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Page 3: ...URNS THERMALLING AND SOARING FLYING WITH SPEED SYSTEM ENGAGED LANDING WINCHING AND MOTOPARAGLIDING RAPID DESCENDS AEROBATICS WINGOVER EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES 4 Canopy care 17 STORAGE CLEANING REPAIR...

Page 4: ...NOTE Please read this manual before your first flight...

Page 5: ...no means it is intended to be used as a training handbook for this or any other paraglider in general You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so or when undergoing training by an accredited...

Page 6: ...ow rigging markedly decreases drag thus enhancing overall performance Mini ribs on the trailing edge keep it slim and decrease ballooning radically improving the airflow All these combined solutions r...

Page 7: ...igned shapes of the openings and their optimal placement between stress lines guarantee efficient pressure distribution in the canopy and its quick inflation These openings are scaled together with th...

Page 8: ...t as possible We found these qualities in Porcher Hard Finish cloth with E29A impregnate 40 g m2 All suspension points and leading edge reinforcements are made of SR Scrim fabric RIGGING All of the Co...

Page 9: ...d C lines to C and C riser grey as well as steering lines through their pulleys Brake handles are attached to the steering lines at optimal point guaranteeing safe and effective operation It is marked...

Page 10: ...ference can result in constant turning of the paraglider Test your speed system thoroughly on the ground before flying with it The maximum action is reached when speed system pulleys touch Speed syste...

Page 11: ...directed against wthe wind following checks must be made canopy lines and risers condition Do not launch if the slightest damage is noticed the paraglider should be arranged so that the centre section...

Page 12: ...best by moving yourself always under center of the canopy launch space permitting In order to keep wing in the air the suspension lines must stay taut all the time so in light winds you will have to...

Page 13: ...pplying just a little more brake on the inside NOTE when entering a turbulent area you should brake a little to put up the tension It will allow you to react instantly in case of a problem CAUTION Too...

Page 14: ...n flare out at 1 2 meters over ground by gently braking The glider may climb again for a while gaining some height if too much brake is used Strong wind landings hardly require braking if any at all U...

Page 15: ...euvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles You have to watch constantly the situation in order to prevent your spiral from turning into a spiral dive sink rate over 16 m s If the pilot releases in...

Page 16: ...ake a wingover by executing a series of consecutive alternating turns with growing bank angle Too much banking with some flaws in coordination can evoke pretty dynamic collapse CAUTION Steep turn with...

Page 17: ...result of mistake or intentional action by the pilot Be careful when flying at low speeds until you feel familiar and comfortable with new wing steering Wing recovers spontaneously in initial phase of...

Page 18: ...ears or pulling down corresponding riser In case of any doubts pilot should seriously consider throwing the rescue chute EMERGENCY STEERING In case of malfunction rendering it impossible to control th...

Page 19: ...tore the glider when wet This shortens the life of the cloth Remember that wing gets wet even when laying on a green grass in full sun as the grass evaporate A good precaution to avoid catching wet an...

Page 20: ...nce getting dust in the lines and cloth will reduce their durability Be careful to keep snow sand or stones away from entering the cell openings their weight can slow down or even stall the glider and...

Page 21: ...t 5 90 Aspect Ratio projected 4 44 Sink rate m s Min 1 0 trim 1 1 max 2 0 Speed km h min 23 trim 38 max 54 Max cord cm 247 00 261 44 273 73 285 47 Min cord cm 49 40 52 29 54 76 57 11 Distance pilot to...

Page 22: ...g wings as well as school and profit users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year 150 flight hours depending on what comes first WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER canopy colour fading damage caused by chemicals or...

Page 23: ...nly to damages that took place during take off flight or landing Obviously all faults in the material and manufacturing flaws are covered by normal warranty When handing the paraglider for the repair...

Page 24: ...airs 10 cm x 37 5 cm Note this excludes even small rips placed in the vicinity of the stitches they have to be repaired by an authorised workshop Looped and stitched suspension line It is equal to the...

Page 25: ...Distances given below are to be understood as distances between connection points When cutting a line for repairs 200 mm more must be counted as on each end a 100 mm stitch is required to fix the loop...

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Page 27: ...9 Risers and accesories speed system hooks speed system pulleys pulley steering line covered swivel steering handle Easy Keeper magnets carabiner 25 USER MANUAL A B C A C...

Page 28: ...at the risers by using strong neodymium magnets It keeps the handles firmly at the risers while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily The system allows for easy placing the brake handl...

Page 29: ...rs neutral at 510mm with maillons Slowest speed minimum sink Take off position Increased speed increased sink Speed system influence on the aerofoil 27 USER MANUAL speed system length with maillons A...

Page 30: ...Trailing edge Cell Leading edge Intakes Stabilizer Risers Mini rib Rib Fot Iwona Dudek...

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Page 32: ...MADE IN EUROPE V 08 02 2012...

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