APCO Aviation NRG Pro II User manual
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CONTENTS:
1NRG PRO II 4
2NRG XC II 5
3DETAILED COMPARISON (XC II vs. PRO II) 6
4NRG PRO II TECHNICAL DATA 8
5NRG XC II TECHNICAL DATA 9
6DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 10
7CONSTRUCTION 10
8MATERIALS 10
9FLEXON® Batten system: 11
10 TRIMMING 11
11 HARNESS 12
12 SPEED SYSTEM 12
12.1 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT 12
13 EMERGENCY PARACHUTE ATTACHMENT 12
14 RISERS 12
15 TRIMMERS 15
16 OAA (One Action Acceleration) 16
17 HIT VALVES (High speed In-Take) 17
18 SRS –Stall Recovery System 18
1ABS - Automatic Balance System (on NRG XC II) 19
2INSPECTION 19
2.1 GENERAL 19
3ANNUAL / PERIODICAL AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION 20
4BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 21
BRAKE SETTING 21
4.1 Brake Operation 22
4.2 FIRST CHECK AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 22
4.3 REGULAR INSPECTION CHECKS 22
4.4 LINE MAINTENANCE 22
5PARAGLIDING 23
5.1 TAKE OFF 23
5.1.1 LAYOUT 23
5.1.2 ALPINE LAUNCH OR FORWARD LAUNCH 24
5.1.3 STRONG WIND AND REVERSE LAUNCH 24
5.1.4 TOW OR WINCH LAUNCHING 24
5.2 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES 24
5.2.1 FLYING SPEED 24
5.2.2 THERMAL FLYING 25
5.2.3 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 25
5.2.4 CRAVAT 26
5.2.5 FRONT STALL OR SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 26
5.2.6 B-STALL 26
5.2.7 BIG EARS 26
5.2.8 DEEP STALL OR PARACHUTAL STALL 26
5.2.9 SPIRAL DIVES 27
5.2.10 STRONG TURBULENCE 27
5.2.11 STEERING NOT FUNCTIONING 27
5.2.12 LANDING 28
5.2.13 TREE LANDING 28
5.2.14 WATER LANDING 28
6POWERED FLYING 28
6.1 FIRST FLIGHTS 29
6.2 TAKE-OFF 29
6.2.1 FORWARD LAUNCH 29
6.2.2 REVERSE LAUNCH (In strong wind) 30
6.2.3 CLIMBING 31
6.3 LEVEL FLIGHT 32
6.4 TRIMMERS AND SPEED-SYSTEM SETTINGS 33
6.5 LANDING 33
6.5.1 POWER OFF LANDING 33
6.5.2 POWERED LANDING 33
7PACKING 34
8MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 35
8.1 BUTT HOLES (Velcro closure on trailing edge tip) 35
9STORAGE 35
10 DAMAGE 36
11 GENERAL ADVICE 36
12 NRG PRO II/NRG XC II SKETCHES 37
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WARNING
This is not a training manual. It is extremely dangerous to yourself and others to
attempt to fly this or any paraglider without first completing a flying course given by a
qualified instructor.
Apco Aviation's gliders are carefully manufactured and inspected by the factory.
Please use the glider only as described in this manual. Do not make any changes to the
glider.
AS WITH ANY SPORT - WITHOUT TAKING THE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS,
PARAGLIDING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
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1 NRG PRO II
The APCO NRG Pro II is the ultimate answer to the fast growing, challenging segment of purpose built wings designed
for professional slalom racing.
NRG Pro II is a complete redesign of the previous NRG - and is now a faster, more aggressive wing with pylon racing
performance and spirit!
The pylon racing turning sequence of:
» :: FULL SPEED BAR TO THE PYLON » RELEASE SPEED BAR » TIGHT TURN » FULL SPEED BAR TO NEXT
PYLON :: »
has been perfected to a point where it is only the pilot who can limit the wing and never the opposite!
HIT VALVES® - A highly stable, full reflex profile with our HIT valves incorporated, allows pushing this wing beyond any
familiar boundaries.
OAA® system - incorporated into NRG Pro II risers allows for use of full speed range using the speed bar only.
The change from trim speed to fully accelerated is faster than ever before with the OAA system.
For normal flight OAA can be easily disengaged, allowing for operation of trimmers separate from speed bar.
2D Steering - allows for one hand use of both tip steering and main brakes.
The NRG PRO is the favorite wing for most professional pilots, but now it's time to take it up to the next level. NRG Pro
II is an adrenaline junkies dream and still rock solid safe!
NRG Pro II takes-off and lands at slower speed than you would expect, making flying easy. All thanks to new highly
efficient reflex profile.
NRG Pro II will excite every experienced pilot - you will be infected by the racing virus instantly. The adrenaline rush will
go through the roof and your heart rate will match the speed of the wing.
NRG Pro II purpose built for speed and agility to win the race, or just for low level ground skimming and fun.
WARNING: DO NOT! test fly this wing, unless you are ready to buy it!
This wing is highly addictive!
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2 NRG XC II
NRG XC was designed on the foundations of the NRG PRO. It has the same advantages of a professional slalom racing
wing in a XC oriented package!
It is a small, safe wing that allows fast flying for cross country ventures, expanding the possibilities for any experienced
pilot.
NRG XC II- is a second generation of NRG XC, improved in all parameters of the wing.
One of the main upgrades we made was incorporation of the ABS® - Automatic Balance System - Industry first,
pioneered by APCO.
Following the market feedback from Force II about ABS®, it was the natural next step for NRG XC. It improved the wing
dramatically, shaping it as an even better XC oriented wing and polarizing the difference between flying at trim speed
and accelerated flight.
At trim speed - always restless, super agile, fast wing with quick responses and incredible flying rush.
At accelerated flight the ABS® system comes into play automatically - generating a stable, efficient cross country
machine.
ABS® is a system which automatically and gradually pulls down the tip steering as you release the trimmers and push
the speed bar. This action stabilizes the wing , cancelling roll movement, "planting" the pilot under the center of the
canopy.
This outstanding roll stability gives the pilot the best and most efficient flying path at high speeds! It is on cross country
flights or when chasing down a friend that the ABS® system comes into play.
The ABS® system will get you from point A to B in the fastest way possible with no pilot input.
On trim speed, the system is not activated, allowing dynamic flight tuned for thrill and agility as should be with a true
slalom racing wing.
With the ABS® tip steering handles together with the main 2D brakes in hand your every touch will be rewarded with an
energetic and precise response , satisfying even the most demanding pilots!
Additional difference between the XC and the PRO is the line set. The NRG XC II uses sheathed lines for improved
durability on harsh take-off surfaces. Top lines are are life-time warrantied, embedded hook-in points EHP® for improved
aerodynamics.
The SRS® system will come into play whenever the pilot makes an error that causes stall behavior. It will automatically
protect the pilot by lowering the angle of attack if the wing goes into a stall/parachutal/spin.
We have recently received warm praise from a pilot noticing how the SRS® saved him from stall/spin situation when
exiting a spiral incorrectly. See video »
NRG XC II takes-off and lands at slower speed than you would expect, making flying easy. All thanks to new highly
efficient reflex profile.
NRG XC II will excite every experienced pilot - you will be infected by the xc racing virus instantly.
NRG XC II purpose built for speed and agility, fun flying, and long distance speed racing.
WARNING: DO NOT! test fly this wing, unless you are ready to buy it!
This wing is highly addictive!
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