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MANUAL/SERVICE 05/2015

ENGLISH

XC sportster– 

LTF

09

: C I EN: C

Summary of Contents for CAYENNE 5

Page 1: ...1 MANUAL SERVICE 05 2015 ENGLISH XC sportster LTF09 C I EN C...

Page 2: ...ld For this we are thankful for our curiosity about everything that flies sails and surfs as well as our interest in a variety of outdoor sports It s this big picture view that allows us to contin uou...

Page 3: ...ormance of the CAYENNE5 is world class In cruise flight it flies like it s on rails and its whole performance range is available to you via the smooth speed system Because modern all round gliders lik...

Page 4: ...s used on the lines of the CAYENNE5 is an ideal combination of durability low stretch and low drag The inner mainlines of the CAYENNE5 are made of high strength Dyneema with polyester sheathing In ext...

Page 5: ...wing for damage and wear and tear The profiles and the crossports on the inside If the glider is dry 9 EN CAUTION DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU FIND ANY DEFECTS EVEN SMALL ONES IF YOU FIND ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE...

Page 6: ...st time we recommend that you practise some inflations and try some simple flights at a training site This way you are able to get used to your skywalk CAYENNE5 Lay out the canopy so that the leading...

Page 7: ...tantly keep in contact with the canopy and feel its internal pressure That way you can recognize and react early to a pressure drop and impending collapse Accelerated collapses in general tend to be m...

Page 8: ...tart with the second cell from the middle and lay them cell for cell on top of each other so that the reinforcements of the inlets are kept together Repeat this process on the trailing edge by startin...

Page 9: ...quently Since the CAYENNE5 has only 3 levels the amount of energy needed for the B stall is higher than with conventional 4 level paragliders Generally speaking the B stall is a maneuver that is being...

Page 10: ...ward on one side This could result in an impulsive collapse 19 19 EN EXTREME FLIGHT MANEUVERS ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE The CAYENNE5 is an LTF EN C glider and should be flown by seasoned pilots with experi...

Page 11: ...Alternating left and right turns as the bank angle is gradually increased If wingover are flown high with a large bank angle the outside wing tip may loose pressure and start to feel light In this ca...

Page 12: ...at a recycling center The metallic parts can be turned in at a metals recycling center The best solution is to send your retired skywalk glider directly to us We will then take care of recycling it 23...

Page 13: ...up your trash stay on marked trails and don t cause unnecessary noise Please help to maintain the balance of nature and to respect animals in their territory EN MAINTENANCE CHECK According to LTF reg...

Page 14: ...of fun In this development we recognize the challenge of making the right product for every area and individual taste We are pleased if you notice this during your first flight and if you feel a cert...

Page 15: ...nes 2 Top lines 3 Bottom sail 4 Cell openings 5 Top sail 6 Trailing edge 7 Nameplate EN RISERS CAYENNE5 Size S M L 535 mm Accelerated Trimspeed B BI BII BIII S C 2 CIII C 1 CI CII A AI AII AI AIl B C1...

Page 16: ...Seams Abrasion spots Core withdrawals Vis check of connection parts Suspension line screw locks Risers Length measurement Risers Lines Examinations of the canopy Firmness of canopy Porosity Examinati...

Page 17: ...33 MANUEL SERVICE 05 2015 XC sportster LTF09 C I EN C skywalk GmbH Co KG Windeckstr 4 83250 Ma rquartstein 49 0 8641 69 48 40 info skywalk info www skywalk info...

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