ICARO ICE2XC, Руководство пользователя

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Lines:
To ensure durability, ICARO uses Edelrids HMA lines for the ICE2 XC. These
lines won't stretch and transfer pilots handling directly to the canopy.
Depending on the line level, we use different diameters:
- Diameter 1,8 mm - breaking strengh 229 daN
- Diameter 1,1 mm - breaking strengh 114 daN.
Canopy (sailcloth):
Porcher Marine New Skytex NCV 9077 polyurethane-coated rip stop nylon.
Selected for its durability and resistance to UV-damage. New Skytex has
become the reference standard used by the majority of high quality paragli-
ding manufacturers.
DHV Certification:
Following our philosophy to only build gliders with the highest safety, we
design our gliders to meet DHV strict and robust regulations. DHV is the most
respected worldwide certification agency and provides standards for the clas-
sification of gliders with specific in-flight behaviours. This allows pilots to find
optimum gliders commensurate with their level of training, experience and
skill.
ICE2 XC DHV 2 certification is valid using any harness which is categorized
"GH". The vast majority of harnesses produced after 1993 will be category
"GH".
"GX" and other special single purpose harnesses are not recommended
because of the cross-braced strapping which detracts from the ability to steer
by weight shifting. These harnesses were once popular due to isolating the
pilot from feeling turbulence, but it has long since been discovered that fee-
ling the gliders reaction to turbulence is important for pilot awareness and the
ability to provide corrective input. To find out which class of harness your har-
ness belongs to, check the certification sticker or ask its manufacturer.
Using your
ICE2 XC:
Ground Handling:
We highly recommend several hours of ground handling with the
ICE2 XC
to
thoroughly familiarize yourself with its launch behaviour, prior to your first
mountain flights. Ground handling is the best way to improve your safety in the
sport. If you practice two hours in the park for every hour on the mountain, you
will quickly become masterful at launching in a variety of wind strengths and
conditions. Ground handling or "kiting" can become great fun as a sport on its
own, and will improve your overall enjoyment of flying by making your launches
easier. You will become more skilled, confident and relaxed and therefore be
able to enjoy more controlled launches and the surreal sensations of flight with
less fear. It will also teach you arms muscle-motor-memory skills to react with
them to absorb turbulence. This keeps the glider flying overhead and main-
tains pressure in the sail, preventing collapses in-flight. Always anticipate the
possibility of becoming inadvertently airborne, so make sure to wear a helmet
and gloves. Be cautious in strong winds exceeding 20 km/hr as the possibility
of getting lifted or dragged increases.
Pre-Flight Checks:
It is important to perform a pre-flight check before taking off. It is helpful to
always use a set methodology:
Canopy. It is most efficient to check while unfolding your glider. Do not
rely on others. Always take into consideration that your ICE2 XC may
have been damaged while in transport.
The sailcloth, stitching and line attachment points must be carefully
inspected. Pay attention especially to the leading edge and sight into
the glider to inspect internal rib structure.
Lines. Look for knots and damage. Lines may have a broken outer
she-ath, kinked or broken HMA inside. Stitching at looped ends may
be frayed or broken. Brake lines should be symmetric.
Risers. Start with the stainless steel karabiners. Make sure they are
all at least finger tight. Check all plastic retainers are preventing lines
from cross-gating the karabiners. Check for stitching and fraying of
risers. Check the speed system by pulling and activating it.