Advance acoustic IOTA DLS, Product Manual

Page 1: ...PRODUCT MANUAL IOTA DLS Product Manual Version...

Page 2: ...ccelerated flight 7 4 5 Collapses 8 4 6 Rapid descents 9 4 7 Stalling 11 4 8 Landing 12 4 9 Flying with a wet paraglider risk of deep stall 13 4 10 Winching 13 4 11 Acrobatics 14 4 12 Tandem flying 14...

Page 3: ...8 1 Data 18 8 2 Materials 18 8 3 Certification 19 8 4 Light sport aircraft 19 8 5 Wing parts 19 8 6 Risers 19 8 7 Line plan 19 8 8 Bowline 19...

Page 4: ...recision we refine model after model Highest quality and absolute reliability have our top priority in the air and in our customer service So from pioneers we have become perfectionists and a leading...

Page 5: ...fety 3 GETTING STARTED 3 1 Delivery Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before delivery to check for correct settings and trim The dealer finally enters the date of the first flight...

Page 6: ...selected position relative to the SPI markings Info Thanks to its high stability the IOTA DLS can be flown in accelerated condition in light turbulence without problem The choice of accelerated speed...

Page 7: ...y a streamlined harness can significantly improve gliding performance 3 5 Weight range The IOTA DLS comes out in five sizes The weight ranges for the different wing sizes are listed in the Technical D...

Page 8: ...the weather conditions and the steepness of the slope This means In a lot of wind and or on steep ground the IOTA DLS needs little or almost no initial tug just lead it up In zero wind and or on flat...

Page 9: ...should walk towards the IOTA DLS as necessary to control its rising rate Turning round and taking off with the IOTA DLS will then prove to be easy Hint Playing with the glider on flat ground in some...

Page 10: ...ven in accelerated flight However paragliders operate at a lower angle of attack while flying at their higher speeds and the degree of stability is generally reduced The higher aerodynamic forces invo...

Page 11: ...a collapse Info Learning efficient and instinctive C handle technique needs much practice and experience Try it out slowly Warning The C handles should be operated with care and discretion As with ot...

Page 12: ...fter a short delay Wait without applying brake until the wing is again above you and returns to normal flight After a big collapse reopening may be delayed but do not forcibly encourage reopening by t...

Page 13: ...t as quickly as possible and fly away from a problem area at the same time we recommend the following apply big ears and use as much speedbar as conditions allow 4 6 2 Spiral dive For the most comfort...

Page 14: ...rs may drastically change the flying characteristics in a spiral Warning Do not fly spiral dives or aggressive changes of direction with big ears applied the raised wing loading carried by fewer lines...

Page 15: ...eakaway and the wing will fall back in fullstall The IOTA DLS has a strong desire to fly again but is easy to hold in the stall A half wrap of the brakes is recommended to fly fullstalls To recover th...

Page 16: ...he weight of the wet canopy goes up and this increased weight increases the angle of attack which always puts the glider nearer the deep stall limit Added to this water drops on the top surface have a...

Page 17: ...iles nose on nose so that the plastic rods lie as flat as possible on each other all at the same height Change your folding centreline on a regular basis so that the centre panel Logo does not always...

Page 18: ...have it examined by an expert Do not drag the glider across the ground Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before and after flight UV light Do not subject the packed glider to excessi...

Page 19: ...n be obtained from your ADVANCE dealer an ADVANCE Service Center or direct from ADVANCE Addresses are on www advance swiss Canopy Repairs Tears up to 3 cm in length and very small holes that do not me...

Page 20: ...u will find detailed information about ADVANCE and our products as well as contact details for any questions you may have You also have the opportunity to register your product online up to 10 days af...

Page 21: ...ess or incorrect use of the product e g inadequate maintenance unsuitable storage overloading exposure to extreme temperatures etc are expressly excluded The same applies to damage attributable to an...

Page 22: ...on ratings can only provide limited information about a paraglider s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air The certification grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight mano...

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