ICARO paragliders PICA 2, Руководство пользователя

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Version 2 / PPG / 2022
As a rule, the A and B planes stretch slightly due to the higher load in the front area
of the canopy, while the C-level mostly remains unchanged or even shrinks a little
under certain circumstances. This makes the glider a little slower due to the higher
angle of attack.
The first signs of a trim change are
• worse start
•
Changed flight behavior, the glider is slower and more sluggish or
•
Tending to deep stall when flying with big ears.
After the first 15 to 20 flight hours, the lines stretch or shrink the
most, so that ICARO Paragliders recommends that an initial trim
check be carried out by an authorized workshop.
If one of these possibilities occurs, we recommend opening
the trim loops on the C level step by step to counteract these
effects (first, instead of the anchor stitch, use a double loop
. I
f
nothing changes in the above properties, then open the
double loop and hang the line in the line lock).
If there is still no improvement, the glider must be checked and measured by
qualified personnel. He has the option of either trimming the canopy without
changing the lines or, in the worst case, replacing the affected lines with new
ones.
If you are not sure or have any questions, please contact your dealer.
The PICA 2 is delivered from the factory with the best brake position for most
pilots. But tall or short pilots, or those with a harness with non-standard attachment
points might consider it necessary to change the position of the brake handles.
If the brakes are to be shortened, it is extremely important to avoid the adjustment
affecting the glider's trim speed. There must always be some slack in the brakes
when they are fully released. This can be checked with the glider inflated above the
pilot's head. There should be a noticeable bow in the brake lines, and the brakes
should be having no effect on the shape of the trailing edge.
If you need to change the brake line lengths, do it maximum
5 cm at a time, and check it at an easy training hill. Check especially that both lines
are the same length, as any asymmetry will lead to tiring and possible dangerous
flying characteristics.
Check with ICARO paragliders before you intend to change the length of the
lines. Any unauthorized change to the length of the lines (including the
control lines) that is not approved by ICARO paragliders is dangerous, leads
to unwanted reactions of the paraglider, and the loss of the type test and is
therefore prohibited.
Risers
The Glider has 3-fold risers with separated A-risers an acceleration system which
will be activated with a foot bar.
A special riser with trimmer and accelerator is optionally available for PPG.
The PICA 2 with the motorized risers may only be used for flights without
motor if the riser is attached to the lower attachment point, the trimmers are
closed and the straps A, A1, B and C are the same length
.