Small holes in the canopy can be repaired using adhesive tape.
Larger repairs or cell replacement should only be carried out by the
manufacturer’s authorized agent.
Damaged lines should be replaced by your Axis dealer. When a new line
has been fitted always check its 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
authorized Axis supplier.
After 100 hours of flying or two years, whichever is sooner, your Venus SC
must be checked and tested by the manufacturer’s authorized agent.
Venus SC should be kept in best possible conditions to prevent any
failures and/or non-standard flying modes/reactions to actual air
conditions.
It’s your responsibility as a pilot to ensure that your wing is
airworthy at all times.
Repairs
5. TECHNICAL DETAILS
The aspect ratio of 6.60, the high number of cells (64), and the reduced total
line length gives the Venus SC its proven high performance.
The inner structure is a direct development from Axis’s Mercury Sport
competition glider. The changes in the internal structure mean higher
passive safety. The canopy is reinforced by tapes which connect attachment
points inside the cells – this prevents distortion and helps the canopy keep
its form.
A new line system helps to reduce the length of the main lines. The brake
attachments have been moved to the trailing edge to create more precise
handling and feedback.
All the stitching is on the inside of the canopy for greater protection.
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