Nirvana Paramotors KOMAKA User manual

User's guide for the paraglider

CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Warning
1.2 Safety
EQUIPMENT
2.1 General
2.2 Operating limitations
PILOT REQUIREMENT
ETTING
4.1 Breaks
4.2 Accelerator
4.3 Loos ends
4.4 Trims
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Pre-flig t c eck
5.2 Take off
5.3 Landing
5.4 5.4Operation and controllability
5.5 Dangerous flig t modes
5.6 Escape manoeuvres
5.7 Towing
5.8 Powered paragliding
MAINTENANCE AND TORAGE
ERVICE
REGULAR CHECK
HARNE
TECHNICAL PECIFICATION
UPPLEMENT
1 Lanes ramification, diagonal system
2 Loos ends
WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations to your great c oice of t e KOMAKA glider. T is manual will
elp you to get used to t e new glider as soon as possible. If you ave any
questions, to w ic you can't find answers in t is manual, do not esitate
to contact us. KOMAKA will offer you undreds of ours of wonderful and safe
flying if you take care of it properly. We wis you many safe flig ts and t e same
number of safe landings.
1.1 Warning
T is glider s ould be used only by a competent trained person or by a user
under a professional supervision of a qualified instructor. Paragliding is
potentially a dangerous sport, often even t e rig t c oice of t e glider, its proper
care and use cannot fully eliminate a potential risk of injury. It always depends
on a pilot’s evaluation of a specific situation.
1.2 afety
Paragliding pilots must be responsible, disciplined and t eoretically equipped for
t e flig t. Even t e best equipment cannot compensate for t e careless
mistakes of t e pilot.
NIRVANA PARAGLIDING attributes maximal importance to t e safety of flying.
We ope you will always c oose t e place and conditions for your flig t wit t e
same consideration we apply to t e c oice and development of new flying
equipment to minimise potential risks.
EQUIPMENT
2.1 General
KOMAKA is a paraglider determined for beginners and advanced pilots, tourist
flying, a modern construction wit special improvements expecially for motor
flying.
2.2 Operating limitation
Paragliding belongs to potentially dangerous sports. You can reduce
t e potential risks owever. Every person using t is equipment s ould
be properly trained in an aut orized paragliding sc ool.
T e KOMAKA paraglider is designed for free take-offs from t e ills, towing on
t e tested winding equipments and for usage only wit t e tested and properly
certified paramotors.
As all ot er paragliders, KOMAKA is not constructed for any acrobatics.
KOMAKA is not certified for tandem flying.

REQUIREMENT FOR A PILOT
KOMAKA corresponds to t e STANDARD category. It means t at it is suitable
for beginners, lower and intermediate advanced pilots.
ETTING
T e glider is equipped wit top-quality ropes EDELRID and DYNEEMA in t e
tested lengt s, w ic are c ecked several times during manufacturing. T us you
receive it wit optimal rope lengt s. You can regulate yourself only t e lengt of
breaks, trims (at a version wit trims) and speed. Any ot er possible c anges
can lead to undesirable canopy's be aviour or even to a dangerous flig t.
4.1 Breaks
T e loops are tied to t e breaks wit an ambulatory twine. T e c eck mark
indicating t e rig t rope lengt must be above t e twine towards t e canopy.
4.2 peed system
KOMAKA is provided wit t e speed system. T is system allows you to ac ieve
a c ange of t e canopy's angle of inclination and to accelerate t e speed t at
way. T e glider's speed s ould be connected to a bar's line of a particular
arness before t e flig t. It is necessary to adjust t e lengt of t is leading
on t e gear before its first use. Too “long speed” will not allow you to take
advantage of t e most possible acceleration of t e glider. On t e contrary,
too “s ort speed” can cause a break down of t e glider's entering edge at its full
press down. We can elp you wit adjusting t e rig t lengt of t e speed
system, eventually every instructor or a arness seller can give you an advice.
4.3 Loose ends
KOMAKA is equipped wit loose ends (supporting straps) for motorized flying.
T ese are equipped wit speed system and trims as well. A tec nical certificate
“Z” will be drawn to t is glider.

4.4 Trims
Trims fulfil a similar function as speed only wit a difference t at you can fly wit
loose trims under calm conditions for t e w ole time of flying, w ic is more
comfortable t an t e long standing in t e speed. KOMAKA is equipped wit
t e speed system and trims as well. T is combination will allow you to take
advantage of t e maximal speed of t e glider under calm conditions,
for example at morning and evening flig ts. T e trims can be loose partly
of fully. Loose t e trims symmetrically on bot sides. In case of t ermic weat er
or any turbulence, we recommend using only t e speed. W en you let it loose,
you can quickly release t e canopy into a normal flig t position if it is needed.
In case of using t e trims, t eir pulling to a normal flig t mode is more
c allenging and t erefore it is not suitable to use t e trims under unstable
conditions.
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATION
T is broc ure is only informative. It is by no means a textbook of flying. All t e
described advices, simulations and manoeuvres s ould be professionally
explained by your PG sc ool instructor.
5.1 Pre-flight check
C eck your equipment carefully before take-off. A careful pre-flig t c eck is
ordered for all flig t equipments and at t e same time is a base for a safe flig t.
If t e place and conditions are suitable for flying, take t e glider out of t e cover,
unpack it completely, release and untwist t e ropes and c eck its conditions:
w at to c eck
- supporting straps burning from breaks
integrity of t e speed system and operating pulleys
minify carbines, t eir locking
flipped over loose ends
- ropes damages or twists
endurance and security of t e twines on t e breaks
ropes near t e supporting straps
- canopy canopy's coating
supporting beckets
profiles
At t e same time, you s ould carefully c eck all t e joints, straps, carbines etc.
Joining t e canopy's and t e seat's straps s ould be done wit a special safety
endurance carbine.

5.2 Take off
After you c eck t e glider and arness before t e take off, spread out
t e canopy's upper cover on t e base, so t at t e entering edge forms an arc
and t e glider's centre is its top. T e supporting straps mustn't be intertwisted.
T e take off is performed by standard procedures.
T e face-take-off wit a run-up from t e trailing edge and t e cross take-off
towards t e glider do not require usage of any special tec niques. T e canopy
does not tend to forerun; correction at t e inflation, acceleration of t e canopy
and letting it loose are conformed to t e current conditions.
Before every take-off, take a look and c eck if t e glider is fully filled and
t e ropes ave not caug t a branc or some different dirt, w ic would
not prevent a safe flig t. In case of any major deformation, t e take-off s ould
be cancelled and repeated.
5.3 Landing
Landing is performed from a straig t unbraked flig t, against t e wind
if possible. Conform t e landing manoeuvre to t e current conditions. Landing
at windlessness or wit t e wind by mistake s ould be done wit a slig tly
pulled canopy. W en you come close to t e ground, draw bot of t e breaks
close smoot ly and symmetrically until you lose speed. If t e wind is strong, pull
t e glider only in suc a degree to land on t e spot. Be prepared to turn about
to t e glider and c eck it’s disc arging, even be ind t e “C” series of ropes
if needed.
Avoid placing t e canopy on t e entering edge.
5.4 Operation and Controllability
T e KOMAKA glider is set up so t at t e canopy's reactions are adequate to t e
pilot's interference wit t e operation. After bringing t e glider in t e curve
by gradual pulling of t e break, t e canopy reacts in a way depending upon
t e extent of breaks pulling and t at is not only in radius but subsiding in a curve
also. T e forces in operation ave a progressive course w ere t e point
of losing t e speed at one-way and symmetrical turning flig t stall is markedly
noticeable and allows t e pilot to correct t e arisen mistake of operating on time.
5.5. Dangerous flight regimes
It is not important w at type or class of t e paraglider you fly. You can
experience t e canopy's breakdown, spinning or dragging off in unsuitable
weat er conditions. T e best way ow to learn to c eck t e canopy in t ese
dangerous flig t regimes is from your paragliding instructor. Unacceptable
reactions in impropriate moments can make a small problem muc bigger.
Symmetrical s utting - „Front stall“
If t e symmetrical s utting of t e entering edge takes place (for example
because of turbulance or improper flying) in t e sufficient altitude above
t e ground, t e glider spontaneously c anges into a normal flig t. Filing can
be accelerated by drawing in t e breaks wit an immediate return into t e upper
utmost position.

Asymmetrical s utting
T e asymmetrical tilting of t e entering edge can take place for example
because of turbulence or improper flying. If you get into t is mode
in t e sufficient altitude, t e glider starts to fill spontaneously and can turn by
180º during filling (according to t e range of s utting). T e glider is controllable
in course of filling and t erefore it is possible to stop t e turning by pulling t e
breaks on t e remaining “ ealt y” parts of t e canopy, to keep t e flig t's
direction or to slow down t e turning. You can elp to accelerate t e filling of t e
s ut part wit 1 or 2 energetic pulled of t e breaks in a way t at we return
t e break into t e upper utmost position during t e “pumping”.
T ese interferences wit operation s ould be stepless.
„Sackflug“
T e parac ute regime - sackflug can take place in various ways. One of t em
is caused operationally by a pilot and t at is by pulling t e breaks, w en t e
loss of t e forward speed and t e sinking flig t occurs and t e canopy is almost
fully inflated wit out any marked deformations (as wit pulling), it as no forward
speed and is not manageable. You can get into t is regime because of strong
turbulence in combination wit improper interference wit t e operation
or during a slow release of B-stall. After releasing t e breaks of t e glider
by returning t e breaks into t e upper utmost position, best rig t after
identification of t is regime, t e KOMAKA glider goes into t e normal flig t.
T e KOMAKA glider as a tendency to sackflug but it is necessary to know t at
if t is regime occurs because of a pilot's mistake or weat er conditions and t e
single release of breaks of t e glider is not effective, you must insert your palms
between “A” and “B” straps wit out releasing t e operating loops and t en press
on t e A-straps symmetrically. T e glider responses to t is impulse wit
a smoot transition into t e normal flig t.
!!! By pressing we mean gradual pressure on t e “A” strap, w ic doesn't pull
t e “A” row of ropes. Canopy's acceleration and its resulting start forward are
t e KOMAKA reactions.
Negative spiral - spinning
In case of bringing t e glider into spinning in any way, we recommend to return
bot breaks into t e upper utmost position immediately. T e glider
spontaneously returns into a normal flig t. During filling and returning into t e
normal flig t, w ic can take anot er 180º after one turn in t e spinning regime,
a s ort-term s utting of t e entering edge can occur. Avoiding t e occurrence
of dangerous flig t regimes and learning to identify it in time is a basic
prerequisite of safe flying and of possible training for advances flying.
!!! Attempts to interfere wit t e operation during spinning or to interfere w ile
c oosing t is regime are not t e rig t solutions of t e arisen situation.
On t e contrary, t ey can extend t e time necessary for t e canopy's
regeneration and transition into t e normal manageable flig t.

Full-stall
Never bring t e glider into full-stall wit out t e training and supervision
of an experienced instructor following t e conditions stated for training
of dangerous flig t manoeuvres. T e full-stall training can only be done above
t e water (wit a back-up parac ute).
NEVER PERFORM FULL- TALL IF THE ALTITUDE I IN UFFICIENT!!!
5.6 Escape manoeuvres
Spiral
T e spiral allows dropping in t e sufficient altitude. You can bring t e paraglider
into t e spiral by smoot pulling one of t e breaks until a suitable rotation
(you ave to like it) and an adequate subsiding. We recommend ending
t e spiral in t e sufficient altitude by slow returning of breaks into t e upper
utmost position. For smoot and controlled return into a normal flig t,
it is advisable to release t e breaks into t e upper utmost position in course
of one 360º turn. We recommend even a visual c eck of t e and's position.
Spiral as an escape manoeuvre is not t e most suitable manoeuvre, especially
for t e less experienced pilots wit little knowledge of new wings. Because
t e KOMAKA paraglider does not ave a tendency to remain in a stable spiral,
t e inexperienced pilots are in danger of loosing t e orientation (t ree-
dimensional and altitude) and improper interferences into t e operation because
of overburden. T erefore we recommend to include t is manoeuvre in t e
repertory of t e escape manoeuvres after a t oroug familiarization wit
t e glider and to do its practice gradually; w ic means not bringing t e glider
into t e spiral by swinging for example w ere t e spiral is s arp, wit out
a gradual rising of speed, subsiding and forces effecting t e pilot.
B-Stall
If it is necessary, dropping in t e sufficient altitude above t e ground can cause
sinking flig t by smoot , symmetrical pulling back of t e “B” straps. W ile
completely pulling back t e “B” rows of ropes, it must not come to pulling back
of t e “A” row of ropes because t en it would not be B-stall but a massive frontal
s utting, of w ic course is not smoot and t e glider as a tendency to fill. T e
canopy is “warping” wit t e pilot and a symmetrical s utting can c ange into
asymmetrical, w ic is connected wit t e transition into rotation. T erefore
we recommend to grasp t e “B” straps from t e outside of t e supporting straps
in place of carbines so t at we can c eck t e evenness of pulling back, and
to start pulling back t e “B” row of ropes down. We must pay attention to pulling
for t e w ole time of t is manoeuvre, so t at it is symmetrical. If t e glider starts
rotating w ile pulling, it is necessary to interrupt t is manoeuvre and to return
t e straps into t e normal flig t position and to repeat t e w ole procedure
(to returning into t e normal flig t).
W ile bringing t e glider into t e B-stall, it gradually comes to loss of t e forward
speed – dropping of t e pilot under t e deformed canopy and a stable sinking
flig t. If we decide to interrupt t e B-stall in course of t e first p ase w en t e
regime is not stable, a slig t outrunning of t e canopy can occur (up to about
45º). We release t e B-stall by symmetric, smoot pulling back of t e “B” row
of ropes, w ic we do not extend needlessly, to prevent a possible sackflug.
In case it still occurs, follow t e recommendations concerning t is regime.

S utting of stabilizers - “ears”
T is is a tec nique, w ic allows increasing t e subsiding of t e glider w ile
remaining t e forward speed. KOMAKA as a specially customized A-row of
ropes, so t at its allocation on t e end of t e wing enables gradual s utting
of stabilizers, first wit small deformation and a corresponding small force, and
t en wit furt er gradual pulling of t e outside rope we can reac a KOMAKA
range of s utting. By s utting we understand folding of stabilizers under t e
canopy; t e effective area of t e glider gets smaller. It is appropriate to old t e
ropes for t e w ole time we want to descent wit t is met od. Do not let go
of t e breaks at t is manoeuvre. Operating t e glider wit s ut stabilizers
is possible wit leaning in t e arness. We return t e canopy into t e flig t
position by releasing t e A ropes and by a possible symmetrical pumping on
t e breaks.
5.7 Towing
KOMAKA is suitable and tested for take-off using a winder on t e assumption
t at t e pilot as a valid certificate for towing. Ask for t e original professional
instructions for use for all towing systems.
5.8 Powered paragliding
KOMAKA as been c osen for its qualities as a suitable glider to t e NIRVANA
paramotors and ot er tested paramotors. Its easy controllability, trouble free
take-offs, pleasant turning and a wide range of speed designate it for t is use.
Powered paragliding requires special training.

MAINTAINANCE AND TORAGE
Your glider is made of special materials. T ese will wear out and age wit time.
Especially t e ultraviolet radiation from t e sun and t e parac ute's moisture are
armful to it. T erefore do not leave t e glider unpacked on t e sun for too long.
In case t e glider gets in contact wit water, dry it properly at t e first
opportunity (canopy and ropes). T e most suitable way of drying is inflating
t e canopy as at t e take-off. Do not dry t e canopy on t e direct sun!
T e glider s ould not be exposed to ig temperatures (for example
in an enclosed car) and to any effects of c emicals.
Use a dry foam sponge for cleaning t e canopy. Use a damp clot or foam
for t e worse dirt.
NEVER U E ANY DETERGENT , DO NOT WA H, OAK OR TWI T
THE GLIDER!
Store t e glider dry in a lig t cover delivered by a manufacturer, best if stored
at room temperature in a ventilated room.
REPAIR
If t e canopy is damaged by a tear of t e cover up to t e size of 10 cm outside
t e supporting seam, you can perform a temporary repair yourself wit self-
ad esive material – on bot sides (self-ad esive SKYTEX, Polyant, carpet
tape). Do not remove t ese patc es. If t e canopy is damaged in t e seam
close to t e supporting ropes, we recommend giving it to t e manufacturer
to repair it.
If t e braiding of t e supporting ropes and breaks are damaged, you can
perform a temporary repair by sealing t e damaged spot wit a self-ad esive
material. You can temporarily replace it wit a spare rope if it is broken
or damaged; t e size can be adjusted according to t e opposite side
of t e canopy. We recommend to let t e manufacturer repair it if t e main
supporting ropes and breaks (D= 1.7, 2.0 mm) are broken and damaged.
REGULAR CHECK
T e glider must be tec nically c ecked after two years from t e date
of manufacture. Anot er c eck must be done every year. A record of t ese
c ecks is kept in a glider's valid tec nical certificate.
HARNE
T e KOMAKA paraglider is suitable for usage wit a arness equipped wit t e
ABS system or wit cross straps. Any tested PPG arness is an acceptable
combination for powered flying.

TECHNICAL PECIFICATION
Glider
KOMAKA
size
X
M
L
label
19 22 26 28
area flat
(m
2
)
19 21,5 25,5 27,5
area projected
(m
2
)
16,42 18,58 22,04 23,77
span flat
(m)
9,94 10,57 11,52 11,96
span projected
(m)
7,97 8,48 9,24 9,6
ratio flat
5,2 5,2 5,2 5,2
ratio projected
3,87 3,87 3,87 3,87
depth max (m)
2,41 2,57 2,8 2,91
depth of the ear (m)
0,66 0,7 0,76 0,79
line length middle (m)
5,77 6,13 6,68 6,94
cells
50 50 50 50
weight at ta
ke
-
off
(kg)
75-95 85-110 100-130 110-140
weight at take
-
off
PPG/MPG
95-125 110-145 130-170 140-185
Included in t e package is a parac ute glider, a tig tening strap, internal
packaging and a rucksack.

APPENDIX No. 1 Lines

APPENDIX No. 1 Loose ends for PPG
1. normal flig t
Normal flig t wit out using t e speed system and wit t e trims pulled in. T e canopy
as a normal angle of inclination.
2. loose trims
W en loosing t e trims on t e D row, various lengt s of individual rows of ropes
decreases t e angle of inclination of t e canopy and t erefore accelerates it. T is
setting is suitable especially for early morning or evening flig ts w en t e weat er is
calm, wit out any obvious turbulence. T e acceleration does not require long “standing
in speed”.
3. speed
Pressing down t e speed system radically c anges t e angle of t e canopy.
A perceivable acceleration of t e flig t occurs t at way. T is acceleration is maximal
w ile using it toget er wit loosing t e trims.
Always remember t at using t e speed system in case of need takes only a split
second, w ereas t e return pulling back of t e trims can take t e inexperienced pilot
even tens of seconds. T e canopy wit loose trims can response differently from
t e normal flig t regime. T erefore c oose suc option of acceleration, w ic
corresponds to t e current conditions.

CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
T e warranty covers defects of work and materials on all parts of t e KOMAKA glider
for t e period of one year.
T e warranty doesn't include any issues dealing wit t e glider's t eft. It also doesn't
include damages caused by common material wear-out connected to t e glider's
usage, damages caused by improper usage, its usage under unsuitable conditions
or by improper fastening to t e arness.
T is warranty expires in case of selling t e glider to t e t ird persons or at t e moment
of improper usage, unprofessional repair or installation of non-original parts.
T e warranty is valid if it is dated and signed by bot sides.
Date ……………………………. Seller ……………………………
T e purc aser confirms wit is signature t at e as been informed about a proper
use of t e glider.
Purc aser ……………………………

NIRVANA SYSTEMS s.r.o., Jateční 523, 760 01 Zlín, Czec Republic
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