Dudek Cabrio Synthesis, User Manual

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Page 3: ... Quick descent methods 1 Introduction 3 3 4 1 Big ears 3 4 2 Spiral dive 3 4 3 B stall 3 5 Acro Flying 3 5 1 Wing over 3 6 Extreme manoeuvrese 3 6 1 One sided collapse 3 6 2 Frontal collapse 3 6 3 Full stall and negative spin 3 6 4 Parachutal stall 3 6 5 Line over and cravatte 3 6 6 Emergency steering 4 Canopy care 26 4 1 Storage 4 2 Cleaning 4 3 Repair 4 4 Deterioration a few tips 5 Technical dat...

Page 4: ...NOTE Please read this manual before your first flight ...

Page 5: ...wing and it is by no means intended to be used as a training manual for this or any other paraglider in general You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so or when undergoing training at an accredited School or with an Instructor 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 The manu...

Page 6: ...nder heavy load making launch in no wind a hard task A trike will take off all right at max load yet two heavy persons will probably fail Of course there should be no problem with foot launch when some wind is blowing 2 1 DESIGN While designing Synthesis Cabrio we put a lot of effort into flight safety pleasant handling simple usage good performance and wide speed range Distinguishing feature of S...

Page 7: ...g lift while rear 40 of the chord creates an effective stabiliser against excessive decrease of the attack angle The trimmer system allows you to considerably raise the airfoil s rear part thus effectively reducing projected chord and surface area by some 30 giving the paraglider a higher wing loading and increased speed without change in the angle of attack The centre of pressure also moves forwa...

Page 8: ... planes vertically with the ribs diagonally with VSS system and level through RSS All crossports have been prepared using OCD Optimised Crossports Design technology Carefully designed shapes of the openings and their optimal placement between stress lines guarantee efficient pressure distribution in the canopy and its quick inflation These openings are scaled together with the ribs so their replic...

Page 9: ...r materials for the paragliding industry The ribs must be as rigid and stretch resistant as possible We found these qualities in Skytex 40 Hard with E29A impregnate All reinforcements are made of SR Scrim RIGGING SYSTEM All of the Synthesis Cabrio suspension lines are sheathed in a coloured polyester layer covering brownish Technora core Relatively low number of lines required such composition fea...

Page 10: ...lipping in lines or straps assisting the inflation process trimmers made of red band with visible scale designed for quick and easy replacement in case of deterioration two levels of pulleys to be used depending on the hangpoint Tip Steering Toggle system For quick and easy recognition some of the risers are distinguished with coloured band as follows A gold used for launching A blue used for big ...

Page 11: ...r lines Before you take your Synthesis Cabrio in tha air we strongly advise to try out everything first Hang up the entire PPG unit with ropes sit in the harness and have someone pull up the risers You must make sure that in flight you will always be able to reach the brake handles even if the airflow blows them away While being suspended in this way you have a perfect opportunity to adjust the la...

Page 12: ...g rod and there you are the soft handle is ready to use Easy Keeper EK Easy Keeper is the name of our new indigenous way to hold the brake handles at the risers The strong neodymium magnets keep them firmly in place while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily This idea was developed especially for the PPG dedicated paragliders for there is often a need to take your hands off the br...

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Page 14: ...rio is pulled up with A risers only The optimal trim setting is 0 i e fully closed Applying steady pressure on the A risers or engaging launch assist system move forward The wing practically does not overshoot so the front collapses that otherwise happen quite often at launch occur rarely with the Synthesis Cabrio Instead it kind of waits for you to catch up with it In case of reverse launch we re...

Page 15: ...areful when flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation When landing with trims set fast above 0 position your bigger speed may require proportionately more space Note that the paraglider has a lot of kinetic energy and careless application of brakes may even cause the wing to climb Despite apparent ease of steering and most pilots quickly gaining enough trust to fly the wing in...

Page 16: ...all the additional speed and safety of the Synthesis Cabrio 3 3 1 TAKE OFF Classic foot launch Even when it seems that there is no wind at all it is rarely so Therefore always be careful in determining the conditions as in PPG flying it is most important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind danger of losing your airspeed while crossing the wind gradient is greatly reduc...

Page 17: ...on the risers If the paraglider drops to one side or back too far to be lifted again kill the engine interrupt launch and check the conditions once again As the wing comes up its resistance grows lighter and it should stabilise above your head without overshooting This is the best moment to check if it is inflated well and the lines are not tangled but you should do it without stopping nor turning...

Page 18: ...ead without overshooting Too hasty corrections of launch direction can result in sidewise oscillations still if they are not too deep you can keep full power in order to get off the gound as soon as possible After lift off canopy will stabilize itself overhead and throttle can be eased off a bit to get desired climb speed Reverse launch in strong wind Reverse launch is possible only as a foot laun...

Page 19: ...the crossed risers you can find proper connection of the speed system particularly hard Be careful not to confuse the risers Climbing Once you took off safely continue heading against the wind using brakes to correct rate of climb Do not try to climb too steeply attempts to increase climb rate by pulling the brakes will have an adverse effect due to the additional drag actual rate of climb will wo...

Page 20: ... In addition there are often too late or wrong pilot reactions increasing the trouble instead of solving it In any case the safest way to deal with this question is to reduce throttle and release the brakes Especially less experienced pilots tend to overreact It is called a pilot induced oscillation and proven solution in this case is to leave brakes alone 3 3 2 LEVEL FLIGHT Once you have gained s...

Page 21: ...ility of the wing and with it also its ability to cope with turbulences and overall penetration As forces on the brakes grow at high speeds the weightshifting or steering with TST system becomes increasingly effective Turns executed in this way are slightly wider but needed steering force will be smaller and airspeed will not decrease With slow trimmer settings there is an improvement in sink and ...

Page 22: ...nge the abundant speed for lift If the landing field is not big enough and you have to land on the spot we advise you to close the trimmers It will increase lift coefficient of the wing simultaneously decreasing its sink rate and speed Such action is especially important when flying with high surface loading Landing with power on Make a flat approach with the engine idling then level out and lose ...

Page 23: ...ces where engine failure will leave you helpless Remember turbulence caused by other gliders or even yourself especially when flying low It is not reasonable to let go of the brakes below 100 meters because a possible power unit malfunction may require immediate attention In general never trust your engine as it can stop at any moment Always fly as if that s exactly what it s going to do Unless it...

Page 24: ...gle of attack and a parachutal stall Pulling the ears while climbing is pointless anyway 3 4 2 SPIRAL DIVE A spiral is characterised by highest sink rates possible Significant G forces however make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long as it can place high loads on both pilot and glider Never do this manoeuvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles Control the dive and do not exceed 16 ...

Page 25: ... significant take off weight many of the manoeuvres described above will be practically impossible BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS SAFE AND SANE FLYING SO THAT YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO DESCEND RAPIDLY 3 5 ACRO FLYING Synthesis Cabrio was not designed to do any aerobatics 3 5 1 WING OVER You make a wingover by performing a series of consecutive alternating turns with growing bank angle Too much banking ...

Page 26: ...LAPSE The reflex profile of Synthesis Cabrio makes it practically impossible especially at higher speeds During tests we succeeded in creating this situation only with fully closed trimmers and special technique Unskillful execution can bring very deep collapses so recovering will require pilot action short and equal application of both brakes 3 6 3 FULL STALL AND NEGATIVE SPIN Practically do not ...

Page 27: ...after collapse a stabiliser 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 stronger pull on the risers In case of any doubts you should always consider throwing a rescue chute It is there as a normal equipment part not just an ornament 3 6 6 STEERING IN EXTREME SITUATIONS In case of any malfunction rendering ...

Page 28: ...t pack it too tightly Please note that with frequent playing on a field or a small hill your paraglider will deteriorate faster due to its repeated rising falling and being dragged around CLEANING Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or alcohol as these can permanently damage the fabric REPAIRS Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer authorised ...

Page 29: ...opy hitting the ground hard which may seriously damage the ribs sewing and surface material Knots can chafe suspension and or brake lines Check line lengths after tree or water landings as they can stretch or shrink A line plan is included in this manual or may be obtained from the dealer when needed After landing in water you should check the wing fabric as well since the wave forces can cause th...

Page 30: ...Aspect Ratio projected 3 86 Sink rate m s min 1 8 trim 2 0 max 3 0 Speed km h min 35 trim 45 max 62 Max cord cm 351 10 367 50 Min cord cm 77 30 80 90 Distance pilot to wing cm 946 00 990 00 Total line lenght m 569 00 597 00 Weight range kg 150 270 180 330 Weight kg 10 2 11 2 Lines Technora 1 2 1 3 1 5 1 8 2 3 Fabric SkyTex Evolution 45 g m2 SkyTex Clasic 40 g m2 SkyTex Hard 40 g m2 SR Scrim SR Lam...

Page 31: ...rs depending on what comes first For the mountaineering MPG and speedflying wings as well as school and profit users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year 150 flight hours depending on what comes first WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER canopy colour fading damage caused by chemicals or salt water damage caused by incorrect use damage caused by emergency situations damage resulting from accidents airborne or no...

Page 32: ...ck this before purchase It can be obtained for privately used wings only AeroCasco applies only to damages that took place during take off flight 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 only the ...

Page 33: ...to be used as a temporary replacement Do not cut it if you have to replace a shorter line just tie it at the length needed paraglider passport with entered date of purchase and valid technical inspection please check the serial number with the sticker on the wing tip User Manual you are reading Small gifts 31 31 MotoBag is a dedicated solid backpack for PPG wings made of proven Cordura fabric Simu...

Page 34: ... aware of 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 choice and safety margin during all manoeuvres FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY SEE YOU IN THE AIR 32 32 ...

Page 35: ...level of x row near the canopy FC fourth level of steering lines near the canopy CAUTION Distances given below are to be understood as distances between connection points When cutting a line for repair 20 cm extra must be added as at each end a 10 cm stitch is required to fix the loop The only exception is the main steering line EP1 which is looped only at the upper end while there is 20 cm left o...

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Page 38: ...kle higher pulley for the low hangpoints A B C A B 36 36 replaceable trimmer band steering line brake handle with DCT system Easy Keeper magnets lower pulley for the high hangpoints carabiner miniature TST steering toggle trim closing grip trim setting scale TST line launch assist system attachment point ...

Page 39: ...stem attachment point 37 37 trim buckle higher pulley for the low hangpoints replaceable trimmer band steering line brake handle with DCT system Easy Keeper magnets lower pulley for the high hangpoints carabiner miniature TST steering toggle trim closing grip TST line USER MANUAL USER MANUAL ...

Page 40: ... Synthesis Cabrio 42 110 C 220 D B D A C neutral configuration all risers length 380 mm A B A A neutral configuration risers length A A B 380 mm 38 38 Trimmers closed Minimal speed and minimal sink Trimmers fully opened Maximum speed lengthening mm ...

Page 41: ...ned Maximum speed neutral configuration risers length A A B 380 mm C D 530 mm lengthening mm 105 C 210 D B D A C A B A A 39 39 Figure 4 Trimmers influence on the wing profile Synthesis Cabrio 46 neutral configuration risers length A A B 380 mm USER MANUAL USER MANUAL ...

Page 42: ...Leading edge Leading edge Trailing edge Trailing edge Risers Risers Cell openings Cell openings Main suspension lines Main suspension lines Steering line Steering line Stabilizer Stabilizer ...

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