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SUP’AIR - VLD
34 rue Adrastée
Parc Altaïs
74650 Annecy - Chavanod
FRANCE

45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E

English

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Page 1: ...AIR _LEAF_Light Page 1 glider user s manual LEAF Light User s manual SUP AIR VLD 34 rue Adrast e Parc Alta s 74650 Annecy Chavanod FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E English Revision index 13 12 2016 Lig...

Page 2: ...innovation and custo mer care We pride ourselves for our work ethics and customer care We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully enjoyable as well We advise you to...

Page 3: ...ting the glider 7 Pre flight preparation 9 Take off 10 Flight characteristics 11 End of the flight 12 Specific practices 12 Fast descents 13 Flight incidents 15 Line layout 16 Materials 17 Measurement...

Page 4: ...tives The LEAF Light glider is EN EN 926 1 2006 926 2 2013 Classe B Certified Meaning that this paragliding wing has an excellent levelof passive safety margin built in in addition to being well behea...

Page 5: ...m 22 5 24 3 25 9 Span m 11 0 11 4 11 8 Chord m 2 5 2 6 2 7 Flat Aspect Ratio 5 4 5 4 5 4 Projected surface area m 18 9 20 4 21 8 Projected span m 8 5 8 9 9 2 Projected aspect ratio 3 8 3 8 3 8 Glider...

Page 6: ...2 Trailing edge 3 Stabilizer 4 5 A riser 6 B riser 7 C riser 10 Brake handle 9 Brake line 11 12 Brake holder A split risers for Big Ears Intrados Extrados Accelerator Speedbar Accelerator Speedbar Spl...

Page 7: ...endations Connect it to the wing using the split hooks Once the accelerator speedbar is connected adjust its length according to your measurements For correct use there must not be any tension at the...

Page 8: ...edge must not be deformed If you modify the original default setting have it inspected and approved by a professional before flying The default factory maximum brake line length is 63 cm cm for an LEA...

Page 9: ...harness Caution It vital to conduct a thorough pre flight check and have the harness properly connected to the glider prior each takeoff Run through the following procedure prior each takeoff harness...

Page 10: ...he glider upward Once the wing is flying overhead apply brakes as necessary look up and perform a visual check before accelerating to take off Reverse launch If the wind speed is sustained and permits...

Page 11: ...cm If for whatever reason the toogles brakes are no longer fonctioning you will need to pilot your wing using the harness and C risers instead Beware not to overcontrol the glider to limit the risk of...

Page 12: ...speed if possible depending on the weather conditions of the moment then progressively brake to slow the glider to a final touchdown Beware not to brake too much too soon and too rapidly to prevent a...

Page 13: ...ommend the use of big ears close to the ground In order to pull big ears grab the specific riser outer A riser while keeping the brakes in your hands and lower them until the wing tips collapse It is...

Page 14: ...ss on the glider The high speed and G force might be disorientating and in extreme cases cause temporary loss of consciousness Practice this maneuver gradually with ample space around and below you Th...

Page 15: ...by the pilot the best course of action to take is Shift your weight on the open side of the wing If necessary slightly brake on the open side of the wing to prevent it from rotating Once the wing is...

Page 16: ...6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 A10 B10 C9 A9 B9 K10 A8 B8 C8 K9 K8 A7 B7 C7 K7 A6 B6 C6 D6 K6 A5 B5 C5 D5 K5 A4 B4 C4 D4 K4 A3 B3 C3 D3 K3 K2 A2...

Page 17: ...Porcher Sport Skytex 27 Hard 70000E91 Rib reinforcements Porcher Sport Sticky Skytex Main lines Producer Reference Top cascade Edelrid 8000U 070 8000U 090 8000U 130 Upper middle cascade Edelrid 8000U...

Page 18: ...length 460mm Tol rence 5mm A B C D Frein Centre 1 6234 6133 6185 6298 7146 2 6204 6106 6160 6258 6879 3 6227 6128 6172 6264 6693 4 6134 6041 6082 6144 6640 5 6158 6080 6132 6167 6424 6 5989 5926 5967...

Page 19: ...6474 6385 6441 6564 7442 2 6445 6359 6417 6524 7166 3 6478 6389 6435 6536 6973 4 6382 6299 6342 6407 6918 5 6407 6341 6395 6431 6697 6 6227 6169 6224 6254 6551 7 6035 6004 6074 6540 8 5969 5949 6023...

Page 20: ...length 460mm Tol rence 5mm A B C D Frein Centre 1 6702 6589 6655 6783 7676 2 6671 6561 6629 6742 7391 3 6705 6594 6646 6747 7195 4 6605 6501 6550 6619 7138 5 6630 6544 6604 6644 6915 6 6447 6379 6398...

Page 21: ...SUP AIR _LEAF_Light Page 21 glider user s manual LEAF Light CERTIFICATES LEAF Light XS...

Page 22: ...SUP AIR _LEAF_Light Page 22 glider user s manual LEAF Light CERTIFICATES LEAF Light S...

Page 23: ...SUP AIR _LEAF_Light Page 23 glider user s manual LEAF Light CERTIFICATES LEAF Light M...

Page 24: ...pre flight checks your glider must be serviced regularly and in accordance with its maintenance schedule We recom mend inspection once every 2 years or every one hundred 100 hours and more specificall...

Page 25: ...her flying conditions SUP AIR cannot be held responsible for your paragliding decisions or activities This SUP AIR product was designed for solo use only Any other activity such as tandem paragliding...

Page 26: ...Light SUPAIR VLD Parc Alta s 34 rue Adrast e 74650 Chavanod Annecy FRANCE info supair com 33 0 4 50 45 75 29 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E photo Romain Rousset...

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