Commodore Skylark CO-190, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...NING THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISK PARACHUTE SYSTEMS SOMETIMES FAIL CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY REGARDLESS OF HOW IT IS MAINTAINED PACKED DEPLOYED OR OPERATED TRAINING AND OR EXPERIENCE ARE REQUIRED TO LOWER THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH ...

Page 2: ...fident you will like your new Commodore Student Canopy as your student equipment Regardless if you purchased new or used canopy it shall be thoroughly inspected and assembled to by authorized rigger This manual will provide you with important information that will help you better use this product INDEX Decsription 3 Technical data and limitations 4 Operation 7 Packing 9 Storage and maintenance 20 ...

Page 3: ...able in steep deep brake flight Commodore has good flare power from full flight and also from deep brakes and performs flat turns efficiently without diving Commodore top skin and the airfoil section is produced of ZP fabric the bottom skin is manufactured from F 111 fabric This improves sufficiently the canopy live time and makes packing easy Recommended wing loading for the Commodore is between ...

Page 4: ...canopy size in sq ft measured at the lower surface approximate packing volume in cu in when the canopy is packed using ProPack weight of the canopy in lbs kg minimum recommended exit weight in lbs kg maximum recommended exit weight in lbs kg geometric aspect ratio span Exit weight total weight of pilot incl gear and other equipment l 4 ...

Page 5: ...DENT CANOPY COMMODORE Each Commodore canopy has the operating limitations of the maximum exit weight and the maximum deployment speed indicated on the warning label attached to the top of the upper skin of the canopy 5 ...

Page 6: ...loyment speed knot km t Aspect Ratio Span CO 190 476 10 4 113 51 238 108 130 240 3 14 2 49 CO 210 520 10 4 125 57 263 119 130 240 3 15 2 49 CO 230 564 11 5 138 63 288 130 130 240 3 16 2 49 CO 250 608 11 5 153 70 313 142 130 240 3 17 2 49 CO 270 652 12 6 171 78 330 150 130 240 3 18 2 49 CO 290 696 12 6 192 87 330 150 130 240 3 19 2 49 6 ...

Page 7: ...e 2 Bring the pack of lines to the container and spread the lines straight with the steering lines on top 3 Fix each group of lines to the respective riser with the soft link Do not tighten the connectors up at this moment 4 Ensure the correct assembling of the slider the reinforcement tape should be facing the canopy should be facing the trailing edge of the canopy 5 Spread the steering lines so ...

Page 8: ...s with the thread or tight up the rapid links with help of the wrench and cover them with protective slider bumpers Soft links setup shipped with the Skylark canopies Make the first loop letting the end of the soft link through the riser and then through the respective lines group A Make the second loop in the same order B Let the end of the soft link under its restrictive tab and then put it on i...

Page 9: ...re they are attached to the risers and divide them by the groups control lines rear risers group front risers group Walk to the canopy while letting the lines slide between your fingers pic 2 5 Put the canopy on your shoulder so that it freely hangs and keeps the lines tense move the slider behind your back at this time 6 Straighten and flake 7 or 9 air intakes pic 3 7 Holding tightly the bundle s...

Page 10: ...coat with it the canopy towards the nose so that the control lines stay at the center of the canopy pic 12 15 While holding the lines and the slider tight connect the ends of the trailing edge and roll the tail Be cautious not to capture into the roll the other parts of the canopy left inside pic 13 and 14 16 Keep eye on the slider position and lines tense slightly swing the bundle lay it down on ...

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Page 20: ...er cover material to protect the canopy from the direct sunlight on the ground When the canopy is not used it should be stored in a dark dry place with the temperature 15 30 С and 15 70 of humidity Canopy should also be kept away from high temperatures acids and other chemically aggressive agents pests chloral smoke TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE Reparation and maintenance of the canopy should be done only...

Page 21: ...for each group of lines 3 Check tapes on the canopy where the lines are attached and respective seams 4 Check order of the main and control lines and ensure that all connection points are stitched If lines are worn out or have torn threads shall be replaced Depending on the general condition of the lines the whole lines set replacement may be required Normally lines should be replaced 1 2 times du...

Page 22: ...tion of the bridle to the canopy and to the deployment bag 9 Follow the manufacturer s manual for your container to correctly connect the toggles to the control lines 10 To minimize the wear of your gear do not pack the canopy on asphalt or concrete Perform packing job only on the special packing matt 22 ...

Page 23: ...egardless of your skill knowledge level as well as your experience regardless of the equipment in use you take personal responsibility for potential injuries or death Based on the above SKYLARK does not give any warranties related to the use of the SKYLARK Parachutes While using your canopy or giving it to somebody else for use the owner acknowledges that no claims can be made towards SKYLARK for ...