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Version: 1.1

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16.07.2012

Manual (EN)

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Page 1: ...Version 1 1 Date 16 07 2012 Manual EN ...

Page 2: ...has been made available does not confer any claim to the product descriptions common or trade names or other intellectual property INFORMATION Swing reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time You should therefore regularly visit the website www powerplay gliders de which gives additional information relating to your paraglider and any changes to the Manual There ...

Page 3: ...ety and certification requirements in Germany One of those requirements is that you familiarise yourself with the information and instructions contained in this Manual regarding safety equipment and service before using your new glider If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual please do not hesitate to contact Powerplay directly or your Powerplay dealer Our contact details ar...

Page 4: ...VES 12 LTF certification 12 Description of flight characteristics 12 Target group and recommended flying experience 13 Description of pilot skills required 13 Suitability for training 13 03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 14 GENERAL LAYOUT ILLUSTRATION 14 SCORPIO PURE PERFECTION 14 LINE SYSTEM 15 RISERS 16 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS 17 04 SETTING UP THE SCORPIO AND TEST FLYING 18 BEFORE THE FIRST F...

Page 5: ...ng the wing tip brake 32 Using the torque compensator 32 LANDING 32 Landing with stationary propeller 33 Landing with motor running 33 FURTHER TIPS ON PARAMOTORING 33 RAPID DESCENT METHODS 33 Spiral dives 33 B stall 35 Big Ears 35 06 TYPES OF USE 36 HILL LAUNCHES 36 WINCH LAUNCH 36 TANDEM SOLO USE 36 AEROBATICS 36 07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING 37 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 37 SAFETY TRAININ...

Page 6: ... 43 Packing the paraglider 43 Storing and transporting the glider 44 LOOKING AFTER THE PARAGLIDER 45 Fabric 45 Lines 45 Cleaning 46 09 REPAIRS INSPECTIONS AND WARRANTY 47 TYPE DESIGNATION 47 REPAIRS 47 Powerplay workshops 47 Small repairs to the glider 47 REGULAR INSPECTIONS 47 Lines 47 INSPECTION 48 General 48 Inspection periods 48 Validity of inspection 48 Inspection by the pilot 48 WARRANTY 49 ...

Page 7: ...FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE 50 11 APPENDIX 51 ADDRESSES 51 VERSIONS 51 Version 1 1 51 ...

Page 8: ...not followed IMPORTANT Sections of text headed Important indicate that there is a risk of damage to property TIP Sections of text headed Tip give advice or tips which will make it easier to use your paraglider Series of instructions In this Manual instructions which must be followed in a certain order are numbered consecutively Where there is a series of pictures and step by step instructions each...

Page 9: ...m making unnecessary noise and respect the sensitive biological equilibrium of nature In particular avoid flying at low altitude under motor over residential areas and nature reserves Paragliding is of course an outdoor sport protect and preserve our planet s resources Environmentally friendly recycling Powerplay gives consideration to the entire life cycle of its paragliders the final stage of wh...

Page 10: ...ally unheard of in paragliding In Germany paramotor wings are subject to the relevant civil aviation laws on aerial sports equipment exempt from testing see in particular German Air Traffic Licensing Ordinance LuftVZO sec 1 4 and German Ordinance on Aircraft and Aeronautical Products LuftGerPV sec 10a The Scorpio is intended solely for motorised use and should only be flown with a valid certificat...

Page 11: ...ting limits Use of the paraglider is at the pilot s own risk The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with Powerplay paramotor gliders The certification and warranty are rendered invalid if there are changes of any kind incl paraglider design or changes to the brake lines beyond the permissible tolerance levels or incorrect repair...

Page 12: ...iate for their particular level of flying ability There is also further information on the website of the relevant licensing body WARNING The descriptions of flight characteristics contained in this Manual are all based on test flights which were carried out under standardised conditions The complexity of the paraglider system means that the standardised tests can give only a partial description o...

Page 13: ... Scorpio covers many aspects of powered paragliding and offers various adjustment options to adjust the glider s characteristics according to the pilot s wishes The adjustments require appropriate experience on the part of the pilot in order to use the Scorpio s full range of performance and handling Description of pilot skills required Designed for pilots well practised in techniques to recover f...

Page 14: ...pt for the first time The reflex technology increases performance and speed with the same high level of stability Powerplay s development team gave the Scorpio a very distinctive and sporty appearance Combined with an innovative design logo and colours the Scorpio is the highlight of the skies A design priority was to have a small surface area with high wing loading The advantages of this are very...

Page 15: ... line which allows the control handle to be correctly positioned In addition to the main brake line the Scorpio has line linkages for a wing tip brake and torque compensator There is more on this in the section Risers The main lines are all attached to the risers Maillon quick links They are fed through special elastic rings and attached to prevent the lines from slipping and to ensure that they s...

Page 16: ...16 Section 3 Technical Description Risers Fig 2 Risers ...

Page 17: ... set the optimal position for the brake lines The individual parts of the Scorpio risers at a glance locking clip for torque compensator torque compensator line magnetic mount wing tip brake stop ball ring guide for the wing tip brake upper brake line pulley main brake magnetic mount lower brake line pulley interchangeable trimmer strap trimmer strap velcro holder The section Flying the Scorpio ha...

Page 18: ...ng the main brake lines The Scorpio is delivered ex factory with a brake adjustment marked which complies with the test sample and which should not be altered This adjustment will allow you to steer and land the glider almost immediately with most motors The main brake lines must be checked by an expert before the test flight and must be fastened so that the mark is visible approx 5mm above the kn...

Page 19: ...brakes are shortened care must be taken that the paraglider is not slowed down in trim and accelerated flight because of the brake lines being too short Safety issues may arise and performance and launch behaviour may deteriorate if the brake lines are shortened too much WARNING The glider must not under any circumstances be pre accelerated as a result of the adjustments to the brakes even with op...

Page 20: ...ake handle and unloop the main lines and upper brake lines IMPORTANT The wing tip brake is not held during launch so it must be secured using the drawstring stopper Pull the main line through the drawstring stopper to the end of the wing tip brake handle This ensures that the wing tip brake handle does not get caught in the propeller if it is unintentionally undone during launch Brake knots The ov...

Page 21: ...s The pilot is able to choose the appropriate degree of stiffness by simply taking out or inserting the various parts Fig 5 How to insert and remove the stiffeners into Powerplay s Multigrip brake handle Multigrip brake handle on delivery with both stiffeners To remove the stiffeners turn the Multigrip brake handle inside out and push the two small rods out through the opening Multigrip brake hand...

Page 22: ...ge with which to make the ideal adjustment to cruise speed When using a reflex glider flying at maximum and minimum speed should only be done with sufficient altitude and experience Correct use of the speed system and trimmers is very important with reflex profiles Therefore study closely the comments with Figs 6a 6e which show the various settings and positions Closed trimmers Fig 6a Because of t...

Page 23: ...ormed This setting offers dynamic handling a high level of stability and a good cruise speed Fig 6b Neutral trimmers Open trimmers Fig 6c When the trimmers are fully open the D riser is lengthened by 90 mm the reflex profile forms completely Brake pressure is noticeably tighter while speed performance and stability are very high Fig 6c Open trimmers ...

Page 24: ...ly unstable profile and there is the risk of front stall or other extreme flight manoeuvres Fig 6d Closed trimmer and use of the speed bar Open trimmers and use of the speed bar Fig 6e When the trimmers are fully open and the speed bar is used the D riser is lengthened by 90 mm and the A riser is shortened by 175 mm by the speed bar the profile is fully reflexed Fig 6e Open trimmers and use of the...

Page 25: ...ay over a long period of time When you have applied the speed system fully you should still be able to take up a comfortable seating position After the speed bar has been adjusted according to the length of the pilot s legs or the harness then the two stage speed system is adjusted This system has two ball bearing pulleys which reduce the acceleration pressure thereby allowing comfortable accelera...

Page 26: ...lider fails and recovery is not possible for example after colliding with another aerial sports craft In choosing a reserve you should be careful that you remain within the specified take off weight The reserve must be fitted according to the manufacturer s instructions Recommended weight range The Scorpio must be flown within the permitted weight range which is given on the glider information and...

Page 27: ...eather and in a familiar area or at an aerodrome circuit You should steer gently and carefully to begin with so that you can become accustomed to the reactions of the glider without being under any stress WARNING Do not overestimate your own abilities Do not allow the behaviour of other pilots to make you careless ...

Page 28: ...ttached firmly to the handle Are the brake lines adjusted to the correct length Are the quick links to the lines and risers closed and secured Is the canopy dry Are the risers and seams in good condition Is the harness in good condition Is the handle for the reserve chute secure Has there been a pre flight inspection of the motor unit WARNING A careful pre flight check is required for any type of ...

Page 29: ...here is equal tension on both risers and the glider is above the pilot check that the canopy is fully inflated and that no lines are twisted or caught up Do not stand still but keep your upper body still when doing this IMPORTANT If the glider goes too far to the side or falls down again then stop the motor and begin the launch procedure again After carrying out the visual inspection use full thro...

Page 30: ... the reverse launch the correct technique for clipping in inflation and turning around is very important The pilot must master these before points before attempting them with the motor running always turn around steadily and briskly into the right direction always check when clipping in with risers crossed that they are not swapped over or twisted in the carabiners IMPORTANT When reverse launching...

Page 31: ...ith the trimmers open reflex mode creates an extremely unstable profile and there is a risk of front stall or other extreme flight manoeuvres Braking in accelerated flight is therefore forbidden In calm conditions the best glide speed is achieved on the Scorpio with the brakes fully open Minimum sink is reached by pulling the brake lines approx 10cm on both sides If the brakes are pulled further t...

Page 32: ...the end of the wing tip brake handle This prevents the wing tip brake handle from being caught in the propeller if it accidentally comes loose during launch Using the torque compensator Engine torque always causes turning during flight in paramotoring The Scorpio has a torque compensator so that it is not necessary to counter steer constantly On both sides of the risers on the upper part of the B ...

Page 33: ...re touching the ground Switch off the motor immediately after touching down Further tips on paramotoring Please observe the following points when flying with the Scorpio never start the motor downwind from the glider check the seals on all fuel lines check whether you have enough fuel for the flight you have planned check your personal equipment and harness for any loose parts which could get caug...

Page 34: ... gravity up to over 6g so exercise care when attempting this manoeuvre Take note of the following do not continue the spiral dive for too long it could cause a loss of consciousness always maintain ground clearance of 150 200m Spiral dives with big ears lead to extreme loading of the open section of the canopy This move is prohibited in Germany Starting the manoeuvre Begin the spiral dive whilst f...

Page 35: ...to land using big ears for example on a top landing to compensate for the updraft The wing loading increases by the reduction in the wing s surface area the wing becomes more stable against collapses in turbulence Nevertheless the air resistance of the wing also increases and it flies more slowly and closer to the stall limit To counter this and to increase the effectiveness of the sink the speed ...

Page 36: ... combination Aerobatics In Germany it is prohibited to perform aerobatics using a paraglider which under German law is included in the term aerial sports equipment Luftsportgerät Aerobatics is defined as flight manoeuvres at an angle greater than 135 along the longitudinal roll axis or lateral pitch axis The Scorpio was not developed or tested for aerobatic use WARNING Any type of acrobatic manoeu...

Page 37: ...nowledge without the right safety altitude or without training WARNING Always keep within the recommended operating limits Do not perform aerobatics and avoid extreme loading such as spirals with big ears This will prevent accidents and avoid over loading the glider In turbulent conditions always keep enough distance from rock faces and other obstacles Time and sufficient altitude are needed to re...

Page 38: ...t is still inflated to stop it turning away and to stabilise it until the glider flies straight ahead again With large asymmetric collapses it is important to counter steer carefully so that the glider does not stall completely with the collapse then going into a full stall If you experience an asymmetric collapse first control the direction and if necessary fly away from the hillside If you are n...

Page 39: ...f attack can also cause part or all of the leading edge of the glider to collapse Recovery The Scorpio will normally recover automatically from a front stall but re inflation can be assisted by rapid light symmetrical brake input on both sides This also prevents the wing tips moving forwards during the front stall In the case of extreme front stalls across the entire wing chord the wing tips may m...

Page 40: ...mmon cause is going below the minimum speed or flying near the minimum speed combined with the effects of turbulence In full stall the paraglider loses its forwards travel surges backwards and deflates If the brakes are held down the canopy comes up over the pilot again The result is an almost vertical descent with a sink rate of approx 8m s Recovery Fully release the brakes within 3 seconds count...

Page 41: ... so the drops bead so the surface is not wet through This makes the top surface so rough in texture from the drop formation that the airflow over the top of the wing separates from the surface This phenomenon has been known for some time from hang gliding and gliding With new gliders the droplets are absorbed less quickly by the fabric Thus the newer a glider is the greater the number of droplets ...

Page 42: ... extreme flight manoeuvres rapid descent methods spiral dives or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres They considerably accelerate the aging process of the structure and should therefore be avoided The glider must be inspected earlier than is usually the case if it has been put under more than the usual degree of strain Sand and salt air In many cases sand and salt air cause the lines and fabric to age...

Page 43: ...changes in flight behaviour The leading edge reinforcements also perform an important function on launch Therefore the less they have been bent the more easily the glider will inflate and launch Fig 6a Spread out the paraglider completely on a smooth surface IMPORTANT Do not drag the paraglider across any rough surfaces such as gravel or asphalt This may damage the seams and surface coating Fig 6b...

Page 44: ... the canopy a little in a clean dry place away from direct light If you do not have the space to do this then open the backpack internal bag and belt as much as possible and avoid compressing it It must be stored at a temperature between 10 and 25 C and in relative humidity between 50 and 75 Make sure too that the paraglider is not stored in a place where animals such as mice or cats could use it ...

Page 45: ...lider make sure that there are no insects trapped inside Many insects produce acids when they decompose which can cause holes in the fabric Grasshoppers make holes by biting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which stains Keep animals away when you are packing up Insects are not attracted by any particular colours contrary to what is commonly believed If the glider gets wet or damp ...

Page 46: ...lution for stubborn stains and then rinse it out carefully and thoroughly Leave the glider to dry in a place which is well ventilated and in the shade IMPORTANT Do not under any circumstances use chemicals brushes rough cloths high pressure cleaners or steamers to clean the glider as these can damage the fabric coating and weaken it The glider becomes porous and loses braking strength Do not under...

Page 47: ... powerplay gliders de Service Line service Regular inspections The following parts and materials must be inspected regularly for damage abrasion and correct operation e g after landing Risers and quick links Lines Fabric Lines Measuring the length of the lines is part of the regular paraglider inspection The lines must be measured with a load of 5kg so as to ensure reproducible results for a compa...

Page 48: ...book one booklet for each size and model These can be downloaded from the website www powerplay gliders de Products Scorpio Inspection periods In Germany Powerplay gliders must be inspected as follows check the situation in your country Gliders used by schools and tandem gliders if used commercially must be inspected every 12 months from the purchase date the same inspection as the 2 yearly check ...

Page 49: ...register quickly and easily online Go to the Powerplay website www powerplay gliders de Service Online warranty Complete the registration within 14 days after purchasing the paraglider If this is done online you will receive a confirmation email If you do not have an email address enter info powerplay de in the mandatory field Registrations by post or without a personal email address will be recor...

Page 50: ...t registration Registration of Powerplay gliders is easy and gives you many benefits In addition to important safety notices you will receive advance information about e g new products upgrades events and special offers Registration is a prerequisite for a valid warranty refer here also to the section Warranty In addition any safety notices and information for the registered product are sent immed...

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