Swing Powerplay Sting 2 User manual

Version: 1.0
Date: 08.08.2014
Instruction Manual (EN)

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INFORMATION
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gliders.
Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents 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 glider and any changes to the
Manual. There is further information about the Swing website in the section  on the
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The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page.

DEAR STING 2 OWNER
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A POWERPLAY GLIDER.
We hope that flying a Powerplay glider will bring you many years of enjoyment.
The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your glider set it
apart from others. Your Powerplay glider was developed to comply with all of the current
safety and certification requirements in Germany.
One of those requirements is that you familiarise yourself with the information and
instructions contained in this Manual regarding safety, equipment and service before using
your new glider.
If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to
contact Powerplay directly or your Powerplay dealer. Our contact details are in the Appendix.
The Powerplay Team
WARNING
Read this Manual before using your glider!

Contents
01 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................8
MANUAL ...........................................................................................................................................8
Special text .....................................................................................................................................8
Series of instructions.......................................................................................................................9
Lists of parts....................................................................................................................................9
Bullet points....................................................................................................................................9
Manual on the internet...................................................................................................................9
SWING AND THE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................................9
Respect for nature and the environment ........................................................................................9
Environmentally-friendly recycling .................................................................................................9
02 SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................10
SAFETY ADVICE..................................................................................................................................10
SAFETY NOTICES ................................................................................................................................11
DISCLAIMER AND EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, ...............................................................................................11
OPERATING LIMITS .............................................................................................................................11
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability..............................................................................................11
Operating limits ............................................................................................................................12
GLIDER CATEGORIES AND GUIDELINES .....................................................................................................12
DGAC.............................................................................................................................................13
EN/LTF certification ......................................................................................................................13
Description of flight characteristics ..............................................................................................13
Target group and recommended flying experience ......................................................................13
Description of pilot skills required.................................................................................................13
Suitability for training...................................................................................................................13
03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................14
GENERAL LAYOUT ILLUSTRATION............................................................................................................14
STING 2–THE ALL-ROUNDER...............................................................................................................14
LINE SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................................14
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................... FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
04 SETTING UP THE STING 2 AND TEST-FLYING ............................................................................15
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................15
Adjusting the main brake lines .....................................................................................................15
Adjusting the brake handles .........................................................................................................17
RISERS ............................................................................................................................................18
Speed system ................................................................................................................................19

Trimmer ........................................................................................................................................20
Variable brake pulley ....................................................................................................................22
Other devices ................................................................................................................................22
Suitable harnesses ........................................................................................................................22
Reserve .........................................................................................................................................23
RECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE ...........................................................................................................23
05 FLYING THE STING 2................................................................................................................25
FIRST FLIGHT..................................................................................... FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE-FLIGHT CHECK ................................ FEHLER!TEXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT.
MOTORISED FLIGHT ......................................................................................................................24
LAUNCH CHECK .................................................................................................................................25
LAUNCH ..........................................................................................................................................25
Forwards launch ...........................................................................................................................25
Reverse launch..............................................................................................................................26
CLIMBING ........................................................................................................................................26
COUNTER-TORQUE OSCILLATION ...........................................................................................................27
CRUISING ......................................................................................................................................27
Level flight ....................................................................................................................................27
Turns using the main brake ..........................................................................................................27
Countering the torque effect ........................................................................................................28
LANDING .........................................................................................................................................28
Landing with stationary propeller.................................................................................................28
Landing with motor running .........................................................................................................28
FURTHER TIPS ON PARAMOTORING ........................................................................................................29
NON-MOTORISED FLIGHT .............................................................................................................30
5-POINT CHECK .................................................................................................................................30
LAUNCH ..........................................................................................................................................30
LEVEL FLIGHT ....................................................................................................................................30
TURNS ............................................................................................................................................31
RAPID DESENT METHODS .....................................................................................................................31
Spiral dives....................................................................................................................................31
B-Stall ...........................................................................................................................................33
Big Ears.........................................................................................................................................33
LANDING .........................................................................................................................................34
WINCH LAUNCH ................................................................................................................................34
Attaching the towline release system...........................................................................................35

06 TYPES OF USE .........................................................................................................................37
TANDEM USE ....................................................................................................................................37
AEROBATICS .....................................................................................................................................37
07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING ...................................................................38
DANGEROUS SITUATIONS .....................................................................................................................38
SAFETY TRAINING...............................................................................................................................39
Material stress and damage .........................................................................................................39
COLLAPSING THE GLIDER......................................................................................................................39
Asymmetric collapse .....................................................................................................................39
Front stall......................................................................................................................................39
TYPES OF STALL .................................................................................................................................40
Deep stall......................................................................................................................................40
Full stall.........................................................................................................................................40
Spin ...............................................................................................................................................41
Emergency steering ......................................................................................................................41
OTHER TIPS FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS................................................................................................41
Stalling in rain...............................................................................................................................41
Advertising and adhesives ............................................................................................................42
Overloading ..................................................................................................................................42
Sand and salt air ...........................................................................................................................42
Temperature range.......................................................................................................................42
08 STORING AND LOOKING AFTER THE PARAGLIDER ...................................................................43
STORING THE PARAGLIDER ...................................................................................................................43
Packing the paraglider..................................................................................................................43
Storing and transporting the glider ..............................................................................................44
LOOKING AFTER THE PARAGLIDER ..........................................................................................................44
Fabric ............................................................................................................................................44
Lines..............................................................................................................................................45
Cleaning........................................................................................................................................45
Dampness / Humidity ...................................................................................................................46
Contact with salt water ................................................................................................................46
09 REPAIRS, INSPECTIONS AND WARRANTY ................................................................................47
TYPE DESIGNATION ............................................................................................................................47
REPLACEMENT PARTS..........................................................................................................................47
REPAIRS ..........................................................................................................................................47
Small repairs to the glider.............................................................................................................47

Swing workshops ..........................................................................................................................47
REGULAR INSPECTIONS........................................................................................................................47
Lines..............................................................................................................................................47
INSPECTION ......................................................................................................................................48
General .........................................................................................................................................48
Inspection periods.........................................................................................................................48
Validity of inspection ....................................................................................................................48
Inspection by the pilot ..................................................................................................................49
WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................................49
10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.........................................................................................50
SWING WEBSITE .............................................................................................................................50
PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................................................................................................................50
FACEBOOK,TWITTER &YOUTUBE..........................................................................................................50
Paragliding....................................................................................................................................50
Speedgliding .................................................................................................................................50
Swing TV .......................................................................................................................................50
Swing App .....................................................................................................................................51
APPENDIX .....................................................................................................................................52
ADDRESSES ......................................................................................................................................52
Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH.......................................................................................................52
Paraglider recycling ......................................................................................................................52
DHV...............................................................................................................................................52
EAPR .............................................................................................................................................52
DULV.............................................................................................................................................52
VERSIONS ........................................................................................................................................52
GLIDER DETAILS .................................................................................................................................53
PILOT DETAILS /PROOF OF OWNERSHIP ..................................................................................................53
INSPECTION AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT:..................................................................................................54
NOTES: ...........................................................................................................................................55

8
Section 1
Introduction
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.
This Manual complies with the current
version of the LTF guidelines at the time of
certification 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
© Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH
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.

Introduction
Section 1
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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.
d Letters 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 this Manual for
lists.
Example:
risers
lines
Manual on the internet
Additional information about your glider 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
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website prior to print.
SWING and the environment
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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 the sport of
paragliding 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!
If you are a smoker, please do not leave
cigarette butts behind.
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 gliders, the final stage of which is
recycling in an environmentally-friendly
manner. The synthetic materials used in our
gliders must be disposed of properly. If you
are not able to arrange appropriate disposal,
Swing will be happy to recycle the glider for
you. Send the glider with a short note to this
effect to the address given in the Appendix.

10
Section 2
Safety
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
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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 conditions 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.
This Manual must be passed on to any new
owner of the glider. It forms part of the
certification and belongs with the glider.
The Sting 2 was developed and tested for
use both as a paraglider for foot-launch and
winch-towing and also as a powered
paraglider. 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
Section 2
11
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 Powerplay
products. We will also send you safety
notices directly by email if you have
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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. Services such as
RSS are also available which
allow internet users to follow
various websites and any changes
made to them without having to
access them individually. This
allows much more information to
be followed than was previously the case.
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 connected
with paragliding (refer to Appendix for
addresses).
Disclaimer and exclusion of
liability,
Operating limits
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 Powerplay
gliders. The certification and warranty shall
be rendered invalid if there are changes of
any kind (incl. glider design, brake line
changes beyond the permissible tolerance),
or incorrect repairs to this glider, or if any
inspections are missed (annual and two-
yearly check.
Pilots are responsible for their own safety
and must ensure that the airworthiness of
the equipment is checked prior to every
flight. The pilot should launch only if the
paragliding equipment is airworthy. In
addition, when flying outside of Germany,
pilots must observe the relevant regulations
in each country.
The paraglider may only be used if the pilot
has a valid licence 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.
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability
In terms of the warranty and guarantee
conditions, the paraglider may not be used if
any of the following situations exists:
the inspection period has expired, or the
inspection has been carried out by
unauthorised agencies or people
the pilot has insufficient experience or
training
the pilot has incorrect or inadequate
equipment (paraglider, protection and
helmet

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Section 2
Safety
the glider is used for winch-launching
with a winch which has not been
inspected or by non-licensed pilots
and/or winch operators
the glider is used in combination with a
propulsion unit which has not been
certified as compatible
WARNING
It is imperative that the instructions
contained in this Manual are followed at
all times.
Failure to do so renders invalid the
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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 Sting 2, Types of Use
and Dangerous Situations and Extreme
Flying.
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 or the glider is
used with more people than given on the
glider information and certification sticker
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 higher than 2//3 of the
maximum flyable airspeed of the glider
the air temperature is below -10°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 bee
approved
WARNING
It is imperative that you observe the
service intervals given in the Maintenance
and Service book. They must be complied
with.
Inspect the lines if there has been any
possibility of contact with the propeller.
Lines with a diameter of less than 1mm
have been used on the Sting 2. There is a
risk of the lines breaking if they are not
handled correctly or if service intervals
are missed
Glider categories and
guidelines
The approved testing bodies have worked in
conjunction with the manufacturers and the
appropriate associations to develop
directives for certification which are based
on many years of analysing paraglider
accidents and on the experience of flying
schools, flying instructors and safety officers.
These directives are intended to ensure that
the only paragliders used are those whose
flying characteristics were tested by
independent bodies and which offer a
minimum level of safety.
This should help pilots to select the glider
which is appropriate for their particular level
of flying ability.
There is also further information on the
website of the relevant licensing body.

Safety
Section 2
13
WARNING
The descriptions of flight characteristics
contained in this Manual are all based on
test flights, which were carried out under
standardised conditions.
The classification gives merely a
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these standardised tests, generally
without any intervention by the pilot.
The complexity of the paraglider system
means that the standardised tests can
give only 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.
DGAC
The Sting 2 is registered with the DGAC as
ULM Class 1.
EN/LTF certification
The Sting 2 was tested by the European
Para Academy (EAPR) in accordance with
the current LTF directives for paragliders
and powered paragliders. Type certification
was granted.
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Sting 2 was put into the following classes
according to accelerator travel:
130mm accelerator travel: Class A
165mm accelerator travel: Class B
Description of flight characteristics
Class A:
Paragliders with maximum passive safety
and extremely forgiving flying characteristics.
Gliders with good resistance to departures
from normal flight.
Class B:
Paragliders with good passive safety and
forgiving flying characteristics. Gliders with
some resistance to departures from normal
flight.
Target group and recommended
flying experience
The target group for the Sting 2 ranges from
the beginner to the safety-conscious cross-
country pilot. Its excellent launch features,
high level of passive safety, simple and
direct handling are impressive, when used
with a motor and also in free flight.
The Sting 2 is a glider for paramotor pilots
who also fly in the mountains or on winch but
do not want to get a second paraglider.
It offers absolute flying enjoyment with a
high level of performance and safety.
Description of pilot skills required
Designed for all pilots including pilots at all
levels of training.
Suitability for training
The Sting 2 is suitable for use as a training
glider.
Accelerator travel must be restricted to
130mm for training without a motor (Class
A).

14
Section 3
Technical Description
03 Technical description
General layout illustration
Sting 2 –the All-rounder
The Sting 2 is in a class of its own.
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a paramotor glider which also has top
thermal features. They wanted it to be
suitable for training but at the same time to
have performance data which would appeal
to already qualified pilots. This goal was
achieved by a modern canopy design
combined with a unique riser system which
allows the pilot to choose between two
different speed bar travels. The Sting 2 can
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ability. As a classic combination paraglider,
the Sting 2 is certified both as a powered
paraglider and as a paraglider subject to
complying with the respective weight limits
(see Technical Data) and riser
configurations.
This flexible overall concept makes the Sting
2 the ideal glider for anyone who has great
plans for their flying!
Line system
The Sting 2 has A, B, C and D line levels,
which fork twice from the bottom (riser) to
the top (canopy) and which are divided into
main, intermediate and top lines. The
individual line levels are connected with one
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loop 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 easily controlled brake
pulley on the D-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 the risers’
Maillon quick links. They are fed through
special elastic rings and attached to prevent
the lines from slipping and to ensure that
they stay in the correct position.
Fig. 1: Sting 2 CAD-design

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Section 4
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04 Setting up the Sting 2
and test-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 paraglider
information label.
During production, the Sting 2 goes through
several quality control checks before finally
undergoing a detailed type certification test.
Conformity with the certified reference model
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.
Despite the highest level of care in
production, the line set still a little
during flight because of the loading. This is
taken into consideration during production,
but it may mean that the ideal trim is
reached only after a few flights.
WARNING
Any changes which have not been
approved or improper repairs to this
paraglider render invalid the certification
and warranty.
Adjusting the main brake lines
The Sting 2 is delivered ex factory with a
brake adjustment which is set up for
optimum handling.
This adjustment will allow you to steer and
land the glider almost without delay.
The main brake lines are checked by the
specialist before the test flight, and must be
fastened so that the mark is visible about
5mm above the knot.
The brake line length must not be shortened.
Factory setting
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.
With this adjustment, the maximum
symmetrical control travel at maximum take-
off weight is 80cm without thrust from the
motor.
You are able to lengthen the brake setting if
necessary.
This can be helpful for training in particular,
to give more dampened handling.
If the brake adjustment is altered, under no
circumstances should it exceed or fall below
the tolerance levels given in the
Maintenance and Service Book for the Sting
2.
Variable brake pulley
The height of the brake pulley can be
adjusted to suit the needs of the pilot (see
the section s).
If doing this, make sure that the brake line
length is aligned to the top position. If the
brake line pulley is pushed down, the main
brake lines should be lengthened by the
same distance.
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
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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

TIP
Environmental conditions can also cause
the brake lines to shorten.
Brake line length should therefore be
checked regularly, particularly if there is
any change in launch or flight
characteristics.
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 double overhand or
bowline knots are used and that they are
tied correctly.

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Brake knots
The overhand knot and bowline knot shown
below are the most suitable for connecting
the brake line to the brake handle.
Fig. 2: Overhand knot
Fig. 3: Bowline knot
Adjusting the brake handles
The Sting 2 
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
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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.
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

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Multigrip brake handle 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
Fig. 4: Removing the stiffening from the Swing
Multigrip brake handle and replacing it
The procedure is the same to insert the
stiffeners: turn the Multigrip brake handle
inside out and push the stiffening bar/tube
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.
Risers
The 20mm wide risers specially developed
for the Sting 2 are grouped into five and
allow a variety of uses for the Sting 2.
WARNING
The paraglider is delivered ex factory with
the Maillon quick links secured using
Loctite(a strong thread-locking
compound) to prevent unintentional
opening. After service work, any quick
links which have been opened must be
secured again against unintentional
opening.
For free flight, it is fitted with a speed system
which is activated using a speed bar.
This is a two-stage speed system. In the first
stage (accelerator travel 130mm by putting
the speed bar lines through the D-ring) the
Sting 2 meets the requirements for class A,
making it suitable for use as a training glider.
Fig. 5: Where to put the speed bar lines
In the second stage (accelerator travel 5mm
by putting the speed bar lines through a

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pulley) the Sting 2 meets the requirements
for a class B glider.
The riser has a trimmer which allows the
pilot to increase the cruising speed in
motorised flight and to counter the torque
effect.
There is also a choice of two riser
hangpoints to allow the best set-up for the
Sting 2 for the particular motor system used.
Fig. 6: Hangpoint
WARNING
If using the upper hang point, make sure
that the carabiner is attached in the loop
and not between the risers.
Fig. 7: Carabiner position for upper
hang point
The brake pulley can be moved so it can
also be adjusted to the ideal position for this.
Speed system
The Sting 2 already has a high basic trim
speed, but this can be increased
considerably when flying without a motor 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, provided conditions
allow it to be used safely.
The A-, B- and C-risers can be shortened
using the speed bar. This decreases the
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speed increases.

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Fig. 8: how the speed bar works
It is important that the speed system is
correctly installed and adjusted to ensure
that it can be used smoothly during flight.
Before first launch, therefore, the length
should be adjusted according to the
individual pilot and the line guide should be
checked.
Special Brummel-hooks are used for the
connection between speed bar and riser.
Adjust the line length of the speed bar so
that 
flying at maximum acceleration (D-Ring and
pulley or the two riser pulleys together). If
this is not done, fatigue can be caused if
used for a long period of time. When you
have applied the speed system fully, you
should still be able to take up a comfortable
seating position.
You will not be able to use the full potential
of the paraglider if the speed system is too
long.
Before launch, secure the speed bar to the
harness to avoid tripping over it when
preparing to launch or when taking off.
WARNING
The speed bar is used only when flying
without a motor.
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 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.
Do not brake the glider symmetrically in
accelerated flight. Pulling the brakes
down firmly on both sides can deform the
profile and, in an extreme case, cause a
frontal collapse.
Trimmer
The trimmer allows the pilot to increase
cruising speed in motorised flight and to
counter the torque effect.
We recommend that you always have the
trimmers closed when launching or landing.