PAPILLON RAQOON User manual

RAQOON
OWNER´S MANUAL

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PAPILLON RAQOON
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OWNER´S MANUAL
Please read this manual before you y your new Papillon RAQOON for the rst time.
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This manual is an important part of the glider.
Please read it carefully, because there is an OBLIGATION to deal
with the glider and its special features. The manual is supposed to
make the handling with the PAPILLON RAQOON as easy and safe as
possible.
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to work with a very experienced designer to develop the best gliders for
learning, improving and evolving in the rst stages of your paragliding
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bases, so that their evolution allows them to guarantee many years
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due to your multiple family and professional responsibilities, your time to
go paragliding is limited and sure, you also have to face adverse weather
conditions, or have to travel multiple hours to enjoy a short time in the
air; for you we have worked and developed very safe paragliders, but
that combine this security with a performance that allows you to evolve
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THE SPORTY ALL-ROUNDER
It is easy. It forgives mistakes. And It's just fun.
The RAQOON offers direct, sporty handling,
low weight, good performance and a high level
of safety. Above all, the lightweight material
of its canopy gives the RAQOON a dynamic
but soft ight behavior and moderate the
reactions in extreme ight. This makes it a
fun wing that you can use to collect airtime
and improve your performance, whether it's
learning, having fun wingovers or long cross
countries.
The RAQOON is an all-around glider that lets
you start any ying adventure and be fun,
dynamic and safe at the same time.
The RAQOON is characterized in particular
by its easy starting characteristics - the light
glider rises even at the slightest airstream,
lls up smoothly and remains stable above
the pilot. So, you start relaxed and with
condence.
The light wing responds precisely to control
impulses and enables optimal and ecient
thermal turning. A large speed range creates
excellent climbing characteristics in the
thermal, a ne handling in turbulent air or in
the top landing, but also a convincing gliding
performance. All around an agile glider that
will enhance your sense of ight without
overstraining you.
The keywords in the development of the
RAQOON were sportiness, safety and weight
reduction, which was implemented with
the most modern techniques. A simple line
concept, optimized inner structure and a
high-quality material mix between the lower
and upper sails bring the wing its lightness.
Design improvements of the prole, as well as
the special guidance of the brake lines pro-
duce high maneuverability while maintaining
passive safety.
Discover with the RAQOON the ease of ying -
be it the Hike & Fly, cruising in the thermals or
on glide, maneuvering fun or ground handling
on the meadow - this wing offers you all the
possibilities.
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PASPAS
Clearly marked risers with icons
and colors, based on the Pilot-Assis-
tant-Concept (PAS) help to quickly nd the
correct raiser for each maneuver.
• PPNPPN The Precision Prole Nose (PPN)
provides excellent launch characteristics
and high leading-edge stability in ight.
•
MRBMRB
3D-Shaping (3DS) of the cells,
optimized wing inclination and Mini Ribs
(MRB) on the trailing edge improve prole
delity, ow and stable ight behavior.
•
HPCDHPCD
The High Pressure Crossport
Design (HPCD) allows good air distribution
and pressure equalization within the wing
and increases the stability of the glider.
• BGSBGS With the Brake Gathering System
(BGS) at the trailing edge the brake trans-
mits control impulses precisely and allows
ne turning in the thermal.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Paragliding is an adventure sport, and as any
adventure or called extreme sport, it is poten-
tially dangerous. But this risk can be reduced
if you acknowledge the risks involved, use the
proper equipment, understand the possible
hazardous situations, the weather conditions
and ground obstacles. Dedicating time and
technic will give you skills for ground control
and emergency maneuvers; preferably under
the supervision of competent instructors. Fol-
lowing the next advices, the risk of accidents
can be minimized.
• Before the rst ight, the canopy shape,
the fabric, the stitches and connections,
the buckles and brake lines, as well as any
possible twisted lines must be checked by
an appropriately trained person and/or your
instructor.
• Make your rst ight in a familiar ying site
and calm conditions.
• Only y your Papillon RAQOON with at least
one reserve parachute.
• Read and obey to the local aviation laws
which rule in the respective country in
question.
• Successful completion of appropriate
training/schooling or having the needed
knowledge as well as the actual ight ex-
perience are a prerequisite to operate your
Papillon RAQOON.
• The use of suitable, certied and in the
respective country approved accessories
(helmet, harness, reserve) is a requirement
for the use of the Papillon RAQOON.
• Practice is the key of success, try ground
handling as much as you can, this is one of
the most important parts of the ight. A
good start is the best way to have a good
ight. Remember that most accidents
happen while takeoff.
• Before every take off execute a thorough
inspection of your equipment (top sail,
bottom sail, ribs, especially the lines,
carabiners, buckles, speed system etc.) A
ight with a tear in the glider or a line can
be dangerous.
• Always make sure that your ying gear is in
good condition and all checks are done.
• Be aware that you as a pilot have to be in a
physical and mental state to control each
ight unimpaired. You have to concentrate
completely on ying, in order to avoid
potential distressing ight conditions. Most
accidents are caused by pilot error.
• Never y in close proximity to high voltage
power lines, airports or motorways, over
people or in a thunderstorm! You could en-
danger your life and the physical well-being
of yourself as well as third parties.
• Inform yourself on the weather forecast
and/or the predominating local weather
conditions. Use the Papillon RAQOON only
in wind strengths, in which you are able to
control the wing to 100%. Do not use the
Papillon RAQOON in wind with a great gust
factor. Never use the glider when there is a
high risk of thunderstorm development or
a thunderstorm is already approaching. In
that case land immediately!
• In our days technology improves faster
and faster; stay tuned and keep learning
with advanced ying courses and safety
trainings always over the water.

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GLIDER DESCRIPTION
SHORT DESCRIPTION
1. Upper surface
2. Diagonal rib
3. Prole rib
4. Upper line cascade
5. Bottom surface
6. Middle line cascade
7. Stabiloline
8. Lower line cascade
9. Brake line
10. Riser

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BASE AND BRAKE LINE ADJUSTMENT
The factory brake-line setting corresponds
to 0-free travel plus 5 cm. It is recommended
to adjust your brake line travel after the
rst ight to your personal preferences. Be
aware not to adjust the brakes too short,
otherwise the glider may y with a little, but
continuous applied brake pressure. This could
be extremely dangerous during takeoff, ight
and landing!
The afore mentioned factory brake setting
allows for wide brake travel in extreme ight
situations as well as for landing.
At the same time it enables during ight at
trim-speed a position of comfort for the pilot’s
arms. In no case the setup of the A, B and C
main lines should be changed. Please also
note that the height of the hang points of the
harness change the relative braking travel.
When setting the adjustment it is to be made
certain, that both sides are symmetrical and
that a permanent knot is used. The bowline
knot works particularly well because it is
proven excellent slip resistance
RISERS
The A- and B-risers have different colors to
ensure positive identication at START and
during a B-stall decent. Other adjustable,
removeable or variable mechanisms are
nonexistent.
Number of risers: 3+1
The risers of the Papillon RAQOON consist of
LIROS 13 mm Kevlar webbing and Polyester
cover.
Pile stitch
marker for
factory setting
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SPEED SYSTEM
The Papillon RAQOON is equipped with a
very effective speed system. It increases the
speed when applied up to approx. 18 km/h,
depending on the wing size and pilot weight or
surface loading.
Therefore, it should not be activated in
extreme ight situations or deactivated
immediately when they are occurring. All ex-
treme ight situations (e.g. collapses) happen
at accelerated speed more dynamically.
The speed system needs to be adjusted before
the rst ight. The connection lines of the
foot extensor are being connected through
the Brummel hooks with the speed system on
the riser.
To be able to undertake the right adjustment
the harness should be hung up so you can sit
in ying position. The attached risers are best
held up by someone else.
It should be adjusted in a way so that the
pulleys are on top of each other and you have
your legs stretched out. And you are also re-
sponsible to watch out that the speed system
is adjusted symmetrically and not too short, so
the glider is not pre-accelerated in the ight.
graphical representation of the functioning of an accelerator
0 % 50 % 100 %
Main connection loop for
for carbiner of the harness
Mounting ap for the
speed system is located
under the neoprene cover
Pile stitch
marker for
factory setting
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THE FLIGHT
FLYING EXPERIENCE
This manual is only focusing on the points of
the technique of ying that are important for
the Papillon RAQOON. It cannot and should
not replace a profound ight training in an
approved ying school! Without ight training
and according experience paragliding is
life-endangering!
THE LAUNCH
The list of a 5 point pre-launch check must
be performed before each ight. It is helpful
to have the check conducted additionally by a
second pilot (partner check).
1. Pilot: All buckles, straps and clips of the
harness closed! Leg straps closed! Carabi-
ner untwisted and closed properly! Helmet
on! Radio on!
2. Lines: Lines free! A–lines on top and no
tangled lines under! Risers untwisted!
Speed system attached and untwisted!
Control lines free and not twisted!
3. Canopy: Laid out in an arch position! All
chambers open!
4. Wind: From the right direction! Is the wind
speed right?
5. Airspace: Free on all sides!
FORWARD LAUNCH
The paraglider is laid out symmetrically
in an arch, so that you can ll the canopy
symmetrically from the center. The center of
the Papillon RAQOON is marked on the leading
edge.
You stand with loose, W-shaped bent arms
and launch the wing by pulling gently the A
(front) risers laterally upward, while you are
running against the wind.
Note: Unlike other gliders, it is not neces-
sary to inate the PAPILLON Raqoon with
aggressive pulling or even fast running.
That is also true when there is little to zero
wind. Measured pulling up is the simplest
and safest way to launch the PAPILLON
Raqoon.
Once the canopy is above you, you let go of
the risers and only keep the break lines in
hand. Keep running quickly, but not too fast,
adapted to the wind situation. After a visual
check of the canopy, for which you apply some
brake pressure to stabilize the wing, the ac-
celeration phase begins. With big, bold steps
and calm arms you reach take-off speed. You
take off the ground but remain ready to run in
order to react to an unexpected drop. Only sit
down with sucient ground clearance. Never
release the break lines. While sitting into the
harness keep slight break pressure.
In at start areas you must pay attention to
the acceleration phase. Large and long steps
with little brake are ideal here. In steep terrain,
on the other hand, you pull gently and apply
brake pressure to stabilize. The glider must
not be allowed to over shoot as it may collapse
in the lift-off phase. Since take off is very
quick in steep terrain, it is a good idea to have
an experienced pilot friend who observes and
checks the take-off during the lift-up phase.
REVERSE LAUNCH
In strong winds and challenging conditions, a
reverse launch is recommended, as this allows
better control of the canopy. Possible cravats
and disorders of the canopy can be detected
in the launch phase already. Thus, the control
phase is simpler and an asymmetric rising of
the wing can be corrected early on.
To perform a reverse launch, face the canopy
and cross the risers when clipping in. If you
want to turn to the right, turn the risers 180°
to the right before hooking-in Make sure that
the green loop is hooked into the carabiner on
the right and the red loop into the carabiner
on the left side.
Always untwist in the direction in which the
upper riser is attached to the harness. Before
lifting the wing, take the brake lines and make
sure that they are not twisted or reversed!
Thereafter, take all A-risers in one hand and
launch the wing. With the second hand, the
rising of the canopy is controlled with the
brake line. To perfect the reverse launch tech-
nique, we recommend taking part in a reverse
launch training.
TURNING
The Papillon RAQOON has a high agility and
reacts to steering inputs directly and instantly.
You can y at turns with little altitude loss by
shifting your body weight. A combined steer-
ing technique of appropriate pull on the inner
brake line and shift of body weight is the best
way for a coordinated turn. The turn radius
depends on the amount of pulling on the brake
line. At about 75 % of the brake line travel, the
Papillon RAQOON increases the inclination
signicantly and performs a fast-steep turn
that can lead to a spiral dive.
ACTIVE FLYING
The Papillon RAQOON should be own with
light braking on both sides when there is
turbulent air. An increased angle of attack
provides better stability. When entering heavy
thermals or strong turbulences be careful
that the canopy does not get behind you. To
avoid that, release the brakes a bit to get an
increase in speed when entering the updraft.
If the canopy gets in front of you when leaving
an updraft or entering a downdraft, the brakes
must be applied to counter that. Accelerated
ight, however, is advisable when ying
through downdraft zones.
The Papillon RAQOON is naturally very stable
due to its unique way of construction. Active
ying in turbulent air (as described above)
signicantly increases safety. Collapsing
and deforming of the canopy can be avoided
through active ying.

PEIL-
PUNKT
PEIL-
PUNKT
WIND ca. 30 km/h
KORREKTUR-
MÖGLICHKEITEN
LANDEFELD
LANDEFELD
LANDEFELD
PEIL-
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PEIL-
PUNKT
WIND
GEGEN-
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POSITION
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LANDING
The landing should always be upwind (against
the wind). At a safe altitude the wind direction
and strength are judged and the landing
pattern and approach are planned.
The normal landing pattern begins at the
position, where any remaining excess altitude
is decreased, in case of a left pattern by ying
left circles. The downwind, base and nal legs
follow. Final approach is into the wind.
Throughout the entire pattern the paraglider
is own with a slight brake pull for maximum
canopy stability. The landing spot serves as a
reference point and is constantly observed.
Never make aggressive maneuvers while
approaching for landing.
On the approach legs you have good correc-
tion possibilities (dashed red lines).
Straighten up in the harness at least 5 meters
above ground. In about one meter above
ground pull the brakes fully to perform a land-
ing stall in order to reduce the rate of descent
and airspeed. The touchdown is simplied and
standing landings are easily possible.
Don’t pull the brakes too early. Especially in
the nal approach it would be dangerous if
a stall occurs in 3, 4 or 5 meters already. The
best landings are those with a nice are.
The nal approach is carried out in trim
speed, if possible. In thermal conditions a nal
approach with maximum canopy stability (10-
20% brake pull) is recommended.
ATTENTION: Remember that landing
requires your highest concentration again.
So, plan your landing in such a way that you
are safely on the ground before your men-
tal and physical performance diminishes.
TOP LANDINGS
Landings at the launch site require wind or
thermals. Therefore, they are recommended
only for experienced pilots with lots of ground
handling experience.
ATTENTION: During a strong wind take off
attempt, ground handling and landing the
leading edge can hit the ground with high
speed. This is to be avoided because oth-
erwise the ribs, the sewing or the fabric
can be damaged!
STRONG WIND LANDINGS
In strong winds you y several base legs
before the landing point with semicircles into
the wind (called “eight setups”). Begin a short
nal approach into the wind in about 10 to
20 meters above ground using slight brake
pressure.
Do not turn with the wind as airspeed and
wind speed add up. A landing at a high ground
speed could be dangerous.
After touchdown turn around quickly and bring
the canopy down by using the C-risers in order
to avoid being dragged across the ground.

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RAPID DESCENT
In any situation where you have to get down ASAP for different reasons (e.g. thunderstorms, extreme updraft or other dangers) there are a couple of
techniques to do so:
„BIG EARS “
An important and in many cases recommend-
ed rapid descent method is called “Big Ears“.
By pulling on the outer A-lines, the “ears” of
the paraglider (usually two to four cells) are
collapsed. The sink rate increases, while the
airspeed remains approximately constant.
This can help, for example, to escape cloud
suck, whereas in a spiral the paraglider would
still remain in the area of suction under the
cloud.
Both designated outer A2-risers (grab at or
above the quick links) are being pulled down
simultaneously 15-20 cm to fold in the wing
tips. The brake toggles are to be held in hand
together with the pulled down A-lines.
For additional stability and for an increased
sink rate the speed system should be actu-
ated. The glider remains fully steerable by
weight shifting and descends at an elevated
sink rate (4-7m/sec, depending on how many
cells are folded in).
Once the A-risers are released, the folded
wingtips re-inate automatically, if not, you
may pump the brakes gently.
Due to the high wing load “big earing” is a
very stable ight condition even in turbulent
conditions. Please be aware that you reduce
the trim speed during “big ears”, but this can
be compensated by applying the speed bar.
Since the wing loading increases and the
airspeed remains roughly the same due to the
greater drag, the stall speed increases.
The Papillon RAQOON shows an unproblematic
behavior during this maneuver.
B-STALL
This maneuver offers the possibility to de-
scend comfortably and safely: By pulling down
the B-risers the wing is folded along its lateral
axis and thereby stalled, which causes a sink
rate of about 6 to 9 meters per second.
Entry
Keep the brake handles in your hands, sit up
and take the B-risers. Make sure that really
the B-risers are taken and not the C-risers.
This could happen if a pilot incorrectly starts
counting from the trailing edge instead of the
leading edge of the wing.
With the Papillon RAQOON the B-risers are
labelled to avoid confusion.
The B-risers are pulled down slowly, thus
slowing down the entire paraglider. After a
pull of about 15-20 cm the stall occurs. Slowed
down like this, the canopy barely falls behind
the pilot with an increasing sink rate.
The maneuver
Look immediately upwards, if the desired
B-stall occurred. Then look down to control
the loss of altitude and the area below you.
Then alternately look upwards and down-
wards.
In case of an atypical deformation of the
canopy, immediately release the B-risers and
recover from the maneuver. A slight turning
tendency is normal, because the maneuver
often cannot be initiated 100 percent symmet-
rical. The wind may also have an inuence. If
the change in direction feels unpleasant, just
recover and repeat the maneuver.
Recovery
By a quick, but most importantly symmetrical
release of the B-risers, the maneuver is termi-
nated. The canopy dives forward to reattach
the airow and end the stall. Do not prevent
this pitching forward by braking. Pilots with
an active ying style tend to stop this desired
pitching moment.
The difference of the forward pitching mo-
ment after a B-stall and the pitching moment
after a thermal ight is that the paraglider
needs to accelerate after a B-stall while it
simply swings back and forth in the turbulenc-
es caused by thermals.

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ADVANCED HANDLING
Even though the Papillon RAQOON has a very
high aerodynamic stability it is possible that
the glider gets into an extreme ight situation
due to pilot errors or turbulent air. The best
method to stay calm and react correctly is to
take part in a ight safety course. The pilot
will learn to manage extreme ight situation
under professional supervision. Extreme ight
maneuvers may only be executed in calm air
and in sucient altitude under professional
supervision (e.g. safety training). Once again,
we mention that a rescue system is required
by law. The following extreme ight gures
and ight maneuvers can either be caused
intentionally, through turbulences or through
pilot errors. Every pilot can get into these
ight situations! All mentioned extreme ight
gures and maneuvers are dangerous if per-
formed without the appropriate knowledge,
enough altitude or necessary introduction. A
wrong execution of these described gures
and maneuvers may have serious conse-
quences!
SPIRAL DIVE
Like a normal turn, initiating the spiral dive is
easy with the Papillon RAQOON.
ATTENTION: The spiral dive is considered
an extreme maneuver and should be own
only under expert guidance above water.
Due to the high physical stress the maneu-
ver is only recommended for experienced
pilots.
Entry
For a rst circle a curve is own with body
weight and inner brake. Now the inclination is
increased and as soon as the glider tilts into
the spiral, the outer brake is clearly pulled.
Spiral phase
With the outer brake (10 to 30%) you can
control the pitch angle, the sink rate and the
speed during the maneuver. Thereby a G-load
of about 2.5 to 4 G-forces affect the body.
Note: The glider should not be forced into the
spiral too quickly as this could cause a stall
on the inner side of the wing or that the glider
enter an extreme spiral dive with maximum
sink rate. The rapid loss of height can be
underestimated.
Recovery
To recover from a spiral release the brake
pressure on the inner brake and brake strong-
er on the outside. To lose energy when the
glider gets back into normal curve inclination
you need to continue turning for one or two
more circles. The speed is slowed down and
the inclination is reduced. This is done by
re-releasing the external brake and steering to
the inside of the curve.
Note: Recovering too quickly will make
the glider swing far behind the pilot, what
can cause collapses. When recovering
too slowly, a full recovery might not be
achieved and the rapid loss of altitude may
continue. The brake pressure increases
due to the increased G-force in the
maneuver. In order to recover from high
sink rates, it may be necessary to brake
strongly despite of already high brake
pressure. If the recovery is not possible,
deploy the rescue!
WINGOVER
The pilot has to perform right and left turns
with increasing pitch until the desired angle is
reached. Collapsing wingtips are prevented by
gently applying brake pressure in the up-swing
of the wingover. Normally there is no danger
of collapsing wing tips with the Papillon
RAQOON except for when there is a very high
inclination.
FRONTAL COLLAPSES
A negative attack angle caused by turbulences
or the simultaneous pull-down of the A-risers
by the pilot, results in a frontal collapse of the
leading edge. The Papillon BODYGUAR7 recov-
ers from a front stall by itself very quickly. If
this is not the case, a short brake pulse may
help reopen it.
COLLAPSES
Even with its high stability and very well
responses in turbulences, strong turbulences
can cause the canopy of the Papillon RAQOON
to collapse. Usually that situation is not
dangerous and resolves itself automatically
without any further input. To support the re-
covery, rmly apply the brake on the affected
side and simultaneously steer opposite to the
open side. When a large part of the canopy
collaps we recommend:
• Full weight shift to the opposite side of the
collapse.
• A little brake on the open side to control
direction and prevent rotation of the wing.
Just be aware that the steering must be
dosed for not running the risk to tear off the
ow and stall the glider.
• If the collapsed side does not open
automatically, pump a couple of times the
closed side until it opens.
HOW TO AVOID COLLAPSES
Single side collapses, especially close to
the ground, are the number one reason for
accidents with paragliders. For how to avoid
them or how to handle the situation when it
already happened, some tips and tricks from
our designer and test pilot Ernst Strobl:
The best way to avoid collapses upfront is the
right choice of the paraglider. A lot of pilots
are ying a glider that is a little too hot to
handle for them. So why don`t you get a glider
with a lower rating but in the end y better and
higher in the thermic and have a lot more fun
and by the way, be safer too. To optimize the
feeling for your glider on the ground, try the
following:
Practice on the ground with the right wind at
a suitable location. Slowly pull up the canopy
and try to hold it up as long as possible with-
out looking at it. That is a good way to improve
the feeling for your glider and is a prerequisite
for „active ying“ (the key to avoid collapses).
Very important is also a close look at the
terrain. Watch for obstacles that could cause
turbulences (buildings, trees, ...). On certain
days, for example a freshly mowed meadow
as landing eld, could cause a lot of thermal
activity.
Fly very alert on a thermally active day. Watch
your canopy, collapses most of the time,
announce themselves. Light braking in turbu-
lences mostly avoids a collapse. You should
have already practiced that on the ground. If
a collapse occurs close to the ground don`t
always try to prevent a turn away. There is a
danger, when the braking on the open side
is too strong, to lose the airow on this side
and stall the glider. Rather use the turn away
motion to try to open the collapsed side.
Apply smooth braking on the open side,
depending on the size of the collapse, and
maybe a little pumping action. Some canopies
open a lot better when the brakes are fully
applied once on the according side, but that
depends on the brake lines adjustment and
your armlength.
Wrapped lines are cleared at enough altitude
by breaking the opposite side and pumping
the affected side a couple of times. Watch
out for a possible stall. If that does no clear
the situation, try to pull down the stabiloline
as much as possible. If you are too low for
that, stabilize the canopy on the opposite
side to avoid turning away, and leave the lines
like they are. Instead of any risky maneuvers
rather concentrate on the landing.
In the end one more advice in order to have all
kinds of situations under control: Visit a safe-
ty-training above water. There is no better way

PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS | RAQOON |OWNER´S MANUAL 12 | 24
to practice the right behavior than simulating
a dangerous situation. Don`t get caught off
guard by your rst collapse. In addition, during
safety-training you can familiarize yourself
with the particulars of your equipment and
you gain condence in your gliders as well as
your own abilities.
DEEP STALL
If the wing stalls but is still lled with air, you
are in a deep stall. Strictly speaking, this is not
a ight because no airow is attached to the
canopy. Further brake pulling leads to a full
stall, a stall with partial emptying of the cano-
py, forward folded ears and backward ight.
The Papillon RAQOON is not stall sensitive. If in
a deep stall, caused by overpulling the brakes
or rear risers or a delayed B-stall exit, the re-
lease of the brakes or rear risers, recovers the
stall immediately. Should the stall be caused
by an extreme ight condition or conguration
(i.e. takeoff weight too low), a symmetric for-
ward push on the A-riser or use of the speed
system recovers the stall.
NEGATIVE TURN/ SPIN
A negative turn/ spin is initiated by pulling
down one brake fast until the point of stall.
The glider gets into a sudden, strongly accel-
erated rotation about its vertical axis, almost
without side inclination. Release the brakes
quickly for recovery and maybe stop a strong
pitch of the canopy with a short brake pulse.
With enough altitude a stable spin could also
be stopped with a full stall, at low altitude
deploy the rescue.
ATTENTION: The spin and the full stall are
unpredictable and dangerous ight gures
and should only be executed in a safety
training under supervision and never be
executed intentionally. There is danger of
a riser twist. With a riser twist the brake
lines can get blocked.
EMERGENCY PILOTING
In any situation where normal steering is not
possible, the Papillon RAQOON can easily
be steered and landed with the back risers.
Turns can be own with weight shift, however
be careful that the glider doesn`t lock into a
spiral.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
When transporting the glider don’t expose it
to any liquids. It has to be packed completely
dry. Always store the Papillon RAQOON away
from UV radiation. Furthermore, never store
the wing together with acids or similar goods.
A dry storage is of great importance!
REPAIRS
Basicaly only authorized service centers may
execute repairs on paragliders. Small damag-
es like tears or small holes up to a size of 2 x 2
cm, where a repair without special equipment
is possible, the pilot may do by himself. The
included self-sticky tape from the repair-kit is
to be used for that. Tears or holes need to be
xed from both sides. Please take care that
the repair tape sticks out at least 2 cm beyond
the damaged area on all sides. The self-sticky
tape can be cut into the right form. Rounding
off the corners prevents it from detaching.
FLYING ACCESSORIES
HARNESS
All certied harness systems with mounting
at about breast height are compatible with
the Papillon RAQOON. The lower the mounting
point of the harness, the better you can
steer the Papillon RAQOON by shifting your
bodyweight.
Please keep in mind, that also your harness is
exposed to extreme loads.
If you have any questions regarding the use
of your harness with the Papillon RAQOON,
please contact us. We are happy to help!
SUITABLE RESCUE SYSTEMS
It is required by law and absolutely necessary
for safe operation of your paraglider that you
always carry a rescue system.
When choosing your rescue system, watch
out that it is approved and suitable for the
intended takeoff weight

PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS | RAQOON |OWNER´S MANUAL 13 | 24
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Since only high-quality material is used for the
Papillon RAQOON it will be unabated airworthy
for many years at good care and maintenance.
The aging of your Papillon RAQOON depends
on the total ying time, the conditions in
which you y in, the amount of UV radiation
it is exposed to and the intensity and quality
of care. A couple of tips for maintenance and
care:
Long lasting exposure to UV radiation and
extreme acro maneuvers reduce the strength
of every material over time.
• Do not leave your Papillon RAQOON out in
the sun more than necessary, but put it
back into the backpack after your ight.
• Consider the choice of terrain when choos-
ing a take-off site to lay out your glider.
• Placing the opening reinforcements on top
of each other prolongs the life time of your
glider.
• Do not drag your glider on the ground and
pack it on a patch of grass.
Please consider that:
• The lines need to be checked for damage
regularly.
• The lines are not being bent unnecessarily
and you don’t step on the lines when laying
out the glider.
• The lines need to be checked after over-
loads (tree or water landings etc.) for their
strength and correct length and exchanged
if necessary.
• The lines need to be checked for their
correct length in case of changing inight
handling characteristics.
• The main brake lines aren’t knotted too
many times at the grip since every knot
weakens the line.
To clean the canopy only use warm water and
a soft sponge. Never apply any chemicals for
cleaning, since they weaken the material and
damage the coating. Store your glider at a dry
and dark location away from any chemicals.
After 24 months or 150 ight hours, whichever
occurs rst, your Papillon RAQOON has to be
inspected by the manufacturer or importer.
In case of extreme use, we are glad to do that
earlier. You know best about the condition of
your glider.
NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY
BEHAVIOR
We ask you to perform our sport in a man-
ner, that impacts nature and environment
with minimum intensity. Please do not walk
off marked paths, don`t leave any waste,
don’t make noise uselessly and respect
the sensitive biological equilibrium in the
mountains. Especially at take-off areas
maximum care for nature is necessary.
The synthetic materials your glider is built
of must be depolluted appropriately. At
the end of its life-cycle please return your
glider to us, we will take care of recycling
and removal.

PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS | RAQOON |OWNER´S MANUAL 14 | 24
PRESUMPTION OF RISK
The usage of the Papillon RAQOON inherent
certain dangers of bodily harm or even death
of the user of this product or a third party.
With the use of the Papillon RAQOON you
consent to all known and unknown risks and
accept probable and improbable risks of
injury. The dangers connected with the prac-
tice of this kind of sport can be reduced by
adhering to the warning notes in the manual,
as well as the particular care required. The
risks inherent to the sport can be reduced
to a large degree, if one adheres to both the
maintenance guidelines, which are listed
in this operating manual, as well as using
common sense.
LIABILITY CLAIM AND RENOUNCEMENT OF
EXCLUTION
With the completion of the purchase of a Pap-
illon RAQOON you express your in consent with
the following points of legal specications:
THE RENOUNCEMENT EXCLUSION OF ALL
LIABILITY CLAIMS,
which may originate from the use of the
Papillon RAQOON and or either components
thereof, now or in the future, against the PAP-
ILLON PARAGLIDERS - GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT
GmbH and all other contracting parties.
Releasing PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS -
GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH and all other
contracting parties of all liability claims con-
cerning loss, damage, injury or expenses that
you, your relatives or any other user of the
Papillon RAQOON could suffer as a result of
the usage of the RAQOON. This includes lawful
or contractual liability on behalf of PAPILLON
PARAGLIDERS - GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH
and all other contracting parties as a result
of production and processing the Papillon
RAQOON and all its components. With the
occurrence of death or disability, all directives
stated here come into force and bind their
beneciaries, trustees, legal successors and/
or representatives. The PAPILLON PARAGLID-
ERS - GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH and all
other contracting parties express no verbal or
written representation and deny assertively
that this was done with exception of what is
specied here and in the manual of Papillon
RAQOON.
SAFETY ADVICE AND LIABILITY
At time of delivery this glider complies with
EAPR regulations for the tested type. Any
unauthorized alteration is followed by the
expiration of the operating license! The
operation of the glider is at your own risk and
the pilot needs to make sure that the glider is
checked for
its airworthiness before every ight. We also
take it as given that the pilot is in possession
of the required certicate of qualication and
that the given legal requirements be respect-
ed. Use of the equipment is at your own risk!
The manufacturer and the dealer don`t take
any liability for accidents and possible conse-
quential damages. Please consider all safety
notes, cautions and warnings for safe ying.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, RENOUNCEMENT OF ENTITLEMENT
Hereby you declare, that - prior to the use of the Papillon RAQOON - you have read and understood the Papillon RAQOON user manual in its entirety,
including instructions and warnings, which are described in this user manual.
Moreover, you declare to carry responsibility - prior to granting the use of your Papillon RAQOON to a third party - (through transferring ownership
temporary or permanently) for this other user to have read and understood the Papillon RAQOON user manual in its entirety, including instructions and
warnings, which are described in this user manual.
Place and date Signature rst Pilot
Place and date Signature Second Pilot
Place and date Signature Third Pilot
PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS - GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH does not take responsibility, liability and/or guarantee for inspections and repairs that
are not performed by PAPILLON.

PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS | RAQOON |OWNER´S MANUAL 15 | 24
TECHNICAL DATA PAPILLON RAQOON
55 60 80 85 100 120
Recommended Start weight * 60-70 kg 60-85 kg 80-95 kg 85-105 kg 100-120 kg 120-140 kg
Extended Start weight ** 60-80 kg 60-95 kg 80-110 kg 85-115 kg 100-130 kg 120-150 kg
Flat area 23 m² 25,5 m² 28,5 m² 30 m² 31,5 m² 35 m²
Projected area 19,119 m² 21,197 m² 23,691 m² 24,938 m² 26,184 m² 29,51 m²
Flat wingspan 10,724 m 11,292 m 11,937 m 12,247 m 12,55 m 13,323 m
Projected wingspan 8,273 m 8,711 m 9,209 m 9,449 m 9,682 m 10,278 m
Flat AR 5 5 5 5 5 5
Projected AR 3,58 3,58 3,58 3,58 3,58 3,58
Chord: center / wingtip 2,550 m / 0,721 m 2,686 m / 0,769 m 2,849 m / 0,805 m 2,913 m / 0,823 m 3,008 m / 0,850 m 3,186 m / 0,901 m
V-trim ~ 37-39 km/h ~ 37-39 km/h ~ 37-39 km/h ~ 37-39 km/h ~ 37-39 km/h ~ 37-39 km/h
V-max 52 + km/h 52 + km/h 52 + km/h 52 + km/h 52 + km/h 52 + km/h
Bridle height 6,649 m 7,001 m 7,401 m 7,593 m 7,781 m 8,26 m
Nr. of cells 36 36 36 36 36 36
Glider weight 3,45 kg 3,75kg 3,95 kg 4,25kg 4,55 kg 4,85 kg
Bridle length 243 m 256 m 269 m 279 m 286 m 304 m
Line diameter 0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65
1,8 / 2,0 mm
0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65
1,8 / 2,0 mm
0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65
1,8 / 2,0 mm
0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65
1,8 / 2,0 mm
0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65
1,8 / 2,0 mm
0,95 / 1,2 / 1,65
1,8 / 2,0 mm
Speed system / trimmer Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No Yes / No
max. way of accelaration 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm
Certication EN-A/LTF-A EN-A/LTF-A EN-A/LTF-A EN-A/LTF-A EN-A/LTF-A EN-A/LTF-A
Certied standards and procedures LTF 91/09 &
EN 926-1:2006,
926-2:2013
LTF 91/09 &
EN 926-1:2006,
926-2:2013
LTF 91/09 &
EN 926-1:2006,
926-2:2013
LTF 91/09 &
EN 926-1:2006,
926-2:2013
LTF 91/09 &
EN 926-1:2006,
926-2:2013
LTF 91/09 &
EN 926-1:2006,
926-2:2013
Folding lines used for certication No No No No No No
Number seats 111111-2
Certication No. EAPR-GS-0665/17 EAPR-GS-0666/17 EAPR-GS-0667/17 EAPR-GS-0668/17 EAPR-GS-0669/17 EAPR-GS-0670/17
Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of Papillon Paragliders is prohibited.
* Recommended start weight
** Extended start weight (pilot, glider, equipment)

Color 1 Color 2
PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS | RAQOON |OWNER´S MANUAL 16 | 24
COLOR INFO

12
345678910
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
AT2
A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B3
C1
2C
C3
AM1
BM1
CM1
CM1
AM3
AM5
BM5
CM5
AM6
BM6
CM6
AM4
AM2
BM2
BM3
CM3
BM4
CM4
BT2
DT2
Br3.5
BrM1
BrM2
BrM3
BrL1
BL2
BL1
BrL2
BrM4
Br5.5 Br7.5 Br10.5
Br11.5 Br13.5
Br15.5
Br17.5
CT2
AT3
BT3
DT3
CT3
AT4
BT4
DT4
CT4
AT5
BT5
DT5
CT5
AT7
BT7
DT7
CT7
AT8
BT8
DT8
CT8
AT9
BT9
DT9
CT9
AT10
BT10
DT10
CT10
AT12 BT12
CT12
DT12
AT13
BT13
CT13
DT13
AT14
BT14
CT14
DT14
AT15
BT15
CT15
DT15
AT16
ST1
ST2
ST3
BT16 STA
ST
STB
STC STD
ABC+D BR ST
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LINE CODE RAQOON

Line plan length EAPR Check Sheet
A-Lines
r 2 658 1253 6187 6167
r 3 627 6155 6135
r 4 627 1250 6152 6129
r 5 642 6167 6147
r 7 671 1253 6128 6108
r 8 627 6083 6061
r 9 627 1228 6058 6033
r 10 625 6056 6035
r 12 586 1164 5958 5934
r 13 531 5902 5876
r 14 531 1108 5847 5822
r 15 491 5806 5782
r 17 895 448 5550 5529
Stabilo 431 671 5310 5287
B-Lines
r 2 658 1253 6102 6080
r 3 627 6071 6050
r 4 627 1250 6067 6043
r 5 642 6083 6059
r 7 671 1253 6036 6015
r 8 627 5991 5968
r 9 627 1226 5964 5942
r 10 625 5962 5938
r 12 586 1164 5858 5836
r 13 536 5808 5783
r 14 546 1108 5762 5738
r 15 513 5729 5707
r 17 885 5540 5518
Stabilo 480 5359 5334
C-Lines
r 2 658 1253 6227 6195
r 3 627 6196 6166
r 4 627 1250 6192 6163
r 5 645 6211 6182
r 7 680 1253 6177 6145
r 8 627 6123 6092
r 9 627 1221 6091 6058
r 10 620 6085 6055
r 12 586 1164 5967 5939
r 13 531 5911 5880
r 14 534 1119 5870 5846
r 15 503 5839 5812
Stabilo 522 716 5446 5422
D-Lines
r 2 775 6344 6314
r 3 747 6316 6285
r 4 747 6312 6285
r 5 758 6324 6292
r 7 792 6289 6257
r 8 737 6233 6204
r 9 731 6196 6167
r 10 716 6181 6152
r 12 670 6050 6019
r 13 613 5993 5964
r 14 610 5945 5913
r 15 578 5914 5884
Stabilo 630 5554 5528
Brake
r 3 1555 1611 260 1650 6956 6913
r 5,5 1253 . + 150 6655 6612
r 7,5 1307 6440 6396
r 9,5 1249 6382 6341
r 11,5 1057 2063 6194 6152
r 13,5 1001 6138 6095
r 15,5 796 6094 6051
r 17,5 794 6092 6045
1880
1611
Complete length of main
brake line: 1800mm
Handle on: 1650mm
1164
1325
Brake
4207
B-Lines
4191
4111
4108
4207
C-Lines
4316
4243
4216
D-Lines
4203
RAQOON 55 Lineplan rev3
A-Lines
4276
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LINE PLAN RAQOON 55

Lineplan length
EAPR Mesurements
Check Sheet
r 2 702 1338 6591 6578
r 3 669 6557 6543
r 4 669 1334 6554 6536
r 5 685 6570 6555
r 7 717 1338 6540 6521
r 8 669 6492 6472
r 9 669 1311 6466 6443
r 10 667 6464 6442
r 12 626 1242 6359 6337
r 13 567 6299 6279
r 14 567 1183 6240 6218
r 15
524
6197 6174
r 17 955 478
5923 5902
Stabilo
461 717 5667 5646
r 2
702 1338 6502 6491
r 3
669 6468 6455
r 4
669 1334 6465 6453
r 5
685 6481 6470
r 7
717 1338 6444 6428
r 8
669 6396 6383
r 9
669 1309
6368 6348
r 10 667 6366 6350
r 12 626 1242 6254 6234
r 13 572 6200 6180
r 14 583 1183
6152 6131
r 15 547 6116 6095
r 17 945 5913 5889
Stabilo 512 5719 5694
r 2 704 1338 6639 6611
r 3 671 6605 6579
r 4 671 1334
6602 6572
r 5 691 6622 6592
r 7 728 1338 6595 6567
r 8 671 6537 6511
r 9 671 1303 6503 6475
r 10 664 6496 6465
r 12 628 1242 6370 6343
r 13 569 6311 6283
r 14 572 1194 6267 6234
r 15 537 6231 6202
Stabilo 557 764 5811 5786
r 2 827 6762 6735
r 3 797 6731 6700
r 4 797 6728 6695
r 5 809 6740 6710
r 7 846
6712 6685
r 8 786
6653 6625
r 9 781 6613 6585
r 10 764 6596 6570
r 12 715 6457 6430
r 13 654 6397 6370
r 14 651 6345 6320
r 15 617 6312 6280
Stabilo 673 5927 5900
r 3 1660 1720 400 1650 7436 7366
r 5,5 1338 . + 150 7114 7045
r 7,5 1395 6885 6816
r 9,5 1333 6822 6753
r 11,5 1128 2202 6623 6553
r 13,5 1068 6563 6494
r 15,5 849 6516 6446
r 17,5 847 6514 6444
2006
1720
Complete length of main
brake line: 1800mm
Handle on: 1650mm
1242
1414
Brake
4491
B-Lines
4462
4390
4386
4490
C-Lines
4597
4529
4500
D-Lines
4486
RAQOON 60
Lineplan rev1
A-Lines
4551
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LINE PLAN RAQOON 60

line plan
Check length EAPR
r 2
735 1400 6923 6922
r 3
700
6888 6888
r 4
700 1396 6884 6884
r 5
717 6901 6900
r 7
750 1400 6845 6838
r 8
700 6795 6787
r 9
700 1372
6767 6759
r 10
698 6765 6757
r 12
655 1300
6655 6654
r 13 593 6593 6592
r 14 593 1238 6531 6528
r 15 548 6486 6482
r 17 1000 500 6200 6198
Stabilo 482 750 5932 5930
r 2 735 1400 6835 6834
r 3 700 6800 6799
r 4 700 1396 6796 6795
r 5 717 6813 6812
r 7 750 1400 6760 6753
r 8 700 6710 6700
r 9 700 1370 6680 6669
r 10
698
6678 6667
r 12 655 1300 6565 6564
r 13 599 6509 6507
r 14 610 1238 6458 6454
r 15 573 6421 6420
r 17 989 6189 6188
Stabilo 536 5986 5985
r 2 735 1400 6971 6968
r 3 700 6936 6933
r 4 700 1396
6932 6922
r 5 721 6953 6944
r 7 760 1400 6900 6887
r 8 700 6840 6827
r 9 700 1364 6804 6791
r 10 693 6797 6785
r 12 655 1300 6665 6662
r 13 593 6603 6596
r 14 597 1250 6557 6548
r 15 562 6522 6516
Stabilo 583 800
6083 6078
r 2 866 7102 7092
r 3 834 7070 7060
r 4 834 7066 7055
r 5 847 7079 7067
r 7 885 7025 7011
r 8 823 6963 6948
r 9 817 6921 6906
r 10 800 6904 6889
r 12 748 6758 6748
r 13 685 6695 6685
r 14 681 6641 6630
r 15 646 6606 6596
Stabilo 704 6204 6200
r 3
1737 1800 500 1650
7787 7746
r 5,5
1400
. + 150 7450 7407
r 7,5
1460
7210 7165
r 9,5
1395
7145 7100
r 11,5
1181 2335
6966 6927
r 13,5
1118
6903 6866
r 15,5
889
6859 6822
r 17,5
887
6857 6820
4836
4740
4710
2100
1800
Complete length of main
brake line: 1800mm
Handle on: 1650mm
1300
1485
4700
4700
4610
4610
4700
RAQOON 80
A-Lines
4788
4695
Lineplan rev3
Brake
D-Lines
C-Lines
B-Lines
PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS | RAQOON |OWNER´S MANUAL 20 | 24
LINE PLAN RAQOON 80