GRAVITY X rocket User manual

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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xrocket
EN REV.V01 - 2020
X rocket_EN high B 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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GRAVITY airsports & more GmbH

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1 PRODUCT_................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 GRAVITY Xrocket _ high performance........................................................................... 7
1.2 Pilot Profile .............................................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Nature and environmentally friendly behaviour .......................................................... 8
1.4 Usage.........................................................................................................................................9
1.5 Sampling Inspection ........................................................................................................... 10
1.6 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 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION_ ................................................................................................ 14
5.1 Short description ................................................................................................................. 14
5.2 Technical data Xrocket_.....................................................................................................15
5.3 Innovations on our Product_ ............................................................................................16
5.4 Colours and Design_............................................................................................................17
5.5 Riser belt .................................................................................................................................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 .....................................................................................................................................21
6.4 Active flying ...........................................................................................................................21
6.5 Landing ....................................................................................................................................21
7 RAPID DECENT.........................................................................................................................22
7.1.1 „Big Ears“ ...............................................................................................................................22
7.1.2 B-Stall..................................................................................................................................22
7.2 Advanced Handlings...........................................................................................................23
7.3 Spiral Dive ..............................................................................................................................23
7.4 Wingover................................................................................................................................23
7.5 Front Collapse ......................................................................................................................24

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7.6 Collapses ................................................................................................................................24
7.7 Deep stall................................................................................................................................24
7.8 Full stall...................................................................................................................................24
7.9 Negative turn/ spin .............................................................................................................25
7.10 Emergency piloting/ control............................................................................................25
8 REPAIRS_ ...................................................................................................................................25
9 MAINTENANCE and CLEANING_........................................................................................26
9.1 Packing....................................................................................................................................26
9.2 Recycle....................................................................................................................................27
10 FLYING ACCESSORIES_....................................................................................................27
10.1 Xgear_ COMFORT IN ITS HIGHEST QUALITY ............................................................27
10.2 Xfusion _ guard, performance and quality - in a petite pack............................28
11 PRESUMTION OF RISK_.........................................................................................................29
12 LIABILITY DISCLAIMER_ ...................................................................................................... 30
13 SAFETY ADVICE and LIABILITY_.................................................................................. 30
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 ..................................................................................................................32
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........................................................... 34
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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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 X rocket
as safe and easy as possible.

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1 PRODUCT_
1.1 GRAVITY Xrocket _ high performance
Xrocket reaches top-notch of B-class and is our superlative degree, high-performance
intermediate wing. This superb glider offers a new level of performance-driven fun factor.
With an unmet glide performance of 11.6 the Xrocket enables truly epic cross-country
adventures with definite feelings of success and fulfilment. Rise and follow your vision as far
and as long as your curiosity leads and guides you – for as long as this rocket rides.
The combination of high speeds and sporty handling with well-tempered reactions in extreme
flight situations. The Xrocket is a masterpiece in design and construction and a very well
executed glider – efficient, powerful and enduring.
Illustration 01_ GRAVITY Xrocket

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1.2 Pilot Profile
The Xrocket delights all C-enthusiasts. Built for big goals, the high-performance intermediate
wing finds a broad area of application. for performance-oriented C-pilots who want to enjoy
the good feeling of the B-class, as well as for C-pilots who want to transfer the familiar C-
performance to the B-class. The small weight makes it the perfect travel companion for hike
& fly adventures and cross-country trips as well as when traveling to far away countries and
flying spots. Nevertheless, we would like you to always conduct the flying sport with the
needed caution and respect. That includes profound preparations for the flight as well as
getting acquainted with the given meteorological conditions and correct assessment of the
weather. act defensive because the fun factor rises when the risk factor sinks.
Illustration 02_ GRAVITY Xrocket
1.3 Nature and environmentally friendly behaviour
We ask you to perform our sport in a manner, that impacts nature and environment with
minimum intensity or as little as possible. Please do not walk off-track paths, don`t leave any
waste, don’t make noise uselessly and respect the sensitive biological habitat in the mountains
or any nature surroundings. Especially at take-off areas maximum care for nature is necessary.

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1.4 Usage
For performance-oriented C-pilots who want to enjoy the good feeling of the B-class, as well
as for C-pilots who want to transfer the familiar C-performance to the B-class. The Xrocket
was built exclusively for one-seated usage and is a light aircraft with a mass of less than 120
kgs in the class of paragliders. The Xrocket is sample inspected and certified after LTF/EN B.
Illustration 03_ GRAVITY Xrocket

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1.5 Sampling Inspection
The approval of the product was carried out and conducted according to current legal
requirements and specifications:
• Test guideline: LTF 91/09 & EN 926-1:2006, 926-2:2013
• Test Centre: AIR TURQUOISE SA | route du Pre!-au-Comte 8 | 1844 Villeneuve |
Switzerland
•
1.6 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_ Xrocket Signboard
WARNING! Read and understand the owner’s manual
of this paraglider before operation.
LTF 91/09 & EN 926-1:2006, 926-2:2013
AIR TURQUOISE SA, 1844 Villeneuve, Switzerland
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.
Xrocket M
LTF / EN - B
1
93 - 110 KG
22,973 m2
3+2
YES / JA
16 0 M M
–
15 0 H 2 4 M ON. / 150STD 24MON.
Yes / JA
NO / NEIN Weight:
Gewicht: 4,6KG
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:
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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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