GRAVITY X cend light User manual

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GRAVITY Xcend light
EN REV.V01 - 2020
X cend light_ EN A paraglider
MANUAL
EN REV.V01 – 2020
Copyright by:
GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH
Hütte 45
6345 Kössen / Austria
tel. [phone]
mail. [e-mail]
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1 THE PRODUCT_.......................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 GRAVITY Xcend light_ maximum safety, so light ....................................................... 7
1.2 Pilot Profile ..............................................................................................................................9
1.3 Use............................................................................................................................................ 10
1.4 Signboard............................................................................................................................... 10
2 POSSIBLE USE_..........................................................................................................................11
2.1 Motorised Paragliding ..........................................................................................................11
2.2 E-climbing assistance/ E-ascent aid................................................................................11
2.3 Towing winches......................................................................................................................11
3 THE DEFAULT SETTINGS_ ....................................................................................................12
4 SECURITY PRECAUTIONS_ ...................................................................................................13
5 DEVICE DESCRIPTION_ ......................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Short description ................................................................................................................. 14
5.2 Technical Data Xcend light_ .............................................................................................15
5.3 Innovations on our Product_ ............................................................................................16
5.4 Colours and Design_............................................................................................................17
5.5 Risers ........................................................................................................................................18
5.6 Speed/ acceleration system..............................................................................................19
5.7 TRANSPORTATION and STORAGE_..............................................................................19
6 THE FLIGHT_ ............................................................................................................................ 20
6.1 Flying experience ............................................................................................................... 20
6.2 Take-off.................................................................................................................................. 20
6.3 Turning flight..........................................................................................................................21
6.4 Active flying ...........................................................................................................................21
6.5 Landing ....................................................................................................................................21
7 RAPID DESCENT_....................................................................................................................22
7.1.1 „Big Ears“ ...............................................................................................................................22
7.1.2 B-Stall..................................................................................................................................22
7.2 Extreme flight manoeuvres ..............................................................................................23
7.3 Spiral dive ..............................................................................................................................23
7.4 Wingover................................................................................................................................24
7.5 Front Collapse ......................................................................................................................24
7.6 Collapses ................................................................................................................................24
7.7 Deep stall................................................................................................................................24

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7.8 Full stall...................................................................................................................................25
7.9 Negative turn / spin............................................................................................................25
7.10 Emergency piloting/ control............................................................................................25
8 REPAIRS_ ...................................................................................................................................26
9 MAINTENANCE and CLEANING_........................................................................................26
9.1 Packing....................................................................................................................................27
9.2 Recycle....................................................................................................................................27
10 FLYING ACCESSORIES_....................................................................................................28
10.1 Xgear_ COMFORT IN ITS HIGHEST QUALITY ............................................................28
10.2 Xfusion _ guard, performance and quality - in a petite pack................................29
11 PRESUMPTION OF RISK_ ..................................................................................................... 30
12 LIABILITY DISCLAIMER_ ...................................................................................................... 30
13 SAFETY NOTE and LIABILITY_........................................................................................31
14 LIABILITY EXEMPTION and WAIVER_ ..........................................................................31
15 MAINTENANCE MANUAL_ ...............................................................................................32
15.1 Subject to inspection and inspection intervals ..........................................................32
15.2 Who is authorized to check? ...........................................................................................32
15.3 Rescue inspection equipment..........................................................................................32
15.4 Holes and cracks ..................................................................................................................33
15.5 Abrasion and expansions ..................................................................................................33
15.6 Tear resistance control ......................................................................................................33
15.7 Canopy porosity measurements .....................................................................................33
15.8 Connecting parts ................................................................................................................ 34
15.9 Lines........................................................................................................................................ 34
15.10 Tensile strength values and tear resistance............................................................35
15.11 Checking line lengths and fixings...............................................................................35
15.12 Line length measurements: ..........................................................................................35
15.13 Stitch/ Sewing control of trimming and settings..................................................36
15.14 Miscellaneous....................................................................................................................36
16 IMPORTANT -> carried out inspections .......................................................................36

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SERVUS
There are those very special and rare scenes and encounters in time, when we indulge in the
present, feeling the now and simply pure joy. The GRAVITY team has devoted its efforts,
work and vision entirely to and around the pleasures and enjoyment to the art of flying. Not
only do we all live the spirit and mind-set of safety and freedom every day, we also want to
share it with as many people and like-minded airheads as possible! GRAVITY develops
innovative products for paragliding and offers a full service range with the great desire to
make our products accessible to as many enthusiasts and sportsmen out there.
WE PROCLAIM
-> Secured and lasting enjoyment!
GRAVITY strives for the highest level of passive safety, with inspiring, performing and
convincing products that make you truly happy. Our products deliver reliably, supporting
and aiding the pilot even in more challenging conditions.
It’s simple that the fun factor increases significantly by reducing risk. Designing and
manufacturing products, applying high, latest technological standards, originality with long-
lasting quality.
AMBITIOUS DESTINATION
-> Exceeding what is already great!
“Innovation is a trusted, strong driver and successful progress the best vessel!” With this we
are aiming to improve, grow and develop personally and our devices every day. Evolving
and advancing on certain thoughts and ideas about the current state of a product, how to
improve safety and protection, including sustainability with fresh, out of the box angles and
approaches. We are proud of our work, savour uncompromising quality and love our sport.
The products are crafted and tested with utmost care, in order to create and maintain long
lasting quality.
THE HEART OF TRADE
-> man-kind
Managing the team responsibly and with care, treating our surroundings and nature with
respect comes just as natural to us as how we communicate with each individual customer
and pilot. The GRAVITY team and family keeps an authentic and plain management style.
Evident, direct structures enable active, empowered interactions and makes us dynamic and
flexible. We wish you many countless, lasting, impressive explorations and moments with
your GRAVITY product.
Stefan Berger
owner & sales

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MANUAL

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PAY ATTENTION_
This operating manual is an important part of the aircraft. Please study and revise it well and
in detail, due to the fact that there is a legal OBLIGATION to deal with the air sports device
and its special features prior commissioning it. The manual is intended to make the use
of
the GRAVITY Xcend light
as safe and easy as possible.

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1 THE PRODUCT_
1.1 GRAVITY Xcend light_ maximum safety, so light
The Xcend light is a middle A-glider with an optimized power-to-weight ratio. Perfectly
suitable for everyday use, this lightweight wing offers immense safety reserves while
maintaining its fun and sporty handling. This makes it a perfect all-rounder for every
adventure you might want to undertake. Not only beginners should enjoy the forgiving
glider greatly, having a lot of fun with their Xcend light - the soft-tempered behaviour
ensures guaranteed long-term flight pleasurable even for ambitious cross-country pilots and
alpinists.
Illustration 01_ GRAVITY Xcend light
The demands placed on the latest generation of the Xcend and Xcend light model series
were very high and yet expectations could still be exceeded with the new wing concept.
GRAVITY relies on class-appropriate gliders and so everything in the development of the
new A-Class wing was based on the criteria of uncompromising passive safety. The Xcend
light combines sporty properties with very high tolerance and maximum safety. Especially in
turbulent air, the wing will not respond or be affected so quickly. However, should pressure
compensation be necessary nevertheless, the reactions are very moderate and subdued.

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The high stability also favours the excellent gliding properties as well as the climbing ability
of the Xcend light. Even in weak thermic conditions, the wing rises very efficiently and turns
dynamically into curves, which is positively noticeable when centring in thermals. Particular
attention was paid to reliable starting behaviour with the Xcend light. The wing rises evenly
and without any tendency to exceed or surpass the pilot. It inflates quickly and with little
physical effort, even when there is but little wind.
Illustration 02_ GRAVITY Xcend light
The new LTF A-class wing was designed and constructed under the harsh criteria of
uncompromising, passive safety while remaining the exact handling and performance.
Therefore, the Xcend light offers an easy start for students when making their first
encounters on high-altitude flights, as well as offering long-lasting extended enjoyment for
experienced pilots. The Xcend light implements control pulses precisely, combining A-class
appropriate tolerance with dynamics easily. The reactions are therefore gently damped
accordingly. The markedly outstanding glide- and rise abilities are particularly coming into
effect in weak thermal lift, efficiently implementing those into an up-lift and gaining
height. A lot of attention and detail during the planning and development phase was paid to
facilitating an easy start behaviour of the glider and the handling. Through multiple
constructive optimizations these we managed to build them perfectly. Distinctly in difficult
conditions the Xcend light simplifies the start for every pilot as the light canopy rises
reliably, even at zero wind with only little effort required.

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1.2 Pilot Profile
Additionally, the exceptional low speed flight characteristics of the wing are causing a
minimal take-off speed and much control time during the start. The Xcend light is based on
a new layout and a modified wing profile which combines gliding performance with a
remarkable tolerance spectrum. Chief-designer Ernst Strobl equipped the Xcend light with
36 cells and an aspect ratio of 5 and fits the wing with the latest technical features. In
addition to the PPN, 3D shaping assures optimized inflow and shape stability of the leading
edge. Extensive calculations of the ballooning in combination with the optimized wing
preload ensure a balanced pressure distribution and flow dynamics around the profile. On
the rear/ trailing edge of the wing, mini-ribs give the profile more shape retention and
additionally enhancing the aerodynamics, especially when braking.
Illustration 03_ GRAVITY Xcend light

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1.3 Use
The Xcend light was built for single-seat use only. The Xcend light is a light air sports device,
with an unladen weight of less than 120 kg in the paraglider division. The training-ready
Xcend light glider is an ideal wing and companion for beginners as well as advanced pilots. a
wide range of pilots. All sizes are type tested and classified according to LTF / EN – A. The
approval of the product was carried out and conducted according to current legal
requirements and specifications:
• Inspection guidelines: LTF 91/09 & EN 926-1:2006, 926-2:2013
• Accredited testing centre: EAPR GmbH, Marktstr. 11, 87730 Bad Grönenbach,
Germany
1.4 Signboard
The essential and relevant product data is positioned on each product by default and in
accordance to the admission office. In the case of the entire GRAVITY paraglider range
these are visibly placed are the centre of the canopy.
Illustration 04_ Signboard
WARNING! Read and understand the owner’s manual
of this paraglider before operation.
LTF 91/09, EN 926-1, EN 926-2
EAPR GmbH, Marktstr. 11, D-87730 Bad Grönenbach
Paraglider:
Gleitschirm:
Conformity:
Geprüft von:
Te s t S ta n d ar d :
Prüfrichtlinie:
Te s t C en t e r:
Prüfstelle:
Serial No.:
Werk Nr.:
Date:
Datum:
Prod. Dat.
Prod. Dat.
Xcend light 26
EN / LTF - A
1
EAPR-GS-0895/18
90 - 115 KG
60 - 95 KG
21, 614 M 2
3+1
YES / JA
14 0 M M
YES / JA
15 0 H 2 4 M O N. / 150STD 24MON.
YES / JA
YES / JA Weight:
Gewicht: 3,75KG
Test-flown by / Eingeflogen von :
Periodic inspection / Nachprüfung:
Repairs / Reparaturen: Date / Datum:
Gravity-Paragliders GmbH Hütte 45 | A 6345 KÖSSEN [e-mail]
CONTACT
Te s t R e f e r e n c e - N o :
Musterprüf-Nr.:
Te s t R e f e r e n c e - N o :
Musterprüf-Nr.:
Class:
Klasse:
Number of seats:
Anzahl Sitze:
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Startgewicht Motor:
Projected Area:
Projizierte Fläche:
Number of risers:
Anzahl Traggurte:
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max.way of accelaration:
Beschleunigerweg:
Suitable for schooling:
Schulungstauglichkeit:
Periodic inspection after:
Regelmässig Nachprüfung nach:
Towing:
Windenschlepp:
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procedures before and during use. Paragliding and Paramotoring require careful and constant care. Over time, solar radiation, dirt, dust,
grease, water, wind, stress, and other wear will degrade the materials, performance, and safety of the equipment, there by increasing the
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