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MANUAL

Fly & more Handels GmbH, ICARO paragliders

LTF/ NfL II 91/09 „C“

EN 926-2:2005 „C“

Version: 1.4 – E, 19.06.2011

Fly & more Handels GmbH ICARO paragliders
Hochriesstraße 1, 83126 Flintsbach, Germany

Telephone: +49-(0) 8034-909 700 Fax: +49-(0) 8034-909 701

Email:

[email protected]

Web:

http://www.icaro-paragliders.com

Summary of Contents for MAVERICK 2

Page 1: ...TF NfL II 91 09 C EN 926 2 2005 C Version 1 4 E 19 06 2011 Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO paragliders Hochriesstra e 1 83126 Flintsbach Germany Telephone 49 0 8034 909 700 Fax 49 0 8034 909 701 Email off...

Page 2: ...All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn up with great care Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in this manual Any importan...

Page 3: ...AFETY TRAINING WITH THE MAVERICK 2 14 KNOTS 15 DEEP PARACHUTE STALL 15 RAIN INDUCED DEEP STALL 16 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 16 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 16 CRAVAT 17 EMERGENCY STEERING 17 NEGATIVE SPIN 17 FULL STA...

Page 4: ...E OBSERVED EVERY PILOT MUST ENSURE THAT THE PARAGLIDER IS PROPERLY CHECKED AT REGULAR INTERVALS THIS PARAGLIDER IS NOT COVERED BY PRODUCT LIABILITY INSURANCE DO NOT FLY UNLESS YOU ARE PERSONALLY WILLI...

Page 5: ...T ALL GUARANTEE CLAIMS CAN BE READ IN THE SECTION GUARANTEE TERMS IN THIS MANUAL CAN ONLY BE PUT TO A CLAIM IF THE CORRECTLY COMPLETED GUARANTEE CARD IS FILLED OUT CAN BE FOUND IN THIS MANUAL OR ON OU...

Page 6: ...that no test was rated higher than C We recommend the MAVERICK 2 performance oriented cross country pilots with several years of regular flying behind them and no less than 50 hours year in combinatio...

Page 7: ...s Depending on the line level we use different line diameters Attention The length of the steering lines is set correctly at the factory and should not be changed The improper adjustment of the steeri...

Page 8: ...e sitting board The ropes which have been put through the eyelets and the pulley need to be bypassed on the outside along the harness bands and fastened with the brummel hook Adjust the length of the...

Page 9: ...the DHV II FLIGHT TIPS Pre Flight Check Flight Preparation Attention Before the first flight the MAVERICK 2 must be inflated in the wind on a flat surface An approved ICARO dealer should carry out the...

Page 10: ...w accelerating steps and at the same time let go of the brakes gently you will take off Then use slight pressure again on the brakes to fly at a speed with minimal sink rate Turning A combined steerin...

Page 11: ...elf plenty of options and a safe margin of error Set up your final landing leg to face into the wind to minimize groundspeed Once below 25 m and on final landing approach the glider should be allowed...

Page 12: ...s can be more than 100 of the brake path for a short time Under normal conditions with 100 of the brake path is the point where deep stall begins When flying into strong thermals please pay attention...

Page 13: ...is shortened and the risk of inducing a deep stall is high Using acceleration system during this manoeuvre helps reduce these negative risks Never attempt tight turns or spirals with Big Ears as the A...

Page 14: ...f the brake line is released During a stabile steep spiral very high G forces will occur which require a high strain of a physical fit pilot Wingovers Wingovers are induced by flying alternating turns...

Page 15: ...knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the opposite side of the knot and gently apply the brake line on that side too You can gently try to pull on the brake line to see if the knot be...

Page 16: ...o suspect that it occurs very seldom in real life flying In both cases the brakeline travel becomes very short and even small input may suddenly induce an airflow separation in some cases even a gust...

Page 17: ...Steering Should it no longer be possible to steer your MAVERICK 2 for example due to a broken line the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either D riser Attention Handling will be more direct...

Page 18: ...like any item exposed to the elements your glider can wear out after a certain amount of use This can change flight behaviour and safety We recommend a regular safety inspection of the canopy and all...

Page 19: ...e way as above without a helper there are two possibilities 1 Lay out your glider neatly sort your lines and stow away your risers either at the trailing edge or at the leading edge You begin at the t...

Page 20: ...the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy and render it useless Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool the chlorine will damage the cloth If you must rinse or clean your glider d...

Page 21: ...inspection courses please contact Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO paragliders Inspection Instructions Record Information Spread out your paraglider in a big bright room and make a note of information such...

Page 22: ...24 to 12 months The technician must report any unusual faults to Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO paragliders within 3 days Inspection Reference Only an authorised technician who has been trained by Fly mo...

Page 23: ...the above obligation However there is the possibility that there will be a sign of goodwill What is excluded from this guarantee Gliders and Harnesses that are used for training purposes Aerobatic or...

Page 24: ...espect the sensitive balance in the mountains Especially at the take off we have to take care for the nature Especially at the launch site consideration is needed IX Last but not Least Again we would...

Page 25: ...l Common flying site Flight experience Main field of usage of the glider harness please mark Leisure Competition Training Professional Aerobatic Powered commercially Datas above glider harness rescue...

Page 26: ...Page 26 LINEPLAN Fly more Handels GmbH Hochriesstra e 1 83126 Flintsbach Telefon 49 0 8034 909 700 Telefax 49 0 8034 909 701 E Mail office icaro wings com Internet www icaro paragliders com LTF C EN C...

Page 27: ...e 27 Dispatch protocol Delivery content Piece check complete Inner bag Compression band Speed system Outer rucksack Operating instructions Customer questionnaire Repair set T Shirt Sticker Date Signat...

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