Bruce Goldsmith Design ANDA User manual

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Welcome ............................................................................ 4
Introduction ......................................................................... 5
Limitations ....................................................................... 5
Test ight and Warranty........................................... 6
Weight Range ................................................................ 6
Modications .................................................................. 7
Brake line lengths......................................................... 7
Harness Dimensions.................................................... 7
Preparation / Pre-Flight Checks ............................... 8
Connecting the speedbar......................................... 8
Preparation on launch................................................ 9
Pre-ight inspection.................................................... 9
Flight Characteristics ...................................................... 11
Launch .............................................................................. 11
Straight Flight ............................................................... 12
Turning ............................................................................. 12
Active piloting .............................................................. 12
Thermalling ..................................................................... 13
Speed System ............................................................... 13
Rapid descent procedures....................................... 14
Landing ............................................................................ 16
Recovery Techniques ...................................................... 17
Stalls .................................................................................. 17
Spins .................................................................................. 18
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Symmetric Front Collapse ...................................... 18
Asymmetric Collapse ................................................ 19
Releasing a trapped tip (cravat) ......................... 19
Loss of brakes................................................................ 19
Maintenance ........................................................................ 20
Storage ............................................................................. 20
Small Repairs .................................................................. 20
Lines.................................................................................... 21
Servicing / Inspection ............................................... 24
Environmental protection and recycling .......... 25
Technical Data ................................................................... 26
Materials............................................................................ 26
Specications ................................................................. 27
Overview of Glider Parts........................................... 28
Risers .................................................................................. 29
Brake and Accelerator Travel ............................... 30
Line Plan............................................................................ 31
Line Lengths ................................................................... 32
Service Booklet .................................................................. 34
Test Flight Record ...................................................... 34
Service Record ............................................................. 35
Owner Record ............................................................... 36
Closing Words..................................................................... 38
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ANDA OWNER’S MANUAL
Lightweight solo paraglider | EN / LTF A
Welcome
Welcome to Bruce Goldsmith Design! BGD is a world leader in the design and production of paragliders. For many
years Bruce Goldsmith and his team have been developing products with world-beating performance for pilots
who want the best. We apply our competitive knowledge to design top quality products that combine the highest
performance with the safe handling our customers value and respect. BGD pilots appreciate our quality and reliability.
BGD´s world-class status is based on the skills and expertise we have developed in combining aerodynamic design
with cloth and materials technology. All BGD products are developed and made with the same skill and attention to
good design that are synonymous with the ultimate performance and precision required by paragliders.
Congratulations on your purchase of the BGD ANDA!
The ANDA is a very safe lightweight paraglider, designed for hike-and-y, mountain ying and site-ying or even
cross-country. Its inherent safety and ease of use are beginner-friendly but it is made from lightweight materials and,
as with all lightweight wings, it should be treated with care and not dragged around.
The ANDA has an extended weight range. This means it can be own at a higher wing loading than “standard”, for
hike-and-y, strong-wind soaring or for carrying extra equipment. It is certied EN / LTF A in the Standard and the
Extended weight ranges.
This manual contains information and advice about your paraglider. For further information or parts, please contact
your nearest BGD dealer (click the ‘location’ symbol on the website), or BGD directly.
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Introduction
Limitations
The ANDA is a very easy and safe paraglider to y. It is suitable for all levels of pilots, and can be used for training
(under the correct supervision). It should be noted that, as with all lightweight gliders, it should be handled carefully
and not subject to excessive abrasion. Don’t “drag it around”!
It is a solo paraglider, and is not designed for ying tandem.
We have not yet tested the suitability of the ANDA for towing and it is not certied for paramotor use.
Size XS S M ML L
Free ying AAAAA
Towing Not yet tested
Paramotor Not yet certied
For your safety, do not:
1. Fly outside the certied weight range
2. Change the length of risers or lines in order to adjust trim speed
3. Fly in rain or snow
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4. Perform spiral dives with big ears or asymmetric collapses. The high G loading on fewer lines could overload
and break the lines.
Test ight and Warranty
All information about the BGD warranty can be found on the Warranty page of our website. In order to benet from it, you
must complete the warranty registration form on www.ybgd.com (nd it in the Help menu).
It is your dealer´s responsibility to test y the paraglider before you receive it, to check the trim settings are correct.
The waranty may be void if the test ight has not been completed by the dealer.
Weight Range
Each wing size is certied for a certain weight range. The weight refers to the ‘overall take-off weight’. This means the
weight of the pilot, the glider, the harness and all other equipment carried in ight.
The ANDA has an extended weight range. This means it can be own at a higher wing loading than “standard”,
useful if you want to carry extra equipment to camp in the mountains etc. It is certied EN/LTF A in the standard and
extended weight ranges with the inherent safety this implies, but it will have slightly different ight characteristics:
In the standard weight range you will have a good sink rate and thermalling ability, turns will be easy and predictable
with the ability to oat and turn at in weak conditions.
In the extended weight range the wing loading is higher so the glider will be faster and more dynamic. Handling will
be more reactive and it will be hard to stay up in weak conditions. This is typically used for mountain descents or
soaring in higher winds.
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Modications
Any modications to your glider, e.g. changing the line lengths or the speed system, can cause a loss of airworthiness
and certication. We recommend that you contact your dealer or BGD directly before making any kind of modications.
Brake line lengths
The length of the brake lines is set at the factory so that the trailing edge is not deformed at all when brakes are not
applied. There should be around 7cm slack in the brake lines, before they take effect on the canopy. It should not be
necessary to shorten the brake lines. However, it is possible that shrinkage can occur. If necessary, the brake lines can
be lengthened by adjusting the knots.
Harness Dimensions
The paraglider was tested with a ‘GH’ (without diagonal bracing) type harness. The GH category includes weight-
shift harnesses as well as ABS style (semi-stable) harnesses. The harness complies with the EN standard harness
dimensions, which are:
• Seat board width: 42cm.
The horizontal distance between the attachment points of the paraglider risers (measured from the centre-line of the
karabiners) must be:
• 38cm for pilots under 50kg
• 42cm for pilots from 50-80kg
• 46cm for pilots above 80kg
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Preparation / Pre-Flight Checks
Connecting the speedbar
The ANDA comes with accelerator risers and can be own with or without a speedbar attached. The speedbar should
be connected and adjusted following the instructions in your harness manual to ensure correct routing of the lines.
The weight-optimised speed system does not have Brummel hooks attached to the accelerator system, but there
is a loop sewn in, and the accelerator line can be attached to the speed bar using a classic larks head knot. If your
speedbar has Brummel hooks you can attach to the accelerator line using this knot without removing the Brummel
hook.
Lark’s Head Knot
When attaching the speed bar lines, make sure the accelerator and the speedbar lines run freely and are not caught
around anything including reserve handle, risers or lines.
To adjust the speedbar to the correct length, sit in your harness and ask an assistant to hold the risers up in their
in-ight position. The speedbar length can be adjusted, by moving the knots, so that the bar sits just beneath your
harness seat. You should be able to hook your heels into the bar, and to attain full bar extension (the two pulleys
touching) when you push your legs out. Once you have set the bar up in this way on the ground, a test ight in calm
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air can be useful to ne-tune the length, ensuring it is even on both sides.
Preparation on launch
Select a suitable take-off area determined by wind and terrain, clear of any obstacles that may catch in the lines or
damage the canopy. Take your paraglider to the top of the take-off area, and allow the canopy to unroll itself down
the hill if on a slope. This should leave the paraglider with the bottom surface facing upwards, the openings at the
downwind/uphill end of the take-off area, and the harness at the trailing edge at the upwind side.
Unroll the canopy to each side so that the leading edge openings form a semi-circular shape, with the trailing edge
drawn together to form an arc. The harness should be drawn away from the canopy until the suspension lines are just
tight.
Pre-ight inspection
Your paraglider is simple to inspect and maintain but a pre-ight procedure is mandatory on all aircraft. The following
pre-ight inspection procedure should be carried out before each ight.
1. Whilst opening the paraglider check the outside of the canopy for any tears where it could have been caught
on a sharp object or even damaged whilst in its bag. Visually inspect the risers for any signs of damage.
2. Check the lines for signs of damage, twists or knots. Divide the suspension lines into groups, each group
coming from one riser. By starting from the harness and running towards the canopy remove any tangles or
twists in the lines. Partially inating the canopy in the wind will help to sort out the lines.
3. Ensure the brakes are clear and free to move. Check the knot which attaches the brake handles to the brake
lines. Avoid having too many knots, as there is a risk the knots could become stuck in the brake pulleys. Both
brakes should be the same length and this can be checked by having an assistant hold the upper end of the
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brake lines together whilst you hold the brake handles. The brake lines should be just slack with the wing
inated when the brakes are not applied.
4. Always check the buckles and attachments on the harness. Ensure the two main attachment maillons/
karabiners from the harness to the main risers, and the individual shackles which attach the risers to the lines,
are tightly done up.
5. Before getting in to the harness you should be wearing a good helmet. Check the parachute container is
correctly closed and the handle is secure. Put on the harness ensuring all the buckles are fastened and that it
is well adjusted for comfort.
Your paraglider is now ready for ight.
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