Opale-Paramodels HYBRID 3.0 User manual

Opale-Paramodels.com
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62250 MARQUISE - France
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2016
v1.0 User’s manual
Please read this manual before rst use.

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Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte
62250 MARQUISE - France
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Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte
62250 MARQUISE - France
[email protected] [phone]
Thanks for having chosen an Opale-Parmodels product. We truly believe this wing is going to give you hours of
enjoyment and will enable you to go through new outstanding piloting experiences.
This user’s guide content includes all the information you need to get your wing in ight and to ensure you will
take good care of it. A good knowledge of your equipment will allow you to safely obtain most of its perfor-
mances for your greatest pleasure! Thanks for giving this manual to the new owner in case you decided to sell
your radio-controlled paraglider.
Best regards,
The Opale-Paramodels Team
Safety Information
You should be properly insured according to the country regulation you are using our equipment in.
You hereby accept the inherent risk of ying radio-controlled models.
Using our equipment in a bad way may increase risks. Neither Opale-Paramodels nor any other seller
will be liable for any damage caused by any accident whatever the circumstances are. The way our
equipment is used is incumbent upon the nal user, including towards the law.
Contents
Wing composition 3
Specications 3
Radio Setup 4
Brakes Setup 5
Folding of the wing 6
Repair 7
Bridle Layout 9
FAQ Questions/Answers 10
Wing composition
Specications
Flat wingspan: 400cm
Ratio: 5.3
Flat surface: 3,0m2
Bridle: Spliced Aramid 25 / 50daN / DFL 70
Tissue: Nylon Ultra light 20D 32gr
Cells: 32
Space between risers: 17 to 23cm
Total weight (incl RTF Backpack) 3kg 4kg 5kg 6kg 10kg
Wind speed 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 25km/h 35km/h
Warranty
The wing is guaranteed against any manufacturing defect.
If, while using, the pilot cut or damage a bridle, tear any part of the wing,repair and replacement of dam-
aged parts are not taken in account by the warranty and the user will be charged for it.
Upperskin
Bridles
Risers
Ribs
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Radio Setup
Connect the backpack servos (or pilot ones) to the radio receiver. Think of removing the propeller before
handling.
To y the wing eectively, your radio must absolutely include a “Delta/V-Tail”mixer.
In case of using a non-programmable radio, you will have to use an additional Opale Rc Paramotor mixer
module between the receiver and the two servos, to do this mix. It is necessary to add a rubber band on
the left stick (in Mode 1) in order to maintain constantly in ight the arms in high position.
The amplitude of clearance of each servos must be 90° on a full clearance with each stick.
The Rc Paramotor mixer oers the advantage to y the wing as a real.
As below:
Flight position maximum speed :
the trajectory is rectlinear
Right turn:
right arm move downwards, left
arm move upwards
Left turn:
Right arm move upwards, left
arm move downwards.
Flight position minimum speed:
both arms move downwards
Brakes Setup
Brakes setup is a crucial step to use your remote controlled paraglider. Without it, it will be impossi-
ble for you to y your model.
Before proceeding, unknot the orange brake bridle xed on the riser’s back ring.
Then, you just have to adjust the brake length according
to the“two inating”method in order to have a total con-
trol on the aircraft during the take-o.
Adjust approximately your brake’s length, in a way to
obtain the same distance on left brake and right brake,
thanks to the black mark on the bridle (this mark must be
at the same height than the last bridle attachment ring
on the riser). Put the backpack in ight attitude, so the
servos, in high position, pushing the depth stick.
Then, make a knot in a shoelace style to ensure its attach-
ment at the arm’s endpoint.
• FIrststep:
Put the servos in high position and perform an inating
by pulling the backpack in a horizontal way. If the wing
encounters diculties to inate, increase brake’s length
until you obtain a satisfactory inating.
If it inates without problem, move to the next step.
• Secondstep:
Put the arms in low position.
Try to inate the wing. If it inates, reduce brake’s length centimeter by centimeter until it can’t inate any-
more.
If the wing doesn’t inate, the adjustment is correct.
• Thirdstep:
During rst ight, look if your wing deect on the left or on the right while pulling simutaneously on both
brakes.
Then, you just have to adjust the concerned brake’s length until you obtain a perfectly rectilinear trajectory.
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Folding of the wing
A correct folding is important to optimize the wing’s longevity.
It is strongly recommended to fold it acording to the following method (valid for any wing):
Bring the wing’s endpoints to the center of the wing. Put the risers at the bottom of the central cells in order
not to mix the bridle and avoid any overowing.
Then, bend the wing in two taking care of not folding the stabilizing rushes. Then insert the wing in its carry
bag.
Repair
Repair a tear (if it don’t exceed 10cm)
Some adhesive tissue is provided with the wing at purchase.
Arm yourself with the good color, and cut an oblong shape pad with 2 cm outside outlines regarding to the
tear shape.
Position this pad on the wing’s extraback and be careful to not make any folds. Teared parts must be put edge
to edge.
Press rmly on the adhesive tissue in order to remove the air.
Replace a damaged bridle
Arm yourself with the raw material included with your wing. Natural color Aramid is 25 daN. It is used for the
bridle connected to the wing, on the clip.
Red Aramid is 50 daN, used to connect the 25 daN bridle and the risers link.
If a bridle is cut, it is important to use exactly the same material and redo as before the same length, to the
millimeter, by respecting the procedure below.
Use a needle to be papered, with a round endpoint and liquid cyanoacrylate glue.
To perform the rst buckle, put a mark at 4 cm from the endpoint with a marker pen. Then, put 2 another marks
with 1cm space between each. Then place the endpoint in the needle’s hole.
Final length must be measured on each buckle endpoint.
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Bridle Layout Bridle Layout
Length in millimiters
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F.A.Q. Questions / Answers
My RC paramotor seems not to move forward very fast. How to remedy this problem?’
If your model advance a little bit, or if it even stays on-the-spot, it is because your model is too light. In that case,
you have to land and increase the weight with additional ballast or batteries until you obtain a 5 to 10 km/h with
regard to the ground.
How do I know if the brakes bridle are adjusted correctly?
Brakes bridle are perfectly adjusted when the trailing edge is completely loose while ying, with the depth stick
pushed up. Also, as soon as you push laterally of some millimiters the aileron stick, the trailing edge must begin
to fold immediately. Otherwise, you must shorten centimeter by centimeter until you obtain an immediate con-
trol. It is a matter of the RC paramotor stability. The “Two inating”method let perform a correct adjustment in
80% of cases. Think of it!
How do I know if the wing is correctly connected to the backpack?
When holding the model by the backpack/pilot, wing downwards, none of the bridle must cross, or turn around
another bridle. Otherwise, you will have to untangle your wing. Before rst ight, check the tightening of your
inox buckles.
In what sense is it necessary to mount the propeller?
To obtain a maximal thrust, the propeller leading edge must be directed forward the backpack. It is easy to rec-
ognize the leading edge, because it is the bulged portion and non cutting side of the propeller. The trailing edge
must be directed backwards. It is the cutting part of the propeller.
Generally, propellers have a logo or a marking. It is most of the time put on the leading edge.
How to inate correctly his RC paramotor wing?
To inate correctly his wing, it is essential to face it to the wind, at a sucient distance from any obstacle. ( gen-
erally 300m). Maintain your backpack at the basis and give a dry horizontal pulse while accompanying the rise of
the wing. Throw smoothly the backpack straight away with a 50% engine speed.
I broke a bridle. How can I replace it?
The bridle can be replaced easily by following the splice method described in this manual.
My wife is fed up with looking at me sleeping with my RC paraglider. What can I do?
This is a very complicated situation at rst sight. Nevertheless, two solutions can solve this problem. At rst, you
can lend her your credit card during sales period, or, in a second time, ask her for a friendly divorce. (But prefer
the rst solution, your RC paraglider’s custody is in the game!).
There is a hole in my wing. How can I x it?
A hole can be xed in a few minutes thanks to the adhesive tissue provided with your wing. Follow the instruc-
tions described in this manual at the previous chapter.
Why my wing doesn’t inate, even when facing to wind?
If the wing doesn’t inate even when facing to the wind, the brakes bridle adjustment is too short. In that case,
extend them centimer by centimeter then perform again the“two inating”method, to ensure the control at rst
take o.
Is it possible to replace the risers ?
A riser can be replaced easily. Contact your Opale Paramodels dealer to obtain the correct reference.
F.A.Q. Questions / Answers
Is it possible for the RC paramotor wing to take away some material for shooting/FPV? Until which mass?
Each wing has a maximal takeaway capacity. Check the model total weight and compare it with the wing’s take-
away capacity. You will obtain the payload value, compatible or not with your equipment. Be careful, if you make
your paramotor strongly heavy, think of a more powerful motorization, by keeping a 150 W motor ratio / Kg of
complete model.
Can I y anywhere with my wing? Is it a danger for the goods and the people?
You can’t y anywhere with your wing. To practice aeromodelling, you must own a third-party insurance and
practice on a ground with the owner’s agreement. Ideally, contact your aeromodelling federation. It is forbidden
to y in an urban zone and close to the houses. This type of model is not light, it can causes heavy physical and
material damages. Use it carefully and without going above your limits.
Until which height can I y the wing?
In order to not disturb aerial trac, maximum authorized height is about 150m from the ground. Contact your
federation and the organism of aerial trac management of your country to have reliable information about it.
Is it possible for my hamster to y my RC paramotor? Which precautions to take?
Check if your hamster is solidly attached to the backpack. The wear of a helmet and ysuit is advised. If you per-
form several 360) and wingovers, think of install under the batteries, a little plastig bag near its paws with few
menthol candies.
Can I do another use of the paramotor wing?
This wing can be used for slope soaring without backpack. In that case, you will have to attach a pilot as real
paraglider discipline.
Is it possible that the wing deates while ying? Which behavior to adopt in that case?
If your wing deates while ying and begin to reverse, it is because you have too much requested the brakes. To
remedy this phenomenon, slacken gradually the radio sticks and think of cutting the throttle.
Is it important to untangle correctly the bridle befor ying? How can I do? I am lost with all those strings!
It is essential to untangle well the bridle. If not, you can strongly distort the ight characteristics of the wing. To
untangle all the bridle fastly, drop the wing out of the backpack. Hold the riser by the endpoint and seize one by
one the bridle around the principal bridle package Always take rst the most distant bridle.
My wing is caught in a thermal and gets altitude. What can I do to regain control?
This scenario is usual when convection conditions are present. In that case, no panic. Relax and maintain a trajec-
tory as rectilinear as possible to fastly go out of the thermal.
How can I maintain and clean my wing?
If you made your wing dirty, you can clean it with a wet cloth. You can rince it with clear water as well. Never use
chemical products! The tissue could be hardly damaged. Think of tidy your wing in a dry place, shielded from UV
and humidity.
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