Advance acoustic PI 2 User manual

Getting started
english

Many thanks for choosing an ADVANCE
product. We wish you a lot of fun and many
rewarding hours in the air with it.
This guide gives you a brief look at using
the PI 2, but it does not replace the manual,
which can be downloaded from
www.advance.ch/pi.
Register your PI 2 on
www.advance.ch/warranty, so that you will
get information about product updates and
safety-relevant matters about the PI 2
- direct from us. This information is always
available to download from our website on
www.advance.ch/safety.
Welcome to ADVANCE

The PI 2 sizes are subdivided into three dif-
ferent weight ranges, ‘Thermal’, ‘Hike&Fly’
and ‘Miniwing’. These are based on wing
loading and make dierent demands on pi-
loting levels. The higher the wing loading,
the more demanding are the ying charac-
teristics and handling. Also considered is
the general fact that small paragliders are
more agile and demanding to y, even when
own at relatively low wing loadings.
Thermal
In the Thermal Range with wing loadings up
to 3.5 kg/m2 the PI 2 is very easy to y be-
cause of its balanced canopy behaviour.
Here, the 23 and 27 sizes provide maximum
safety. Beginners and occasional pilots will
feel similarly comfortable under these
wings, in this weight range.
You as pilot

Hike&Fly
The Hike & Fly Range at wing loadings be-
tween 3.5 and 4.5 kg/m2is intended for
recreational pilots and hikers who appreci-
ate a light pack to carry uphill, and also like
to enjoy the subsequent ight. When used
in this weight range the 23 and 27 sizes re-
quire a competent and safe active piloting
style. This applies to a somewhat greater
extent for the 16 and 19 sizes because of
the greater inherent agility of smaller wings.
Miniwing
In its Miniwing Range with wing loadings
starting at 4.5 kg/m2the PI 2 becomes an
Actionwing. Very experienced pilots, who y
actively and can prevent wing disturbances
at their onset, are required here. Because
of its high speed and sink rate in the turn
the PI 2, as a miniwing, also requires spe-
cial care when landing. Please nd out
about this kind of ying from the PI 2 manu-
al – before ying at high wing loadings.

27
23
19
16
50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
m2
kg
OCCASIONAL EXPERT
EXPERT
OCCASIONAL
OCCASIONAL
BEGINNER
THERMIK
HIKE & FLY
HIKE & FLY MINI VOILE
MINI VOILE
MINI VOILE
THERMIK
HIKE & FLY
HIKE & FLY
THERMIK
BEGINNER
Technical Details
The table shows the EN/LTF A certication as “Beginner”, EN/LTF B certication as
“Occasional” (Leisure) and the EN/LTF C level as “Expert”.

Delivery and Setup
Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be own
by the dealer before delivery to conrm cor-
rect basic setup. Subsequent alterations to
the paraglider made by the owner will invali-
date the certication.
The brake line length is set at the factory so
that there is free travel of ca. 8 cm. This set-
ting should be kept as a general principle.
The free travel ensures that both during
takeo, and in fully accelerated ight, the
trailing edge is not braked when brake lines
are fully released.
The PI 2 delivery package contains:
§PIPACK
§COMPRESSBAG
§Repair Kit
§Mini windsock

standard light
The risers
1 Big ears system
2 Quicklinks and clips
3 Softlinks
4 Speed system pulleys
5 Speed system with ‘low friction’ rings
6 Brummel hooks
7 Magnet clips
8 Poppers
9 Swivel
10 Suspension loop with
‘Easy Connect System’ marks
11 ‘Low friction’ brake ring

Easy Connect
The PI 2 has an ‘Easy Connect System’,
compatible for ADVANCE harnesses and
paragliders. It helps to ensure that you
connect the wing to the harness correctly.
The backs of the C-risers have coloured
markings: red on the left, blue on the right
in the direction of ight. When these mar-
kings appear correct from the pilot’s point
of view, and run correctly upward, this indi-
cates that the risers are clipped in correctly.

Wet paraglider
If you y a wet paraglider the risk of para-
chutal stall is heightened. Parachutal stall is
often the result of a combination of factors.
Water increases the weight of a wet cano-
py. More weight results in an increased an-
gle of attack, which brings the glider closer
to the parachutal stall boundary. In addi-
tion, water drops on the fabric have a bad
eect on the laminar ow over the leading
edge, and this signicantly reduces the
maximum achievable lift coecient.
To minimise the risk of parachutal stall a
wet glider should be braked as little as pos-
sible, and big ears never used. But, if the
wing still goes into parachutal stall, recov-
ery should be achieved by accelerating
using the speed system only.

Manoeuvres and fast descents
Because of the PI 2’s lightweight construc-
tion you should not do deliberate manoeu-
vres such as spins, fullstalls and collapses;
for example in SIV training. The PI 2 gener-
ally reacts very dynamically to these events
at higher wing loadings – especially so for
the small 19 and 16 wings. To master these
manoeuvres under such conditions is very
demanding, and we advise you to avoid
them.
The ADVANCE Test team recommend big
ears as the main fast descent technique for
the PI 2.
Big ears
The A base line for big ears has its own ris-
er on the Standard Riser Version. This
makes it very simple to fold the ears. Like
the Standard Risers the Light Version has
its outer A-lines marked in red. This indica-
tion makes it easy to spot the correct A
lines - even when life gets stressful. Rate of
descent and speed can be further

increased by accelerating after applying big
ears.
Spirals
The steep spiral is another way to get down
fast. When in the spiral keep a neutral sit-
ting position. If you help the manoeuvre by
adding inside weight shift to a developed
steep spiral with already high vertical and
rotational speeds the spiral may stabilise
(lock in). Outside weightshift and outside
brake will then become essential for
recovery from the stabilised high speed spi-
ral dive. Be aware that very high vertical
speeds can be quickly attained at high wing
loadings. Make sure you have enough
height above ground for the recovery. This
will take as much time as the entry – but the
downward speed will be much higher.
You should practise your fast descents now
and then in easy conditions, so that they do
not become emergencies when you need
them.

Handle with care!
Every eort has been made to reduce the
PI 2’s weight, and this should always be
borne in mind. Take good care of the PI 2’s
light material. Only then will you continue to
enjoy the PI 2’s special qualities. Always
remember the ‘Handle with Care’ label,
because the long life of this product mainly
depends on your respect.
Mechanical stresses, such as being drag-
ged over the ground or allowed to fall on an
inated leading edge, will speed up the
aging process; these should be avoided.
Only pack and store your paraglider when it
is completely dry. Your high quality fabric
will appreciate this.

Packing and care
Always pack your PI 2 rib on rib, so that the
plastic rods at the front all lie at on each
other at the same height. Fold the PI 2 to
the width of the COMPRESSBAG bottom
side. Slide the COMPRESSBAG over the
folded glider and close the side zips to
press the air out.
This results in a small package - perfect to
go in your PIPACK or EASINESS.
Residual dampness in warm storage condi-
tions could damage the glider cloth
(mildew)! Do not leave the wing com-
pressed in its bag for longer than neces-
sary. When possible open the wing out and
leave it to air when not in use.

Service and Warranty
After purchase register your wing online at
www.advance.ch/warranty, so that you can
benet from the ADVANCE extended war-
ranty. This is valid for three years to cover
problems attributable to manufacturing
deciences.
The PI 2 has to have a check every 24
months, or 100 ights or 100 ying hours,
to be carried out by a certied ADVANCE
check facility. The date starts at the glider’s
rst record of ownership.
You can nd the up-to-date version of the
detailed ocial manual, further information
about safety and current notices, and ans-
wers to frequently asked questions on
www.advance.ch

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