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Manual/Service

Summary of Contents for MESCAL3

Page 1: ...37 Manual Service...

Page 2: ...ols Page 70 Introduction Thank you for choosing a skywalk Paraglider We are sure that your trust will be re warded with many hours of flying pleasure So that you will feel comfortable with your glider...

Page 3: ...n order to facilitate the emptying of sand from the glider Line System The lines of the MESCAL3 show high stability at a very small diameter thanks to extensive testing The control of the lines as wel...

Page 4: ...pot checks were performed before its delivery Technical Data Typ XS S M L XL Number of cells 44 44 44 44 44 Area qm 22 57 24 76 27 06 29 36 32 24 Wingspan m 10 66 11 16 11 67 12 16 12 74 Aspect Ratio...

Page 5: ...runs from the front through the pulleys at the harness to the top They are tied to the Brummel hooks at the right length With the right adjustment of the acceleration lines the foot bar can be reached...

Page 6: ...he A risers are coloured red The brake lines are coloured yellow and the brake handles are black Hold your arms slightly sideways and backwards like an extension of the A risers Before launching check...

Page 7: ...D risers Active Flying Active flying means flying in harmony with your Paraglider Anticipate the behaviour of your skywalk MESCAL3 in flight especially in turbulent and thermal conditions and react ac...

Page 8: ...ou can inform yourself about the current status of certification of motorised flight at your dealer national distributor or directly through us At this time March 2011 we don t have a license Carefull...

Page 9: ...n case it keeps turning under unfavourable circumstances e g unintended asymmetry of the cross brace harness you will have to actively finish the spiral dive In this case shift your weight to the outs...

Page 10: ...utomatically You may brake a little to support the unfolding It is advisable to pump out one side at a time to reduce the risk of detaching airflow CAUTION ALL DESCENT TECHNIQUES SHOULD BE TRAINED IN...

Page 11: ...experience should attempt this manoeuver Make sure you have enough altitude to recover the Fullstall in time IF NONE OF THESE MANOEUVERS ARE SUCCESSFUL OR THE PILOT FEELS OVERWHELMED BY THE SITUATION...

Page 12: ...turnpoint is inside the gilder The inner part of the wing is in a reverse flight There are two reasons for the Negative Spin One brake is pulled too far and too hard e g when entering a spiral dive On...

Page 13: ...depends on your paraglider Storage Store your paraglider in a dry location protected from light and away from chemicals Dampness is a natural enemy for any paraglider Therefore always make sure your p...

Page 14: ...the lines After contact with salt water thoroughly rinse the equipment with fresh water 2 Year Check Certification According to LTF regulations your glider will have to undergo a maintenance check aft...

Page 15: ...you treat it with care Respect for the challenges and dangers of flying is a pre requisite for successful awe inspiring flights Even the safest paraglider can be dangerous when you second guess weathe...

Page 16: ...66 67 Riser...

Page 17: ...68 69 Riser Notes...

Page 18: ...70 71 TEST PROTOCOL...

Page 19: ...72 73 Notes Notes...

Page 20: ...www skywalk info info skywalk info Fon 49 0 8641 69 48 40 Fax 49 0 8641 69 48 11 GmbH Co KG Bahnhofstra e 110 83224 GRASSAU GERMANY...

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