Advance acoustic OMEGA ULS 21 User manual

OMEGA ULS
Product Manual
Version 15.03.2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Thank you for flying ADVANCE 1
2. Piloting requirements 1
2.1. General safety advice 1
3. Handle with Care 2
4. Getting Started 2
4.1. Delivery 2
4.2. Basic settings 3
4.3. Speed system 3
4.4. Suitable harnesses 3
4.5. Weight range 4
5. Flight characteristics 4
5.1. Takeoff 4
5.2. Normal flight 5
5.3. Turning flight 6
5.4. Active Pitch Control / B-Handles 6
5.5. Collapses 8
5.6. Rapid descents 9
5.7. Stalling 11
5.8. Landing 12
5.9. Flying with a wet paraglider (risk of deep stall) 12
5.10. Winching 13
5.11. Acrobatics 13
5.12. Tandem flying 13
5.13. Paramotoring 13
5.14. SIV 13
6. Folding & Packing 13
6.1. Storage 14
7. Maintenance 15
7.1. Glider inspection 15
7.2. Overstress 15
7.3. Paraglider repairs 15
7.4. Disposal 16
8. Service & Warranty 16
8.1. ADVANCE Service Center 16
8.2. Support (Website) 17

8.3. Online Account 17
8.4. Warranty 17
9. Technical data 17
9.1. Data 17
9.2. Materials 18
9.3. Certification 18
9.4. Folding liines 18
9.5. Light sport aircraft 19
9.6. Paraglider overview 19
9.7. Risers 19
9.8. Line plan 20
9.9. Softlinks 20
9.10. Bowline 20

1. THANK YOU FOR FLYING ADVANCE
Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE quality product with Swiss engineering.
User manual
This user manual is an important part of your product. You will find instructions for Putting into service and use in
practice as well as important information on safety, care and maintenance. We encourage you to read this
document carefully before your first flight. Video instructions can be accessed via QR codes if available. All
information can also be found on our website www.advance.swiss.
Product Registration
Register your new ADVANCE product online in your MyADVANCE account at www.advance.swiss/garantie no later
than 10 days after purchase for a warranty extension or to be informed promptly by e-mail about updates and
safety-relevant findings regarding your product. All this information can also be found on our website
www.advance.swiss.
Our story: Pioneering spirit and Swiss precision
Putting our ideas into the air. That’s what we can do. For more than 30 years, ADVANCE have kept the needs and
wishes of our pilots at the forefront. With Swiss precision we refine model after model. Highest quality and
absolute reliability have our top priority, in the air and in our customer service. So from pioneers we have become
perfectionists, and a leading worldwide comprehensive service provider.
Questions and support
You can always contact your ADVANCE dealer or our support team, we will be happy to help you. Send an email to
[email protected]
We wish you many exciting and enjoyable hours in the air with your new product!
Greetings from Thun your ADVANCE Team
2. PILOTING REQUIREMENTS
The OMEGA ULS is a high performance paraglider with EN/LTF D classification. It should be flown only by very
experienced, performance-orientated cross country or competition pilots.
To fully master the OMEGA ULS, you need a lot of flying experience in a variety of conditions, on a Sport Class
glider. An active flying technique is a must. Only under these conditions can you use the full performance potential
and fly safely.
2.1. General safety advice
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Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowledge of the subject, as well as, of course, the
necessary insurance cover and licence. A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weather conditions before
taking off. His or her capabilities must be adequate for the actual paraglider. The paraglider pilot is also required
bear a sense of responsibility towards the natural world, especially regarding the preservation of wildlife and
landscape.
Warning
Wearing an adequate helmet, suitable boots and clothing, and carrying an emergency
parachute (a ‘reserve’) are essential. Before every flight all items of equipment should be
checked for damage and airworthiness. A proper pre-takeoff check must also be carried
out.
Warning
Every pilot bears sole responsibility for all risks, including injury or death, when
participating in the sport of paragliding. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a
paraglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the pilot’s safety.
3. HANDLE WITH CARE
The OMEGA ULS is an ultralight paraglider. The life of this product is highly dependent on your care. Mechanical
stresses such as deep spirals, acro manoeuvers, dragging on the ground etc. accelerate the ageing process and
should be avoided. A lightweight product is much more sensitive to stress of all kinds.
SIV Overloads
We do not recommend using this lightweight product for SIV training. Excessive loading can cause non-safety-
related damage to the product, which is not covered by the ADVANCE guarantee.
4. GETTING STARTED
4.1. Delivery
Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before delivery to check for correct settings and trim.
The dealer finally enters the date of the first flight on the type placard fastened on a rib at the centre of the wing.
This entry confirms that defects in the product that can be attributed to manufacturing faults are covered by the
ADVANCE warranty. Register your new ADVANCE product in your MyADVANCE account no later than 10 days after
purchase to benefit from the extended ADVANCE warranty. More information under "Warranty".
4.1.1. Scope of delivery
The delivery of the OMEGA ULSincludes a COMPRESSBAG ULS, a repair kit, a mini-windsock and a «Getting
Started» booklet.
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