PAPILLON HIMALAYA User manual
HIMALAYA
OWNER´S MANUAL
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PAPILLON HIMALAYA
LTF/EN A
OWNER´S MANUAL
Please read this manual before you y your new PAPILLON HIMALAYA for the rst time.
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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 HIMALAYA as easy and safe as
possible.
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THE LIGHT WING FOR EVERYWHERE!
Wherever it takes you - to distant destina-
tions, remote peaks and unknown regions- the
HIMALAYAs t in your luggage and give your
dreams wings ...
Low pack volume, extremely light weight and
easy handling characterize this low EN-B
glider. Equipped with the best starting charac-
teristics, a sporty maneuverability and relaxed
ight behavior, the HIMALAYA has been
designed for every type of activity that you
are looking for. Whether long hike & y tours,
traveling with minimal luggage or expeditions
into the unknown; have your wing with you.
The HIMALAYA offers something for everyone
- great wearing comfort, unsurpassable
starting behavior, fun with high passive safety
and the freedom to live your enthusiasm and
enjoy every moment!
Due to its small pack size in the special
compression inner bag and the low glider
weight of only 2.85 kg (22m²), the HIMALAYA is
comfortable to take even on longer trips.
The good overview of risers and linen levels
makes it easier to prepare for the start even in
tricky terrain.
Thanks to the lightweight materials of the
glider, the HIMALAYAs soar above the pilot. It
quickly lifts you off from the terrain and liter-
ally blows you up, so you can start safely even
after a hard climb or small start areas.
Easy to maneuver, maneuverable and give
direct feedback, it’s great fun to y and
gives you a lot of condence and a sense of
well-being even in moving air. The extreme
ight behavior is good-natured and dampened
by the light cap.
Ultralight but durable. Its elaborated design
is made for long-term durability. The light-
weight Dokdo 10D with double-sided coating
used is currently the lightest on the market
and achieves the best porosity measurements
in comparison.
Of course, the HIMALAYAs did not forget
technical innovations in terms of wing shape
and surface pattern, which optimize its ight
behavior and stability.
All in all, the HIMALAYAs make it easy for you -
easy to carry, easy to start and pleasant to y
... easy to enjoy!
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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.
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PPNPPN
The Precision Prole Nose (PPN)
provides excellent launch characteristics
and high leading-edge stability in ight.
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3DS3DS
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MRBMRB
3D-Shaping (3DS) of the
cells, optimized wing inclination and Mini
Ribs (MRB) on the trailing edge improve
prole delity, ow and stable ight
behavior.
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HPCDHPCD
The High Pressure Crossport
Design (HPCD) allows good air distribution
and pressure equalization within the wing
and increases the stability of the glider.
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MSSMSS
Das Multiple Speed System (MSS)
ermöglicht durch eine zweite Umlenkrolle
am Tragegurt eine Verkürzung des Be-
schleunigerwegs, wodurch der Schirm zum
schulungstauglichen EN-A-Gerät umgerüs-
tet werden kann.
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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 HIMALAYA 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 HIMALAYA.
• The use of suitable, certied and in the
respective country approved accessories
(helmet, harness, reserve) is a requirement
for the use of the PAPILLON HIMALAYA.
• 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 HIMALAYA
only in wind strengths, in which you are able
to control the wing to 100%. Do not use the
PAPILLON HIMALAYA 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. Prole rib
4. Upper line cascade
5. Bottom surface
6. Middle line cascade
7. Stabilo line
8. Lower line cascade
9. Brake line
10. Riser
100
500
100
500
140 mm Speedway
LTF/EN B
100 mm Speedway
LTF/EN A
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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 identication 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 HIMALAYA consist
of 10 mm Dynema tubewebbing.
Pile stitch
marker for
factory setting
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SPEED SYSTEM
The PAPILLON HIMALAYA is equipped with a
very effective speed system. It increases the
speed when applied up to approx. 15 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 HIMALAYA. 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 sym-
metrically from the center. The center of the
PAPILLON HIMALAYA 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 nec-
essary to inate the PAPILLON HIMALAYA
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 HIMALAYA.
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 sucient 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 HIMALAYA 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 HIMALAYA increases the inclination
signicantly and performs a fast-steep turn
that can lead to a spiral dive.
ACTIVE FLYING
The PAPILLON HIMALAYA 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 HIMALAYA is naturally very
stable due to its unique way of construction.
Active ying in turbulent air (as described
above) signicantly increases safety. Col-
lapsing and deforming of the canopy can be
avoided through active ying.
WIND ca. 30 km/h
landing arealanding area
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landing
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WIND
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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 po-
sition (1), where any remaining excess altitude
is decreased, in case of a left pattern by ying
left circles. The downwind, base and nal legs
(2-4) 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 simplied 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-inate 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 HIMALAYA shows an unprob-
lematic 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 HIMALAYA 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 inuence. 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 airow 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 HIMALAYA 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 cor-
rectly is to take part in a ight safety course.
The pilot will learn to manage extreme ight
situation under professional supervision. Ex-
treme ight maneuvers may only be executed
in calm air and in sucient 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 dan-
gerous if performed without the appropriate
knowledge, enough altitude or necessary
introduction. A wrong execution of these
described gures and maneuvers may have
serious consequences!
SPIRAL DIVE
Like a normal turn, initiating the spiral dive is
easy with the PAPILLON HIMALAYA.
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
HIMALAYA 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 re-
covers 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
HIMALAYA to collapse. Usually that situation is
not dangerous and resolves itself automatical-
ly without any further input. To support the
recovery, rmly apply the brake on the affect-
ed 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 airow 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
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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
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 condence 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 airow 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 HIMALAYA is not stall sensitive.
If in a deep stall, caused by overpulling the
brakes or rear risers or a delayed B-stall
exit, the release of the brakes or rear risers,
recovers the stall immediately. Should the stall
be caused by an extreme ight condition or
conguration (i.e. takeoff weight too low), a
symmetric forward 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 HIMALAYA 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 HIMALAYA 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 certied harness systems with mounting at
about breast height are compatible with the
PAPILLON HIMALAYA. The lower the mounting
point of the harness, the better you can steer
the PAPILLON HIMALAYA 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 HIMALAYA,
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
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Since only high-quality material is used for
the PAPILLON HIMALAYA it will be unabated
airworthy for many years at good care and
maintenance. The aging of your PAPILLON
HIMALAYA depends on the total ying time,
the conditions in which you y in, the amount
of UV radiation it is exposed to and the inten-
sity 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 HIMALAYA 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 inight
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 HIMALAYA 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.
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PRESUMPTION OF RISK
The usage of the PAPILLON HIMALAYA
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
HIMALAYA you consent to all known and un-
known risks and accept probable and improb-
able risks of injury. The dangers connected
with the practice 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
PAPILLON HIMALAYA you express your in
consent with the following points of legal
specications:
THE RENOUNCEMENT EXCLUSION OF ALL
LIABILITY CLAIMS,
which may originate from the use of the PAP-
ILLON HIMALAYA 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 HIMALAYA could suffer as a result
of the usage of the HIMALAYA. This includes
lawful or contractual liability on behalf of PAP-
ILLON PARAGLIDERS - GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT
GmbH and all other contracting parties as a
result of production and processing the PAP-
ILLON HIMALAYA and all its components. With
the occurrence of death or disability, all di-
rectives stated here come into force and bind
their beneciaries, trustees, legal successors
and/or representatives. The PAPILLON PAR-
AGLIDERS - 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
specied here and in the manual of PAPILLON
HIMALAYA.
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 certicate of qualication 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 HIMALAYA - you have read and understood the PAPILLON HIMALAYA 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 HIMALAYA to a third party - (through transferring ownership
temporary or permanently) for this other user to have read and understood the PAPILLON HIMALAYA 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.
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TECHNICAL DATA PAPILLON HIMALAYA
22 24
Recommended Start weight * 60-100 kg 60-110 kg
Flat area 22,2 m² 24,4 m²
Projected area 18,649 m² 20,493 m²
Flat wingspan 10,536 m 11,045 m
Projected wingspan 8,284 m 8,682 m
Flat AR 5.0 5.0
Projected AR 3,68 3,68
Chord: center / wingtip 2,506 m / 0,709 m 2,627 m / 0,744 m
V-trim ~ 38-40 km/h ~ 38-40 km/h
V-max 52 + km/h 52 + km/h
Bridle height 6,532 m 6,848 m
Nr. of cells 36 36
Glider weight 2,85 kg 3,2 kg
Bridle length 239,512 m 251,819 m
Line diameter 0,6 / 0,9 / 1,1
1,3 / 1,6 mm
0,6 / 0,9 / 1,1
1,3 / 1,6 mm
Speed system / trimmer Yes / No Yes / No
Certication EN/LTF-A2 / B1 EN/LTF-A2 / B1
Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part
without written permission of Papillon Paragliders is prohibited.
Color 1 Color 2
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COLOR INFO
ABC+D BR ST
123
45678910
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
AT2
A1
A2
A3
B1
B2
B3
C1
C2
C3
AM1
BM1
CM1
CM1
AM3
AM5
BM5
CM5
AM6
BM6
CM6
AM4
AM2
BM2
BM3
CM3
BM4
CM4
BT2
DT2
Br3
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
AT1 5
BT15
CT15
DT15
AT16
ST1
ST2
ST3
BT16 STA
ST
STB
STC
STD
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LINE CODE HIMALAYA
Line plan length EAPR Check Sheet
A-Lines
r 2 658 1253 6187 6190
r 3 627 6155 6159
r 4 627 1250 6152 6156
r 5 642 6167 6171
r 7 671 1253 6128 6130
r 8 627 6083 6085
r 9 627 1228 6058 6060
r 10 625 6056 6060
r 12 586 1164 5958 5954
r 13 531 5902 5897
r 14 531 1108 5847 5842
r 15 491 5806 5802
r 17 895 448 5550 5545
Stabilo 431 671 5310 5305
B-Lines
r 2 658 1253 6104 6105
r 3 627 6073 6075
r 4 627 1250 6069 6070
r 5 642 6085 6088
r 7 671 1253 6038 6035
r 8 627 5993 5990
r 9 627 1226 5966 5965
r 10 625 5964 5965
r 12 586 1164 5858 5860
r 13 536 5808 5810
r 14 546 1108 5762 5765
r 15 513 5729 5733
r 17 885 5540 5537
Stabilo 480 5358 5355
C-Lines
r 2 658 1253 6227 6222
r 3 627 6196 6191
r 4 627 1250 6192 6187
r 5 645 6211 6206
r 7 680 1253 6177 6172
r 8 627 6123 6118
r 9 627 1221 6091 6086
r 10 620 6085 6080
r 12 586 1164 5966 5961
r 13 531 5911 5906
r 14 534 1119 5869 5865
r 15 503 5838 5835
Stabilo 522 716 5445 5440
D-Lines
r 2 775 6344 6339
r 3 747 6316 6311
r 4 747 6312 6307
r 5 758 6324 6319
r 7 792 6289 6284
r 8 737 6233 6228
r 9 731 6196 6191
r 10 716 6181 6176
r 12 670 6050 6045
r 13 613 5993 5990
r 14 610 5945 5940
r 15 578 5913 5910
Stabilo 630 5553 5550
Brake
r 3 1555 1611 260 1650 6956 6967
r 5,5 1253 . + 150 6655 6665
r 7,5 1307 6440 6453
r 9,5 1249 6382 6395
r 11,5 1057 2063 6194 6206
r 13,5 1001 6138 6151
r 15,5 796 6094 6107
r 17,5 794 6092 6105
Brake
4207
B-Lines
4193
4113
4108
4207
C-Lines
4316
D-Lines
1880
1611
Complete length of main
brake line: 1800mm
Handle on: 1650mm
1164
1325
HIMALAYA 22 Lineplan rev4
A-Lines
4276
4243
4216
4203
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LINE PLAN HIMALAYA 22
Lineplan length EAPR
Mesurements
r 2 702 1338 6591 6590
r 3 669 6557 6560
r 4 669 1334 6554 6555
r 5 685 6570 6575
r 7 717 1338 6540 6545
r 8 669 6492 6495
r 9 669 1311 6466 6465
r 10 667 6464 6468
r 12 626 1242 6359 6355
r 13 567 6299 6295
r 14 567 1183 6240 6235
r 15 524 6197 6192
r 17 955 478 5923 5918
Stabilo 461 717 5667 5662
r 2 702 1338 6507 6512
r 3 669 6473 6478
r 4 669 1334 6470 6475
r 5 685 6486 6490
r 7 717 1338 6445 6445
r 8 669 6397 6400
r 9 669 1309 6369 6370
r 10 667 6367 6365
r 12 626 1242 6254 6250
r 13 572 6200 6205
r 14 583 1183 6152 6155
r 15 547 6116 6120
r 17 945 5913 5910
Stabilo 512 5719 5715
r 2 704 1338 6638 6635
r 3 671 6604 6600
r 4 671 1334 6601 6595
r 5 691 6621 6620
r 7 728 1338 6595 6589
r 8 671 6537 6531
r 9 671 1303 6503 6497
r 10 664 6496 6490
r 12 628 1242 6370 6365
r 13 569 6311 6305
r 14 572 1194 6267 6262
r 15 537 6231 6225
Stabilo 557 764 5811 5805
r 2 827 6761 6760
r 3 797 6730 6730
r 4 797 6727 6725
r 5 809 6739 6735
r 7 846 6712 6707
r 8 786 6653 6648
r 9 781 6613 6608
r 10 764 6596 6590
r 12 715 6457 6455
r 13 654 6397 6395
r 14 651 6345 6340
r 15 617 6312 6307
Stabilo 673 5927 5921
r 3 1660 1720 400 1650 7436 7440
r 5,5 1338 . + 150 7114 7119
r 7,5 1395 6885 6890
r 9,5 1333 6822 6825
r 11,5 1128 2202 6623 6625
r 13,5 1068 6563 6570
r 15,5 849 6516 6525
r 17,5 847 6514 6520
2006
1720
Complete length of main
brake line: 1800mm
Handle on: 1650mm
1242
1414
4391
4386
4490
4596
Brake
D-Lines
C-Lines
HIMALAYA 24 Lineplan rev4
4551
B-Lines
A-Lines
4529
4500
4486
4491
4467
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LINE PLAN HIMALAYA 24
PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS HIMALAYA OWNER´S MANUAL; 2019-12-04
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