Bruce Goldsmith Design ANDA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 ANDA manual EN v1 01 January 2023 Version 1 01 January 2023...

Page 2: ...ths 7 Harness Dimensions 7 Preparation Pre Flight Checks 8 Connecting the speedbar 8 Preparation on launch 9 Pre flight inspection 9 Flight Characteristics 11 Launch 11 Straight Flight 12 Turning 12 A...

Page 3: ...Storage 20 Small Repairs 20 Lines 21 Servicing Inspection 24 Environmental protection and recycling 25 Technical Data 26 Materials 26 Specifications 27 Overview of Glider Parts 28 Risers 29 Brake and...

Page 4: ...same skill and attention to good design that are synonymous with the ultimate performance and precision required by paragliders Congratulations on your purchase of the BGD ANDA The ANDA is a very safe...

Page 5: ...refully and not subject to excessive abrasion Don t drag it around It is a solo paraglider and is not designed for flying tandem We have not yet tested the suitability of the ANDA for towing and it is...

Page 6: ...take off weight This means the weight of the pilot the glider the harness and all other equipment carried in flight The ANDA has an extended weight range This means it can be flown at a higher wing lo...

Page 7: ...effect on the canopy It should not be necessary to shorten the brake lines However it is possible that shrinkage can occur If necessary the brake lines can be lengthened by adjusting the knots Harness...

Page 8: ...mel hooks you can attach to the accelerator line using this knot without removing the Brummel hook Lark s Head Knot When attaching the speed bar lines make sure the accelerator and the speedbar lines...

Page 9: ...paraglider is simple to inspect and maintain but a pre flight procedure is mandatory on all aircraft The following pre flight inspection procedure should be carried out before each flight 1 Whilst ope...

Page 10: ...o main attachment maillons karabiners from the harness to the main risers and the individual shackles which attach the risers to the lines are tightly done up 5 Before getting in to the harness you sh...

Page 11: ...h to make them easier to find and begin your launch run pulling gently and smoothly on the A risers As soon as the canopy starts to rise off the ground stop pulling so hard on the A risers but put pre...

Page 12: ...the turn in the harness Remember that violent brake application is dangerous and should be avoided Active piloting The objective of active piloting is to get the glider to fly smoothly through the ai...

Page 13: ...ing the accelerator A pilot flying at the maximum in flight weight should be able to reach the top speed noted in the specifications table when using the accelerator system Full speed is achieved when...

Page 14: ...necessary The component parts of the speed system should be regularly checked for signs of wear and to ensure the system works smoothly Rapid descent procedures Big Ears The wingtips of your paraglide...

Page 15: ...imes the canopy will turn gently when it exits from the B line stall It is normally better to release the B risers fairly quickly rather than slowly as the latter may result in the canopy entering dee...

Page 16: ...ves can cause loss of orientation or black out and they take some time to exit from This manoeuvre must be exited in time and with sufficient height Landing Landing is very straightforward When landin...

Page 17: ...manual is not intended to give instruction in this or any other area Deep Stall or Parachutal Stall Your paraglider has been designed so that it will not easily remain in a deep stall However if it i...

Page 18: ...e brake pressure but always be ready to damp out any dive as the glider exits the spin Failure to damp the dive on exiting the spin may result in an asymmetric deflation Symmetric Front Collapse It is...

Page 19: ...his technique is used Releasing a trapped tip cravat Following a severe deflation it is possible for a wingtip to become trapped in the glider s lines cravat If this occurs then first try the standard...

Page 20: ...to harsh sunlight can severely compromise the safety of your canopy Therefore once you have finished flying put your wing away Do not leave it laying in strong sunshine unnecessarily Never drag or sl...

Page 21: ...n the first line check is done normally at 2 years the loops should already have been released and this should be verified and fine tuned by the check centre Mounting Replacement Lines If you need to...

Page 22: ...reinforced end of a microline White thread marks the non reinforced end of a microline Unsheathed lines have an internal reinforcement at one end marked with a yellow thread This is the line junction...

Page 23: ...ines are connected to other lines or to tabs with lark s foot junctions Make sure that these are joined correctly with an interlocked junction and not a looped junction After rigging the wing always d...

Page 24: ...Looped junction incorrect Servicing Inspection It is important to have your glider regularly serviced Your wing should have a thorough check inspection every 24 months or every 150 flight hours whiche...

Page 25: ...sponsibility for lines and repairs which we have produced and fitted or repaired by an approved service centre Environmental protection and recycling Our sport takes place in the natural environment a...

Page 26: ...ytex 27g m2 hard Risers A and B 12mm Kevlar reinforced nylon Risers Baby A and C Dyneema Connectors Softlinks Pulleys Spenger pulleys low friction rings Top lines Edelrid Pro Dry unsheathed kevlar 800...

Page 27: ...lines 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 Cells 37 37 37 37 37 Flat aspect ratio 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 Projected aspect ratio 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 3 6 Root chord m 2 63 2 74 2 85 2 96 3 07 Flat span m 10 1 10 5 1...

Page 28: ...28 ANDA manual EN v1 01 January 2023 Overview of Glider Parts Technical data Leading edge Middle lines Lower lines Cell openings Risers Harness Top lines Trailing edge Brake lines...

Page 29: ...ser set does not have trimmers or any other adjustable or removable device Brake line Brake handle B riser Harness attachment point low friction rings loop for lark s foot Snap locks A riser Brake pul...

Page 30: ...avel Size Riser length mm Accelerator travel mm Brake range cm XS 450 140 65 S 500 140 70 M 500 140 75 ML 500 140 80 L 500 140 85 Actual riser lengths may differ by not more than 5mm Maximum symmetric...

Page 31: ...31 ANDA manual EN v1 01 January 2023 Technical data Line Plan...

Page 32: ...are measured from the lower surface of the canopy and include the risers As part of the EN certification process the test team check the lengths of the suspension lines control lines and risers given...

Page 33: ...2 2287 BM2 2697 CM2 1560 DM2 1674 KM2 815 AM3 2546 BM3 2409 CM3 1575 DM3 1692 KM3 974 AM4 2439 BM4 2294 CM4 1480 DM4 1581 KM4 869 AM5 1207 BM5 781 CM5 1023 KM5 851 AM6 2434 BM6 288 CR3 4315 KM6 921 AM...

Page 34: ...34 ANDA manual EN v1 01 January 2023 Service Booklet Test Flight Record Model Size Serial Number Colour Date of test flight Company signature and stamp Service booklet...

Page 35: ...anuary 2023 Service Record Service No 1 Date Stamp Signature No flights Type of service Service No 2 Date Stamp Signature No flights Type of service Service No 3 Date Stamp Signature No flights Type o...

Page 36: ...36 ANDA manual EN v1 01 January 2023 Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email Service booklet...

Page 37: ...37 ANDA manual EN v1 01 January 2023 Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email Service booklet...

Page 38: ...lifespan of the current generation of gliders and how much material material ageing is acceptable without affecting the airworthiness There are natural forces that can seriously threaten your safety r...