Apco 22336, Manual

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Page 2: ...KE FRAME 7 8 EMERGENCY PARACHUTE 7 9 SPEED SYSTEM 8 10 RISERS 8 11 TRIMMERS 9 12 A ASSIST SYSTEM 10 13 HIT VALVES High speed In Take 11 14 INSPECTION 11 15 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 14 16 FLYING 15 17 P...

Page 3: ...motorized it must be expressly understood that the manufacturer and seller do not assume any responsibility for accidents losses and direct or indirect damage following the use or misuse of this produ...

Page 4: ...inition The canopy sail tension has been optimised so that the wing becomes a homogeneous unit solid and reassuring in flight and resulting in our cleanest wing yet The riser speed system trim system...

Page 5: ...89 Total Length of Lines m 448 Frame hook up Width mm 500 650 Performance Km h V min at optimal wing loading km h 25 V trim closed km h 36 40 V trim neutral km h 43 47 V trim open km h 50 56 V max km...

Page 6: ...elements Different cloth is used for the top bottom and ribs due to their different functions The lines are made of superaramide covered with a polyester sheath for protection against UV wear and abra...

Page 7: ...atter your intended altitude or flying style Attaching the rescue parachute should be done in accordance with the recommendations of the trike manufacturer and reserve parachute manufacturer When we f...

Page 8: ...featuring a split A riser The 1st A riser attaches to the central two A lines A1 A3 The second A riser is attached to the outermost A line A5 At no time should the pilot change the risers or use rise...

Page 9: ...webbing For take off and landing the trimmers should be in the neutral position After take off set them according to your needs and the conditions and close them again before landing They can also be...

Page 10: ...used in conjunction be sure to also refer to your Trike user manual Installation and Adjustment Connect the risers to the trike and set the trims to the neutral position Connect the A Assist Lines to...

Page 11: ...it into your possession Verify that the dealer checked and confirms that the glider is airworthy In case of use of the wing in combination with trike Due to the very wide assortment of trikes on the...

Page 12: ...pco or an Apco approved appointed service centre This is recommended to be done every 24 months or every 100 hours whichever comes first This recommendation is in line with Israeli regulations binding...

Page 13: ...le at room temperature and never store them wet One line of each line group a b c upper and lower must be tested for minimum 50 of the rated strength if the line fails under the load test or does not...

Page 14: ...tment to your requirements however this should only involve lengthening not shortening Shortening the brakes will cause them to be too short when accelerating the wing which can be both dangerous and...

Page 15: ...lines Damage to hook up points on the glider Internal damage to the ribs and diagonal ribs Damage to the top and bottom panels and seams between panels 16 FLYING TIPS Never position the Trike Motor do...

Page 16: ...nwind of the power unit with all suspension lines taut and pointing toward center of the power unit The risers are to be laid on the ground Set the trimmers in 0 positions Make sure that you warm up t...

Page 17: ...to the extent of collision with the propeller Before applying full throttle see that the cage does not catch any lines Any brake operation or steering input in general should be smooth and gentle Do...

Page 18: ...her side of the harness and or Change the trimmer setting The best method is to apply some weight shift Such oscillations usually occur at high power the greater the engine output and propeller diamet...

Page 19: ...sink and steering forces so it is possible to efficiently use the thermals Worth noting is the F3 s impressive speed range the maximum speed is more than double the stall speed Turns can be much impr...

Page 20: ...lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running engine Brake Operation 2D Remember Whenever possible get to know the landing field before taking off Check the wind direct...

Page 21: ...t input even in very turbulent conditions In light lift it is advised to make flat turns to keep the glider from banking too much and avoid increasing the sink rate In strong lift conditions it is mos...

Page 22: ...stable B stall To enter the B stall the pilot has to pull the first 20 cm slowly until the glider loses forward speed and starts to descend vertically Then the pilot can pull more on the B until he s...

Page 23: ...e pilot can accidentally enter a full stall or spin Not recommended SPIRAL DIVES The F3 has very good behaviour in spiral and has no tendency to stick in the spiral By progressively applying brake on...

Page 24: ...ermine the wind direction usually by checking a windsock flags smoke or your drift over the ground while doing one or more 360 turns Always land into the wind At a height of about 50 meters your landi...

Page 25: ...fted while containing water Always lift the canopy by the trailing edge not by the lines or top or bottom surface fabric 17 PACKING Spread the wing completely out on the ground Separate the lines to t...

Page 26: ...exposed to the sun Temperatures on a hot summer s day in a closed environment car etc can easily reach over 60 C At these temperatures Nylon permanently changes its characteristics which may alter th...

Page 27: ...the owner s local paragliding authority to this effect d The wing has been properly maintained and serviced exclusively by APCO authorized dealers and their employees and cleaned dried packed and stor...

Page 28: ...when flying low It is not recommended to let go of the brakes below 100 meters because a possible power unit malfunction may require immediate attention In general never trust your engine as it can s...

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