DAVINCI GLIDERS Point User manual

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User manual
Rev.5 _ 1 JAN 2020
Davinci Products Inc.
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Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing the Point.
The Point has been designed for newcomers and
accuracy competition pilots who want to be a winner.
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 off and
flight characteristics, landing procedures, dealing with
emergency situations and general maintenance.
This is information about the design of the Point,
advice how to use it best and how to care for it to
ensure it has a long life, We hope that the Point will
give you a lot of satisfactory flying times.
-DAVINCI GLIDERS TEAM-
WARNING!
THIS IS NOT TRAINING MANUAL. ATTEMPTING TO FLY THIS OR
ANY OTHER PARAGLIDER WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTION FROM
A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS TO YOURSELF AND BYSTANDERS.
DAVINCI GLIDERS are carefully manufactured and inspected at the
factory. Please use the glider only as described in this manual.
Do not make any modifications to the glider.
As with any sport – without taking the
necessary safety precautions, paragliding can be dangerous.

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INDEX
1. Technical DATA
2. Materials DATA
3. Introduction and Pilot Target
4. Harness
5. Risers
6. Lines
7. Accelerator system
8. Trimmers
9. Pre-flight check
10. Take-0ff
10.1 Tow launch
11. In flight characteristics
12. Deflations
12.1 Asymmetric collapse
12.2 Frontal collapse
12.3 Full stall
12.4 Deep stall
12.5 Asymmetrical stall
12.6 B stall
12.7 Cravat
13. Descent Techniques
13.1 Big ears
13.2 Spiral dive
14 Landing
15. Packing your Point
16. Maintenance and cleaning
17. Caring tips
18. Warrantee
19. Respecting nature and environment
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1. Technical DATA
Point XXS XS S SM M ML L
CELLS
NUMBER 38
CLOSED 8
FLAT
AREA m221.2 23.0 25 26 27 28.1 29.8
SPAN m10.1 10.5 11.0 11.2 11.4 11.6 12.0
ASPECT RATIO 4.8
PROJECTED
AREA m218.1 19.7 21.4 22.3 23.1 24.1 25.5
SPAN m8.06 8.40 8.76 8.93 9.1 9.3 9.6
ASPECT RATIO 3.58
FLATTENING %14.3
CORD
MAX m2.58 2.70 2.81 2.86 2.92 2.98 3.06
AVER m2.05 2.19 2.28 2.32 2.37 2.42 2.49
LINES
HEIGHT m6.4 6.8 7.1 7.3 7.4 7.6 7.8
MAIN 3/4/3
RISERS
NUMBER 3A,A’/B/C
TRIMS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
ACCELERATOR 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
WEIGHT
RANGE MIN-MAX KG 50-75 60-85 75-95 80-100 85-105 90-110 100-120
CERTIFICATION EN-926-1/2
LTF KG EN-A EN-A EN-A EN-A EN-A EN-A EN-A
GLIDER
WEIGHT KG 4.0 4.2 4.

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2. MATERIALS DATA
CANOPY
FABRIC CODE
SUPPLIER
UPPER SURFACE
30D MF(WR) 41g
20D MF(WR) 34g
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
BOTTOM SURFACE
20D MF(WR) 34g
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
PROFILES
30D FM(Non WR) 40g
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
DIAGONALS
30D FM(Non WR) 40g
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
SUSPENSION LINES
FABRIC CODE
SUPPLIER
UPPER CASCADES
8000U-070
EDELRID
MIDDLE CASCADES
PPSL160, 120
LIROS
MAIN
PPSL 275, 200, 160
LIROS
UPPER STABLE
8000U-070
LIROS
MAIN STABLE
PPSL160
LIROS
UPPER BRAKE
DSL-70
LIROS
MIDDLE BRAKE
PPSL-120
LIROS
MAIN BREAK
10N-200
EDELRID
RISERS
FABRIC CODE
SUPPLIER
MATERIAL
WEBBING 20MM
GUTH&WOLF GMBH
PULLEYS
RIELY
LW RILEY PTY LTD

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3. Introduction and Pilot Target
The Point is an easy-going certified EN/LTF-A glider
which is suitable for training and accuracy
competition. The main focus of design is on safety and
maximum forgiveness in handling, but with an eye to
handling and performance. The Point is not only
suitable for beginner pilots but also accuracy
competitor looking for a glider with maximum safety
and stability at the competition. Long brake travel and
excellent passive safety, as well as the good stability
make the good ideal for progression.
-LTF and EN certification
The Point is certified during official testing as LTF /EN-A.
The glider has been type-tested for “one-seated” use only.
-Suitability for the skilled pilot who attend the
accuracy competition.
The Point has been designed for the accuracy
competition. So it has very nice decent performance
when you use the brake line. It has also very nice
handing and turned intuitively.
-For the Point 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 flight,
and in turbulences the stall might occur with less
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of your glider safely, it is necessary to do many
intended spins and full stalls to get a feeling for the
stall behaviour.
4. Harness
The Point is certified for harnesses in Group
GH(without rigid cross-bracing). The suspension points
of the chosen harness should ideally have a carabiner
distance of approximately 45cm and a height of 40 to
48cm.

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5. Risers
Point has 3 risers. The A riser has a red cover to easy
identification. There is another line with red mailon.
There is A’ and is for the big ears. Also there are
trimmer system and it can adjust the glider speed.
<The Difference not more than ±5 mm >
Standard
[mm]
Accelerated
[mm]
Open Trim
[mm]
Closed Trim
[mm]
Accelerated
0%
Accelerated
100%
Accelerated
0%
Accelerated
100%
A,A’
500
405
500
405
500
405
B
500
435
512
440
490
430
C
500
500
530
530
480
480

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6. Lines
They come in different diameters of Kevlar and
Dyneema with sheathed cover. They must to be
inspected every 100 hours or 24months 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 flight or any
brake lines is cut you can use the C riser softly for
directional control instead of brake line.
7. Accelerator system
The accelerator has being limited in travel up to a
safety point, however you can gain 8-12 km of extra
speed. The speed system length is 10cm.
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.
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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 off the speed bar as quickly as
possible. Always far away from the ground when using
the speed bar.
8. Trimmers
The POINT is supplied with a trim riser set. The
‘neutral’ or standard position is when the trimmers are
pulled middle of the webbing which has been marked
and A/B/C riser lengths are equal. We recommend
performing landing and take-off with the trimmers
closed and neutral position. The close trimmer length
is 2cm
To increase glider speed you can use the speed
system, release the trimmers, or do both. The travel
open trimmer length is 3cm.
It is not necessary to release the trimmers before
accelerating. Using the speed system has exactly the
same effect as releasing the trimmers so it is safe and
possible to fly with the trimmers in the neutral position
whilst using the full range of the speed system.

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9. Pre-flight check
To know yourself with the glider it is a good idea to
perform practice inflations and ground handling in
advance.
You should have no difficulties flying the Point for the
first 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 point 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.
10. Take-0ff
Point has easy inflation behaviour at the
forward/reverse launch because of its super light
glider weight. While inflating the Point, you should hold
both of th A risers on your hands. Smoothly and
gradually inflate 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

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leisurely launch time with you.
10.1 Tow launch
The Point 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 specific
for winching. We do not recommend using any special
towing device which accelerates the glider during the
winch launch.
11. In flight characteristics
Point 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 flying.
To familiarize yourself with the Point your first turns
should be gradual and progressive.
To make efficient and coordinated turns with the Point
first look in the direction you want to go and check
that the airspace is clear. Your first 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
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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!
12. Deflations
In spite of the Point has great stability of the flight,
strong turbulence or piloting error may cause a
portion of the wing suddenly to be a deflation.
12.1 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-inflate the glider.

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12.2 Frontal collapse
Point does not come out the symmetrical front collapse
by itself. It has high internal pressure with its well
designed profile. 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 flight.
12.3 Full stall
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
flight you must release both brakes. After this usually
comes a front dive with a possible front deflation. 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.
12.4 Deep 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; flying the glider
when wet; very old glider; or after a front/symmetric

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deflation.
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 flight.
12.5 Asymmetrical 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 flying situations. In order to get
out of asymmetrical stall, just release the brakes.
There may follow side thrust forward with a following
wing collapse.
12.6 B stall
The Point has a very clean stable B stall. To enter the
B stall, the pilot has to pull the first 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.
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further input. Check you have forward flight again
before using the brakes.
12.7 Cravat
In case a cravat should occur from an asymmetric
collapse or other manoeuvres, it is important to keep
your flying 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.
13. Descent Techniques
13.1 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 flight, 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.

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13.2 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 Point may take one more turn
after releasing the brake.
14 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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15. Packing your Point
Spread the Point completely out on the ground.
Separate the lines to the each side. The Point must be
folded cell to cell to keep the plastic reinforcement at
the leading edge lie flat on each other and don’t get
bent. Try to pack your Point 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)
16. Maintenance and cleaning
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.
17. 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 fire
- Do not put anything heavy on your glider, do not
pack it in a rucksack too tightly.
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harness. If you find 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 Point 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
18. Warrantee
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 100 hours of flying time
(whichever comes first); Those inspection must be
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proven by a stamp on the certification sticker on the
glider as well in the manual book.
There are not necessary the spare items except the
rubber ring to fix the main lines on the riser triangle
carabiner. The rubber rings will be offered by us in
the repair kit offering with glider. You can exchange it
by yourself when it has been disappeared or wears off.
After you exchange the lubber ring, you must check
again the triangle carabiner on the riser has been
locked well before you fly.
If you run out of the rubber rings, you can request it
to the local dealer.
19. Respecting nature and environment
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-off 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 offices. We will undertake to recycle the glider.