DAVINCI GLIDERS Funky2 User manual

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REV. 1
20 OCT 2023
Davinci Products Inc.
53 Sinchon-gil, Okcheon-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. (12505)
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
[email protected] , [email protected]

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Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing the FUNKY2.
The FUNKY2 has been designed for who are willing to progress in
the sport safely, chasing their rst XC ights but who are also com-
fortable with the technical control of this type of glider.
The FUNKY2 is an easy and fun paraglider with excellent glide and
a very ecient speed system designed as a high performance EN-B
class glider.
FUNKY2 was developed through a special prole design that
maximizes glide ratio and safety through simulation com-
pared to previous models. In addition, despite having a larg-
er number of cells and a high AR design factor, it has achieved
a weight reduction of 200-400g for each size, which will serve
as a powerful weapon for pilots pursuing advanced ight.
The noticeably improved thermal climbing, handling, and stable
acceleration will make you not regret your choice.
This manual will help you to get all information about your
glider. We strongly recommend that you read this manual
carefully in order to be aware of any general limitations,
performance characteristics, take o and ight character-
istics, landing procedures, dealing with emergency situa-
tions and general maintenance.
This is information about the design of the FUNKY2, advice how
to use it best and how to care for it to ensure it has a long life, We
hope that the FUNKY2 will give you a lot of satisfactory ying times.
WARNING!
THIS IS NOT TRAINING MANUAL. ATTEMPTING TO FLY THIS
OR ANY OTHER PARAGLIDER WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUC-
TION FROM A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR IS
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO YOURSELF AND BYSTANDERS.
DAVINCI GLIDERS are carefully manufactured and inspect-
ed at the factory. Please use the glider only as described in
this manual.
Do not make any modications to the glider.
As with any sport – without taking the necessary safety pre-
cautions, paragliding can be dangerous.
Congratulations!
-DAVINCI GLIDERS TEAM-

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INDEX
1. Technical DATA
2. Materials DATA
3. Introduction and
Pilot Target
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11
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4
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14. Packing your FUNKY2
15. Maintenance and
cleaning
16. Caring tips
13. Landing
17. Warrantee
18. Respecting nature
and environment
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4. Harness
6. Lines
7. Accelerator system
5. Risers
8. Pre-ight check
9. Take-0
9.1 Tow launch
11.2 Frontal collapse
10. In ight characteristics
11. Deations
11.1 Asymmetric collapse
11.5 Asymmetrical stall
11.6 B stall
11.4 Deep stall
11.3 Full stall
12.2 Spiral dive
12. Descent Techniques
12.1 Big ears
11.7 Cravat

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1. Technical DATA
FUNKY2 XS S M L
CELLS NUMBER 60 60 60 60
CLOSED 12 12 12 12
FLAT
AREA m² 22.7 24.7 26.8 28.9
SPAN m 11.5 12.0 12.5 13.0
ASPECT RATIO 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8
PROJECTED
AREA m² 19.3 21.0 22.8 24.6
SPAN m 9.3 9.7 10.1 10.5
ASPECT RATIO 4.47 4.47 4.47 4.47
FLATTENING %15.0 15.0 15.0 15.0
CORD MAX m2.39 2.49 2.60 2.70
AVER m 1.98 2.06 2.15 2.23
LINES HEIGHT m 7.09 7.40 7.71 8.00
MAIN 3/4/3
RISERS
NUMBER A,A’/B/C
TRIMS NO NO NO NO
ACCELERATOR 120 140 140 140
WEIGHT RANGE MIN-MAX KG 60-85 70-95 85-105 95-119
CERTIFICATION EN-926-1/2
LTF EN-B EN-B EN-B EN-B
GLIDER WEIGHT KG 4.0 4.2 4.5 4.8

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2. Materials DATA
CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER
UPPER SURFACE MJ 40 MF / MJ 32 MF Myeongjin Tex
BOTTOM SURFACE MJ 32 MF Myeongjin Tex
PROFILES MJ 32 HF / MJ 38HF Myeongjin Tex
DIAGONALS MJ 32 HF Myeongjin Tex
RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER
MATERIAL 12mm zero stretch polyester GUTH&WOLF GMBH
PULLEYS RM302 Riley
SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER
UPPER CASCADES 8000U 70/50 EDELRID
MIDDLE CASCADES 8000U 70/90/130 EDELRID
MAIN 8000U 190/230/280 EDELRID
UPPER STABLE 8000U 50 EDELRID
MAIN STABLE 8000U 130 / PPSL 160 DAVINCI / LIROS
UPPER BRAKE 8000U 70 EDELRID
MIDDLE BRAKE 8000U 90/130 EDELRID
MAIN BREAK TNL 180 DAVINCI

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3. Introduction and Pilot Target
The FUNKY2 has been designed for who are willing to progress in the sport safely, chasing their rst XC
ights but who are also comfortable with the technical control of this type of glider.
The FUNKY2 is an easy and fun paraglider with excellent glide and a very ecient speed system designed
as a high performance EN-B class glider. Long brake travel and excellent passive safety, as well as the good
stability make the good ideal for progression. The FUNKY2 is an easy and fun paraglider with excellent glide
and a very ecient speed system designed as a high performance EN B class glider.
-LTF and EN certication
The FUNKY2 is certied during ocial testing as LTF /EN-B.
The glider has been type-tested for“one-seated” use only.
-For the FUNKY2 it has minimum of 65cm symmetrical travel length at maximum total-load.
It would be dangerous to use the brake travel according to those numbers, because it is
not practicable to measure the brake travel during ight, and in turbulences the stall might
occur with less brake travel. If you want to use the whole brake travel of your glider safely, it
is necessary to do many intended spins and full stalls to get a feeling for the stall behaviour.
The FUNKY2 does not have the trimmer system.
4. Harness
The FUNKY2 is certied for harnesses in Group GH(without rigid cross-bracing). The suspensiion points
of the chosen harness should ideally have a caraviner distance of approximately 43cm and a height of
46cm(FUNKY2 XS 44cm).

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6. Lines
7. Accelerator system
They come in dierent diameters of Kevlar and Dyneema with sheathed cover. They must to be
inspected every 100 hours or 12months maximum.
In case of Brake lines, it was cut a little longer, so every pilot can adjust it according to his
personal taste.
But you must always leave 10cm before the brakes line starts acting in order to avoid trailing
edge deformation when the wing is fully accelerated. In case the brake handle comes loose
during ight or any brake lines is cut you can use the C riser softly for directional control instead
of brake line.
The accelerator has being limited in travel up to a safety point, however you can gain 8-12 km
of extra speed.
You have to adjust the harness to the speed system so you can use all the speed travel.
To do so you have to be seated in the ground meanwhile you are in your harness and adjust
the lines by pulling up the risers with tension. Another person help to do this is recommended.
Make sure also that the speed bar is not pulling down the risers when you are not using it.
Once all the gear is rigged you have to test the whole speed travel in calm air. The use of the
speed system reduces the angle of attack and the canopy may be more sensitive to collapses
therefore do not use near the ground or in turbulent air and in case you are hit by turbulence
remove your feet o the speed bar as quickly as possible. Always far away from the ground
when using the speed bar.
5. Risers
FUNKY2 has 3 risers. The A riser has a red cover to easy identica-
tion. There is another line with red mailon. There is A’ and is for the
big ears.
The Dierence of riser length should be no more than ±5 mm
Standard
[mm]
Accelerated
[mm]
Travel length
[mm]
A530 390 140
B630 560 70
C500 500 0

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8. Pre-ight check
9. Take-0
To know yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform practice inations and ground handling in
advance. You should have no diculties ying the FUNKY2 for the rst time in suitable conditions, but as
with all new equipment.
When you have the new glider, the below points should be inspected.
- Check the lines are clear and not twisted.
- Connection points between the glider and harness.
- All harness buckles are closed.
- The Karabiners are fully closed and not damaged.
- The sewing, condition of the lines and connection of the lines are right
- Internal demage to ribs and diagonal ribs.
- Demage to the top and bottom panels and seams between panels.
FUNKY2 has easy ination behaviour at the forward/reverse launch because of its prole system.
To get the right wing shape for the take-o, pull the brake until the canopy shows at the perfect
banana shape on the at ground. While inating the FUNKY2, you should hold both of th A risers
on your hands. Smoothly and gradually inate the wing. It does not need excessive energy and
you feel the lift force very fast. It does not tend to over-shooting characteristics and provides a
9.1 Tow launch
The FUNKY2 is easy to launch using a winch and it has no any special skills. To practice
this launching technique special training is needed and you have to know the
procedures and dangers, which are specic for winching. We do not recommend using
any special towing device which accelerates the glider during the winch launch.

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11.2 Frontal collapse
FUNKY2 does not come out the symmetrical front collapse by itself. It has high internal
pressure with its well designed prole. However a symmetric collapse my occur in
strong turbulent condition, but It could be fast recovered, if you apply the brake down
to 15 to 20cm. Release the brake lines, you may recover to the normal ight.
10. In ight characteristics
11. Deations
11.1 Asymmetric collapse
Asymmetric collapse usually happens when the pilot has not foreseen this
possible reaction of the wing.
Asymmetric collapses should be controlled by weight shifting away from
the collapse and applying enough brake to control your direction. And you
should use the brake to re-inate the glider.
FUNKY2 has the best stable glide performance in a normal position with no any brakes. In strong thermals
and turbulence, we recommend to gently pull both brakes without acceleration to increase stability. The
brakes provide feedback about the surrounding air, which is needed for active ying.
To familiarize yourself with the FUNKY2 your rst turns should be gradual and progressive.To make ecient
and coordinated turns with the FUNKY2 rst look in the direction you want to go and check that the airspace
is clear. Your rst input for directional change should be weight-shift, followed by the smooth application of
the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved. To regulate the speed and radius of the turn, coordinate
your weight shift and use the outer brake.
In the unlikely event that a brake line releases from the brake handle or breaks, the glider is
manoeuvrable using the C-risers. By pulling gently on the C-risers it is possible to steer the
glider and land safely.
Alternative Steering:
In the unlikely event, that a brake line releases from the brake handle, or breaks, or the brake-
lines are tangled up, the glider is manoeuvrable using the rear-risers. By pulling gently on the
rear-risers, it is possible to steer the glider and land safely. Don’t pull the rear-risers too much,
to avoid a deep stall!
In spite of the FUNKY2 has great stability of the ight, strong turbulence or piloting error may cause a
portion of the wing suddenly to be a deation.

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11.5 Asymmetrical stall
11.6 B stall
It can take place when you pull one of the brakes too hard, or while spiraling
at a small speed in turbulence you increase the angle of attack. Rotation in the
asymmetrical stall is called negative spiral. This is one of the most dangerous
ying situations. In order to get out of asymmetrical stall, just release the
brakes. There may follow side thrust forward with a following wing collapse.
The FUNKY2 has a very clean stable B stall. To enter the B stall, the pilot has to pull the
rst 20cm slowly until the r glider loses forward speed and starts to descend at around
6 m/s vertically. Do not release the brake handles during B stall. If you pull too much
B-line the glider may horseshoe and move around a lot. If this happens, release the B
risers.
To exit the B-stall the B-risers should be released symmetrically and in one
smooth, progressive motion. The glider will resume normal forward ight
without further input. Check you have forward ight again before using the
brakes.
11.4 Deep stall
11.3 Full stall
It is possible for gliders to enter a state of deep stall. This can be caused by
several situations including; a very slow release from a B-line stall; ying the
glider when wet; very old glider; or after a front/symmetric deation.
When you meet this situation you should fully raise up the both brakes and
push the A-risers forwards or use the speed bar symmetrically to regain
normal ight.
Full stall can occur when you fully pull the both brakes enough long time. This
means that the wing loses its forward momentum. To recover to the normal
ight you must release both brakes. After this usually comes a front dive
with a possible front deation. An asymmetric recovery (one control released
faster than the other) from a full-stall can cause a big dynamic collapse. The
full-stall is a hazardous manoeuvre and as such outside the scope of this
manual. You should practice and learn this manoeuvre only on a SIV course
under professional instructor.

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12.2 Spiral dive
The spiral dive is the most demanding descent technique and should be
learned at enough height, preferably during an SIV course.
When you hold one sided brake down for a long time, the glider goes into a fast sharp
turn and loses a lot of height. The sink rate could be more than 15 m/sec. To get out of
the spiral dive you must release the inner brake and use the outside brake to manage
your sink rate. Mind that FUNKY2 may take one more turn after releasing the brake.
12. Descent Techniques
12.1 Big ears
Sink rate can be decreased in a controlled way by folding both wing tips. While
holding the brakes you should symmetrically pull the outermost A-risers.
In order to return to the normal ight, you should release the A-risers and
pull the brake short times until wing tips regain pressure.
Spiraling is not permitted with big ears, because of the increased load on the
remaining lines so that they can be physically deformed.
11.7 Cravat
In case a cravat should occur from an asymmetric collapse or other
manoeuvres, it is important to keep your ying direction by applying some
brake on the opposite side and weight shift.
You can also use strong deep pumps on the brake to the cravated side. If
a pull of the break line is unsuccessful, pulling the stable line which is the
outermost line on the B-riser may work.
If you can not do it and the rotation is increasing, you must use the parachute.

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14. Packing your FUNKY2
15. Maintenance and cleaning
Spread the FUNKY2 completely out on the ground. Separate the lines to the each side. The FUNKY2 must
be folded cell to cell to keep the plastic reinforcement at the leading edge lie at on each other and don’t
get bent. Try to pack your FUNKY2 as loosely as the rucksack allows, because every fold weakens the fabric.
Avoid packing the glider where it is wet or abrasive conditions(sand, asphalt pavement,
concrete)
Cleaning should be carried out with only pure water. If the glider comes in contact with salt
water, clean thoroughly with fresh water. Do not use solvents of any kind, as this may remove
the protective coatings and destroy the fabric.
13. Landing
We recommend to land with trimmers to the normal slow position. Don’t use the sharp turns
or radical maneuvers.
When you are 1-2m over the ground, you should face into wind and standing upright and ready
to run. Finally you may pull the brakes smoothly for minimize vertical speed.
Don’t hit the ground by your overtake the glider. If you in windy condition, as soon as you touch
the ground you have to turn around to face the glider and move towards it during full pulling
break symmetrically.

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17. Warrantee
18. Respecting nature and environment
The producer guarantees the correctness of the declared characteristics and the paraglider’s
normal performance for two years after the purchase date. The producer conducts special, and
after warranty repairs and maintenance at the owners’request for an extra price.
We recommend to inspect your paraglider (including checking suspension line strength, line
geometry, riser geometry and permeability of the canopy material) one time at two years, or
every 150 hours of ying time (whichever comes rst); Those inspection must be made by
manufacturer, importer, distributor, dealer or other authorised persons. The checking must be
proven by a stamp on the certication sticker on the glider as well in the manual book.
There are not necessary spare items except the rubber ring to x the main lines on the riser
triangle carabiner. The rubber rings will be oered by us in the repair kit oering with the glider.
You can exchange it by yourself when it has been disappeared or wears o. After you exchange
the lubber ring, you must check again the triangle carabiner on the riser has been locked well
before you y.
Finally, we would ask each pilot to take care of nature and our environment. Respect nature and
the environment at all times but most particularly at take-o and landing places. Respect others
and paraglider in harmony with nature.
Do not leave marked tracks and do not leave rubbish behind. Do not make unnecessary noise
and respect sensitive biological areas.
The materials used on a paraglider should be recycled. Please send old Davinci gliders back to
us Davinci Gliders oces. We will undertake to recycle the glider.
16. Caring tips
- Do not expose your glider to the sun any longer than necessary
- Keep it away from water and other liquids
- Do not let the front edge hit the ground
- Keep your glider away from re
- Do not put anything heavy on your glider, do not pack it in a rucksack too tightly.
- Regularly inspect the canopy, lines, risers and harness. If you nd any defects,
contact your dealer or the manufacturer. Do not attempt to repair the paraglider by yourselves.
- If you detect a damaged line, inform the dealer or manufacturer about the line number
according to the line plan
- Keep your FUNKY2 in a bag in a dry well-ventilated place under neutral temperature and
humidity conditions
- If you do not use the glider, then once a month you should unpack it, ventilate it well,
and then pack it back in the bag

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A B C D Brake
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15(stable)
16(stable)
XSmall size
Checked line sheet(with riser)
The measured values at the lower surface of the tailing edge, cll depth and
spacing of the articulation points were determined under tensile load of 50N.
The length dierence is not more than ±10 mm.
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A B C D Brake
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15(stable)
16 (stable)
Small size

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A B C D Brake
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15(stable)
16(stable)
Large size
A B C D Brake
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15(stable)
16(stable)
Medium size

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Line plan

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Serial Number
Date of Production
Dealer
Date of sales
Check and repair information