Bruce Goldsmith Design LUNA 2, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...June 2018 1 Welcome 3 2 Introduction 4 3 Preparation 6 4 Flight Characteristics 8 5 Recovery Techniques 15 6 Storage and Servicing 17 7 Technical Data 19 8 Service booklet 30 9 Closing Words 34 Conte...

Page 3: ...l BGD products are developed and made with the same skill and attention to good design that are synonymous with the ultimate performance and precision required by paragliders Congratulations on your p...

Page 4: ...pter 5 We strongly advise against flying in the rain If you fly into a rain shower you should immediately go and land somewhere safe steering the canopy gently and avoiding manoeuvres such as Big Ears...

Page 5: ...m can cause a loss of airworthiness and certification We recommend that you contact your dealer or BGD directly before performing any kind of change However the length of the brake lines should be adj...

Page 6: ...manufacturer s instructions 5 Connect the wing to the chassis ensuring the risers are connected the right way round and that the maillons or karabiners are correctly closed Take care to protect yours...

Page 7: ...tuck in the brake pulleys Both brakes should be the same length and this can be checked by asking an assistant to hold the upper end of the brake lines together whilst the pilot holds the brake handle...

Page 8: ...ightly increased tendency to collapse in strong turbulence If you mainly fly in weak conditions you might choose to fly towards the lower end of the weight range If you fly in the upper half of the we...

Page 9: ...initiate a turn until you have enough height and speed to do so In certain circumstances a pilot can induce unintended oscillations This can be due to a combination of the engine propeller and pilot s...

Page 10: ...set up your approach downwind of the landing field When your height above the field is around 40m and you are in a good position to land in your intended landing spot switch the engine off and make yo...

Page 11: ...ring is possible by weightshifting with big ears in If the big ears do not come out quickly on their own a gentle pump on the brakes will speed things up Before using the big ears facility in earnest...

Page 12: ...The over the nose spiral is a special type of spiral dive where the glider points almost directly at the ground It will enter this if you make a sudden brake application during the spiral entry so tha...

Page 13: ...es For this reason they should not be used in strong thermals or turbulent conditions The best glide angle is attained at trim speed with hands up and without the use of the accelerator bar We recomme...

Page 14: ...d the tips getting cravatted during the recovery Deep Stall or Parachutal Stall Your paraglider has been designed so that it will not easily remain in a deep stall However if it is incorrectly rigged...

Page 15: ...a vertical axis Your glider will resist spinning but if a spin is inadvertently induced you should release the brake pressure but always be ready to damp out any dive as the glider exits the spin Fai...

Page 16: ...tip deflation as described in Asymmetric Front Collapse above If the canopy still does not recover then pull the rear risers to help the canopy to reinflate Pulling the stabilo line is also a good wa...

Page 17: ...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 If you are concerned about any aspect of the int...

Page 18: ...flights and hours flown in the Service Record and send together with your glider when it goes for inspection or servicing The manufacturer will only accept responsibility for paraglider lines and repa...

Page 19: ...face Porcher Ezzyfly 38g m2 Internal structure Porcher Skytex 40g Nose reinforcing Plastic wire 2 4mm and 2 7 mm Risers 21mm nylon Top lines Liros DSL 70 Middle lines Liros TSL 140 Lower lines Liros T...

Page 20: ...7 3 7 77 m Number of main lines 3 4 3 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 3 2 Cells 52 52 52 Flat aspect ratio 5 35 5 35 5 35 Projected aspet ratio 3 83 3 83 3 83 Central chord 2 433 2 609 2 774 m Flat span 10 14 10 87 11...

Page 21: ...21 Version 1 2 June 2018 Overview of glider parts 7 Technical data Openings Mid lines Lower lines Leading edge Trailing edge Brake lines Risers Harness Top lines...

Page 22: ...22 Version 1 2 June 2018 PPG Risers 7 Technical data Baby A or big ears riser Brake line pulleys Accelerator system 135mm Trim 85mm 500mm 13 5m m...

Page 23: ...23 Version 1 2 June 2018 7 Technical data Line Plan...

Page 24: ...nt The lengths are measured from the lower surface of the canopy and include the risers and maillons During the EN certification process the test team has checked the lengths of the suspension lines c...

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Page 30: ...30 Version 1 2 June 2018 8 Service Booklet Test Flight Record Model Size Serial Number Colour Date of test flight Company signature and stamp 8 Service booklet...

Page 31: ...2018 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 of servi...

Page 32: ...32 Version 1 2 June 2018 Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email 8 Service booklet...

Page 33: ...33 Version 1 2 June 2018 Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email 8 Service booklet...

Page 34: ...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...