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WARNING  

 

This is not a training manual. It is extremely dangerous to yourself and others to attempt to use this or any paraglider without first completing a flying course 

given by a qualified instructor. 

 

Apco Aviation's gliders are carefully manufactured and inspected by the factory. Please use the glider only as described in this manual. Do not make any 

changes to the glider. 

 

 AS WITH ANY SPORT - WITHOUT TAKING THE APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONS, PARAGLIDING CAN BE DANGEROUS. 

Summary of Contents for Adama

Page 1: ...www apcoaviation com 7 Chalamish St Ind Park Caesarea 3088900 ISRAEL 2020 03 05 rev 1 01 Online...

Page 2: ...DATA 5 4 CONSTRUCTION 6 5 MATERIALS 6 6 FLEXON Batten system 6 7 TRIMMING 7 8 RISERS with Trimmers 7 9 GENERAL INSPECTION 7 10 INFLATION TRAINING 8 11 PACKING 9 12 MAINTENANCE CLEANING 9 13 BUTT HOLE...

Page 3: ...aglider without first completing a flying course given by a qualified instructor Apco Aviation s gliders are carefully manufactured and inspected by the factory Please use the glider only as described...

Page 4: ...2 INTRODUCTION Adama meaning Earth was grown from demand After many requests from schools around the world to produce an affordable dedicated ground handling wing we have developed the Adama It has a...

Page 5: ...e 54100 Cells 22 Area m2 13 Area projected m2 10 80 Span incl Stabilizer m 7 16 Span projected m 5 53 Aspect Ratio 4 Aspect Ratio projected 2 85 Weight Range N A Canopy Weight kg 2 45 Root Cord m 2 14...

Page 6: ...t Ripstop Nylon cloth which is P U coated to zero porosity and then siliconized to give the fabric high resistance to the elements Different cloth is used for the top bottom and ribs due to their diff...

Page 7: ...every new glider the following points should be checked Connection points between the glider and the harness Check that there are no lines twisted tangled or knotted Check that the trimmers are set to...

Page 8: ...or easy inflation ALPINE LAUNCH OR FORWARD LAUNCH The Adama has very good launch behaviour in no wind conditions For the best results we recommend the use of the following techniques Lay out the glide...

Page 9: ...Cleaning should be carried out with a damp cloth and if necessary gentle soap Baby wipes also do a good job but be sure to wipe any residue of with a clean cloth If the glider comes in contact with s...

Page 10: ...AGE Spinnaker repair tape for non siliconized cloth can repair tears in the wing up to 5cm A professional repair facility should repair greater damage 17 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Manufacturi...

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