Axis VEGA II, Pilot'S Manual

Page 1: ...Vega II 1 VEGA II PILOT S MANUAL Thank you for taking the time to read this booklet ...

Page 2: ...flight inspection Launch Flight Landing b Losing altitude Big ears B line stall Spiral dive c Dealing with turbulence Asymmetric collapse Symmetric collapse Deep stall Full stall Negative spin 4 Care maintenance and repairs Ground handling UV damage Storage Repairs 5 Technical details Certification Technical data Line plan Specification of materials 6 About Axis ...

Page 3: ... pilots who hold a full paragliding pilot licence It is designed as an ideal cross country glider suitable for experienced pilots who fly regularly and who will enjoy a performance glider with good safety characteristics This manual provides information about the glider which will help you to fly safely and keep your wing in good condition If after reading this manual you have any further question...

Page 4: ...ok at your brake lines in flight with your hands up there should be a slight bow or arc to the line the brake lines should not be tight This is to prevent the brakes being applied when the speed system is used Brake lines that are too short May lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position May impede recovery from certain manoeuvres Will certainly reduce your glider s speed ...

Page 5: ...ht which includes pilot glider harness clothing and accessories Pre flight safety Before flying this glider you should Have the appropriate practical and theoretical training Have the required licence and insurance Be fit to fly and unaffected by stress or drugs Wear a suitable helmet Use a suitable harness and emergency parachute Make a thorough pre flight check ...

Page 6: ...niques There is no tendency to overshoot the pilot To forward alpine launch in light or nil wind there is no need to pull the risers hard Allow the glider to stabilise overhead and run positively forward checking the canopy is fully inflated and clear of any knots or tangles Reverse launching is recommended in strong wind Flight The best glide speed in calm air is achieved in the hands up position...

Page 7: ...might be used to For a normal into wind landing evenly pull the brakes all the way down when you are about one metre from the ground Under nil wind conditions or if you are forced to make an emergency downwind landing a wrap on each brake will allow you to make a stronger flare B Losing altitude Most pilots will at some time want to lose height This may be because of a change in the weather you ar...

Page 8: ...l them down twisting your hands until the canopy shows a span wise crease at the B line attachment points It is difficult to pull at first but becomes easier as the aerofoil creases Your sink rate will increase while your forward speed will reduce 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 ...

Page 9: ... weight shifting away from the collapsed side This can be reinforced by applying a small amount of brake on the opposite side to the deflation If the collapse stays in the collapsed side can be re inflated by pumping the brake on the collapsed side in a firm and smooth manner If you experience a big collapse while accelerated the canopy will fall behind you due to the difference in inertia between...

Page 10: ...ont of you the Vega II shows no tendency to surge strongly in front of the pilot If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly there is a possible tendency for the glider to surge This can be corrected by simultaneous equal braking on both sides Be careful not to release the brakes asymmetrically as this can cause a large asymmetric collapse followed by a tendency to enter a spin Negative ...

Page 11: ...s porosity When preparing for launch or when ground handling be sure not to step on any of the lines or the canopy fabric Don t tie any knots in the lines UV damage Protect your canopy and lines from unnecessary exposure to sunlight Storage Avoid packing your glider when it is wet If there s no other way then dry it as soon as possible away from direct sunlight Be careful to avoid storing your can...

Page 12: ...ts length against its counterpart on the opposite side of the wing After replacing a line always inflate the glider on flat ground to check that everything is in order before flying After tree or water landings always examine the glider carefully If you suspect the glider may be damaged in any way contact your nearest authorised Axis supplier After 100 hours of flying or two years whichever is soo...

Page 13: ...n the inside of the canopy for greater protection Testing and certification The Vega II has passed certification EN C Vega II small passed EN B The certification of each canopy and its serial number is found on the wingtip label Certification is valid for all harnesses of ABS type This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment to be made to the length of the waist strap The recommended...

Page 14: ... Projected aspect ratio 4 40 4 40 4 40 4 40 4 40 Maximum wing chord m 2 41 2 55 2 68 2 84 3 03 Minimum wing chord m 0 43 0 46 0 48 0 51 0 54 Number of cells 65 65 65 65 65 Weight range kg 65 80 70 95 85 110 100 130 125 170 Minimum speed km h 23 23 23 23 23 Trim speed km h 39 39 39 39 39 Accelerated speed km h 56 56 56 56 56 Minimum sink rate 1 1 1 1 1 Glide ratio 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 1 9 2 Glider weight ...

Page 15: ...Vega II 15 Line plan ...

Page 16: ...4445 4715 B1 2 120 2316 2445 2564 2720 B2 2 120 2228 2352 2465 2615 B3 2 120 2228 2352 2465 2615 B4 2 120 2180 2301 2411 2558 B5 2 120 2085 2201 2308 2448 B6 2 120 2088 2204 2310 2450 B7 2 120 1171 1236 1295 1374 B8 2 120 1075 1135 1190 1262 B9 2 120 1009 1065 1116 1184 B10 2 120 941 993 1041 1104 BM1 2 120 1458 1539 1612 1709 BM2 2 120 1458 1539 1612 1709 BB1 2 200 4555 4808 5040 5350 BB2 2 200 4...

Page 17: ...2 120 485 512 536 568 SA 2 120 399 421 441 467 SB 2 120 920 971 1018 1079 SC 2 120 958 1011 1059 1123 S 2 120 549 580 608 644 R1 2 120 2430 2565 2688 2851 R2 2 120 2213 2336 2449 2598 R3 2 120 2037 2150 2254 2393 R4 2 120 1958 2067 2167 2298 R5 2 120 2046 2160 2262 2398 R6 2 120 1936 2044 2143 2273 R7 2 120 1871 1975 2070 2197 R8 2 120 1864 1968 2062 2188 R9 2 120 1826 1927 2019 2142 R10 2 120 177...

Page 18: ...5 minimum strength 120 daN Explainer Dyneema power polyethylene serial line 120kg breaking strain 1 15mm diameter minimum strength circa 120kg LIROS Dyneema PPSL 160 1 40 minimum strength 160 daN LIROS Dyneema PPSL 200 1 42 minimum strength 200 daN LIROS Dyneema PPSL 275 1 90 minimum strength 275 daN XL and tandem LIROS Dyneema DFLS 200 1 42 minimum strength 200 daN Risers Mouka Tišnov PES Pre str...

Page 19: ...welcome feedback from you about your new Vega II Send it to us at info axispara cz or info axispara co uk UK pilots Please note We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this manual is correct but please remember it is for guidance only It is not a training manual It must not be used as a substitute for proper training under the direction of an approved body The manual is subject...