 27: ...NEUTRAL SPIRAL THE PILOT HAS TO LEAN HIS HER WEIGHT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE TURN OR APPLY BRAKE INPUT TO TURN OUT OF THE SPIRAL ON THE OUTSIDE WING AS SOON AS THE GLIDER STARTS TO SLOW DOWN IN THE SPIRA...

Page 28: ...s your landing spot Flare as for a normal landing On impact hold your legs together and protect your face with your arms After any tree landing it is very important to check all the lines line measure...

Page 29: ...lying it is most important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind the danger of losing your airspeed while crossing the wind gradient is greatly reduced Special attention mus...

Page 30: ...if there is already any opposition on the brakes and if necessary use them to correct direction or to increase lift at take off Remember If the cage of your power unit is not stiff enough the risers w...

Page 31: ...gentle Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead applying the throttle early can cause dangerous oscillations Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying The faster the...

Page 32: ...asten opposite cross bracing or apply some weight shift Such oscillations usually occur at full power the greater the engine output and propeller diameter the bigger the swings In addition pilot react...

Page 33: ...ttings decreases sink and steering forces so it is possible to efficiently use the thermals Worth noting is the NRG PRO II NRG XC II s impressive speed range the maximum speed is almost three times gr...

Page 34: ...in the wing s direction straight as on turning you always risk getting lines in the propeller Turn only if there is danger Do not fly over water between trees or power lines and other places where eng...

Page 35: ...mall stones into the wing tip and open the Butt holes Velcro closure on trailing edge tip to empty Do not forget to close the Butt holes afterwards 9 STORAGE When the glider is not in use the glider s...

Page 36: ...y the factory Never make changes to the wing or the lines Changes can introduce dangerous flying characteristics and will not improve flying performance Do not put the glider in direct sunlight when n...

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