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EPIC 2 MOTOR-manual-EN-1-01

 

November 2022

Version 1.01 November 2022

Summary of Contents for DGAC EN/LTF-B

Page 1: ...1 EPIC 2 MOTOR manual EN 1 01 November 2022 Version 1 01 November 2022...

Page 2: ...ation and Pre Flight Checks 6 Flight Characteristics 8 Recovery Techniques 13 Maintenance 17 Technical Data 23 Materials 23 Specifications 24 Overview of glider parts Risers Accelerator and brake rang...

Page 3: ...s are developed and made with the same skill and attention to good design that are synonymous with the ultimate performance and precision required by paragliders Congratulations on your purchase of th...

Page 4: ...sition If the trimmers are at any other setting it is no longer EN LTF certified When using the paramotor risers the brake line lengths should be adjusted to suit the hangpoints high low or trike Alwa...

Page 5: ...ation about the BGD warranty can be found on the Warranty page of our website In order to benefit from it you must complete the warranty registration form on the website www flybgd com It is your deal...

Page 6: ...lines are just tight 4 Prepare and check your paramotor according to the manufacturer s instructions 5 Connect the wing to the paramotor or to the tandem spreaders making sure there are no twists in...

Page 7: ...the ground 4 Always check the riser maillons and the attachment points to the paramotor frame or buggy It is strongly recommended to use a safety strap 5 Before getting into the harness you shoule be...

Page 8: ...by DGAC for flying under power We recommend to fly in the middle of the weight range If you fly in the lower half of the weight range the turning agility decreases and the glider will be more damped...

Page 9: ...ot initiate a turn until you have sufficient height and speed to do so In certain circumstances a pilot can induce unintended oscillations This can be due to a combination of the engine propeller and...

Page 10: ...ght above the field is around 40m slow the motor down and glide in the direction of your intended landing point If you are sure to be able to reach your landing place you should switch the engine off...

Page 11: ...uickly on their own a gentle pump on the brakes will speed things up Before using the big ears facility in earnest it is essential to practise beforehand with plenty of ground clearance in case a lead...

Page 12: ...y at the ground It will enter this if you make a sudden brake application during the spiral entry so that the glider yaws around The nose of the glider ends up pointing at the ground after which it pi...

Page 13: ...is slightly more susceptible to collapses with trimmers open or the speed bar applied Using the speed system can affect the pilot s balance in the harness and it may be necessary to make some adjustme...

Page 14: ...ever to attempt this manoeuvre unless under SIV instruction This manual is not intended to give instruction in this or any other area Deep Stall or Parachutal Stall Your paraglider has been designed s...

Page 15: ...pilot tries to turn too fast In a spin the pilot lines and canopy basically stay vertical and rotate around a vertical axis Your paraglider will resist spinning but if a spin is inadvertently induced...

Page 16: ...nopy could become tied up in its own lines If this occurs then first of all use the standard method of recovery from a tip deflation as described in Asymmetric Front Collapse above If the canopy still...

Page 17: ...py Therefore once you have finished flying put your wing away Do not leave it laying in strong sunshine unnecessarily If you are concerned about any aspect of the integrity of your paraglider please c...

Page 18: ...shrinkage of the back lines as the glider gets older BGD recommends releasing the loops after 100 hours or one year whichever comes first or earlier if the pilot feels the glider does not come up as e...

Page 19: ...the latest update of the linesheet from the dropbox Also check the line layout on the glider corresponds with the line layout in the manual 2 The quickest way to remove the old lines is to cut them of...

Page 20: ...MOTOR manual EN 1 01 November 2022 4 The non reinforced end is marked with white thread and should be attached to the glider tab or the maillon Maintenance Not Reinforced Reinforced Reinforced Not Re...

Page 21: ...nected to other lines or to tabs with lark s foot junctions Make sure that these are joined correctly with an interlocked junction and not a looped junction Maintenance Interlocked junction correct Lo...

Page 22: ...bling the lines the A tab should be angled back and the B C and D tabs should be perpendicular Environmental protection and recycling Our sport takes place in the natural environment and we should do...

Page 23: ...orcher Skytex 40g m2 hard white Nose reinforcing Ratioparts detailed Risers Webbing Rivori 12mm nylon Maillons Maillon Rapide 3 5D Delta shackles inserts Pulleys Sprenger Allen Lines Top lines Edelrid...

Page 24: ...ength m 227 233 244 254 263 Height m 6 4 7 0 7 1 7 3 7 5 Number of main lines 3 4 3 Cells 45 Flat aspect ratio 5 2 Projected aspect ratio 3 8 Root chord m 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 3 0 Flat span m 10 4 10 9 11...

Page 25: ...25 EPIC 2 MOTOR manual EN 1 01 November 2022 Overview of glider parts Technical data Cell openings Trailing edge Upper lines Mid lines Brake lines Lower lines Risers Paramotor Leading edge...

Page 26: ...EPIC 2 MOTOR manual EN 1 01 November 2022 Technical data EPIC 2 Motor Risers Brake line pulley Accelerator system Limiter 45mm Trimmer 60mm Brake handle Brake swivel A A B C Neoprene cover over cleat...

Page 27: ...ccelerator Length 120 between end of pulleys XS Trim slow 460 460 460 460 Accelerated 340 340 380 460 Accelerator Length 120 between end of pulleys Riser lengths Brake range XS S M ML L 660 680 700 72...

Page 28: ...28 EPIC 2 MOTOR manual EN 1 01 November 2022 Technical data Line Plan...

Page 29: ...rom the lower surface of the canopy and include the risers Compliance of the test sample s suspension lines control lines and risers with the dimensions given in the user s manual are checked by the t...

Page 30: ...3 KM1 804 AM1 2404 BM1 1995 CM2 1349 DM2 1415 KM2 754 AM2 2381 BM2 1987 CM3 1378 DM3 1431 KM3 1197 AMU1 1471 BMU1 1198 CM4 1089 KM4 1123 AM4 2441 BM4 2096 CM5 1155 KM5 868 AM5 640 BR4 4263 CR1 4898 KM...

Page 31: ...2 DM1 787 KM1 909 AM1 2514 BM1 2086 CM2 1411 DM2 1480 KM2 873 AM2 2491 BM2 2080 CM3 1442 DM3 1499 KM3 1250 AMU1 1539 BMU1 1262 CM4 1157 KM4 1178 AM4 2554 BM4 2193 CM5 1208 KM5 908 AM5 670 BR4 4488 CR1...

Page 32: ...32 a3 419 b3 417 c3 410 d3 434 k3 407 a4 408 b4 402 c4 386 d4 414 k4 460 a5 399 b5 385 c5 358 d5 385 k5 457 a6 396 b6 397 c6 394 d6 416 k6 335 a7 2124 b7 1855 c7 1790 k7 348 a8 428 b8 437 c8 447 k8 39...

Page 33: ...485 a3 436 b3 434 c3 426 d3 451 k3 422 a4 424 b4 419 c4 402 d4 431 k4 479 a5 415 b5 401 c5 370 d5 396 k5 475 a6 412 b6 412 c6 410 d6 435 k6 389 a7 2217 b7 1922 c7 1862 k7 403 a8 446 b8 455 c8 464 k8 4...

Page 34: ...CM1 833 DM1 883 KM1 907 AM1 2818 BM1 2337 CM2 1581 DM2 1659 KM2 898 AM2 2794 BM2 2333 CM3 1619 DM3 1683 KM3 1402 AMU1 1727 BMU1 1424 CM4 1316 KM4 1325 AM4 2867 BM4 2461 CM5 1356 KM5 1019 AM5 751 BR4 5...

Page 35: ...ignature No flights Type of Service Notes Service No 5 Date Stamp Signature No flights Type of Service Notes Service No 2 Date Stamp Signature No flights Type of Service Notes Service No 4 Date Stamp...

Page 36: ...36 EPIC 2 MOTOR manual EN 1 01 November 2022 Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email Service book...

Page 37: ...37 EPIC 2 MOTOR manual EN 1 01 November 2022 Service book Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email...

Page 38: ...lifespan of the current generation of gliders and how strong the material aging can be accepted without affecting the airworthiness There are natural forces that can threaten your safety regardless o...

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