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Operating instructions / April 2009

bautek Fluggeräte GmbH
Gewerbegebiet, 54344 Kenn, Deutschland

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Page 1: ...Operating instructions April 2009 bautek Fluggeräte GmbH Gewerbegebiet 54344 Kenn Deutschland ...

Page 2: ...em integrated in the cross tube clamps the lower sidewires and thus facilitates the alignment of the device before starting The classic structure of the Kite with aluminum tubes and steel cable suspensions has proven itself for decades in hanggliding Everything opens up to check any damage well and easily and the first official check is only due after 60 months Thanks to many clever construction d...

Page 3: ...bow of the speed bar is pointing up when assembling Alternatively the use of a profiled bautek Alu speedbar with or without wheels is an option Attach the speed bar right and left with the push pins at the control bar corners Now turn the wing over so it lies on the control bar and open the Velcro ties Unfold the rear sail halves to the rear and the swivel tip of the right and left outside rear le...

Page 4: ...gain through the holes in the front tube Then pull the wide black inside loop at the end of the sail leading edge over the end cap of the rear leading edge tube There is an auxiliary loop which helps to do this Pay attention to the proper seating of the loop webbing in the grove of the plastic end cap Close the Velcro loop inside the sail to keep the black loop from moving out of its grove during ...

Page 5: ... sail Red batten numbers left side green batten numbers right side looking in flight direction Portside and Starboard for the mariners The batten quiver has separate pockets for the right and left wing After the top battens are inserted you can stand the glider up if not done earlier and tension it Before tensioning the glider standing on the control bar the wings should be spread as far as possib...

Page 6: ... wires of the lower rigging are combined with a small screw closed triangle Hang the triangle into the receptacle under the nose plate and again confirm that the snap secures it After this attach the snap hook of the spreader bar safety cable from below upwards into the tensioning line eye at the spreader bar the zipper of the double sail is closed after this ...

Page 7: ...loop at the rear sail corner Now with the open hand Warning danger of pinching inside the double sail and the other hand at the sail corner push the hinge of the batten past its balance point in the direction of the end of the keel The disassembly of the tip battens done in the reverse manner Inserting lower sail battens and folding out the Swivel tips Push the straight battens into their pockets ...

Page 8: ...d is secured by a rubber loop in its position In the leading edge right and left at the nose plate area are two short zippers which prevent folding of the leading edge in the cover transport bag Before you place the nose plate cover as the last step of the set up take a look through the opening of the upper sail at the nose plate area make sure all parts are operational Close the two zippers in th...

Page 9: ... tips and swing the swivel tips outward Pull the lower battens and detention the folding battens Set the glider on the end of the keel and detach the spreader bar safety cable and the triangle of the nose wires This triangle can be hooked into the snap hook of the spreader bar safety cable so it is close at hand at the next assembly Pull the upper battens 10 1 right and left out of the sail and fo...

Page 10: ...g line cable ring seated correct in its seat 8 Is the keel pocket screwed securely to the keel tube 9 Are both pilot Hang strap and Safety strap correctly fastened and undamaged Periodically and after a crash inspect in addition All tubes for dents and bends as described in the maintenance and repair protocol Upper and lower rigging right and left and the lines and cables inside the double sail as...

Page 11: ...und effect Change hand position when the glider flies level and at trim speed Keep your legs bent and behind you till flare time arch your back Your upper body is thus closer to the down tubes and you have a longer way for the flare The Kite glides long in ground effect and stalls soft and easy with 1 3 VG harder but more definitive If there is no wind you should use the control bar more energetic...

Page 12: ...rformance HP gliders are more tensioned and therefore more sensitive to their configuration trim Sail fabric and sailconstruction tolerances are with special measuring devices taken into account and individually corrected for Despite these in depth measuring techniques it might be necessary after some time to correct the basic trim Test the glider always in light thermal conditions because changes...

Page 13: ... sail to tight at the Mylar insert The Velcro ties should also not be too tight to avoid folds in the leading edge A wet glider needs to be spread out for drying after transport to prevent mildew spots in the sail Undo the Velcro ties for this Carefully inspect the glider after a crash In the lower sail at the keel and the swivel tips are zippers which facilitate a thorough inspection After a hard...

Page 14: ...the leading edge a plastic deep care solution automotive shop can be used This keeps the Mylar flexible and protects it better from sunlight UVradiation Store the glider in a dry room on wall brackets Technical specifications Model Kite HG class DHV 2 Sail area 13 8 m2 Span 10 15 m Nose angle 128º Aspect ratio 7 7 Double surface ca 85 Length packed long 5 70 m short 3 80 m Battens 29 8 in the doub...

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