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User Manual 

Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Golden5 paraglider 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….. 1 
 
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER
………………………………………………… 1 
     2.1.  Technical description…………………………………….. 1 
     2.2.  Technical data
…………………………….…..…….......... 3 
     2.3.  Materials
…………….………….…………………………….. 4 
 
3. CERTIFICATION
…………………………..….………………..……. 5 
 
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER
………….………….………………. 5 
     4.1.  Brake line adjustment………….……………………….. 5 
     4.2.  Addition of the speed system
 …….…..……………. 6 
 
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT
…………………………….…………….. 6 
     5.1.  Standard flight …………..…………………………………. 6 
             5.1.1.  Pre-flight check …………………………………….6 
             5.1.2.  Launch ………………………………………………… 6 
             5.1.3.  Flight………………………….……..……………..…..6 
             5.1.4.  Landing………….……………………..…..………....7 
     5.2.  Fast descent……………………………..…………………….7 
             5.2.1.  Big Ears………………………….…………………….. 7 
             5.2.2.  B-line Stall………….………………………………… 7 
             5.2.3.  Spiral Dive…..…………………………................ 8 
     5.3.  Zvláštní letové režimy 
             5.3.1.  Jednostranné zaklapnutí vrchlíku 

     5.3.  SIV manoeuvres……………………..……….…………….…. 8 
             5.3.1.  Asymmetric Collapse …….………………………… 8 
             5.3.2.  Full-Frontal Collapse ……………………………….. 9 
             5.3.3.  Deep stall………………………………………………... 9 
             5.3.4.  Full stall…..…………………………………….………… 9 
             5.3.5.  Spin……………………………………….………………... 9 
 
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER
 ………………………….……..... 10 
 
7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER…………………………………………… 10 
 
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER
…………………..………..…………... 11 
 
9. DIAGRAM AND DIMENSIONS
……………………………………. 12 
 
10. LINE PLAN
……………………………………………………………….. 13 
 
11. ENJOY YOUR FLYING………………………………………..……… 14 
 
12. CUSTOMER CARE
…………………………………………………….. 14 
 

Summary of Contents for Golden5

Page 1: ...m 6 5 OPERATION IN FLIGHT 6 5 1 Standard flight 6 5 1 1 Pre flight check 6 5 1 2 Launch 6 5 1 3 Flight 6 5 1 4 Landing 7 5 2 Fast descent 7 5 2 1 Big Ears 7 5 2 2 B line Stall 7 5 2 3 Spiral Dive 8 5...

Page 2: ...ter reading this booklet you have any further questions or if you are uncertain about anything please do not hesitate to contact Gradient or any authorised Gradient dealer We will gladly answer all yo...

Page 3: ...le lines are covered Top level lines with progressively different diameters are made from special very strong uncovered lines Uncovered lines have the advantage of splice loops giving maximum overall...

Page 4: ...503 accelerated mm 360 407 503 Golden5 30 A A B C non accelerated mm 500 500 503 accelerated mm 360 407 503 Risers are without trimmers Length tolerance of risers is 5mm Golden5 Units 22 24 26 28 30 F...

Page 5: ...e level Edelrid Dyneema 7850 130 1 3 mm Lines bottom level Edelrid Aramid 7343 140 1 3 mm Lines bottom level Edelrid Aramid 7343 190 1 5 mm Lines bottom level Edelrid Aramid 7343 230 1 7 mm Lines bott...

Page 6: ...em of your Golden5 and only then in keeping with the recommendations of this manual Other adjustments or changes to your Golden5 lead to a loss of guarantee airworthiness and validity of the certifica...

Page 7: ...either by front launch or by reverse launch A dynamic pull of the front risers A coloured red will bring the canopy simply and easily above the pilot s head The canopy inflates from the centre equall...

Page 8: ...scent and they are Big Ears B Line Stall and Spiral Dive Practise these manoeuvres under the supervision of an instructor and with a reserve parachute Never compromise your safety 5 2 1 Big Ears This...

Page 9: ...e weight shifting to the inner side of the turn 5 3 SIV manoeuvres No matter what category of canopy you fly or what level of certification it has in turbulence or in strong thermals you may experienc...

Page 10: ...seat and be careful that you do not release the brakes prematurely or asymmetrically Recovery Golden5 recovers from a full stall automatically once the brakes are smoothly released During correct reco...

Page 11: ...r glider when wet If it s unavoidable then dry it as soon as possible but away from direct sunlight Be careful to avoid storing your canopy wet this is the most common reason for cloth degradation and...

Page 12: ...the attached line diagram Use the code G5 and size of the glider followed by the line code E g the outside main line in row A for a Golden5 28 is G5 28 A1 3 An exception to this is an emergency repai...

Page 13: ...Pilot s manual for Golden5 12 9 DIAGRAM DIMENSIONS...

Page 14: ...13 Pilot s manual for Golden5 10 LINE PLAN...

Page 15: ...f fantastic flying For all our gliders we use Porcher materials which are made under environmental laws of the EU and all the coating is environmentally friendly When your glider gets to the end of it...

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