Dudek Snake, User Manual

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Page 2: ...leased when acting jointly with speed Such settings make it possible to use the main brakes for steering in accelerated flight without collapsing tips Correct operaiton of the Power Attack requires re...

Page 3: ...s 1 Introduction 4 3 5 Landing 3 6 Golden rules 3 7 3 8 1 Big Ears 3 8 2 Spiral dive 3 8 3 B stall 3 9 Extreme situations 3 9 1 Side collapse 3 9 2 Symetric collapse 3 9 3 Full stall and negative spin...

Page 4: ...g manual for this or any other paraglider 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 responsi...

Page 5: ...g trimmers speed and Power Attack systems B riser is anchored on additional pulley on the B riser minimalizing drag during speed system operation previously it was a simple quicklink Main suspension l...

Page 6: ...etter performance especially at high speeds Reduced reflexivity of the Snake XX on closed trims is in part compensated by its smaller size at maximum take off weight possible due to increased wing loa...

Page 7: ...s of flight They are designed and executed in Shark nose technology meaning specific concave shape of the reinforced profile area at its leading edge the name comes form the very shape reminding shark...

Page 8: ...rt at the attachment points They run from the trailing edge through several layers to the main steering lines which are lead through the pulleys connected to the rear risers and then fixed Main lines...

Page 9: ...raglider in the direction opposite to the propeller s rotation The system can be adjusted to match your specific combination of paramotor propeller For quick and easy recognition in emergency some of...

Page 10: ...free TST it is a TCL line fitted with a TST Tip steering toggle running from the riser to according steering line towards the wing tip You can use it for steering by grabbing the line and pulling it...

Page 11: ...wer Attack hooks to the trimmer and accordingly release trimmer tape restricting its movement trimmer buckle pulley position 1 trimmer strap inner 2D line swivel trimmer handle speed system pulleys TE...

Page 12: ...imalizing danger of getting them into running propeller Triple Comfort Toggle Addressing different needs of our clients we have created a TCT system Triple Comfort Toggle making it possible to have yo...

Page 13: ...the central steering line going through the pulley and the outer one green is set as standard and some pilots can regard it as not aggressive enough You can adjust it to your own preferences but plea...

Page 14: ...elongs to the pilot Dudek Paragliders cannot take responsibility for all possible combinations but we are always there to help you just contact us First flights In order to get familiar with your wing...

Page 15: ...thout looking back over your shoulder when the wing is low behind you turning can cause some lines to get in the propeller Still possible fall on your back and damaging the propeller is dangerous and...

Page 16: ...o prepare a classic launch as running backwards with an engine on your back is not an easy thing to do It is reasonable not to pull the wing up until you are really determined to launch especially whe...

Page 17: ...rate of climb will worsen and with the throttle fully opened even a stall can happen In powered flight the Snake XX behaves more like an aeroplane than a paraglider and it is good idea to regard it as...

Page 18: ...trically using optional carabiner loops The best method is to fasten opposite cross bracing or apply some weight shift Such oscillations usually occur at full power the greater the engine output and p...

Page 19: ...ate the trims independently of the Power Attack system you have to disengage the hooks joining the PA and the trimmers DO NOT USE THE SPEED SYSTEM WITH CLOSED TRIMMERS OR THE POWER ATTACK SYSTEM BLOCK...

Page 20: ...slow mode Steering is done with main brake handles You can pull them straight down along your body or sideways away from your body thus differentiating the progression and bank angle 1 Straight down a...

Page 21: ...tees safety and stays effective Various steering modes with PA activated and deactivated Steering with main brake toggles only slow or accelerated mode The toggle has different effects when pulled dow...

Page 22: ...offers much more precise control of he canopy but on the other it requires learning new different reflexes and reactions Pilot must spend some time exploring the system and perfecting his own techniq...

Page 23: ...ot can use entire range of the aerofoil geometry as well as attack angle as far as the trimmer tape has been released CAUTION You have to remember that effects of the PA system can be pretty dramatic...

Page 24: ...k of reflex on trailing edge pitching moment now decreases angle of attack Additionally turbulence behind the wing occurs In some circumstances this can lead to a collapse Using the brakes can be some...

Page 25: ...engaged with closed trims Increased speed Trimmers fully opened Speed system engaged Maximum speed C D C D B D A C A B A A B A A risers neutral A 505 A 505 B 505 C 457 5 D 410 Trimmer A 505 A 505 B 50...

Page 26: ...ach with the engine idling then level out and lose the speed before final flare Immediately after touchdown switch off the engine The main advantage of this procedure is of course possibility of repea...

Page 27: ...s You ll never know until you land and check it out Be certain of your navigation Remember that not everyone is fond of your engine noise Do not scare the animals 3 7 FREE FLYING NO PARAMOTOR Even as...

Page 28: ...s are fully opened the wing becomes faster and stiffer increasing its stability even more The brake forces grow too as well as the distance to the stall point The radius and bank angle in turns increa...

Page 29: ...put down with B risers or with a strong pull on the rear D risers 3 7 4 Winching Snake XX was not designed for winching The reflex aerofoil used in this paraglider has inherent tendency to increase th...

Page 30: ...B stall can be executed only with fully closed trimmers i e pos 0 To enter a B stall simultaneously pull down both B risers yellow tape by 10 15 cm The canopy will collapse across the entire span alo...

Page 31: ...ks 3 9 1 Side collapse When the trimmers are fully opened or the speed system is engaged collapses practically do not occur and can be induced only by a very strong turbulence Still if it happens a li...

Page 32: ...y 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 se...

Page 33: ...r alcohol as these can permanently damage the fabric 4 3 REPAIRS Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer authorised distributor or authorised workshop It is acceptable to fix minor clot...

Page 34: ...u should check the wing fabric as well since the wave forces can cause the fabric to distort in some areas When taking the wing out of the water always do this by trailing edge so that water can flow...

Page 35: ...3 291 96 306 74 347 43 90 135 95 145 130 170 160 230 4 40 4 60 4 90 5 60 5 80 6 35 PASAMON Bydgoszcz Polska Certification Number of cells Surface area flat m 2 Surface area projected m2 Span flat m Sp...

Page 36: ...s 2 years 200 flight hours whichever 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 whichever comes...

Page 37: ...for privately used wings only AeroCasco applies only to damages which took place during take off flight or landing Obviously all faults in the material and manufacturing flaws are covered by normal wa...

Page 38: ...37 5 cm for small repairs Note that even small tears located in vicinity of the stitches have to be repaired by an authorised service 4 A looped and stitched suspension line longer than the longest us...

Page 39: ...e is on the next page while tables of lines lengths are published on our website www dudek eu Lengths are measured with a specialised computer operated device All lines are stretched with a 5 kg load...

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