Dudek Paragliders Optic 2 Light earth, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual V 26 06 2017 ...

Page 2: ... 8 take off 11 flight 13 landing 15 speed modes 16 winching and powered paragliding 17 quick descent methods 19 extreme manoeuvres 21 paraglider care 23 warranty and aerocasco 26 environmental care 28 what have you bought 29 technical data 30 rigging scheme 32 summary 34 ...

Page 3: ...ndergoing training at an accredited school Pilots are personally responsible for their own safety and their paraglider s airworthiness The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk Neither the manufacturer nor dealer do acceptany liabilities involved This paraglider on delivery meets all the requirements of the EN 926 1 and 926 2 regulations or has an airworthiness certificate issued...

Page 4: ...flex traits The wing is tuck resistant comes up easily and is perfectly steerable Worth a special praise is its great lateral and longitudinal stability As in other our paragliders the risers of the Optic 2 Light constitute a complete comfortable and carefully thought out control panel where each instrument is placed exactly where it should be and works as it should Modern risers of 20 mm width fe...

Page 5: ... himself thus ensuring highest European quality Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the canopy All materials used come from marked production batches and each production step can be verified down to identification of individual worker and controller harness rib trailing edge brake handle steering line cell suspension lines risers i...

Page 6: ...riser scheme steering line swivel speed system pulleys carabiner speed system hooks brake ferrule brake handle Smart Lock B C A A 6 ...

Page 7: ...y markings will cause constant braking of the paraglider possibly cause of an accident Overly loose setting of the brake lines is not advised too since the much lower load on the trailing edge lines can sometimes be dangerous too Our newest brake handle used in Optic 2 Light besides its attractive light design features ACT Adjustable Comfort Toggle system with adjustable loop a swivel preventing p...

Page 8: ...often we forget the clothing electronics backpacks sometimes even such basic things like fuel or rescue chute weight are omitted What harness You can use any certified harness which has its hangpoints at 40 45 centimeters from the seatplate The width between carabiners should be somewhere between 37 cm and 45 cm CAUTION Please note that any modification of seat hang point distance changes the posi...

Page 9: ...t max speedbar meaning you are using the full range of speed system Caution Make sure that both cords on the speed bar are equal as even slight difference can result in constant inadvertent turning of the paraglider Before take off attach paraglider risers to the harness with the main carabiners Then connect the hooks of the speed system cords with hooks at the A risers Caution Before launching ma...

Page 10: ...launch the leading edge should stay taut and even all lines and risers should be separated Make sure they are not tangled and checked against catching anything It is equally important to check the brake lines They must be firmly attached to the brake handles and run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge make sure the risers are not twisted it is very important to check that no lines are ...

Page 11: ...t stay taut all the time so in light winds you will have to run forward With stronger winds you can control the wing while standing still When leaving the ground apply some brakes then release it after gaining some distance from the ground Keep your hands relaxed Reverse launch To be used when wind speed exceeds 3 m s After clipping the risers into carabiners as for the forward launch turn back to...

Page 12: ...c Last check of the wing free space to launch and off you go running into wind with eventual light braking when taking off Remember When deflating the canopy in strong winds e g aborting a launch use the C risers not the brakes Using the brakes in strong wind can lift the pilot up and drag him her back Caution When clipping in the crossed risers you can find proper connection of the speed system p...

Page 13: ...rbulent area you should brake a little to put up the tension It will allow you to react instantly in case of a problem Too hard or too quick pulling of one brake can cause the wing to enter a spin Thermalling and soaring When flying minimum sink is reached with slight brake pressure applied 5 to 10 cm depending on pilot s weight In turbulent conditions the canopy should be flown with a small amoun...

Page 14: ...aglider s angle of attack so that its airspeed is increased but simultaneously the canopy becomes less stable The airflow becomes more dynamic too Therefore you should avoid using speedsystem in turbulent conditions close to the ground or near other airspace users Do not use speed system during extreme manoeuvres If the canopy does collapse when accelerated release the speed bar immediately and co...

Page 15: ...le gaining some height if too much brake is used Caution Strong wind landings hardly require braking if at all Use C risers to deflate the canopy after landing Using the brakes will probably result in pilot being lifted again and dragged backwards The final glide of the landing approach should be straight and smooth Steep or alternating turns can result in a dangerous pendulum effect near the grou...

Page 16: ...minimum sink Launch configuration Increased speed increased sink lengths of the risers incl quicklinks length tolerance 5mm Neutral risers length A 510 A 510 B 510 C 510 Speed system size 24 26 A 390 A 390 B 430 C 510 Speed system size A A B C 16 C B A C A B A A ...

Page 17: ...n then do not pull them too much in order to avoid danger of stalling your wing Adjust your heading regularly when winched so no large corrections are necessary Remember there are several conditions to be met when winching n pilot should be properly trained for winching n the winch with all gear should be in good condition and specialized for paraglider winching n the winch operator must be proper...

Page 18: ...o bring the wing directly over your head The aerofoil and its angle of attack were arranged so as to give maximum lift coefficient with relatively high safety level Therefore if the canopy is not pulled enough it can stay behind the pilot rendering launch difficult and or dangerous ...

Page 19: ...long its B row the airflow over top surface will break and projected canopy surface will be decreased Forward movement will be almost completely stopped Further pulling B risers is not advised as testes have shown it to increase wing instability If the canopy forms a horseshoe gently pull both brakes to recover To exit a B stall the risers should be released in a smooth and decisive manner On quic...

Page 20: ...of consecutive alternating turns with increasing bank angle Too aggressive banking with unsufficient control can result with a massive collapse Aerobatics Optic 2 Light was not designed to do any aerobatics Caution All rapid descent techniques should be practiced in smooth air and only with sufficient altitude margin Full stalls and spins are to be avoided as they are not recommended techniques of...

Page 21: ...st often canopy reinflates spontaneously however in specific turbulent conditions it is possible that airflow will keep the leading edge collapsed That s why an instant pilot s reaction is advised a measured braking at the right moment will greatly speed up the recovery Full stall and negative spin Practically do not occur may happen only as a result of serious neglect or intentional action of the...

Page 22: ...rag has fewer suspension lines with greater distances between them as well as stiff leading edge That s why it s always possible that after a tuck one of the stabilisers may tangle in the lines Usually a couple of pulls with a brake settles the matter If it s not enough try to untangle it with big ears or a stronger pull on the risers In case of any doubts you should seriously consider throwing th...

Page 23: ...sture and UV rays Never pack or store the glider when wet as it significantly shortens life of the fabric Remember that wing gets wet even when laying on a green grass in full sun as the grass transpires Caution Locking a wet paraglider in a car exposed to sun is absolutely unacceptable Hot car interior acts like an oven and as tests have shown that color bleeding transfer can happen even at 50 Ce...

Page 24: ...glider while sharp edges can damage the cloth Prevent lines from catching anything as they can overstretch or tear Never step on the lines Knots can chafe suspension and or brake lines Check the length of your lines after tree or water landing as they can stretch or shrink The lines can be measured at the manufacturer or an authorised workshop After landing in water you should check the wing fabri...

Page 25: ...ecting person due to paraglider s condition In case of paragliders used commercially e g in schools or tandem flying a Full Inspection is recommended every 12 months after first 24 months from purchase date or every 100 hours airtime whatever comes first A paraglider can be officially inspected only by the manufacturer or a dealer authorised to do so ...

Page 26: ...00 flight hours whatever comes first For the mountain wings MPG speedflying schools or professional users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year or 150 flight hours whatever comes first Warranty does not cover any of the following canopy colour fading as well as bleeding caused by improper storage transport damage caused by chemicals or salt water damage caused by improper use damage caused in emergen...

Page 27: ...paragliders check before purchase It can be purchased only for privately used paragliders AeroCasco covers only damages occuring while taking off flying or landing Obviously all faults in the material and manufacturing flaws are covered by normal warranty When handing the paraglider for the repair you have to present a card confirming its AeroCasco status After the repair you will have to cover on...

Page 28: ... where we can fly Keep to marked paths do not make excessive noise do not leave any garbage and respect fragile balance of the nature Recycling of used gear A paraglider is made out of synthetic materials which need to be properly disposed of when worn out If you are not able to dispose of the paraglider properly DUDEK Paragliders will do that for you Just send your paraglider to the address given...

Page 29: ...fabric 10 cm x 37 5 cm for small repairs Note that even small tears located in the vicinity of stitches are to be repaired by an authorised service only ź looped and stitched suspension line the longest of all lines in the paraglider to be used as a temporary replacement Do not cut it if you have to temporarily replace a shorter one just tie it at the length needed ź paraglider passport with enter...

Page 30: ... 2817 00 2925 00 629 00 657 00 683 00 712 00 739 00 6 82 7 13 7 42 7 72 8 02 229 40 240 00 250 17 260 91 271 24 60 75 70 90 85 105 100 120 115 140 3 86 4 11 4 65 Optic 2 Light trym 37 max 51 2km h Certification Number of cells Surface area flat m 2 Surface area projected m 2 Span flat m Span projected m Aspect Ratio flat Aspect Ratio projected Sink rate m s Speed km h Max cord mm Min cord mm Dista...

Page 31: ...31 materials Lines Fabric Risers Edelrid A 8000U 050 070 090 130 190 230 Porcher 32 27 g m2 Cousin Trestec France Porcher Hard 40 g m2 27 g m2 SR Scrim SR Laminate 180 g m2 ...

Page 32: ...upper end with at least 150 mm margin for fastening brake handle this means for this line extra 25 cm than in the table is needed The rigging scheme itself is published on the next page while tables of line lengths you will find in attachments to this manual Lengths are measured with a specialised computer operated device All the lines before measurement are stretched with a steady 5 kg load Thank...

Page 33: ... CD4 c5 B P 4 b AD4 BP4a AP 3 a7 a8 A D 3 A P 2 a6 a5 AD2 d4 d3 c4 CD3 c3 CP1 d2 d1 CD 1 c2 C D 2 c1 a4 AD1 a3 AP1 a2 a1 BP2 BP1 BRT1 br3 br2 br1 b2 b1 BRP BRD1 br5 BRT2 br4 b4 BD1 b3 BP3 br9 B R T 4 BRD2 br8 BRT3 br6 br7 b8 b7 BD3 BD2 b6 b5 BRT5 br12 br11 br10 b10 b9 BD4 C B A A B ...

Page 34: ... possible dangers and face them wisely You must accept the fact that all air sports are potentially dangerous and your actual safety depends solely on you We insist that you fly safely and this concerns both the weather choicesafety margin during all manoeuvres Caution FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY summary SEE YOU IN THE AIR ...

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