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3. Certification
The Avax XC5 is EN D certified in all sizes.
The EN certificate for each Avax XC5 is on the rib in the middle of canopy. Certification is valid
for the use with all ABS harnesses. This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment
to be made to the length of the waist strap. Between 46 cm and 48 cm is the recommended
distance between the karabiners.
Equally with all other paragliders, when looser cross-bracing is used while flying the Avax
XC5, the pilot’s weight-shift control is greater. The glider is also more sensitive to movement
in the surrounding air. When cross-bracing is tighter, the pilot feels subjectively more stable,
however turning by weight-shift is less effective.
WARNING:
The Avax XC5 paraglider is only built for hill or tow launching. It is not built to
withstand jumping from a plane, balloon, building or for any jumps where there is a belated
opening of the canopy. Use of subsidiary motor (e.g. paramotoring) has not been tested by
the manufacturer or by any other testing body.
4. Adjusting your glider
Before it reaches the customer, every Avax XC5 goes through a final check and test-flight
to verify that its characteristics and measurements correspond to the manufacturer’s
specifications. You may only make adjustments to brake-line lengths or to the speed system
of your Avax XC5 by following recommendations in this manual.
Other adjustments or changes to your Avax XC5 lead to a loss of guarantee, airworthiness
and validity of the certification. Do not endanger yourself and other pilots by amateur
modification. If you have any suggestions for improvements let us know and our test-pilots
will try out your ideas.
4.1. Brake-line adjustment
When you receive your new Avax XC5, the main brake lines are adjusted to the length set
during the certification test. This length should suit most pilots and is indicated on the main
control line. It is of course possible to adjust the brake-line length to suit each pilot’s physical
build, height of harness hang points, or style of flying. We recommend that you act wisely
when adjusting brake-line length and change the length in small, successive steps.
If you need to adjust brakes back to the basic position and the marks on the main brake lines
are vague, use the following lengths for relevant size (main brake line consist of two lines -
01+02 refer the Avax XC5 - Line Map): XC5 24: 267 cm; XC5 26: 280 cm; XC5 28: 292 cm
Brake lines that are too short may:
1) Lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position.
2) Impede recovery from certain unstable manoeuvres.
3) Certainly reduce speed range of your glider.
Brakes that are too long will:
a) Hamper pilot’s control during launch.
b) Reduce control in extreme flying situations.
c) Make it difficult to execute a good flare while landing.
Each brake line should be tied securely to its brake handle. Use knots which will ensure it
won’t get loose, for example, a Double Dragon.
4.2. Speed system
The Avax XC5 is equipped with a very effective foot-operated speed system as standard.
Pressure on the foot stirrup shortens the A and B risers and releases C1 riser and by this
reduces the angle of attack of the canopy. The working range of the speed system pulleys
are: XC5-28=16.5 cm, XC5-26=16.2 cm, XC5-24=15.8 cm. Make sure you can use the whole of
thiswhen you attach your speed bar.
