Axis VENUS SC, Pilot'S Manual

Page 1: ...P I L O T S M A N U A L VERSION 1 1 VENUS SC VERSION 1 1 ISSUED 31 08 21 VENUS SC PARAGLIDERS...

Page 2: ...ude Big ears B line stall Spiral dive Dealing with turbulence Asymmetric collapse Symmetric collapse Deep stall Full stall Negative spin Care maintenance and repairs Ground handling UV damage Storage...

Page 3: ...gives the glider excellent usable speed The Venus SC is a performance glider EN C and is meant for qualified pilots who hold a full paragliding pilot license It is designed as an ideal cross country...

Page 4: ...lots 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 te...

Page 5: ...ity of the certification and may endanger both yourself and others If you have any suggestions on improvements let us know and our test pilots will try out your ideas in a controlled situation W E I G...

Page 6: ...attach to your own speed bar of 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...

Page 7: ...m s to 6m s sink rate can be achieved While in big ears your forward speed can be increased by using the speed system The Venus SC can be steered with big ears in by weight shift alone Initiation Reac...

Page 8: ...n or two by applying outer brake and weight shift then release smoothly Always finish a spiral dive at a safe altitude Important notice A pilot who is dehydrated and or not accustomed to spiraling can...

Page 9: ...Venus SC has no tendency to either get into or stay in a deep stall If the glider does enter a deep stall accelerate the glider out of the deep stall by either pushing on the A risers or by using the...

Page 10: ...the brakes Remember A wrong maneuver at the wrong time may change a straightforward situation into a dangerous problem Extreme maneuvers also expose your glider to forces which may damage it Practice...

Page 11: ...your glider come into contact with seawater If it does rinse the lines canopy and risers with fresh water and dry it away from direct sunlight before storing After flight or when storing always use th...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...engths was used tolerance of 5 mm Dimensions given in the User s Manual where checked by testing laboratory Air Turquoise SA Disposal and environmental information Environmental protection plays an im...

Page 14: ...ed Acc Speed Min Sink Rate Gliding Ratio Homologation XS 6 60 4 10 64 62 82 40 S 96 3 234 00 23 43 12 47 6 60 20 35 9 70 4 63 64 75 95 40 54 1 02 EN C M 100 244 70 25 43 12 95 6 60 21 37 10 08 4 75 64...

Page 15: ...7082 6991 6861 6867 A13 B13 C13 SA SB SC 6554 6574 6615 6503 6538 6597 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 7815 7527 7319 7243 7026 6915 6866 6878 6732 6708 6680 6754 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10...

Page 16: ...B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 7983 7935 7883 7902 7783 7729 7658 7661 7492 7399 7295 7299 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 8063 8019 7962 7980 7869 7820 7740 7743 7558 7465 7286 7273 A13 B13 C13 SA S...

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Page 18: ...RISER CONFIGURATION Accelerator travel is 12 5 cm...

Page 19: ...trength 200 daN LIROS Dyneema DFLS 200 PES cover 1 42mm minimum strength 200 daN Cousin Trestec Vectraline 12100 comp line 0 6mm minimum strength 50 daN Cousin Trestec Vectraline 16140 comp line 0 7mm...

Page 20: ...d to develop the Venus SC a new generation of glider We welcome feedback from you about your new Venus SC Send it to us at info axispara cz Please note We have made every effort to ensure that the inf...

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Page 22: ...Axispara HQ Airport Brno Medl nky Turistick street 621 00 Brno Czech republic 420 601 52 66 74 Contact your local dealer www axispara cz dealers www axispara cz Axis paragliders info axispara cz axis...