Swing NYOS RS User manual

PArAglider
NYOS rs
Manual (EN)
Revision: 1.3
Date: 16.02.2018

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INFORMATION
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of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website :
www.SWING.de
where you will find additional information relating to your paraglider and any
changes to the Manual. There is further information about the SWING website in the section
“SWING on the World Wide Web”.
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Dear NYOS RS pilot
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SWING PRODUCT!
We hope that flying a SWING glider will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design,
first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your paraglider set it apart from others. Your
SWING paraglider was developed to comply with all of the current safety and certification
requirements in Germany.
To enhance your flying enjoyment further, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the
information and instructions contained in this Manual regarding safety, equipment and service.
If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to contact
SWING directly or your SWING dealer. Our contact details are in the Appendix.
SWING Team
This glider equipped with SWING Ram Air Section Technology (RAST)
WARNING
Read this Manual before using your paraglider!
© SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH

Contents
01 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 7
MANUAL........................................................................................................................................... 7
Special text.................................................................................................................................7
Series of instructions ..................................................................................................................8
Lists of parts ...............................................................................................................................8
Bullet points ...............................................................................................................................8
Paraglider Manual on the Internet.............................................................................................8
SWING FLUGSPORTGERÄTE AND THE ENVIRONMENT.................................................................................. 8
Respect for nature and the environment....................................................................................8
Environmentally-friendly recycling.............................................................................................8
02 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... 9
SAFETY ADVICE ................................................................................................................................... 9
SAFETY NOTICES.................................................................................................................................. 9
DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY................................................................................................ 10
Intended use.............................................................................................................................10
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability .........................................................................................10
Operating limits........................................................................................................................10
GLIDER CATEGORIES AND GUIDELINES..................................................................................................... 11
EN/LTF certification..................................................................................................................11
Description of flight characteristics..........................................................................................11
Description of pilot skills required ............................................................................................11
Target group and recommended flying experience..................................................................11
Suitability for training ..............................................................................................................11
03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 12
GENERAL LAYOUT ILLUSTRATION ........................................................................................................... 12
NYOS RS –FEEL THE DIFFERENCE! ....................................................................................................... 12
RAST............................................................................................................................................. 12
LINE SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................... 13
RISERS ............................................................................................................................................ 14
TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................................................................................. 14
04 SETTING UP THE NYOS RS AND FIRST-FLYING.................................................................... 15
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT .................................................................................................................... 15
Adjusting the main brake lines.................................................................................................15
Adjusting the brake handle ......................................................................................................17
Speed system............................................................................................................................18
C-bridge system........................................................................................................................19
Other features..........................................................................................................................19
SUITABLE HARNESSES......................................................................................................................... 19
BALLAST.......................................................................................................................................... 19
RECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE ........................................................................................................... 20
RESERVE ......................................................................................................................................... 20
05 FLYING THE NYOS RS......................................................................................................... 21

FIRST FLIGHT .................................................................................................................................... 21
LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE-FLIGHT CHECK ................................................................................ 21
5-POINT CHECK................................................................................................................................. 21
LAUNCH .......................................................................................................................................... 21
LEVEL FLIGHT.................................................................................................................................... 22
TURNS............................................................................................................................................ 22
RAPID DESCENT METHODS ................................................................................................................... 22
Spiral dives ...............................................................................................................................22
B-stall .......................................................................................................................................23
Big Ears ....................................................................................................................................24
LANDING......................................................................................................................................... 24
06 TYPES OF USE ................................................................................................................... 25
WINCH LAUNCH................................................................................................................................ 25
Attaching the towline release system ......................................................................................25
TANDEM PARAGLIDING ....................................................................................................................... 26
AEROBATICS..................................................................................................................................... 26
MOTORISED FLIGHT ........................................................................................................................... 26
07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING ............................................................. 27
DANGEROUS SITUATIONS .................................................................................................................... 27
SAFETY TRAINING .............................................................................................................................. 27
Material stress and damage ....................................................................................................27
Safety training and RAST..........................................................................................................27
COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER .............................................................................................................. 28
Asymmetric collapse.................................................................................................................28
Front stall .................................................................................................................................28
TYPES OF STALL................................................................................................................................. 28
Deep stall .................................................................................................................................28
Full stall ....................................................................................................................................29
Spin...........................................................................................................................................29
Emergency steering..................................................................................................................29
OTHER TIPS FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS ............................................................................................... 29
Stalling in rain ..........................................................................................................................29
Advertising and adhesives........................................................................................................30
Overloading..............................................................................................................................30
Sand and salt air.......................................................................................................................30
Temperature range ..................................................................................................................30
08 STORING AND LOOKING AFTER THE PARAGLIDER ............................................................. 31
STORING THE PARAGLIDER ................................................................................................................... 31
Packing the paraglider .............................................................................................................31
Storing and transporting the glider..........................................................................................32
LOOKING AFTER THE PARAGLIDER .......................................................................................................... 32
Fabric........................................................................................................................................32
Lines .........................................................................................................................................33
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................34

09 REPAIRS, INSPECTIONS AND WARRANTY .......................................................................... 34
TYPE DESIGNATION ............................................................................................................................ 34
REPAIRS .......................................................................................................................................... 34
SWING workshops....................................................................................................................34
Small repairs to the glider ........................................................................................................34
REGULAR INSPECTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 34
Lines .........................................................................................................................................35
INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 35
General.....................................................................................................................................35
Inspection periods ....................................................................................................................36
Validity of inspection................................................................................................................36
WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 36
10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB................................................................................... 37
SWING WEBSITE.............................................................................................................................. 37
Product registration .................................................................................................................37
SWING Technology...................................................................................................................37
Facebook, Twitter & youtube ...................................................................................................37
SWING TV.................................................................................................................................37
SWING App...............................................................................................................................37
APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................. 38
ADDRESSES ...................................................................................................................................... 38
SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH.................................................................................................38
Paraglider recycling..................................................................................................................38
DHV ..........................................................................................................................................38
EAPR.........................................................................................................................................38
DULV ........................................................................................................................................38
VERSIONS........................................................................................................................................ 38
GLIDER DETAILS ................................................................................................................................ 39
PILOT DETAILS /PROOF OF OWNERSHIP .................................................................................................. 39
INSPECTION AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT: ................................................................................................. 40

Introduction
Section 01
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01 Introduction
Manual
SWING requires you to familiarise yourself with
your new paraglider by reading this Manual
before your first flight. This will allow you to
acquaint yourself with its new functions and
learn the best way to fly the paraglider in
various situations. It will also explain how to get
the most out of your paraglider.
Information in this Manual on design of the
paraglider, technical data and illustrations are
subject to change. We reserve the right to
make changes without prior notification.
Special text giving safety information is
identified in this Manual in accordance with the
ANSI Z535.6 standard.
The Manual complies with the airworthiness
requirements in LTF NFL II 91/09 and forms
part of the certification.
There are a total of three parts to the Manual,
which give the following information:
1. Manual (this document):
Instructions on getting started and using
the paraglider
2. Maintenance and Service Book
(PDF/Download):
Technical data and inspection information
specific to the particular glider
3. Inspection Information (PDF/Download):
General instructions and guidance on
carrying out the regular inspection of
paragliders
WARNING
It is imperative that the instructions
contained in this Manual are followed at all
times.
Failure to do so renders invalid the glider’s
certification and/or results in loss of
insurance cover. Furthermore, it could lead
to serious injuries or even death.
This applies in particular, but not only, to the
instructions given in the sections Safety,
Flying the NYOS RS, Types of Use and
Dangerous Situations and Extreme Flying.
Special text
DANGER
Sections of text headed “Danger” indicate a
situation where there is imminent danger,
which in all probability will lead to death or
serious injury, if the instructions given are
not followed.
WARNING
Sections of text headed “Warning” indicate a
potentially dangerous situation, which may
lead to death or serious injury, if the
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION
Sections of text headed “Caution” indicate a
potentially dangerous situation, which may
lead to minor or slight injury, if the
instructions are not followed.
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PLEASE NOTE
Sections of text headed “Please note”
indicate possible damage to property, which
may occur if the instructions are not
followed.
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TIP
Sections of text headed “Tip” give advice or
tips which will make it easier to use your
paraglider.

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Section 01
Introduction
Series of instructions
In this Manual, instructions which must be
followed in a certain order are numbered
consecutively.
<Where there is a series of pictures with
step-by-step instructions, each step has the
same number as the corresponding
picture.
dLetters are used where there is a series of
pictures but the order is not relevant.
Lists of parts
Numbers circled in red refer to various
parts of the item pictured. A list of the
numbers and the name of the part labelled
follows the picture.
Bullet points
Bullet points are used in the Manual for lists.
Example:
risers
lines
Paraglider Manual on the Internet
Additional information about your
paraglider and any updates to the
Manual can be found on our
website at www.SWING.de.
This Manual was current at the time of going to
print. This Manual can be downloaded from
SWING’s website prior to print.
SWING Flugsportgeräte and the
environment
Protection of the environment, safety and
quality are the three core values of SWING
Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have
implications for everything we do. We also
believe that our customers share our
environmental awareness.
Respect for nature and the environment
You can easily play a part in protecting the
environment by practising our sport in such a
way that there is no damage to nature and the
areas in which we fly. Keep to marked trails,
take your rubbish away with you, refrain from
making unnecessary noise and respect the
sensitive biological equilibrium of nature.
Consideration for nature is required even at the
launch site!
Smokers –please do not leave any cigarette
butts, matches etc. at flying sites.
Paragliding is, of course, an outdoor sport –
protect and preserve our planet’s resources.
Environmentally-friendly recycling
SWING gives consideration to the entire life
cycle of its paragliders, the final stage of which
is recycling in an environmentally-friendly
manner. The synthetic materials used in a
paraglider must be disposed of properly. If you
are not able to arrange appropriate disposal,
SWING will be happy to recycle the paraglider
for you. Send the glider with a short note to this
effect to the address given in the Appendix.

Safety
Section 02
9
02 Safety
WARNING
The safety advice given below must be
followed in all circumstances. Failure to do
so renders invalid the certification and/or
results in loss of insurance cover, and could
lead to serious injuries or even death.
Safety advice
All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks.
When compared with other types of aerial
sport, paragliding has the lowest number of
fatal accidents measured according to the
number of licensed pilots.
However, few other sports demand such a high
level of individual responsibility as paragliding.
Prudence and risk-awareness are basic
requirements for the safe practice of the sport,
for the very reason that it is so easy to learn
and practically anyone can do so. Carelessness
and overestimating one’s own abilities can
quickly lead to critical situations. A reliable
assessment of conditions for flying is
particularly important. Paragliders are not
designed to be flown in turbulent weather. Most
serious paraglider accidents are caused by
pilots misjudging the weather for flying.
Paragliders themselves are extremely safe. In
the type certification tests, all component parts
of a paraglider must withstand eight times the
load of normal flight. There is a three-fold safety
margin compared to the maximum extreme
load occurring in flight. This is higher than the
two-fold margin usual in aviation. Accidents
caused by material failure are therefore
practically unheard of in paragliding.
In Germany, paragliders are subject to the
guidelines for air sports equipment and must
not under any circumstances be flown without a
valid certification. Independent experimentation
is strictly prohibited. This Manual does not
replace the need to attend training at a
paragliding school.
A specialist must test-fly and inspect the
paraglider before your first flight. The test-flight
must be recorded on the paraglider information
label.
Carry out your first flight with the paraglider on
a training slope. For this flight and for all other
flights, you must wear an approved helmet,
gloves, firm shoes with ankle-support and
suitable clothing. Only fly if the wind direction,
wind speed and current and forecasted
weather conditions guarantee a safe flight.
The Manual must be passed on to any new
owner if the paraglider is sold. It is part of the
certification and belongs with the paraglider.
The NYOS RS was developed and tested solely
for use as a paraglider for foot-launch and
winch-towing. Any use other than as intended is
not permitted. Do not under any circumstances
use the paraglider as a parachute. Acrobatics
are not permitted.
Observe the other specific safety advice in the
various sections of this Manual.
Safety notices
Safety notices are issued when defects arise
during use of a paraglider which could possibly
also affect other gliders of the same model.
The notices contain instructions on how to
inspect the gliders concerned for possible faults
and the steps required to rectify any faults.
SWING publishes on its website any technical
safety notices and airworthiness instructions
which are issued in respect of SWING
products. We will also send you safety notices
directly by email if you have registered your
product (refer to “Product Registration”in the
section “SWING on the World Wide Web”).
WARNING
The paraglider owner is responsible for
carrying out the action required by the safety
notice.
Safety notices are released by the certification
agencies and are also published on the relevant
websites. You should therefore visit the safety
pages of the certification agencies on a regular
basis and keep up-to-date with new safety
notices which cover any products relating to
paragliding (refer to Appendix for addresses).
Services such as RSS are also available which
allow internet users to follow various websites
and changes to them without having to access

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Section 02
Safety
them individually. This allows much more
information to be followed than was previously
the case.
Disclaimer and exclusion of
liability
Use of the paraglider is at the pilot’s own risk!
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any
personal injury or material damage which
arises in connection with SWING paragliders.
The certification and warranty shall be
rendered invalid if there are changes of any kind
(incl. paraglider design or changes to the brake
lines beyond the permissible tolerance levels) or
incorrect repairs to the glider, or if any
inspections are missed (annual and 2-yearly
check).
Pilots are responsible for their own safety and
must ensure that the airworthiness of the
glider is checked prior to every flight. The pilot
should launch only if the paraglider is airworthy.
In addition, when flying outside of Germany,
pilots must observe the relevant regulations in
each country.
The glider may only be used if the pilot has a
licence which is valid for the area or is flying
under the supervision of an approved flying
instructor. There is no liability on the part of
third parties, in particular the manufacturer
and the dealer.
Intended use
The NYOS RS has solely to be used as “light
aerial sports equipment”with an empty weight
of less than 120 kg, category paraglider.
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability
In terms of the warranty and guarantee
conditions, the paraglider may not be flown if
any of the following situations exists:
the inspection period has expired, or the
inspection has been carried out by an
unauthorised inspector
the pilot has insufficient experience or
training
the pilot has incorrect or inadequate
equipment (reserve, protection, helmet etc.)
the glider is used for winch-launching with a
winch which has not been inspected or by
non-licensed pilots and/or winch operators
Operating limits
The paraglider may only be used within the
operating limits. These have been exceeded if
any of the following situations exists:
the take-off weight is not within the
permissible weight range
the glider is used by more than one person
the glider is flown in rain or drizzle, cloud,
fog and/or snow
the canopy is wet
there are turbulent weather conditions
and/or wind speeds on launch higher than
2/3 of the maximum flyable airspeed of the
glider (based on take-off weight)
the air temperature is below -30°C or
above 50°C
the glider is used for aerobatics/extreme
flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle
greater than 90°
there have been modifications to the
canopy, lines or risers which have not been
approved
WARNING
The operating limits must be observed
throughout the entire flight.
When planning your flight, pay attention to
current and forecasted weather conditions
and temperature. Bear in mind too that the
temperature will drop as the altitude
increases.

Safety
Section 02
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Glider categories and guidelines
WARNING
The descriptions of flight characteristics
contained in this Manual are all based on
experiences from the test flights, which were
carried out under standardised conditions.
The classification is merely a description of
the reactions to these standard tests.
The complexity of the paraglider system
means that it is not possible to give any
more than a partial description of the
glider’s flight behaviour and reactions to
disturbances. Even a small alteration in
individual parameters can result in flight
behaviour which is markedly modified and
different from the description given.
The German Hanggliding and Paragliding
Association (DHV) and its safety division have
developed guidelines which are based on many
years of analysing paraglider accidents and on
the experience of flying schools, flying
instructors and safety officers. These guidelines
should help pilots to select the appropriate
glider classification for their particular level of
flying ability. The information below relates to
the classification in EN/LTF certification. There
is also further information on the website of the
relevant licensing body.
EN/LTF certification
The NYOS RS received B classification in the
final classification by the licensing body.
Description of flight characteristics
A paraglider with good passive safety and
forgiving flying characteristics, with some
resistance to departures from normal flight.
The classes are explained in greater detail
below.
Description of pilot skills required
Designed for pilots well-practised in techniques
to recover from abnormal flying conditions, who
fly regularly, “actively”, and who understand the
possible implications of flying a paraglider with
reduced passive safety.
Target group and recommended flying
experience
The Nyos is intended for ambitious cross
country pilots in the standard class, and also for
talented beginners and thermal pilots from the
lower EN-B class.
It is suitable for experienced pilots who
appreciate outstanding launch features, direct
handling and very good properties in thermal
flying, combined with excellent glide features.
The Nyos offers total pleasure of flight with very
high performance and safety. This makes it the
ideal glider both for social pilots and also for
performance-oriented cross-country pilots.
Suitability for training
The NYOS RS is not suitable for use as a
training glider.

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Section 03
Technical Description
03 Technical Description
General layout illustration
Fig. 1 CAD drawing of NYOS RS
NYOS RS –feel the difference!
When pilots achieve personal best
performances, the main reason is of course the
pilot does the right thing on the right day. It is
equally important that the pilot and the gear
used are in perfect harmony, so that the pilot is
able to focus fully on the task at hand.
When SWING developed the NYOS RS, it
devised a completely new overall concept, which
gives top priority to stability, manageability and
comfort during flight.
It is a performance-oriented wing, which
perfects the new feeling in flight: comfort,
stability and manageability, combined with lively
handling and superior climbing in thermals.
These features offered by the NYOS RS are
something all pilots are looking for, and the
unique RAST partition system maximises them
in an impressive way.
Reach new personal bests with the NYOS RS!
RAST
The NYOS RS features Swing’s
unique Ram Air Section
Technology, known as ‘RAST’ for
short.
This system divides the interior of the
paraglider into several chambers crossways to
the flight direction.
Defined openings regulate the inflowing and
outflowing air in such a way that they can
influence the way the canopy fills (when
launching) and also how it empties (in the event
of canopy stability problems).
Fig. 2 Sketch RAST
Inflation behaviour
RAST slows down the inflowing air when the
paraglider is inflating. The front part of the
profile which is relevant for flow thus takes
shape much more quickly and the glider
immediately begins to rise up from the ground.
The back part of the canopy is filled with air only
slowly during the subsequent stage of inflation,
which results in very harmonious and smooth
launch behaviour without any tendency to
overshoot or launch the pilot unintentionally.
Flight behaviour
It is in turbulent air that RAST really puts its
strengths into play, effectively stabilising the
canopy and gently calming turbulent air.

Technical Description
Section 03
13
This makes the NYOS RS extremely stable and
forgiving, which results in noticeably improved
precision and comfort during flight, and
consequently also more control and better
performance for the pilot.
Collapse behaviour
If there are any stability problems, RAST
prevents the canopy from suddenly and/or
completely emptying because the air is not able
to escape as quickly from the rear section.
However, it allows a sufficiently large area of the
glider to collapse to dampen and dissipate
energy. With RAST technology, collapses more
than 50% of the wing depth can only be
simulated with great difficulty and to date have
not been experienced in practice even in very
thermic and turbulent conditions.
A paraglider equipped with the RAST system
empties more slowly, has less tendency to turn
and opens more quickly.
This means that there is much less loss of
height than for the same design without RAST.
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TIP
Do not be tempted by the increased safety
offered by RAST into taking greater risks.
Instead, you should use RAST as your
personal crumple zone if there is ever a
situation where you have misjudged
conditions.
Line system
The NYOS RS has A, B and C- line levels, which
fork twice from the bottom (riser) to the top
(canopy) and which are divided into main,
middle and top lines. The individual line levels
are connected with one another using the
“handshake knot”.
The Maintenance and Service book has a
detailed line connection plan, showing the
individual levels, connections and line
descriptions.
With the brake lines, the individual levels are
bundled at the end with the main brake line.
This runs through the brake pulley on the riser
and is knotted at the brake swivel of the control
handle. There is a mark on the main brake line
which allows the control handle to be correctly
positioned.
The main lines are all attached to Maillon quick
links. The lines are fed through special elastic
rings and attached to prevent them from
slipping and to ensure that they sit in the
correct position.
WARNING
Please make sure that you comply with the
service intervals for the lines which are given
in the Maintenance and Service book. These
must be observed under all circumstances.
The lines used for the NYOS RS have a
diameter of less than 1mm. There is a risk
that the lines will break if they are handled
incorrectly or if the service intervals are not
observed.
WARNING
Performance intermediate gliders with
extremely thin line diameters are under no
circumstances suitable for acro flying or
radical extreme flight manoeuvres.

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Section 03
Technical Description
Risers
The 12mm wide risers, specially developed for the NYOS
RS with Kevlar reinforcement allow the pilot to adjust the
speed of the NYOS RS using a pulley system to suit
his/her individual preference. There is more information
on using the speed system in the section “Flying the
NYOS RS”.
WARNING
The paraglider is delivered ex factory with the Maillon
quick links secured using a strong thread-locking
compound Loctiteto prevent unintentional opening.
After service work, quick links which have been opened
must be secured again against unintentional opening.
Fig. 3 NYOS RS riser
Technical Data
NYOS RS
XS
S
M
L
XL
Class
B
B
B
B
B
Recommended take off
weight (min - max) [kg]
80-95
92-105
102-115
115-130
Certified take off weight (min
- max) [kg]
75-95
85-109
95-120
110-140
Wing area projected [m²]
21,2
23,2
25,2
27,2
Wing span [m]
11,8
12,4
12,9
13,4
Number of cells
61
61
61
61
Number of riser
5
5
5
5
Maximum symmetrical
control travel at maximum
take off weight [cm]
> 60
> 65
> 65
> 65
Maximum speed system
travel [cm]
195
195
195
195
The Maintenance- and Service book has extensive technical information

Setting up the NYOS RS and first-flying
Section 04
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04 Setting up the NYOS RS
and first-flying
Before the first flight
WARNING
A specialist must test-fly and inspect the
glider before your first flight. The test-flight
must be recorded on the glider information
label.
During production, the NYOS RS goes through
several quality control checks before finally
undergoing an exact type certification test.
Conformity with the reference specimen is
checked and certified before the glider is
delivered to the customer. Extreme care is
taken in the manufacture of all patterns, lines
and riser lengths. They show a high level of
precision and should not be altered under any
circumstances.
WARNING
Any changes or improper repairs to this
paraglider render invalid the certification and
warranty.
Adjusting the main brake lines
The NYOS RS is delivered ex factory with a
brake adjustment complying with that of the
test sample. This position is marked on the
steering line.
This adjustment will allow you to steer and land
the paraglider with almost no time lag.
The main brake lines must be checked by an
expert before the test flight, and must be
fastened so that the mark is visible approx.
5mm above the knot.
The length of the break line must not be altered.
Factory settings
Correctly installed brake lines have about 10cm
of feed. This is how far you must pull down the
brakes before the trailing edge of the paraglider
starts to move downwards and begins to brake.
Note that the brake cascades already cause
drag by their aerodynamic resistance.
The factory setting for the NYOS RS is intended
to allow optimum handling. It is therefore
generally not necessary to make any
adjustment to the length.
However, if required, the brake setting can be
altered according to your particular
preferences.
It can on occasions be worthwhile to make the
brakes longer compared to the factory setting,
particularly for teaching, launching on the flat or
winch launching.
If you do adjust the brakes, under no
circumstances should you go above or below
the tolerance levels for the NYOS RS given in
the Maintenance and Service book.
Incorrect adjustment
If the brake lines are too long, the paraglider
reacts slowly and is difficult to land. The brake
lines can be adjusted during flight by wrapping
them around your hands which will improve the
flight characteristics. Adjust the brake lines to
the correct length after you have landed.
Changes to the braking distance should always
be made in small increments of no more than 2
to 3cm and must be tested on a training slope.
The left and right brakes must be adjusted
symmetrically.
If the brakes are shortened, care must be taken
that the paraglider is not slowed down in trim
and accelerated flight because of the brake
lines being too short. Safety issues may arise
and performance and launch behaviour may
deteriorate if the brake lines are shortened too
much.
WARNING
If the brake lines are too short, the following
risks could arise:
there could be an early stall
the paraglider does not launch well
and there is a risk of deep stall
the paraglider exhibits dangerous
behaviour in extreme flying
the trailing edge of the paraglider is
braked in accelerated flight which, in
an extreme case, could cause a frontal
collapse

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TIP
Environmental conditions can also lead to
the brake lines shortening.
You should therefore check brake line length
regularly, particularly if there is any change
in launch or flight behaviour.
Brake knots
The overhand knot and bowline knot shown
below are the most suitable for connecting the
brake line to the brake handle.
Fig. 4 Overhand knot
Fig. 5 Bowline knot
WARNING
Loose, unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake
line knots can cause the main brake line to
loosen and then lead to loss of control of the
glider.
Ensure that only overhand or bowline knots
are used and that they are tied correctly.

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Adjusting the brake handle
The NYOS RS is fitted with SWING’s Multigrip
brake handles, which allows the stiffness of the
grip area to be adjusted. The various options for
stiffening the brake handles allow them to be
adjusted to suit the pilot’s particular
preferences. There are 4 levels of stiffness
possible using various combinations of the
stiffening options. The pilot is able to choose the
appropriate degree of stiffness by simply taking
out or inserting the various parts:
Fig. 6 How to insert and remove the stiffeners
into SWING’s Multigrip brake handle
Multigrip brake handle on delivery with both stiffeners
To remove the stiffeners, turn the Multigrip brake
handle inside out and push the two small rods out
through the opening
Multigrip brake handles after removing both stiffening
rods. These are the various parts:
Firm stiffening (bar)
Soft stiffening (tube)
Multigrip brake handle without stiffening
Brake swivel
Main brake line
The procedure is the same to insert the stiffeners:
turn the Multigrip brake handle inside out and push
the two small rods into the handle again through the
opening.
There is also a swivel where the brake lines/brake
handles connect to prevent the brake lines from
twisting.

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Speed system
The NYOS RS already has a high basic trim
speed, but this can be increased considerably
by using the additional speed system. It is
particularly useful if there is a strong headwind,
for valley crossings or to leave a dangerous
area quickly.
The A - and B-risers can be shortened using the
speed bar. This decreases the canopy’s original
angle of attack and the speed of the glider
increases.
The speed system must be correctly fitted and
adjusted to ensure it operates smoothly during
flight. Before first launch, the length should be
adjusted to suit the pilot and the line duct
should be checked.
The speed bar and the riser are connected by
special Brummel hooks. Adjust the length to the
speed system so that your legs are fully
stretched when at maximum accelerated flight
(the two riser pulleys next to each other),
otherwise you may experience symptoms of
fatigue in long flights. You should still be in a
comfortable flight position even when the speed
system is used to its full extent.
You will not be able to use the paraglider’s full
potential if the speed system is too long.
Fasten the speed bar to the harness before
launch to avoid tripping over it when preparing
to launch or taking off.
WARNING
Do not make the speed system too short.
The glider must under no circumstances be
pre-accelerated as a result of the
adjustment being too short.
Problems (such as collapses or tucks) have
a more drastic effect with increased speed
than in unaccelerated flight. It is generally
strongly recommended that you do not use
the speed system in turbulent areas and
when flying close to the ground, because of
the increased risk of collapse.
Fig. 7 How the NYOS RS speed system works

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C-bridge system
The NYOS RS riser has a specially designed
bridge system which allows the pilot to make
very precise corrections using the C-risers,
giving better handling in accelerated and
unaccelerated flight.
Various problems can be prevented by briefly
pulling down the rear C-risers.
Fig. 8 Stabilizing by C-bridge
WARNING
Pull down the rear C-risers only briefly.
Pulling them down too far for too long could
cause a stall.
Flight direction can be adjusted without losing
speed or performance by pulling the front C-
risers.
Fig. 9 Adjustment of flightdirection by C-bridge
Other features
The NYOS RS does not have a trimmer or any
other adjustable, detachable or variable
features in addition to the speed bar and speed
limiter.
Suitable Harnesses
The NYOS RS can only be used with harnesses
of the “GH” or Race.
Tests have shown that the harness, harness
adjustment and the pilot’s position in the
harness have a noticeable effect on a glider’s
flight behaviour, particularly the height of the
attachment points and their separation
distance. The general rule is that the lower the
attachment point, the more agile the
paraglider.
Using a harness without seat board can also
result in flight behaviour which differs from the
behaviour observed during flight testing, so too
using reserves in front containers.
Be aware too that the relative braking distance
can also alter with the height of the attachment
point. Please contact SWING or your SWING
dealer if you have any questions about using
your harness with the NYOS RS.
Ballast
If ballast is used to alter take-off weight, make
sure that it is correctly positioned.

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The ballast should preferably be stored in
harness pockets specifically for this purpose. If
your harness does not have special ballast
pockets, then attach the ballast symmetrically
as close as possible to the centre of gravity or
under the seat board.
Do not attach any additional ballast to the main
hang point of the harness.
WARNING
Additional ballast can affect the pilot’s centre
of gravity and the paraglider’s behaviour
during flight.
In particular, extreme flying and behaviour in
spirals can become much more demanding
if ballast is not positioned correctly.
Recommended weight range
The weight ranges given in this Manual
generally refer to take-off weight (pilot weight
including clothing, glider, harness and
equipment). Determine your take-off weight by
weighing yourself with all of your equipment and
your backpack.
The NYOS RS must be flown within the
permitted weight range.
In addition to the permitted weight range,
Swing gives a recommended weight range for
the NYOS RS. The flight characteristics of the
NYOS RS are particularly well-balanced in this
range. The comments given below regarding
dynamics in relation to wing-loading are
particularly true if you are outside this range.
Swing offers the NYOS RS in various sizes. If
you are choosing between two sizes, your
personal flying preferences will determine
which glider to choose.
If you prefer very dynamic flight behaviour with
fast reactions and without hesitation, you
should choose a high wing-loading, i.e. the
smaller model.
The dynamics reduce in the medium and lower
weight range. Flight behaviour becomes more
straightforward and many pilots select this
weight range because they find it easier to
centre in thermals. If these features appeal to
you, you should fly with less wing-loading and
choose the larger model.
In the recommended weight range, the NYOS
RS reacts to weight changes only by slightly
increasing or reducing trim speed. There is
minimal impact noticeable on glide
performance or canopy stability.
You can therefore choose the size completely
according to your own flying style.
Reserve
It is a mandatory requirement to carry an
approved reserve for use in emergency
situations where the paraglider fails and
recovery is not possible, for example after
colliding with another aerial sports craft.
In choosing a reserve, you should be careful
that you remain within the specified take-off
weight. The reserve is fitted according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.