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Dear TWIN RS owner

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SWING GLIDER.

We hope that flying a Swing glider will bring you many years of enjoyment.

The innovative

design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your glider set it apart from
others. Your Swing glider was developed to comply with all of the current safety and
certification requirements in Germany

.

One of those requirements is that you familiarise yourself with the information and
instructions contained in this Manual regarding safety, equipment and service before using
your new glider.

If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to
contact Swing directly or your Swing dealer. Our contact details are in the Appendix.

The Swing Team

WARNING

Read this Manual before using your glider!

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Содержание Twin RS

Страница 1: ...Version 1 0 Date 01 06 2016 Twin RS Instruction Manual EN PArAglider ...

Страница 2: ...ide Web The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page Express written consent from Swing Flugsportgera te GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual in whole or in part with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles and in any form or by any means whether electronic or mechanical The information and data found in this Manual may be altered at any ti...

Страница 3: ...ll of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany One of those requirements is that you familiarise yourself with the information and instructions contained in this Manual regarding safety equipment and service before using your new glider If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual please do not hesitate to contact Swing directly or your Swing dealer Our conta...

Страница 4: ...usion of liability 11 Operating limits 11 GLIDER CATEGORIES AND GUIDELINES 13 EN LTF certification 13 Description of flight characteristics 13 Target group and recommended flying experience 13 Description of pilot skills required 13 Suitability for training 13 03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 14 GENERAL LAYOUT ILLUSTRATION 14 TWIN RS BI DIFFERENT 14 LINE SYSTEM 14 RISERS 15 TECHNICAL DATA 15 04 SETTING UP...

Страница 5: ...27 WINCH LAUNCH 27 Attaching the towline release system 28 MOTORISED FLIGHT 28 AEROBATICS 28 07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING 29 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 29 SAFETY TRAINING 29 Material stress and damage 29 COLLAPSING THE GLIDER 30 Asymmetric collapse 30 Front stall 30 TYPES OF STALL 30 Deep stall 30 Full stall 31 Spin 31 Emergency steering 31 OTHER TIPS FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 32 Stalling i...

Страница 6: ... REPAIRS INSPECTIONS AND WARRANTY 37 TYPE DESIGNATION 37 REPAIRS 37 Swing workshops 37 Small repairs to the glider 37 REGULAR INSPECTIONS 37 Lines 37 INSPECTION 38 General 38 Inspection periods 38 Validity of inspection 38 WARRANTY 39 10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 40 SWING WEBSITE 40 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 40 FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE 40 Paragliders 40 Speedgliders 40 Swing TV 40 APPENDIX 41 ADDRESS...

Страница 7: ...DULV 41 VERSIONS 41 GLIDER DETAILS 42 PILOT DETAILS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP 42 INSPECTION AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT 43 NOTES 44 ...

Страница 8: ...ions on getting started and using the paraglider 2 Maintenance and Service Book Download Technical data and inspection information specific to the particular glider 3 Inspection Information Download General instructions and guidance on carrying out the regular inspection of paragliders Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Special text DANGER Sections of text headed Danger indicate a situation where there is...

Страница 9: ...ues of Swing Flugsportgera te GmbH and they have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness Respect for nature and the environment You can easily play a part in protecting the environment by practising the sport of paragliding in such a way that there is no damage to nature and the areas in which we fly Keep to marked trails take your rub...

Страница 10: ...rts equipment and must not under any circumstances be flown without a valid certification Independent experimentation is strictly prohibited This Manual does not replace the need to attend training at a paragliding school A specialist must test fly and inspect the paraglider before your first flight The test flight must be recorded on the paraglider information label Carry out your first flight wi...

Страница 11: ...olerance or incorrect repairs to this glider or if any inspections are missed annual and two yearly check Pilots are responsible for their own safety and must ensure that the airworthiness of the equipment is checked prior to every flight The pilot should launch only if the paragliding equipment is airworthy In addition when flying outside of Germany pilots must observe the relevant regulations in...

Страница 12: ...ng limits that the TWIN RS is designed for solo or tandem paragliding use by more than two people is prohibited WARNING It is imperative that the instructions contained in this Manual are followed at all times Failure to do so renders invalid the glider s certification and or results in loss of insurance cover Furthermore it could lead to serious injuries or even death This applies in particular b...

Страница 13: ...f the glider s flight behaviour and reactions to disturbances Even a small alteration in individual parameters can result in flight behaviour which is markedly modified and different from the description given EN LTF certification In the testing body s final classification the TWIN RS was given a class B rating Description of flight characteristics Paragliders with good passive safety and forgivin...

Страница 14: ...turbulence RAST ensures extremely high canopy stability and additional safety It is no exaggeration to describe the flare characteristics of the TWIN RS as outstanding and they make a gentle landing a piece of cake Line system The TWIN RS has A B and C line levels which fork twice from the bottom riser to the top canopy and which are divided into main intermediate and top lines The individual line...

Страница 15: ...cially developed for the TWIN RS allow the pilot to use a trimmer to adjust the speed of the TWIN RS to suit individual preferences The riser also has a big ears support feature There is more information on use of these features in the section Flying the TWIN RS Technical Data TWIN RS Class B Take off weight kg 140 225 Number of seats 2 Cells 49 Wing area m 45 0 Projected wing area m 38 4 Wing spa...

Страница 16: ...hortened Factory setting Correctly installed brake lines have about 10cm of feed This is how far you must pull down the brakes before the trailing edge of the paraglider starts to move downwards and begins to brake Note that the brake cascades already cause drag by their aerodynamic resistance The TWIN RS comes factory set for optimal handling so it is therefore not normally necessary to alter the...

Страница 17: ...t characteristics Brake knots The overhand knot and bowline knot shown below are the most suitable for connecting the brake line to the brake handle Fig 2 Overhand knot Fig 3 Bowline knot WARNING Loose unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake line knots can cause the main brake line to loosen and then lead to loss of control of the glider Ensure that only double overhand or bowline knots are used and ...

Страница 18: ...brake handle inside out and push the two small rods out through the opening Multigrip brake handle after removing both stiffening rods These are the various parts Firm stiffening bar Soft stiffening tube Multigrip brake handle without stiffening Brake swivel Main brake line The procedure is the same to insert the stiffeners turn the Multigrip brake handle inside out and push the stiffening bar tub...

Страница 19: ...conditions allow it to be used safely The B C and D risers can be altered in length using the trimmer This decreases the canopy s original angle of attack and the glider s speed increases WARNING Problems such as collapses or tucks have a more drastic effect with increased speed than in unaccelerated flight It is generally recommended that you do not use the speed system in turbulent areas and whe...

Страница 20: ... the pilot and passenger These are shown in Fig 8 Differences in height are offset by attaching the passenger s carabiners in the upper middle or lower loops B1 B2 or B3 on the front of the spreader bar We recommend that you use a steel carabiner with adequate breaking strength as the carabiner for the main hangpoint Please familiarise yourself with your country s national regulations Fig 8 Tandem...

Страница 21: ...oints on the pilot s harness The connecting links between the reserve and the hangpoint carabiner or additional screw lock link must have a minimum breaking strength of 24kN each It must be possible for the pilot to deploy the reserve from any flying position It is a requirement in Germany that it is not possible for the passenger to deploy the reserve Please familiarise yourself with the relevant...

Страница 22: ...e handle for the reserve chute secure Place the paraglider with its upper surface against the ground and spread it out so that the leading edge is slightly curved Carefully sort out all the rigging lines and make sure that there are no lines underneath the canopy tangled or caught up in any way WARNING If there are obvious folds in the glider because it has been tightly packed or stored away for a...

Страница 23: ...e TWIN RS is suitable for reverse launching from wind speeds of 3m s The pilot turns around to face the glider with the updraft coming from behind Pulling on the front lines makes the canopy start to rise above the pilot as in a forwards launch The pilot should turn around into the direction of flight when the canopy reaches its highest point and can then begin to run and take off This method of l...

Страница 24: ...under 14 m s The TWIN RS automatically recovers from the spiral dive within one turn up to 14 m s Above 14 m s it may be necessary to break the outside half of the wing and or weight shift to the outside to recover from the spiral With a sink rate up to 20 m s and a neutral position of the pilot the spiral does not tighten automatically Exiting the manoeuvre at high sink rates can take several tur...

Страница 25: ...s which prevent later deployment of your reserve B Stall In the B stall a stall is provoked and the paraglider sinks vertically with a sink rate of approx 8 m s The B stall is suitable when there is an average ascent rate and little wind Starting the manoeuvre Grasp both of the B risers on the mallions at the coloured mark Pull both B risers evenly down until the airflow is broken and the wing goe...

Страница 26: ...to their limit and then to attach the lines by the knot into the fastener The ears are thus held at the ideal level The brake lines are held steady and the pilot uses weight shifting to steer the paraglider You can now descend safely on the stable middle part of the wing The brakes must not be shortened during the manoeuvre e g by wrapping the brake lines Recovery To recover quickly let go of both...

Страница 27: ...her the safety reserves for towing The trimmers should therefore be half open on a winch launch After release return the trimmers to a position which suits the conditions Winch towing requires special training and special regulations must be observed These are The pilot must have completed the appropriate training and hold a licence which includes tandem flights The winch and release must have a c...

Страница 28: ...t Swing the manufacturer of the engine unit or an LBA approved testing agent The addresses are in the Appendix Aerobatics In Germany it is prohibited to perform aerobatics using a paraglider which under German law is included in the term aerial sports equipment Luftsportgera t Aerobatics is defined as flight manoeuvres at an angle greater than 135 along the longitudinal roll axis or lateral pitch ...

Страница 29: ...ss is used Safety training Taking part in safety training is in principle advisable in order to familiarise yourself with your glider and the correct reactions in extreme situations However safety training also subjects your equipment to extreme loads Material stress and damage Swing advises against subjecting the materials of the TWIN RS to excessive stress during a safety training SIV course Unc...

Страница 30: ...RS will normally recover quickly and automatically from a front stall but re inflation can be assisted by light symmetrical brake input In the case of extreme front stalls across the entire wing chord the wing tips may move forward making the glider form a U shape Again recovery is by light symmetrical braking on both sides but care must be taken that both wing ends return to normal flight evenly ...

Страница 31: ...nt 21 22 23 If the brakes are released too slowly the paraglider may spin The spin stops automatically when the brakes are released completely Spin The spin is a stable flight attitude in which one side of the canopy stalls while the other side continues to fly forward The glider turns around the stalled side of the wing Recovery To recover from the spin the pilot must quickly release the brakes T...

Страница 32: ... of droplets caught on the top surface and the bigger those droplets are the greater the risk that there could be airflow separation We were able to recreate these conditions by practical tests and computer simulations but they occur very rarely It is the case in both of the above situations that the control travel and braking distance first reduce and then the deep stall is caused mostly by alter...

Страница 33: ... avoided The glider must be inspected earlier than is usually the case if it has been put under more than the usual degree of strain Sand and salt air In many cases sand and salt air cause the lines and fabric to age much more rapidly If you often fly near the sea the glider should be inspected more frequently than normally required Temperature range Temperatures below 10 C and above 50 C can make...

Страница 34: ...e less they have been bent the more easily the glider will inflate and launch PLEASE NOTE Make sure that the profile reinforcement lies flat and that it is not bent by holding it too firmly Check once again after you have finished packing the glider that the leading edge reinforcement is flat and is not bent when you make the final folds Fig 6 Steps 1 4 show the correct and careful way in which to...

Страница 35: ... undergoes rigorous laboratory tests and was tested for several months under extreme conditions and heavy use in flight Care is essential to ensure that the fabric and glider remain durable and retain their qualities The glider should therefore be protected from unnecessary UV light Do not unpack your glider until immediately before flight and pack it up straight after landing Modern paraglider fa...

Страница 36: ... and a soft sponge Use a weak soap solution for stubborn stains and then rinse it out carefully and thoroughly Leave the glider to dry in a place which is well ventilated and in the shade PLEASE NOTE Do not under any circumstances use chemicals brushes rough cloths high pressure cleaners or steamers to clean the glider as these can damage the fabric coating and weaken it The glider becomes porous ...

Страница 37: ...er landing risers and quick links lines fabric Lines Measuring the length of the lines is part of the regular paraglider inspection The lines must be measured with a load of 5kg in order to ensure reproducible results for a comparison with the lengths in the check sheets The line lengths for the TWIN RS are listed in the Maintenance and Service book The lines have a considerable influence on fligh...

Страница 38: ...inspections in two separate booklets both of which form part of this Manual 1 Inspection information 2 Maintenance and Service book These can be downloaded from our website at www swing de Products TWIN RS Inspection periods The TWIN RS must be inspected as follows check the situation in your country All Gliders must be inspected at least every two years from the purchase date The glider must be i...

Страница 39: ...ine warranty html You will receive a confirmation email If you do not have an email address enter info swing de in the mandatory field Registrations without a personal email address will be recorded by Swing but will not receive confirmation We therefore recommend that you register online with an email address The manufacturer must be notified immediately of any defects in the product variations o...

Страница 40: ...gives you many advantages In addition to important safety notices you will receive advance information about e g new products upgrades events and special offers Registration is a prerequisite for a valid warranty refer here also to the section Warranty In addition Swing sends any safety notices and information for the registered product immediately to the email address submitted Your email address...

Страница 41: ...usanschrift Postfach 88 Postanschrift 83701 Gmund am Tegernsee Germany Tel 49 0 8022 9675 0 Fax 49 0 8022 9675 99 Email dhv dhv de www dhv de EAPR European Academy of Parachute Rigging e V Marktstr 11 87730 Bad Grönenbach Germany Tel 49 0 8334 534470 Fax 49 0 8334 534469 Email info para academy eu www para academy eu DULV Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e V Mühlweg 9 71577 Großerlach Morbach Germ...

Страница 42: ...__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Check flight date __ __ __ __ 201__ Dealer s stamp and signature ________________________________________ Pilot details Proof of ownership Owner 1 Name Address Tel Email Owner 2 Name Address Tel Email Owner 3 Name Address Tel Email ...

Страница 43: ...Inspection and repairs carried out Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Completed by Name Stamp and signature ...

Страница 44: ...Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany Notes ...

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