Flow Fusion L, User Manual

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Page 2: ...e Self conscious thoughts give way to feeling at one with the activity and the environment and time is no longer an ever present consideration The experience of flying a paraglider is what inspires us...

Page 3: ...symmetric Frontal Collapses 7 8 1 Asymmetric Collapse 7 8 2 Frontal Collapse 8 9 Full Stall 8 10 Flying without Brakes 9 11 Cravats 9 12 SIV 9 13 Adjustment of the Harness 10 14 Maintenance Checks 10...

Page 4: ...you carefully read all the contents of the manual for your new Fusion The Fusion has been certified as EN C having met all the requirements of EN 926 2 2013 and LTF NFL II 91 09 Please note that any...

Page 5: ...Pilot glider to the C class only experienced on 2 liners before Fusion rear riser controls and steering is the same as a 2 liner The C toggles will help the pilot feel more connected to the glider whi...

Page 6: ...12 07m 12 48m 12 94m 13 50m PROJECTED SPAN 9 73 m 10 06 m 10 43 m 10 89 m ASPECT RATIO 6 35 6 35 6 35 6 35 PROJECTED AR 4 86 4 86 4 86 4 86 MAX CHORD 2 38 2 45 2 54 2 62 NUMBER OF CELLS 68 68 68 68 G...

Page 7: ...ng enough Check that the brake handles are correctly attached and that each line runs freely through the pulley Take off Lay the paraglider out with the leading edge in a horseshoe shape Hold the A ri...

Page 8: ...er to help identify the areas of lift and to keep the paraglider flatter to minimize the sink rate in a turn with 15 brake Symmetrical brake input at 20 30 enables you to keep your wing under control...

Page 9: ...ear the ground or flying in turbulence PERFORMANCE USE OF BRAKES Use of Brakes Flow Fusions best glide is at a trim speed no brakes about 39 km h The minimum sink rate is achieved by applying approx 1...

Page 10: ...event the collapse from happening pull the brake line corresponding to the compromised side of the wing this will increase the angle of attack If the collapse does happen the Fusion will not react vio...

Page 11: ...he speed bar to encourage the wing to regain normal flight Ensure the glider has returned to normal flight check your airspeed before using the brakes again FLYING WITHOUT BRAKES If a brake line or pu...

Page 12: ...ctors above water and with a rescue boat ADJUSTMENT OF THE HARNESS For test flights the pilots used ABS harnesses with the following set up SIZE Distance from seat board Distance between hang points F...

Page 13: ...r rinse immediately with fresh water Do not use any detergents Dry your paraglider away from direct light in a dry and well aired place Empty any foreign bodies from your paraglider regularly for exam...

Page 14: ...eep your skills alive and will support your quik reactions and feel of the glider especially when conditions at launch aren t perfect or the site is difficult Please always respect the weather Monitor...

Page 15: ...12 LINE PLAN...

Page 16: ...more than 5mm Size ML L Difference should not be more than 5mm NON ACCELERATED ACCELERATED A 500mm A 375mm A1 495mm A1 435mm B 580mm B 515mm C 500mm C 500mm NON ACCELERATED ACCELERATED A 500mm A 365mm...

Page 17: ...14 OVERALL ILLUSTRATION...

Page 18: ...hard Porcher Industries France Unsupported Ribs Porcher Skytex 32 hard Porcher Industries France Leading Edge Reinforcement 2 5 1 8 Plastic pipe Porcher Industries France Thread 210D 3 420D 3 Coats T...

Page 19: ...s and B S The consequences of these changes can include a slower trim speed difficult inflation etc Measurements taken from the bottom of risers to canopy attachment point FUSION S A B C D Brake 1 73...

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