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PArAglider

Version: 1.0

Date: 08.02.2019

Spitfire 2

Manuel (EN)

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Summary of Contents for Spitfire 2

Page 1: ...PArAglider Version 1 0 Date 08 02 2019 Spitfire 2 Manuel EN ...

Page 2: ...e Web The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page Express written consent from SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual in whole or in part with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles and in any form or by any means whether it be electronic or mechanical The data and information contained herein can be altered without pr...

Page 3: ...ce on our workmanship and the high quality of the materials used If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual please do not hesitate to contact your SWING dealer or SWING directly Tel 49 81 41 32 77 888 info swing de The SWING Team WARNING Read this Manual before using your glider ...

Page 4: ...N OF RISK 8 EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY WAIVER OF CLAIMS 8 03 SAFETY 9 LOAD TEST 9 BASIC RULES 9 SAFETY ADVICE 9 SAFETY NOTICES 9 SAFETY RULES 10 04 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 11 MANUFACTURE 11 INCLUDED IN DELIVERY 11 RISERS AND TRIMMER 12 CONTROL HANDLES 124 TECHNICAL DATA 14 05 OPERATING THE SPITFIRE 2PLUS 15 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 15 LAUNCH 15 CONDUCT AT SKI AREAS 15 06 LOOKING AFTER THE GLIDER 15 STORA...

Page 5: ... SHOP 17 FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE 17 Paragliding 17 Speed gliding 17 SWING TV 18 SWING App 18 APPENDIX 19 ADDRESSES 19 SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH 19 Paraglider recycling 19 DHV 19 EAPR 19 DULV 19 VERSIONS 19 SPEED RIDER DETAILS 20 PILOT DETAILS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP 20 INSPECTION AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT 21 NOTES 22 ...

Page 6: ...ard SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH Special text DANGER Sections of text headed Danger indicate a situation where there is imminent danger which in all probability will lead to death or serious injury if the instructions given are not followed WARNING Sections of text headed Warning indicate a potentially dangerous situation which may lead to death or serious injury if the instructions are not followed...

Page 7: ...core values of SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness Respect for nature and the environment You can easily play a part in protecting the environment by practising our sport in such a way that there is no damage to nature and the areas in which we fly Keep to marked trails take your rubbish awa...

Page 8: ...y exercising general common sense However they can never be excluded completely Exclusion of liability waiver of claims By purchasing the SWING speed rider you confirm that you agree with to following to the extent permitted by law to waive any and all claims of any kind from use of the SWING speed rider and any of its components which may exist against SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH and any other par...

Page 9: ...e observed WARNING The safety advice given below must be followed in all circumstances Failure to do so could lead to serious injuries or even death Safety advice Few other sports demand such a high level of individual responsibility as speed riding Prudence and risk awareness are basic requirements for the safe practice of the sport Carelessness and overestimating one s own abilities can quickly ...

Page 10: ...ly unwell or have other concerns Take a rest day the mountains will always be there WHAT IF Plan B Do not make any impulsive decisions Take time to analyse the situation Always make a plan B e g choice of route emergency landing areas etc ALWAYS CARRY OUT A SAFETY RUN Reconnoitre a new route by making a run with sufficient height Be on the lookout for potential obstacles Ensure when flying near gr...

Page 11: ...d out after every stage in manufacture The quality control of course includes inspection of the materials used as well This allows us to all but exclude the possibility of any material defects and to trace the exact origin of the materials used Included in delivery SWING Spitfire 2 PLUS speed rider Speed bag Inner bag Manual TIP Familiarise yourself thoroughly with the equipment before your first ...

Page 12: ... open the trimmers symmetrically If you open the trimmers asymmetrically e g if you open them one after the other the Spitfire 2 PLUS will fly a sharp turn towards the side of the closed trimmer There are magnets on the trimmer webbing and on the riser which prevent the trimmers opening fully The magnets must be separated before full trimmer travel can be used When the trimmers are closed the magn...

Page 13: ... longer braking distance becomes The position of the brake handles in zero position is then higher up The trimmers affect braking distance but not your minimum flight speed This means that your touch down speed is not affected by trimmer position The Spitfire 2 PLUS becomes more pitchy the more the trimmers are opened This means e g that it can shoot forwards further on launch Avoid flying for len...

Page 14: ...on hand looped through the brake handle Technical Data Size Comp 8 5 9 5 11 13 15 Twin Cells 21 21 21 21 17 17 17 Flat Area m 8 8 5 9 5 11 13 15 18 Projected Area m 6 7 7 3 8 4 9 7 11 6 13 4 16 1 Wingspan m 5 0 5 2 5 5 5 9 6 4 6 9 7 5 Projected span m 4 1 4 2 4 5 4 9 5 4 5 8 6 4 Aspect ratio 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 Projected AR 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 5 2 5 2 5 Canopy weight kg 1 65 1 75 1 97 2 06 2...

Page 15: ...Looking after the glider Storage The speed bag Always transport your Spitfire 2 PLUS in the speed bag provided The speed bag makes it considerably easier for you to use the Spitfire 2 PLUS and is compulsory in most speed riding areas When you launch simply take the speed rider out of the speed bag roll up the speed bag and put it away After you have finished a run gather together the Spitfire 2 PL...

Page 16: ...n 3 cm Replacement lines for the Spitfire 2 PLUS can be ordered direct from us online at www swing de Service Line service If line groups are replaced this must be carried out by a SWING workshop Check the Spitfire 2PLUS trim whenever the lines have been replaced WARNING Damaged lines must be replaced immediately SWING workshops All repairs and servicing should be carried out by a SWING authorised...

Page 17: ...ation Registration of SWING paragliders is easy and gives you many advantages 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 SWING sends any safety notices and information for the registered product immediate...

Page 18: ...ders https www youtube com channel UCVituxPW ODYREVJrlsFbfbA SWING App We recommend that you use our Smartphone App so that you can keep up to date at all times This brings the latest news photos and videos as well as information on our products like technical data manuals and service instructions directly to your smartphone or tablet Now we wish you A lot of fun and many inspiring runs with your ...

Page 19: ...eet address Postfach 88 postal address 83703 Gmund am Tegernsee Germany Tel 49 0 8022 9675 0 Fax 49 0 8022 9675 99 Email dhv dhv de www dhv de EAPR European Academy of Parachute Rigging Marktstr 11 87730 Bad Grönenbach Germany Tel 49 0 8334 534470 Fax 49 0 8334 534469 Email info para academy eu www para academy eu DULV Deutscher UltraleichtFlugverband e V Mühlweg 9 71577 Großerlach Morbach Germany...

Page 20: ...__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Check flight date __ __ __ __ 20___ Mark and signature ________________________________________ Pilot details Proof of ownership 1st Owner Name Address Telephone Email 2nd Owner Name Address Telephone Email 3rd Owner Name Address Telephone Email ...

Page 21: ...Inspection and repairs carried out Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Completed by Name Stamp and signature ...

Page 22: ...Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany Notes ...

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