User manual
GOLDEN 3
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Страница 2: ...LDEN3 Prepared January 2010 http www gradient cx tel fax 420 257 216 319 mail gradient gradient cx GOLDEN3 USER MANUAL Please read this manual carefully and keep its contents in mind when using your G...
Страница 3: ...OUR GLIDER 4 1 Brake line lengths 4 2 Addition of speed system 5 OPERATION IN FLIGHT 5 1 Standard flight regime 5 1 1 Pre flight inspection 5 1 2 Launch 5 1 3 Flight 5 1 4 Landing 5 2 Fast descent 5 2...
Страница 4: ...eedback The Golden3 pilot will find they can react precisely to thermals the movement of the air and turbulence Like all Gradient paragliders the Golden3 has a typical Gradient wing construction Thisr...
Страница 5: ...s A B C D are used for the upper suspension system The upper C and D lines then combine lower down so the glider has only three risers This helps to reduce drag and gives a simple line layout which pi...
Страница 6: ...peed km h 50 50 50 50 50 Min sink rate m s 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Glide ratio 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 8 5 Take off weight is the weight of the pilot plus equipment and paraglider 18 kg to 25 kg Performance data...
Страница 7: ...s practically ineffectual WARNING The Golden3 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 be...
Страница 8: ...tied securely to its control handle Use knots which will guarantee this for example a Double Dragon 4 2 Addition of speed system The Golden3 is equipped with a very effective foot operated speed syste...
Страница 9: ...t sink rate is achieved when both brakes are drawn down evenly to about 20 25 of their range Turbulent conditions When flying through severe turbulence stabilise the canopy by simultaneously applying...
Страница 10: ...line to enable a more dynamic flare 5 2 Rapid descent Sooner or later every pilot will need to descend quickly It might be because of a sudden and unexpected change in the weather reaching cloud base...
Страница 11: ...B risers are released unevenly the canopy can enter a turn If the risers are released slowly and very unevenly you could enter a spin 5 2 3 Spiral Dive The Spiral Dive is the most effective way of mak...
Страница 12: ...e pulled as well as the number of lines pulled down You can stop any turn tendency by applying the opposite brake and by weight shifting onto the inflated side of the canopy Recovery Under normal cond...
Страница 13: ...TION When exiting a Full Stall if the brakes are released asymmetrically the glider may suffer a massive asymmetrical collapse followed by a tendency to enter a spin 5 3 5 Negative Spin Initiation Slo...
Страница 14: ...s soil sand or rocks will significantly reduce its lifetime and increase its air porosity When preparing the paraglider for a launch or when ground handling be sure not to step on any of the lines or...
Страница 15: ...ion to this is an emergency repair while out flying For this purpose Gradient encloses a spare line with every Golden3 with a prepared loop on one end To get the right length adjust it according to th...
Страница 16: ...Pilot s manual GOLDEN3 Prepared January 2010 http www gradient cx tel fax 420 257 216 319 mail gradient gradient cx...
Страница 17: ...in your own hands and that lucky pilots are well prepared pilots Never underestimate weather conditions And never forget that you are flying for pleasure and not to become a fallen hero Remember this...
Страница 18: ...L t d Plze sk 130 221 150 00 PRAHA 5 Motol Czech Republic Phone fax 420 257 216 319 E mail gradient gradient cx www gradient cx 2010 Photo by Felix W lk Graphic design by Spor t Promotion Trust the a...
