Air Design RISE, Manual And Service Book

Page 1: ...aglider EN LTF B Betriebshandbuch und Serviceheft Manual and Service Book Seriennummer Serial Number Rev 2 22 05 2012 AIRDESIGN GmbH Rhombergstraße 9 A 6067 Absam AUSTRIA Tel 43 0 5223 22480 e mail info ad gliders com ...

Page 2: ... Active flying 27 g Accelerating 27 h Landing 27 i Towing and winching 28 j Asymmetric and frontal collapses 28 k Reopening a cravat 29 l Negative spin 29 m Full stall 29 n Going down fast 30 i Spiral Dive 30 ii B line stall 31 iii Big ears 31 9 Maintenance and Repairs 32 10 Checking the glider 35 11 The final Word 36 A ANHANG ANNEX 37 a Leinenplan line plan 37 b Tragegurt Riser 38 B Material Mate...

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Page 4: ...s it uncertified and invalidates any warranty Structural repairs to paragliders must only be made by an appropriately experienced and recognised service centre All changes and or repairs must be recorded in the service history record in this manual It is an implied requirement that the pilot flies a paraglider that matches his skill level A pilot should not fly a paraglider outwith his ability to ...

Page 5: ...sed across the leading edge area This produces an improved air flow and increased performance Polyamide Rods in the leading edge keep the profile in perfect shape and improve stability and launch characteristics Mini ribs in the trailing edge improve surface finish and reduce drag 3 Line System A 3 line concept with the inner C lines split to form D lines Line attachments are positioned further ba...

Page 6: ...inforced 12mm risers with Stubai speed bar pulleys adjustable brake handles and dirt holes at the wing tips complete the quality finish Easy launch characteristics confidence inspiring precise handling a wide speed range and high stability in turbulence make the RISE an equally perfect partner for fun flying as well as long cross country adventures The RISE is constructed from top quality material...

Page 7: ...pilots who have a good experience level and are accustomed to active flying The pilot should be experienced enough to fly in turbulent thermic conditions with good control for the wing LTF and EN certification The AIRDESIGN RISE is certified during official testing as LTF and EN B Pilots aptitude Each pilot should be able to act on his own responsibility Each pilot flying under their own responsib...

Page 8: ...confidence during towing Hint Towing is only recommended if The pilot has received towing instruction The winch and release links are suitable for towing paragliders The winch operator is experienced and qualified for towing paragliders Attention Danger of accident The most common reason for accidents during towing is when the pilot releases the A riser too early during take off The pilot should m...

Page 9: ...All lines are free from tangles or knots Brakes lines run freely through the pulleys Knots on brake lines are secure After putting on harness check the Position of reserve rescue handle and pins Leg loops and strap are fastened correctly Main Karabiners are closed Before launch check that Speedsystem is connected correctly and runs smoothly through the pulleys Risers are not twisted Place brake ha...

Page 10: ...GN test glider This length has been finely tuned by AIRDESIGN test pilots and it should not be necessary to adjust it If you feel it is necessary to adjust the brake line length to suit physical build height of harness hang points or style of flying we recommend you ground handle the glider before you test fly it and carry out this process after every 20mm of adjustment There should always be free...

Page 11: ...y be necessary to brake more to prevent the glider diving forward g Accelerating The speed system on the RISE comes supplied with quick hooks ready to attach to a speedbar of your choice When you have done this check the speed system runs smoothly by hanging in your harness before flying In particular check that the speed system won t be engaged when in normal flight Unnecessary knots and loops in...

Page 12: ...etc In general the regulated and enforced regulations must to be followed j Asymmetric and frontal collapses The RISE will normally re inflate after an asymmetric collapse without input from the pilot but the wing may turn towards the collapsed side To support the reopening it s recommended to pull the brakes on both sides You should always maintain course and direction by weight shifting away fro...

Page 13: ...ard slow it down with the brakes to avoid the possibility of an asymmetric collapse Always wait for the glider to be in front of you or above you never brake while it is behind you as this can risk a stall m Full stall This is an extreme manoeuvre that should rarely if ever be required To induce a full stall take one or two wraps of the brake lines and pull both of them down smoothly Hold them dow...

Page 14: ...ude before initiating the manoeuvre Initiation Weight shift and smoothly pull on one brake the same side you are weight shifting into so the glider goes from a normal 360 degree turn into a steep turn and from there into a spiral dive Once established in the spiral the descent rate and bank angle can be controlled with weight shift and the releasing or pulling of inner brake As the glider banks in...

Page 15: ...ce to practically zero Don t release the lines immediately the glider should be left to settle before releasing Recovery Let go of the risers smoothly but determinedly and symmetrically the glider will speed up and gain forward movement The brakes are kept in the pilots hands at all time during this manoeuvre When exiting take care not to pull the brakes If the risers are released slowly and very ...

Page 16: ...roots or rocks lead to unnecessary strain on the attachment tabs during inflation Snagging lines may rip the canopy fabric or damage lines When landing never let the canopy fall on its leading edge The sudden pressure increase can severely damage the air resistant coating of the canopy as well as weaken the ribs and seams Dragging the glider over grass soil sand or rocks will significantly reduce ...

Page 17: ...mage the fabric 3 Lay the leading edge flat on the packing bag Airpack and secure with the internal strap just below the end of the polyamide rods 4 Adjust the packed leading edge to ensure all polyamide rods are flat against each other 5 Fold the rest of the wing in from the tips on each side using the same concertina procedure and then fold one side half lengthwise on top of the other 6 Fold the...

Page 18: ...m storage do not pack the glider too tightly Leave the rucksack zip open when possible to allow any moisture to evaporate Transport Some materials used in the construction of the glider are sensitive to temperature Therefore the pilot should ensure that the glider is not exposed to excessive heat For instance do not leave the glider in a car during hot summer days When packing to send by post use ...

Page 19: ...gth must be checked After contact with salt water wash the glider immediately with clean water Avoid contact between the fabric and sweat Do not pull the glider over rough ground his can damage the cloth at the contact points Do not too pack the glider too tightly The total line length documents for each size of the RISE are found in the annex 10 Checking the glider Even with the best possible car...

Page 20: ...s The used materials on a paraglider should be recycled Please send old AIRDESIGN gliders back to us AIRDESIGN offices We will undertake to recycle the glider 11 The final Word The RISE will give you hours of fun and satisfaction in the air We wish you lots of good flights Treat your glider well and have respect for the demands and dangers of flying Even the safest glider cannot help avoid a situa...

Page 21: ...37 A ANHANG ANNEX a Leinenplan line plan ...

Page 22: ...38 b Tragegurt Riser Die detaillierten Längen und Beschleuniger Werte entnehmen Sie bitte dem Anhang Punkt C EBL DDP For details of riser length please refer to section C EBL DDP ...

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