Basic rules for use
Chapter
02
9
9.
NO FRONTRISER TURNS!
Never pull down the frontrisers (A-
risers)! Your SWING SPITFIRE 3 could
react immediately with a collapse!
10.
No risk - no fun; no limit - no life.
Respect your limits and don't exceed
them just because you are out with
experienced colleagues. Have the
courage to do without!
WARNING
SPEEDRIDING AND SPEEDFLYING IS
DANGEROUS!
Only with careful risk management
can this sport be practiced with an
acceptable residual risk.
Liability and warranty
exclusions, operating limits
Use the SPITFIRE 3 at your own risk!
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for any personal injury or material
damage that occurs in connection with
SWING Speedwings. Any modification
(construction, but also brake lines
beyond the permissible tolerances) or
improper repair to this Speedwing as
well as missed inspections (annual and
2-year check) will result in the expiry of
the operating licence and warranty.
Each pilot is responsible for his own
safety and must ensure that the
Speedwing is checked for
airworthiness before each launch. A
launch may only take place if the
Speedwing is airworthy. Furthermore,
the pilot must comply with the
respective national regulations outside
Germany.
Intended use
The SPITFIRE 3 has been developed for
speedflying and speedriding.
The SPITFIRE 3 may only be used for
speedflying and speedriding.
The only take-off permitted is
acceleration on the ground with the
canopy fully open until take-off (no cliff,
D-bag or similar take-offs).
Operating limits
The SPITFIRE 3 may only be operated
within the operating limits.
These are exceeded if one or more of
the following apply:
•
use outside the permissible weight
range
•
use with wet or icy canopy or lines
or in conditions that may cause this
to happen
•
temperatures below -20°C and
above 50°C
•
turbulent weather conditions and
wind speeds at the launch site that
are higher than 2/3 of the maximum
flyable speed (depending on the
launch weight) of the glider
•
aerobatics / extreme flight or flight
maneuvers with inclinations of
more than 135 degrees
•
maneuvers with loads below 0g and
above 4g
•
spiral dive
•
unauthorized modifications to
canopy, lines or risers
WARNING
The operating limits must be
observed throughout the entire
flight.