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USER MANUAL

WELCOME
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We welcome you to our team and thank you for the
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paraglider.
We would like you to share the enthusiasm with which
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and care with which we have developed the design
and manufacture of this new model. All this, in order
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your own limits. More performance, with an incredibly
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outstanding handling.
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will soon discover the meaning of our motto:
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This is the user manual and we recommend you read
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USER MANUAL
This manual provides you with the necessary
information on the main characteristics of
your new paraglider.
Whilst it provides information on the wing,
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paragliding school and each country has its
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respective countries can determine pilot
competence.
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in order to warn you against adverse flying
situations and potential dangers.
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of the pilot to ensure the equipment is used
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CONTENTS
1. CHARACTERISTICS
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8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY
9. GARANTEE
10. ANNEXES
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1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
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safety in all phases of flight.
1.2 CERTIFICATION
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We recommend pilots read the flight test report carefully, especially the comments of the test pilot. The
report contains all the necessary information on how the paraglider reacts during each of the tested
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in turbulent conditions and who accept the consequences of flying with this type of wing.
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1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR
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handling, to make flying easier for the pilot.
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range of speed for incredible glides.
1.4 TECHNOLOGIES, CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS
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the current technology and accessories available to improve pilot comfort whilst increasing safety and
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RAM Air Intake – The system is characterised by the arrangement of the air inlets, to ensure optimal
maintenance of internal pressure across the the whole range of angles of attack.
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provides the highest level of protection against deformation, heat or breaks.
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keeps its shape better and is much more durable over time.
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perfectly uniform, increasing the performance and durability of the glider.
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strength are improved, reducing creases and drag while increasing the performance of the sail.
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progressive at the trailing edge. This increases performance without reducing safety and control of the wing.
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reduces the overall weight of the glider and avoids deformation.
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meticulous, automated computer laser-cutting robotic arm.
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inspection. The canopy is cut and assembled under strict quality control conditions facilitated by the
automation of this process.
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The line diameter has been calculated depending on the workload and aims to achieve the required best
performance with the least drag.
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specialists.
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1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS
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2.2 PROCEDURE
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2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESS
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2.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND
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2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
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3.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
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supervising the entire procedure.
3.2 PREPARATION
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3.3 FLIGHT PLAN
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of your gear with the wing fully open, the lines untangled and properly laid out on the ground to ensure that all
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3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL AND TAKEOFF
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4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
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4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
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the tested manoeuvres. Having this information is crucial to know how to react during these manoeuvres in
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appears to be fully inflated. To regain normal air speed, release brake line tension symmetrically and manually
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rearward and then reposition itself overhead, rocking slightly, depending on how the manoeuvre is done.
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important to maintain brake pressure until the glider has returned to its default overhead flying position.
To resume normal flight conditions, progressively and symmetrically release the brake line tension to regain
air speed. When the wing reaches the overhead position, the brakes must be fully released. The wing will
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pull both brake handles down to bring the wing back up and release them immediately while the glider is still
in transition to reposition itself overhead.
Cravat
A cravat may happen after an asymmetric collapse, when the end of the wing is trapped between the lines.
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by applying tension on the opposite brake and weight shift opposite to the turn. Then locate the stabilo line
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the outside position of the A-riser.
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possible landing spot, controlling the direction with both weight-shift and the use of the brake opposite to the
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may not be possible to continue on the intended flight path.
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unpredicted incidents. We should note that the wrong inputs can lead to loss of control of the glider. The
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speed and attitude after any type of incident.
4.3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT
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establish the air speed after correcting the angle of attack.
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