Velocity Recon User manual

www.VelocityParagliders.com

Thank you for your purchase of your new Velocity Recon. We are

pleased to present such a fine performance glider that you will be

sure to enjoy for years to come.

Disclaimer:

This manual is provided to offer guidelines to the pilot. This manual is not to

be used as a training manual. The pilot operating this paraglider must be

qualified to do so. This is not a beginner glider and should never be used as

such. The pilot is personally responsible for their own safety and flying this

paraglider at their own risk. The pilot is responsible for their paragliding

airworthiness. Neither the manufacturer, or dealer, accepts any responsibilities

or liabilities for this activity. Never fly or test the limits of this glider without

being at high altitude and use extreme caution. Low level turns, or maneu-

vers is never recommended. Remember, altitude is your friend!

»Please read this manual carefully before flying this glider «

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Risers

The Velocity Recon is equipped with split “A” risers. These enable “Big Ears”

by simply pulling the second “A” risers. The risers also include parachute style

soft links. These are used to connect the lines to the riser attachment points

in lieu of metal connection points. The use of soft links not only is stronger

but weighs less and adds more feel.

Dual loop connection points in the risers allows for Engine Torque Compensa-

tion (ETC) without adjustment of the glider trimmers or your flight harness. If

your engine is a torque “left” engine, then you will want to connect the

longest loop (red) on the left side and the inner (blue) on the right side. For a

“right” torque motor, you will want to have the long loop (red) on the right,

and the short inner loop (blue) on the left.

Trims

The Velocity Recon utilizes a unique kind of trim system. This trim system is

safety oriented and utilizes less than three inches of trim adjustability. The

idea behind less trim is to enable the pilot to utilize more speed bar. With

most gliders on the market today, they have in excess of 10-12 inches of trim

and it is our opinion that in the event of a collapse, having 10 plus inches of

trim out, makes the recovery of a reflex glider much longer as it is virtually

impossible to pull the trims to the close position with slack lines. In the

Recon’s case, full trim out (approximately 3 inches) and the use of the speed

bar will allow the pilot to release the speed bar and technically leave the

glider with only 3 inches of trim out; this will allow for a much faster recovery

in the event of a collapse.

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outer

toggle

wing tip

toggle

inner

toggle

speed

system

hook

center As

outer As

hook in

loop

trimmer

buckle

trimmer

loop

torque

loop

Flying the Recon

Dual toggle control (DTC)

The outer toggle is the main brake toggle that influences the entire trailing

edge of the paraglider. This toggle is used for normal flight, take off and

landing. Do not use this toggle with the speed bar is use. Avoid use of both

toggles at the same time when the glider is in full reflex trim.

The inner toggle is located inside of the outer toggle. The inner toggle

influences the trailing edge lines closest to the wing tip and not the central

part of the trailing edge. These inner toggles may be used under partial

speed bar but only in full trim. The glider will turn rapidly and drop significant

altitude when these inner toggles are used.

The inner and outer toggle line lengths can vary. Should the pilot require a

faster turning glider, he may shorten the inner toggle line. CAUTION - Do not

exceed 10 mm or 7/16 of an inch of variance between the two toggle lines.

The pilot may also disconnect this toggle and tie the line to the outer toggle.

Make sure that both sides are balanced evenly.

Wing Tip Toggle - This toggle is attached via Velcro to the B riser. This toggle

allows for true wing tip steering. Use this toggle for steering when using full

trim and speed bar. No trailing edge is in use.

Speed Bar

This glider is equipped with a speed bar. In the event that you do not know

how to properly use, attach or adjust the speed bar, PLEASE seek the advice

from a qualified instructor. Do not use the speed bar unless you are in full

reflex. Avoid the use of both the inner and outer toggle under full speed bar.

All steering should be done via the wing tip toggle.

CAUTION:

Many pilots with past or present free flight experience, keep their brakes

slightly applied at all times. While this technically works well for climbing

and reduces sink, it is NOT advisable for reflex paragliders such as the

Recon. When the brakes are applied and held down, the reflex profile on

the trailing edge is negated (removed) and could cause a loss of pressure

or trimming of the air foil, thus resulting in an instant collapse of the glider.

Maintain adequate altitude at all times to aid recovery in the event of a

collapse of this nature.

full fast + breaks trims set slowfull fast (trim fast + speed bar)

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preasure cgpitch rotation

Sand or other Debris

It is especially critical to keep your Reflex glider free from any sand or debris

that could influence the Reflex profile.

Transport

This glider is best transported in its own rug sack or stuff sack as sunlight and

too much heat can affect the equipment adversely. When not in use, please

pack your glider and put it in a cool, dark area.

Storage

All of the equipment should be stored away from light and in a dry, well

ventilated room and protected from temperature fluctuations. Rooms or

garages, where Petrol, solvents, or other chemically aggressive substances are

stored is unsuitable. If you will not be flying your Velocity paraglider for a

few weeks, we recommend you open the stuff sack and slightly unroll the

glider to release the tension. This will circulate air around the glider and

allow it to breathe. Should the canopy become wet, spread it out so the air

can dry all areas. This is best achieved by laying out the entire canopy. Even

if the fabric feels dry, it may NOT be. The cloth fiber can retain moisture and

the water takes longer to diffuse out the cloth than it does to evaporate on

the surface. Thus, your canopy may feel dry in the evening but may be wet

again the following morning. It can take several days for the canopy to dry

out completely. This is an essential process and if it is ignored, the material

will become porous, thereby impeding the efficiency of your glider.

If you should have any questions or concerns about your Velocity Recon

Gliders, please contant us and we will be happy to assist your.

Enjoy your new glider,

The Team BlackHawk Crew

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18m²

145

190

65

85kg

22m²

175

220

80

100

25m²

205

250

95

115

27m²

235

280

106

127

29m²

265

310

120

140

31m²

295

340

134

154

34m²

325

370

147

167

Size

min Lbs.

max Lbs.

min Kg.

max Kg.

Weight Range

Glider Weight Ranges

31

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

12

11

10

9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

W1

W2

E1

E2

E03

E3

E02

Z1

Z2

Z3

Z4

Z5 H1

C3B3A3

ZZ1

ZZ2

Y1

X1

X2

X3

X4

X5

X6

X7

X8

X9

X10

X11

Y6

Y7

Y8

Y9

Y10

Y11

Z6

Z7

Z8

Z9

Z10

Z11

H6

E7

E8

E9

E10

EE3

EA2

EA3

EE4

H7

H8

H9

H10

H11

X12

X13

X14 XX5

XX4 YY4 ZZ4 HH4

A2 B2 C2 D2

XX3 YY3 ZZ3 HH3

XX6

A1 B1 C1 D1

X15

X16

X17

Y12

Y13

Y14 YY5

YY6

Y15

Y16

Y17

Z12

Z13

Z14 ZZ5

ZZ6

Z15

Z16

Z17

H12

H13

H14 HH5

HH6

H15

H16

H17

Y2

Y3

Y4

Y5

YY1

XX1

XX2 YY2

EA1

BR2

BR1

EE1

EE2

E4

E5

E6

E01

B’

B4

B’’

W3

W4

6

Line

X1

X2

X3

X4

X5

X6

X7

X8

X9

X10

X11

X12

X13

X14

X15

X16

X17

Y1

Y2

Y3

Y4

Y5

Y6

Y7

Y8

Y9

Y10

Y11

Y12

Y13

Y14

Y15

Y16

Y17

Z1

Z2

Z3

Z4

Z5

Z6

Z7

Z8

Z9

Z10

Z11

Z12

Z13

Z14

Z15

Z16

Z17

H1

H2

H3

H4

H5

H6

H7

H8

H9

H10

H11

H12

H13

B'

B"

W1

W2

W3

W4

E1

E2

E3

E4

E5

E6

E7

E8

E9

E10

E11

E12

E13

E14

XX1

XX2

XX3

XX4

XX5

XX6

YY1

YY2

YY3

YY4

YY5

YY6

E01

E02

E03

ZZ1

ZZ2

ZZ3

ZZ4

ZZ5

ZZ6

HH1

HH2

HH3

HH4

EE1

EE2

EE3

EE4

EE5

EE6

EA1

EA2

EA3

A1

A2

A3

B1

B2

B3

B4

C1

C2

C3

D1

D2

BR1

BR2

Recon 22m

looplength

22.5

26.1

48.7

53.2

62.2

56.8

53.2

55

53.2

56.8

58.6

53.2

54.1

53.2

58.6

22.5

26.1

48.7

53.2

61.3

56.8

53.2

55

53.2

56.8

58.6

53.2

54.1

53.2

58.6

21.6

26.1

48.7

53.2

61.3

56.8

53.2

55

53.2

56.8

58.6

53.2

54.1

53.2

58.6

65.8

56.8

53.2

55.9

55

53.2

56.8

58.6

53.2

54.1

53.2

58.6

36.1

45.1

114.6

115.5

118.2

121.8

60.4

67.6

82.1

99.2

106.5

123.6

109.2

106.5

116.4

106.5

109.2

106.5

116.4

118.2

115.5

220.2

222

257.2

118.2

115.5

221.1

222

257.2

14.4

16.7

18

116.4

115.5

220.2

222

257.2

219.3

222

258.1

257.2

99.2

106.5

110.1

106.5

115.5

288.8

301.4

318.6

310.4

350.2

434.1

304.1

344.8

433.2

382.7

315

354.7

442.2

325.8

366.4

1507+30

Recon 18m

looplength Recon 25m

looplength

24

27.9

51.9

56.7

66.4

60.6

56.7

58.7

56.7

60.6

62.5

56.7

57.7

56.7

62.5

24

27.9

51.9

56.7

65.4

60.6

56.7

58.7

56.7

60.6

62.5

56.7

57.7

56.7

62.5

23.1

27.9

51.9

56.7

65.4

60.6

56.7

58.7

56.7

60.6

62.5

56.7

57.7

56.7

62.5

70.2

60.6

56.7

59.6

58.7

56.7

60.6

62.5

56.7

57.7

56.7

62.5

38.4

48.1

122.2

123.1

126

129.8

64.4

72.1

87.5

105.8

113.5

131.8

116.4

113.5

124.1

113.5

116.4

113.5

124.1

126

123.1

234.7

236.7

274.2

126

123.1

235.7

236.7

274.2

15.3

17.8

19.2

124.1

123.1

234.7

236.7

274.2

233.8

236.7

275.1

274.2

105.8

113.5

117.3

113.5

123.1

307.9

321.3

339.6

331

373.3

462.8

324.2

367.5

461.8

408

335.8

378.1

471.4

347.3

390.6

1606+30

Recon 27m

looplength

25

29

54

59

69

63

59

61

59

63

65

59

60

59

65

25

29

54

59

68

63

59

61

59

63

65

59

60

59

65

24

29

54

59

68

63

59

61

59

63

65

59

60

59

65

73

63

59

62

61

59

63

65

59

60

59

65

40

46

127

128

131

135

67

75

91

110

118

137

121

118

129

118

121

118

129

131

128

244

246

285

131

128

245

246

285

16

18.5

20

129

128

244

246

285

243

246

286

285

110

118

122

118

128

320

334

353

344

388

481

337

382

480

424

349

393

490

361

406

1670+30

Recon 29m

looplength

26

30

56

61

71

65

61

63

61

65

67

61

62

61

67

26

30

56

61

70

65

61

63

61

65

67

61

62

61

67

25

30

56

61

70

65

61

63

61

65

67

61

62

61

67

76

65

61

64

63

61

65

67

61

62

61

67

41

52

132

133

136

140

69

78

94

114

122

142

125

122

134

122

125

122

134

136

133

253

255

295

136

133

254

255

295

17

19

21

134

133

253

255

295

252

255

296

295

114

122

126

122

133

332

346

366

356

402

498

349

396

497

439

362

407

508

374

421

1730+30

Recon 31m

looplength Recon 34m

looplength color

red

yellow

blue

purple

yellow

red

yellow

red

blue

purple

red

yellow

blue

purple

red

diameter

1.1m/m

1.2m/m

1.1m/m

1.5m/m

1.2m/m

1.5m/m

1.8m/m

1.65m/m

1.8m/m

1.65m/m

1.2m.m

1.5m/m

2.0m/m

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Velocity Recon User manual

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