DaVinci Rhythm, Manual

Page 1: ...ERS RHYTHM 1 REV 5 20 August 2017 Davinci Products Inc 53 Sinchon gil Okcheon myeon Yangpyeong gun Gyeonggi do South Korea 12505 Tel 82 0 10 9799 3472 Fax 82 0 10 9799 3472 sales dv gliders com info dv gliders com ...

Page 2: ...information about the design of the RHYTHM advice how to use it best and how to care for it to ensure it has a long life We hope that the RHYTHM will give you a lot of satisfactory flying times WARNING THIS IS NOT TRAINING MANUAL ATTEMPTING TO FLY THIS OR ANY OTHER PARAGLIDER WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUC TION FROM A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO YOURSELF AND BYSTANDERS DAVI...

Page 3: ...ps 13 Landing 17 Warrantee 18 Respecting nature and environment 8 4 Harness 6 Lines 7 Accelerator system 5 Risers 8 Pre flight check 9 Take 0ff 9 1 Tow launch 11 2 Frontal collapse 10 In flight characteristics 11 Deflations 11 1 Asymmetric collapse 11 5 Asymmetrical stall 11 6 B stall 11 4 Deep stall 11 3 Full stall 12 2 Spiral dive 12 Descent Techniques 12 1 Big ears 11 7 Cravat ...

Page 4: ...7 25 7 SPAN m 8 0 8 6 8 9 9 3 ASPECT RATIO 3 38 3 38 3 38 3 38 FLATTENING 13 7 13 7 13 7 13 7 CORD MAX m 2 8 3 0 3 1 3 3 MIN m 0 60 0 65 0 67 0 7 AVER m 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 LINES HEIGHT m 6 38 6 87 7 15 7 4 MAIN 3 4 3 RISERS NUMBER 3 A A B C TRIMS NO NO NO NO ACCELERATOR 120 120 120 120 WEIGHT RANGE MIN MAX KG 55 75 70 95 80 105 95 120 CERTIFICATION EN 926 1 2 LTF KG EN A EN A EN A EN A GLIDER WEIGHT ...

Page 5: ...O DIAGONALS 30D FM NON WR DOMINICO TEXTILE CO RISERS FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER MATERIAL WEBBING 20MM GUTH WOLF GMBH PULLEYS RIELY LW RILEY PTY LTD SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES DSL 70 LIROS MIDDLE CASCADES PPSL 120 LIROS MAIN 7343 280 EDELRID UPPER STABLE DSL 70 LIROS MAIN STABLE 6843 160 EDELRID UPPER BRAKE DSL 70 LIROS MIDDLE BRAKE PPSL 120 LIROS MAIN BREAK 10N 200 EDELRID ...

Page 6: ...fficial testing as LTF EN A The glider has been type tested for one seated use only Suitability for training The RHYTHM is suitable for the use in the school and educational flying For the RHYTHM it has minimum of 65cm symmetrical travel length at maximum total load It would be dangerous to use the brake travel according to those numbers because it is not practicable to measure the brake travel du...

Page 7: ...eed system so you can use all the speed travel To do so you have to be seated in the ground meanwhile you are in your harness and adjust the lines by pulling up the risers with tension Another person help to do this is recommended Make sure also that the speed bar is not pulling down the risers when you are not using it Once all the gear is rigged you have to test the whole speed travel in calm ai...

Page 8: ... and seams between panels RHYTHM has easy inflation behaviour at the forward reverse launch because of its profile system To get the right wing shape for the take off pull the brake until the canopy shows at the perfect banana shape on the flat ground While inflating the RHYTHM you should hold both of th A risers on your hands Smoothly and gradually inflate the wing It does not need excessive ener...

Page 9: ... is needed for active flying To familiarize yourself with the RHYTHM your first turns should be gradual and progressive To make efficient and coordinated turns with the RHYTHM first look in the direction you want to go and check that the airspace is clear Your first input for directional change should be weight shift followed by the smooth application of the brake until the desired bank angle is a...

Page 10: ...ion The glider will resume normal forward flight without further input Check you have forward flight again before using the brakes 11 4 Deep stall 11 3 Full stall It is possible for gliders to enter a state of deep stall This can be caused by several situations including a very slow release from a B line stall flying the glider when wet very old glider or after a front symmetric deflation When you...

Page 11: ...ips While holding the brakes you should symmetrically pull the outermost A risers In order to return to the normal flight you should release the A risers and pull the brake short times until wing tips regain pressure Spiraling is not permitted with big ears because of the increased load on the remaining lines so that they can be physically deformed 11 7 Cravat In case a cravat should occur from an...

Page 12: ...arried out with only pure water If the glider comes in contact with salt water clean thoroughly with fresh water Do not use solvents of any kind as this may remove the protective coatings and destroy the fabric 13 Landing We recommend to land with trimmers to the normal slow position Don t use the sharp turns or radical maneuvers When you are 1 2m over the ground you should face into wind and stan...

Page 13: ...d landing places Respect others and paraglider in harmony with nature Do not leave marked tracks and do not leave rubbish behind Do not make unnecessary noise and respect sensitive biological areas The materials used on a paraglider should be recycled Please send old Davinci gliders back to us Davinci Gliders offices We will undertake to recycle the glider 16 Caring tips Do not expose your glider ...

Page 14: ...6 d4 1008 br4 1089 a5 888 b5 889 c5 909 d5 983 ST1 5020 br5 914 a6 872 b6 881 c6 899 d6 967 br6 1073 a7 863 b7 878 c7 894 d7 959 br7 934 a8 875 b8 896 c8 910 d8 969 br8 824 a9 895 b9 883 c9 893 d9 939 br9 748 a10 831 b10 829 c10 839 d10 880 a11 713 b11 722 c11 729 d11 761 BR1 2510 a12 639 b12 647 c12 651 d12 676 BR2 2550 BR3 2520 A1 1800 B1 1800 C1 1800 D1 1800 A2 1800 B2 1800 C2 1800 D2 1800 BRI ...

Page 15: ...d2 1013 st2 937 br2 1413 a3 925 b3 908 c3 932 d3 1020 st3 1009 br3 1234 a4 952 b4 939 c4 961 d4 1047 br4 1137 a5 927 b5 924 c5 944 d5 1022 ST1 5240 br5 958 a6 911 b6 916 c6 934 d6 1006 br6 1121 a7 901 b7 913 c7 930 d7 997 br7 984 a8 913 b8 932 c8 946 d8 1007 br8 880 a9 930 b9 926 c9 937 d9 984 br9 840 a10 865 b10 870 c10 881 d10 923 a11 741 b11 759 c11 766 d11 799 BR1 2660 a12 664 b12 680 c12 684 ...

Page 16: ... br7 DSL70 a8 DSL 70 b8 DSL 70 c8 DSL 70 d8 DSL 70 br8 DSL70 a9 DSL 70 b9 DSL 70 c9 DSL 70 d9 DSL 70 br9 DSL70 a10 DSL 70 b10 DSL 70 c10 DSL 70 d10 DSL 70 a11 DSL 70 b11 DSL 70 c11 DSL 70 d11 DSL 70 BR1 PPSL 120 a12 DSL 70 b12 DSL 70 c12 DSL 70 d12 DSL 70 BR2 PPSL 120 BR3 PPSL 120 A1 PPSL 120 B1 PPSL 120 C1 PPSL 120 D1 PPSL 120 A2 PPSL 120 B2 PPSL 120 C2 PPSL 120 D2 PPSL 120 BRI 10N 200 A3 PPSL 12...

Page 17: ...DAVINCI GLIDERS RHYTHM 16 Overview ...

Page 18: ...DAVINCI GLIDERS RHYTHM 17 Serial Number Date of Production Dealer Date of sales Check and repair information ...