Dudek WARP ENERGY, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual V 06 2020 ...

Page 2: ...fferent steering systems brakes influence on the airfoil 2D steering modes slaloms with PA landing free flying golden rules quick descent methods extreme manoeuvres paraglider care warranty and aerocasco enviromental care what have you bought technical data materials rigging scheme join us support summary 3 4 5 6 9 10 14 18 19 20 22 24 25 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 39 41 44 46 47 48 49 50 52 53 54 ...

Page 3: ...qualified to do so or when undergoing 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 accept any liabilities involved This paraglider on delivery meets all the requirements of the EN 926 1 and 926 2 regulations or has an air...

Page 4: ...ether of Snake XX and Hadron XX Faster than both it is as agile as Snake XX and efficient as Hadron XX In thermal conditions its behaviour is similar to a free flying wing with a good climb glide and intuitive operation Designed purely for advanced pilots with winning in mind We strongly recommend a minimum of 100 hours airtime on similar class Snake Snake XX Hadron Hadron 1 1 Hadron XX with a min...

Page 5: ...process take place as our Polish plant under close supervision of the designer 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 MR MR...

Page 6: ...ne 2D inner Covered swivel Trimmer strap handle Speed system pulleys Brake handle Easy Keeper magnets Pulley loop 2 Pulley loop 3 Carabiner Speed system hoock Steering line 2D outer D B C A A Power Attack pulleys Trimer magnets PA system lock C riser design ...

Page 7: ...djuster eliminates the engine torque effect shifting paraglider contrary to propeller turn direction The TEA system is on when TEA line is placed on proper side PA system Power Attack combines the trimmers with regular speed system so that pushing your speedbar automatically and simultaneously releases the trimmers For quick and easy recognition in emergency some of the risers are distinguished wi...

Page 8: ...eodymium magnets It keeps the handles firmly at the risers while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily The system allows for easy placing the brake handles on risers during flight when they are not used thus minimalizing the danger of getting into running propeller riser design ...

Page 9: ...e to have your brake handles in rigid half rigid or soft configuration without need to purchase additional handles swivel against twisting of the steering line neodymium magnet of the Easy Keeper exchangeable insert slit for the inserts semi soft PVC insert rigid insert The soft handle is obtained when no insert is used ...

Page 10: ...ivity Caution Check your real take off weight Some pilots calculate their take off weight by just summing up catalogue numbers e g paramotor 29 kg canopy 6 kg pilot 87 kg ca 120 kg In fact your actual take off weight can be umpteen kilograms bigger Most often we forget the clothing electronics backpacks sometimes even such basic things like fuel or rescue chute weight are omitted Steering system S...

Page 11: ... the steering lines length accordingly In practice moving the pulley from the middle loop 2 to the highest one 1 will not require readjusting the steering lines The lower loop 3 will definitively require increasing that length by a distance between the middle 2 and the lowest 3 pulley loop It s also possible to readjust the Easy Keeper magnets position on the risers At the highest pulley setting t...

Page 12: ... the whole configuration out is to visit a take off site in steady winds of ca 3 m s With the engine off inflate the wing and take it up over your head When it stabilizes check that the brakes are completely loose and do not affect the trailing edge There should be a spare inch or so before they activate Remember that it is always safer to set the margin of play too big than too small And most imp...

Page 13: ... in the first highest loop the EK magnet fixed over the second pulley loop Pulley placed in the second middle loop the EK magnet fixed over the trimmer buckle Pulley placed in the third lowest loop the EK magnet fixed over the trimmer buckle ...

Page 14: ...is greatly reduced then Special attention must be paid to trees power lines and other obstacles including the possibility of emerging rotors Preparing the canopy Lay out the paraglider downwind of the power unit with all suspension lines taut and pointing toward center of the power unit The risers are to be laid on the ground Trimmers must be opened at least 3 cm trimmer scale is marked every thre...

Page 15: ...onger pull on the risers If the paraglider drops to one side or back too far to rise again kill the engine interrupt launch and assess the conditions once again As the wing rises the forces grow lighter and it should stabilise above your head without overshooting This is the best moment to check if it is inflated in full and the lines are not tangled but do so neither stopping nor looking back ove...

Page 16: ...Now run the pre launch checklist After warming up the engine put the power unit on turn to face the wing go to the risers and clip them in the appropriate carabiners Pulling on the front and rear risers open the cells It is a good idea to pull up the wing briefly in order to check that the lines are not tangled Holding the risers brakes and throttle as described above pull the front risers and inf...

Page 17: ...17 Caution When clipping in the crossed risers you can find proper connection of the speed system particularly hard Be careful not to confuse the risers launch ...

Page 18: ...fly with a safe margin of speed Depending on the power unit geometry it is possible that after take off you will notice a propeller torque turning moment It will try to turn you around so counteract with a brake Warp is equipped with an automatically operating TEA line Torque Effect Adjuster Unsymmetrical TEA assembly is an efficient countermeasure against the turning moment When climbing steeply ...

Page 19: ...light Once you have gained safe height after take off and wish to go for a route you can turn on the right direction fully open the trimmers and let off the brakes If the conditions are turbulent it can look foolhardy but this is the essential feature of the reflex profile the faster you fly the safer your Warp That s why it s actually possible to release the brakes and enjoy your flight Caution S...

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Page 22: ...y for course adjustments When you intend to release the trimmers follow this procedure grab the trimmer buckles press the locks of both buckles with your thumbs once you feel both locks to let go allow the trimmer tapes to slowly slip out In this way you will be able to release the trimmers as muchas you intended to in a controlled action Caution Closing the trimmers should be symmetrical too pull...

Page 23: ...d aggressive tuck will follow Slow trimmer settings decrease sink and steering forces so it is possible to efficiently use the thermals Study drawings of trimmers and speed system adjustment and setting as well as their influence on the wing shape Remember Trimmer setting is another part of the pre start check list If it will be asymmetric the wing will be constantly turning Speed system Works in ...

Page 24: ... system locked as it is Unlocking is easily done by complete removal of the locking lines from the risers Do not cut those lines nor dispose of them they will be needed to lock the system again whenever such need arises Do not fly with the PA system unlocked unless you know you are going to use it Your speed system and trimmers work both combined and independently even when the system is locked Pr...

Page 25: ...se to your body better progression Do not yank it sharply nor pull just the inner orange 2D line You may consider catching the outer yellow steering line above the handle and in this way steer by pulling exclusively the wing tip as in our former TCL system Tip Control Line Such steering affects the reflex profile the least so that the safety remains guaranteed while steering is effective Sometimes...

Page 26: ...ed gradually in consecutive steps Prior to activating trimmers first try out the speed system alone before moving to the next step carefully watch the paraglider and its behaviour The lower surface of accelerated canopy must remain smooth and the brakes cannot affect the trailing edge In such configuration steering with the outer yellow 2D wingtip line should be possible Do not pull the inner oran...

Page 27: ...ode Risers length A 575 A 555 B 540 C 520 C 505 D 485 Trimmers completely closed 0 Speed activated Increased speed Risers length A 375 A 390 B 407 C 455 C 505 D 585 speed modes Fast mode speed system lengths of the risers incl quicklinks length tolerance 5mm lengths of the risers incl quicklinks length tolerance 5mm ...

Page 28: ...the risers incl quicklinks length tolerance 5mm Risers length A 575 A 583 B 590 C 620 C 645 D 705 Risers length A 375 A 410 B 445 C 545 C 650 D 770 Accelerated mode Max speed mode Trimmers fully released Speed inactive increased speed Trimmers fully opened Speed activated maximum speed speed modes ...

Page 29: ...accelerated mode The toggle has different effects when pulled down vs away Brake handle outer line accelerated mode Variable steering progression depending on how much you pull Steering with the outer line only accelerated mode Brake handle can be put on the magnet or let free ...

Page 30: ...sed trimmers Using the brakes is a typical steering mode in this configuration and does not cause any danger This setting is used during thermalling The canopy behaves much as classic profile paraglider with slightly increased tuck resistance centre of pressures lift speed sink pitching moment Influence of brake operation on the reflex profile Pilots used to flying classic paragliders tend to acti...

Page 31: ...m Demonstrated examples are by far not a complete catalogue there is a lot of interim configurations and only the pilot will choose which steering mode he finds best in specific situations 2D steering is considerably different than the classic steering system The possibilities it offers are of special value for competition pilots On one hand the 2D system offers much more precise control of he can...

Page 32: ...l without any collapses When exiting sharp turns the speedbar has to be pressed too since not doing so will result in rapid climb on dangerously high attack angle with associated risk of losing lift and entering stall or deep stall Caution You have to remember that effects of the PA system can be pretty dramatic directly influencing your speed and sink rate For the less experienced pilots it can b...

Page 33: ... very efficient at converting airspeed for lift so you can glide a long way slowing down with gradual increase on the brakes Finally the level flight is stopped and soft touch down ensues Powered landing Make a flat approach 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...

Page 34: ...re Caution During launch always take care to properly pull the canopy up and forward The reflex profile used in the Warp has an inherent tendency of increasing the angle of attack Therefore if the canopy is not pulled enough it can stay behind the pilot rendering launch difficult and or dangerous Caution Operation of the PA Power Attack system is forbidden in free flying in case of such flights it...

Page 35: ...ver water between trees or power lines etc where engine failure will leave you helpless Mind the turbulence caused by other gliders or even by 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 it s...

Page 36: ...an cause excessive angle of attack and a parachutal stall Besides pulling the ears while climbing is pointless anyway B Stall B stal can be executed only with completely closed trimmers i e pos 0 To enter a B stall simultaneously pull down both B risers yellow cover by ca 10 15 cm The canopy will collapse across the entire span along its B row the airflow over top surface will break and projected ...

Page 37: ...ccording to line rows A 60 B 30 C 5 D 5 Taking over as much of the load by the A and B rows of the reflex canopies 90 in total brings about their praised stability However in connection with a dynamic manoeuvre which a spiral dive is it can shift the load dangerously close to its maximum value Similar situation occurs when executing spirals or wingovers with big ears pulled That s another example ...

Page 38: ...38 Caution By far the best technikqe is safe and correct flying so that you will never need to descend rapidly quick descent methods ...

Page 39: ...d aid this process by application of a brake on the collapsed side When the collapse occurred with trimmers in open position or additionally with speed system engaged release the speedbar at once control the direction with steering handles try to close the trimmers ASAP If the Power attack is engaged release the speedbar at once on the deflated side still holding the steering toggle pull down the ...

Page 40: ...less if such a parachutal stall happens simply apply some pressure on speed bar and or push the A risers forward Line over and cravatte Warp is a modern wing which in order to decrease drag has fewer suspension lines and greater distances between them Therefore 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 m...

Page 41: ... pack or store the glider when wet as it significantly shortens life of the fabric Remember that the wing becomes damp even while lying on green grass in direct sunlight 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 tests have shown that color bleeding transfer can happen even at 50 Celsius degree ...

Page 42: ...ile 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 fabric as well...

Page 43: ...specting 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 44: ...s 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 emergency situations ...

Page 45: ... not available for all 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 yo...

Page 46: ... 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 47: ...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 entered date of purchase ...

Page 48: ...8 7 08 228 90 237 47 245 76 253 79 261 59 276 38 290 82 304 44 70 95 75 100 80 105 85 110 90 115 120 145 115 120 125 130 135 145 155 165 45 00 45 00 45 00 45 00 45 00 45 00 45 00 45 00 3 85 4 03 4 32 4 45 4 58 4 92 5 20 5 63 Warp Approval ULM identification Number of cells Surface area flat m2 Surface area projected m 2 Span flat m Span projected m Aspect Ratio flat Aspect Ratio projected Sink rat...

Page 49: ...service documents file on the page of a wing available on our website www dudek eu Lines A 8000U 050 070 090 130 Technora 140 190 280 340 Fabric Porcher Sport 38 g m2 Dominico tex 34 g m2 Porcher Sport Hard 40 g m2 SR Scrim SR Laminate 180 g m 2 Risers PASAMON Bydgoszcz Poland Warp ...

Page 50: ...mentioned device and proper procedures final tolerance of line lengths does not exceed 10mm Note 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 BRP which is looped only at the upper end with at least 15 cm...

Page 51: ... a9 b6 c6 d8 br6 a8 b5 c5 d7 a7 br5 a6 d6 br4 a5 b4 c4 d5 b3 c3 d4 br3 a4 a3 br2 b2 c2 d3 a2 b1 c1 d2 br1 a1 d1 AP1 AD1 AD3 AD 2 AP2 AD6 AD4 AD 5 BP2 BD4 BD3 BP1 BD1 BD2 CP2 CD4 CD3 DP2 DD4 DD3 CP1 CD2 CD1 DP1 DD2 DD1 AP3 A D 8 AD7 BP3 BD6 BD5 CP3 CD6 CD5 BP4a B P 4 b BD 7 BRP2 BRD3 BRT6 BRT5 BRP1 BRD1 BRT2 BRT1 BRD2 BRT3 BRT4 b r 1 2 br 11 A A B C C D C B TEA ...

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Page 54: ... 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 paragliders is always your own responsibility summary See you in the air ...

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