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Hochriesstraße 1, 83126 Flintsbach

Telefon: +49 (0) 8034 909 700

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www.icaro-paragliders.com

This manual is copyrighted.

Partial reproduction is allowed only after prior approval by

ICARO paragliders and source of supply.

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Version 1/ 2014

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Page 1: ...sbach Telefon 49 0 8034 909 700 office icaro paragliders com www icaro paragliders com This manual is copyrighted Partial reproduction is allowed only after prior approval by ICARO paragliders and source of supply All other rights are reserved Version 1 2014 ...

Page 2: ...sity data Measured data of the lines Estimated condition optical technical Check C Repair R Which repair Check Check valid until Performed by date Measured porosity data Measured data of the lines Estimated condition optical technical Check C Repair R Which repair Check Check valid until Performed by date Measured porosity data Measured data of the lines Estimated condition optical technical ...

Page 3: ... 9 B LINE STALL 9 SPIRAL DIVE 10 WINGOVER 10 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT HAPPENS 10 KNOTS AND TANGLES 10 DEEP PARACHUTE STALL 10 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 11 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 11 EMERGENCY STEERING 11 NEGATIVE SPIN 11 FULL STALL 11 CARE INSTRUCTIONS REPAIRS INSPECTION 12 CARE INSTRUCTIONS 12 REPAIRS 13 TERMS OF THE GUARANTEE 13 ANNEX INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS LINEPLAN 15 GUARANTEE CARD 16 USER S NEEDS FOR INSPE...

Page 4: ...suitable for training valid using any harness which has been categorized by GH and allowed for towing The glider may be only used for those purposes described in this manual It is strictly prohibited to fly the SPEEDUP under the influence of drugs or alcohol in insufficient experience or training of pilots without guilty license beyond the minimum and maximum recommended Take Off Weight with damag...

Page 5: ... icaro paragliders de Should you decide to sell this glider at a later date please pass on this manual to the new owner Each alteration of the glider lines canopy riser is dangerous an reactions of the glider are not predictable Your glider will loose its pattern test result and guarantee The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it Every pilot m...

Page 6: ...ine plan which you find in the annex of the manual The length of the steering lines is set correctly at the factory and should not be changed The improper adjustment of the steering lines can cause severe changes to in flight behavior Risers The Glider has 3 fold risers with separated A risers and an acceleration system which will be activated with a foot bar The risers are signified The main brea...

Page 7: ...riser twisting With the chest strap in a more closed position the glider also has more tendency to maintain a stable spiral lengthening of the chest strap gives more feedback from the glider but decreases stability Flight preparation Whilst unfolding your paraglider check the canopy and cell walls for damage Always take into consideration that the paraglider may have become damaged during transpor...

Page 8: ... the brakes if the canopy falls before the pilot when entering a down wind or exiting a thermal We recommend increasing speed when crossing a downwind or during headwind This type of flight technique is called active flying The pilot may roll his body with weight shift to move with the glider when the glider rolls to the right or left These subtle adjustments keep the glider flying smoothly The mo...

Page 9: ... parachute Fullstall negative spin and wingover more than 900 are aerobatics and during normal air traffic forbidden Big Ears Only take the outer line of the A risers in your hand without releasing the brakes and pull down leaving it run through your hands use gloves Sink ride increases but not the forward speed If you use the acceleration system then higher sink speeds can be achieved Reopen the ...

Page 10: ...glider and it is quite easy to get to an excessively high angle of bank in just a few turns Practice wingovers gently at first as there is a chance of quite large collapses at high bank angles What happens when it happens Knots and tangles The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate the wing for take off If you notice a knot before take off immediately stop r...

Page 11: ...ng this way airspeed is reduced hardly Therefore for landing you must change to the rear risers to control your glider Handling will be more direct so be careful not to pull too hard Negative Spin If the pilot abruptly applies full brake to one side of the glider while the other side is at zero brake the faster side may fly around the braked and stalled side resulting in a spin Alternatively if fl...

Page 12: ...ge faster because the air is humid and salty In this case we suggest you have it checked more often than prescribed in this manual Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool the chlorine will damage the cloth If you must rinse or clean your glider do so with fresh water Frequent cleaning will accelerate the ageing process If the glider has become wet lay it out so that air can get to all areas of th...

Page 13: ...lly more stressed than other gliders Therefore ICARO recommends to multiply ground handling time with the factor 1 5 Not only gliders have a recurrent inspection interval Airworthiness of harnesses snap hooks and rescue systems must also be verified Generally it is recommended to change aluminium snap hooks after 24 months or 200 operating hours All inspections and repairs must be documented manua...

Page 14: ...via the appropriate online form on www icaro paragliders com What is excluded from guarantee Gliders and Harnesses that are used for training purposes Acro or other official competitions Gliders Harnesses who were involved in an accident Rescue equipment which has been thrown for a emergency Gliders harnesses and rescue equipment which have been changed by yourself Gliders harnesses and rescue equ...

Page 15: ...ons about your glider type serial number size and year of production Please call ICARO paragliders for information A three week course at ICARO paragliders specified to a glider type together with a legal flight license are the necessary prerequisites for permission to inspect ICARO paragliders Inspection Instructions Record Information Spread out your paraglider in a big bright room and make a no...

Page 16: ...int on the line loop The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be evaluated according to the internal guidelines of the workshop Assessment The measurements of all procedures are noted in the inspection protocol When all facts have been recorded the technician must make a general assessment Check the backpack for damage to the zips seams and straps and repair if necessary with...

Page 17: ...Page 17 of 17 Dispatch protocol Delivery content Inner bag Compression band Manual Gift Sticker Date Signature ...

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