Gradient Nevada2, User Manual

Page 1: ...rd flight 6 5 1 1 Pre flight inspection 6 5 1 2 Launch 6 5 1 3 Flight 7 5 1 4 Landing 7 5 2 Fast descent 7 5 2 1 Big Ears 8 5 2 2 B line Stall 8 5 2 3 Spiral Dive 8 5 3 Zvl tn letov re imy 5 3 1 Jedno...

Page 2: ...nded for experienced pilots who are capable of active flying Outstanding performance nice handling predictable behaviour and stable accelerated flight makes Nevada2 a very interesting solution for a r...

Page 3: ...e well proven three rows and three level line concept with only two main lines per a side is used The top level lines middle level of C Row and Brake lines with progressively different diameters are m...

Page 4: ...celerated mm 500 500 500 accelerated mm 340 373 500 Nevada2 30 A B C non accelerated mm 500 500 500 accelerated mm 340 373 500 Nevada2 units 22 24 26 28 30 Flat Area m2 21 80 23 20 25 20 27 54 30 00 P...

Page 5: ...l Edelrid Aramid A8000 U 130 0 90 mm Lines middle level Liros Dyneema PPSL 191 1 20 mm Lines middle level Liros Dyneema PPSL 200 1 42 mm Lines bottom level Liros Dyneema PPSL 120 1 15 mm Lines bottom...

Page 6: ...ristics and measurements correspond to the manufacturer s specifications You may only make adjustments to brake line lengths or to the speed system of your Nevada2 and only then in keeping with the re...

Page 7: ...check is essential part of getting ready to fly and that s why you should pay special attention to it Check the canopy and the lines for damage clear the lines of any tangles check the riser maillons...

Page 8: ...shift Using the speed system Maximum speed is one of the strong points of Gradient paragliders and Nevada2 is no exception Not only has the glider a very high maximum speed but unlike some other para...

Page 9: ...all This is a very effective rapid descent technique Depending on how far the B risers are pulled down the sink rate is between 5 m s and 8 m s Initiation Grab the B risers at the top and smoothly pul...

Page 10: ...o your altitude Before performing any SIV manoeuvre remember Practise throwing your reserve on the ground in a simulator so that reserve deployment is efficient and automatic Rapid altitude loss and c...

Page 11: ...can pull lightly on the A risers CAUTION If you pull too hard on the A risers you may experience a full frontal collapse 5 3 4 Full stall Initiation Wind the control lines once or twice around your ha...

Page 12: ...essary strain on the attachment tabs during inflation Snagging the lines may rip the canopy tissue or damage lines When landing never let the canopy fall on its leading edge in front of the pilot The...

Page 13: ...lines and risers line strength geometry of the suspension system All data are recorded in the test report On the basis of the real wing s condition authorized technician will define the next check int...

Page 14: ...ngth adjust it according to the same line on the opposite side of the canopy As soon as you can change the line for an original one from your authorised Gradient service centre After changing any line...

Page 15: ...Pilot s manual for Nevada2 14 9 DIAGRAM DIMENSIONS...

Page 16: ...15 Pilot s manual for Nevada2 10 LINE PLAN...

Page 17: ...easure and not to become a fallen hero Remember this and the fun that only free flying can bring will be yours We believe that your sensible attitude and the flight characteristics of your Nevada2 wil...

Page 18: ...the list of all Gradient dealers on our website http www gradient cx en Agencies For all other questions or requests please email us at gradient gradient cx Our production and development centre is l...