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Avax XC2 

 

                       

                    USER MANUAL 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Please read this manual carefully and keep its instruction 

in mind when using your Avax XC2 paraglider 

 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Avax XC2

Page 1: ...Avax XC2 USER MANUAL Please read this manual carefully and keep its instruction in mind when using your Avax XC2 paraglider...

Page 2: ...ed system 5 FLIGHT OPERATIONS 5 1 Standard flight regime 5 1 1 Pre flight inspection 5 1 2 Launch 5 1 3 Flight 5 1 4 Landing 5 2 Fast descent 5 2 1 Big ears 5 2 2 B line stall 5 2 3 Spiral dive 5 3 Sp...

Page 3: ...modern design gives a number of advantages The Avax XC2 s profile was derived from successful competition glider Avax SR7 The airfoil s characteristics were defined as to deliver maximum stability ove...

Page 4: ...kg 75 kg 85 kg 95 kg 105 kg Max take off weight 80 kg 95 kg 105 kg 115 kg 130 kg Certification EN EN EN C EN C EN Take off weight is the weight of the pilot including equipment and paraglider approx 2...

Page 5: ...els subjectively more stable but turning by weight shifting is practically ineffectual NOTICE Paraglider Avax XC2 is constructed for hill or tow launches Use of subsidiary motor has not been tested fo...

Page 6: ...uarantee this such as a dragon s knot etc 4 2 Addition of speed system Avax XC2 is equipped with a foot operated speed system as standard Pressure on the foot stirrup shortens the A B and C risers and...

Page 7: ...ent conditions When flying through severe turbulence it is recommended the canopy is stabilised by simultaneously applying a little brake to both sides Flying with a little brake applied will also hel...

Page 8: ...bout 1m above the ground you may pull down the brakes all the way Under zero wind conditions or if forced to make an emergency landing down wind you may perfer to take a wrap of each control line so a...

Page 9: ...ward It will soon stabilise above your head recovery On releasing the B risers Avax XC2 automatically returns to normal flight without staying in deepstall sackflug or shooting in front of the pilot L...

Page 10: ...during unstable manoeuvres Take account of these factors in the context of reserve deployment 5 3 1 Collapse of one side of the canopy initiation Take hold of the outer A lines on one side and pull th...

Page 11: ...d pull both of them down smoothly Hold them down until the canopy falls behind the pilot and deforms into a characteristic crescent shape Hold your hands firmly press them against the seat and be care...

Page 12: ...ute 6 MAINTANENCE AND STORAGE If you handle your glider with care and store it in a suitable place it can last you a very long time On the other hand neglecting maintenance bad storage and the use of...

Page 13: ...ring After flight or when storing always use the inner protection sack When storing or during transport make sure your glider isn t exposed to temperatures higher than 50 degrees Celsius Never let the...

Page 14: ...he size of the canopy of your glider i e XC2 24 XC2 26 or XC2 28 followed by the line code for example the outside long line in row B for Avax XC2 26 XC2 26 B 1 3 the front short stabilo line for Avyx...

Page 15: ...3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 ROW B 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 ROW C S 1 1 1 2 1 3...

Page 16: ...pilots are well prepared pilots Never underestimate weather conditions and never forget that you are flying for pleasure and not to become a fallen hero Remember this and the fun that only free flying...

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