Skywalk MINT User manual

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CONTENT
1Introduction 3
2Description 4
3Technical Data 5
4Line System 5
5Acceleration System 6
6Flight Techniques and Characteristics 6
7Descent Techniques 7
8Extreme Flight 8
9Materials 8
10 Trim Check 9
11 Homologation 9
12 Closing Words 10
13 Line Schematic 11
14 Line Length 11
15 Risers 12
16 Overview Glider 13
17 Packing instructions 14
18 Test Protocol 16
1 INTRODUCTION
Welcome to skywalk!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new MINT and thank you for your trust in us and
in our products. In this manual you will find product-specific information that will help you
quickly get to know your new paraglider to ensure your fun for a long time.
General information about the most important safety-relevant points for handling your
paraglider can be found in the attached „BASIC GUIDE“.
We are always open for questions, comments or critique and are happy to provide you at
any time with further information!
Your skywalk Team
PURE PASSION FOR FLYING
Edition 1.0 / 02_23
The latest version of the manual can be found on
www.skywalk.info

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Technical Data | Line System 5
2 DESCRIPTION
The MINT was designed for experienced XC pilots as well as for competition rookies.
The compact design in combination with the 2-line technology combines the easier
flight characteristics of C-class gliders with the performance of higher-class wings.
Furthermore you have the advantage of being able to control the wing more easily
and fly it more efficiently in accelerated flight.
This makes the MINT suitable for ambitious pilots who want a wing with maximum
performance, but the simpler flight characteristics of a more compact wing.
PILOT REQUIREMENTS
The MINT is for pilots who master the exit of abnormal flight conditions, who fly actively
and regularly, and who understand the implications of flying a paraglider with reduced
passive safety.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The MINT comes standard with GUARDBAG, Packing Tube and “BASIC GUIDE”.
3 TECHNICAL DATA
Size
Cell number
Area flat (m²)
Wingspan flat (m)
Aspect ratio flat
Area projected (m²)
Wingspan projected (m)
Aspect ratio projected
min. profile depth (cm)
max. profile depth (cm)
Middle line length without risers (m)
Line consumption (m)
Weight (kg)
Take-off weight, certified from-to (kg)
Winch certified
JET FLAP Technology
Paramotor homologation
Accelerator
Maximum speed bar travel (mm)
Brake line travel max. (cm)
Trimmers
Number of seats
4 LINE SYSTEM
The layout of the suspension points is designed for optimal load distribution and a long
lifespan. With all considerations and calculations however, our focus is always on safety.
The mix of materials used on the lines of the MINT is an ideal combination of durability,
low stretch and low drag.
The skywalk MINT has 3 A-, 3 B- and 1 stabilo line. The main-stabilo is connected with the
A2-riser. The brake lines are not load-bearing and lead from the trailing edge over the main
brake lines through the brake pulleys on the A2-risers to the brake handles.
A marking on the main brake line indicates the position of the handle attachment.
This setting should not be lengthened, for example, to provide more brake travel in extreme
flight situations or during landing, nor shortened such that the glider is flown constantly
with some brake on.
4 Description
75 85 95 105 115 125
68 68 68 68 68 68
20,26 21,38 22,70 24,20 25,67 26,94
11,34 11,65 12,01 12,40 12,77 13,08
6,4 6,4 6,4 6,4 6,4 6,4
17,29 18,24 19,37 20,65 21,90 22,98
9,22 9,48 9,76 10,08 10,38 10,64
4,92 4,92 4,92 4,92 4,92 4,92
54 56 58 59 61 63
220 226 233 240 248 254
7,08 7,28 7,50 7,74 7,97 8,17
202 208 215 222 229 235
4,30 4,45 4,60 4,80 5,10 5,30
55-75 65-85 75-95 85-105 95-115 105-125
yes yes yes yes yes yes
no no no no no no
no no no no no no
yes yes yes yes yes yes
160 160 180 180 180 180
57 59 62 65 68 70
no no no no no no
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6Line System | Acceleration System | Flight Techniques and Characteristics Flight Techniques and Characteristics | Descent Techniques 7
To provide a better overview and to make sorting easier, the lines
have different colors:
> the AI, AII, AIII-main lines are magenta.
> the BI, BII, BIII-main lines are blue.
> the main stabilo lines are orange.
> the main brake lines are orange.
The lines are attached with loops to oval shackles and secured with plastic inserts.
The skywalk MINT has 3 risers per side:
> the AI and AII main lines lead to the A-riser.
> the AIII main line as well as the stabilo lines lead to the A2-riser.
> the B main lines lead to the B-riser.
A schematic drawing of the risers can be found at the end of the manual.
5 ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The skywalk MINT can be equipped with a foot-operated acceleration system.
The acceleration system effects the A-risers
Exact lengths of the accelerated risers can be found at the end of the manual.
B-RISER CONTROL
A handle on the B-riser allows the pilot to even out turbulence, speed and pitch while flying
on speed bar without having to release the speed bar.
At trim speed, make sure to set only short, corrective impulses, otherwise there is a risk of
stalling the wing due to strong inputs!
Any other adjustable, removable or variable devices are not available.
6 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND CHARACTERISTICS
WINCHTOWING
The skywalk MINT is well suited for winch towing. Make sure that you only use certified
winches and that you climb from the ground at a flat angle.
The pilot must have had proper towing instruction and must ensure that the winch
operator has had proper training that includes paragliders. When launching on a winch,
always fly with a lot of feeling and don’t brake too much as your glider will already have
an increased angle of attack. We recommend the use of a towing adapter.
FLYING WITH A MOTOR
Currently, the MINT has no certification for flying with a motor. You can find out the current
status of motor certification at any dealer or importer, or by asking skywalk directly.
You can find further information on practices and characteristics of flying in the
enclosed „BASIC GUIDE“.
7 DESCENT TECHNIQUES
BIG EARS
In contrast to the spiral dive, with big ears your forward speed is higher than your sink
speed. This descent method is used to quickly leave dangerous areas in a desired horizontal
direction. The danger of canopy disturbances in turbulent air is greatly reduced with big ears.
Proceed as follows:
> Step on the speed bar half-way, grab the outer B-lines (BIII) above the line shackle with
your palms facing outward and pull the lines down carefully.
> Keep the brake handles and the outer B-lines in your hands during the maneuver.
> To recover, slowly release the B-lines. The glider usually will reinflate by itself.
> As soon as the glider is fully open, release the speed bar.
Examples:
> If the pilot is surprised near a summit with little ground clearance by strong wind or a
thundercloud a spiral dive can’t help.
> If the pilot is stuck in very strong lift, it is advisable to exit the lift band with the use of
big ears and to find sinking air in which to lose altitude.
B-LINE STALL
This maneuver is not possible with the MINT.
For fast descent use a spiral dive or big ears.
You can find further information about descent techniques in the enclosed “BASIC GUIDE”.

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Trim Check | Homologation 98 Extreme Flight | Materials
8 EXTREME FLIGHT
COLLAPSES
The skywalk MINT has been certified with special folding lines. The provocation of side
and front collapses by pulling on the A-risers is not possible and can lead to unpredict-
able reactions!
You can find further information about extreme flight behavior in the enclosed
“BASIC GUIDE”.
9 MATERIALS
The skywalk MINT is manufactured from the highest quality materials. skywalk has
selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience, perfor-
mance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the glider is a deciding factor
in the pilot’s satisfaction. Spare parts can be obtained from skywalk.
WINGS AND RIBS
Upper sail: Dominico TX-Light
Lower sail: Dominico TX-Light
Ribs Dominico TX-Light hard
LINES
A, B Main lines: Edelrid 8001U - 470/340/190/130; Liros PPSLS 125
A, B Middle lines: Edelrid 8001U - 230/190/90/70/50; Liros DC 60
A, B, C Top lines: Liros DC 60, DC 35
Brake lines: Liros DFLP 200/32, PPSLS 65, DC 35; Edelrid 8001U - 50
RISERS
Güth & Wolf webbing
PULLEYS
Ronstan ball bearing
SHACKLES
Jootech oval
10 TRIM CHECK
Since a trim change has a greater effect with two line levels, we recommend checking
the trim after the first 25 flying hours.
To simplify trimming, the B-mainlines have been equipped with an additional loop, which
allow the checkcenter to make a quick correction.
11 HOMOLOGATION
The MINT is certified to EN926-1, EN926-2 in the category C and to LTF II 91/09 category D.
The MINT is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than
120 kg in the paraglider category. The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in the
development of a skywalk paraglider. The homologation test flights only take place
when the test team is completely happy with the glider development.
We remark that the certification results will differ during flight in thermals or turbulent air.
The homologation informs solely regarding the paraglider performance during extreme-
flight-maneuvers performed in stable air conditions. These extreme-flight-maneuvers
during the homologation process should thus not be over-valued.
Remember that certification maneuvers were carried out with a harness in the group GH
with a carabiner distance (middle to middle) of 40-48 cm. If another harness is used, the
glider may display flight characteristics that differ from those in the description.
FOLDING LINES
Special folding lines were used when MINT was going through certification. Without these
folding lines, collapses may not behave or recover as they did in certification tests.
The folding lines have a special setting according to the homologation requirements.
The folding lines are attached to special loops directly in the cell openings at the leading
edge. At the lower end, the riser of the folding lines is hooked into the main carabiner.
During the flight, the folding lines are loose and not under tension.
The folding line set is not part of the scope of delivery and can be ordered incl. assembly
guide from your skywalk dealer.
Please contact your skywalk dealer if you have any further questions regarding use of
the folding lines.

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10 Closing words Line schematic | Line Length 11
HARNESS MEASUREMENTS DURING THE TEST FLIGHTS
12 CLOSING WORDS
The skywalk MINT is at the pinnacle of paraglider development in the market for sports
class gliders and shows what is possible regarding performance, safety and innovation.
It cost us a lot of time to develop this glider, but it was also a lot of fun.
In this development we recognize the challenge of making the right product for every
area and individual taste. We are pleased if you notice this during your first flight and
if you feel a certain unity with your glider from the very beginning.
The MINT will provide you with plenty of joy over many years if you treat it and care
for it properly. Respect for the demands and dangers of our sport are essential for
successful and beautiful flights.
Even the safest paraglider can be dangerous due to misjudgments of meteorological
conditions or pilot error. Always remember that flying sports are potentially risky and that
you are responsible for your own safety. We advise you to fly carefully and to respect laws
in the interest of our sport, because every pilot always flies at his or her own risk!
WE WISH YOU A LOT OF FUN WITH YOUR NEW GLIDER AND ALWAYS
HAPPY LANDINGS!!
Your skywalk Team
13 LINE SCHEMATIC
This line schematic is only for illustration purposes.
14 LINE LENGTH
The total line length has to be measured under a tension of 50 N. The difference bet-
ween the measured length and the original length should not exceed ±10mm.
Compliance of the test sample’s suspension lines, brake lines and risers were checked
by the testing laboratory after the test flights were completed.
Total line length and single linge length MINT size 75, 85, 95, 105, 115 and 125:
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Width of harness attachment points
A
Height of harness attachment points
B
Total weight in flight (kg) <80 80-100 >100
Width (cm-measurement ‚A‘) 40 ±2 44 ±2 48 ±2
Height (cm-measurement ‚B‘) 40 ±1 42 ±1 44 ±1
10 Homologation | Closing Words
A (AI, AII)
A2 (AIII, S)
B (BI, BII, BIII)
Brake Handle
Loopcover
brs1
brm1
brm2
cm1 cm2
cm3 cm4
bm4 bm5 bm6
bm3
bm2
bm1
am1 am2 am3 am4 am5
am6
asu4
amu4
amu3
amu2
amu1
as1
bs1
bs2
bs3 bsu3
as2
as3
as4
bmu4 bmu5
bmu7
bmu8
bmu6
bmu3
bmu2
bmu1
brm3
brmu6
br1 br2 br3 br4
br5 br6
br7
br8
br9 br10 br11
b16
b15
b14
b13
b12
b11 b10
b9
b8
b7
c8
c7
b6
b5
c6
c5
b4
b3
c4
c3
b2
b1
c2
c1
b17
a17
a16
a15
a14
a13
a12
a11
a10
a8a
a7a
a8b
a7b
a6a
a5a
a6b
a5b
a4a
a3a
a4b
a3b
a2a
a1a
a2b
a1b
a9
b18
a18
br12
br13
brmu5
brmu4
brmu3
brmu2
brmu1
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Overview Glider 1312 Risers
15 RISERS
1 Main lines
2 Top lines
3 Bottom sail
4 Cell openings
5 Top sail
6 Trailing edge
7 Nameplate
16 OVERVIEW GLIDER
The difference between the measured riser lengths and the original riser lengths should
not exceed ±5mm.
MINT, size 75 and 85
AA2 B
A
A2
B
Trim speed
Trim speed
Accelerated flight
Accelerated flight
AA2 B
A
A2
B
520mm 520 mm 520mm 520mm
540mm
360mm
360mm
440mm
450mm
540mm 540 mm 540mm
MINT, sizes 95, 105, 115 and 125

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Make sure that the openings at the leading edge
are neatly aligned. The Rigid Foils on the stabilos
must also be pulled up towards the remaining
leading edge.
Now sort the rest of the canopy lengthwise to
the trailing edge, making sure that the Rigid
Foils lie neatly lengthwise and are not twisted.
Stow the risers into the riser bag
and place the lines into the Guard-
bag.
Carefully close the zipper, being careful not to
pinch any lines or paraglider material.
Place the packing tube at the level of the second
webbing strap.
Fold the leading edge over the Packing Tube.
Fold the other end over the folded side.
Tip: For a particularly gentle storage, lay out the Guardbag lengthwise when not
using the paraglider.
17 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully packing your paraglider guarantees a consistently high level of quality.
Stick to the packing instructions described here to protect the Rigid Foils and use the
included packing tube to avoid unnecessary bending or kinking of the Rigid Foils.
The supplied Guardbag simplifies the packing process.
Gather your glider and lay it next to the Guardbag.
The lines should protrude out of the trailing edge.
At the bottom of the Guardbag there is a riser bag,
here the risers will be stowed away later. The trailing
edge should be in the direction of the riser bag.
.
Now stack Rigid Foil on Rigid Foil, starting at the stabi-
lo and working your way to the other stabilo.
With this technique, the glider
lies together like an accordion
from wing tip to wing tip and is
not folded in the center of the
glider. Thus, neither the center
cells nor the Rigid Foils are sub-
jected to increased stress.
The openings at the leading edge
must be aligned with the center
of the Guardbag.
Secure the glider with the webbing
straps.
Packing Instructions 15
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Test Protocol 1716 Test Protocol
TEST PROTOCOL Date:
Customer, Name:
Adress: Phone:
Glider: Size: Serial number:
Type certificate number: Date of last check:
Date of first flight: Year of construction:
Accomplished checking: Results [+/–]: Description of failure: Suggested repairs:
Identification:
Visual check of canopy:
Upper surface:
Lower surface:
Profiles:
Line flares:
Leading edge:
Trailing edge:
Crossports:
Visual check of lines:
Seams:
Abrasion spots:
Core withdrawals:
Visual check of connectionparts:
Suspension line screw locks:
Risers:
Length measurement:
Risers:
Lines:
Examinations of the canopy:
Firmness of canopy:
Porosity:
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+
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15 Examinations of the lines:
Firmness of main lines: daN
Results [+/–]: Description of failure: Suggested repairs:
Visual check of trimming:
Checkflight necessary?
Type certificate patch?
Identification plate?
Condition: New
Very good condition
Good condition
Well used
Heavily used, but within homologation standards, frequent checks required
No longer airworthy, outside of the limit values.
Repairs made?:
Signature of tester: Date:
Name of tester: Firm stamp:
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