Setting Up the Sting 2 and Test-Flying
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Use of harnesses without seat board can
result in flight behaviour which differs from
the behaviour observed during flight testing.
Please be aware of this when selecting a
harness. The harness should also ensure
that you can apply the maximum
acceleration distance using the pulleys.
Be aware too that the relative braking
distance can also alter with the height of the
attachment point. Please contact Swing or
your Powerplay dealer if you have any
questions or concerns about using your
harness with the Sting 2
.
There is more information about harnesses
on the websites of the licensing bodies (see
Appendix).
For motorised flight, the motor unit, harness,
reserve and supporting framework must be
inspected individually to determine whether
they are compatible.
The compatibility of a motor unit with other
components must be inspected and certified
if necessary. Contact the manufacturer of
your paramotor unit if you have any
questions.
Reserve
It is a mandatory requirement to carry an
approved reserve for use in emergency
situations where the paraglider fails and
recovery is not possible, for example after
colliding with another sports aircraft.
In choosing a reserve, you should be careful
that you remain within the specified take-off
weight.
Swing recommends the use of a reserve for
free flight and for motorised flight.
The reserve is fitted according to the
’
.
Recommended weight range
The Sting 2 must be flown within the
permitted weight range, which differs
according to free flight and motorised flight.
The weight refers to take-off weight: pilot,
incl. clothing, glider, harness, motor (if used)
and equipment. Work out your take-off
weight by weighing yourself with all of your
equipment and your backpack.
Swing offers the Sting 2
various sizes. If you
are choosing between two sizes, your
personal flying preferences will determine
which glider to choose.
If you prefer very dynamic flight behaviour
with fast reactions and without hesitation,
you should choose a high wing-loading, i.e.
the smaller model.
The dynamics reduce in the medium and
lower weight range. Flight behaviour
becomes more straightforward and many
pilots select this weight range because they
find it easier to centre in thermals. If these
features appeal to you, you should fly with
less wing-loading and choose the larger
model.
The Sting 2 reacts to weight changes only by
slightly increasing or reducing trim speed,
with little noticeable influence on glide
performance. You can therefore choose the
size completely according to your own flying
style.
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