5 Pilot’s manual for Nevada2
3. CERTIFICATION
Nevada2 is EN-B and LTF-B certified in all sizes.
The EN/LTF certificate for each Nevada2 is located on a rib in the middle of canopy. Certification is valid
for the use with all ABS harnesses. This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment to be made
to the length of the waist strap. Between 46 cm and 48 cm - with regard to size of the glider - is the
recommended distance between the karabiners.
In common with all other paragliders, when looser cross-bracing is used while flying the Nevada2, the
pilot’s weight-shift control is greater. The glider is also more sensitive to the movement in the surrounding
air. When cross-bracing is tighter, the pilot feels subjectively more stable, however turning by weight-shift
is less effective.
WARNING: The Nevada2 paraglider is only built for hill or tow launching. It is not built to withstand jumping
from a plane, balloon, building or for any jumps where there is a belated opening of the canopy. Use of
subsidiary motor (eg paramotoring) has not been tested by the manufacturer or by any other testing body.
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER
Before it reaches the customer every Nevada2, goes through a final check and test-flight to verify that its
characteristics 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 recommendations of this manual.
Other adjustments or changes to your Nevada2 lead to a loss of guarantee, airworthiness and validity of
the certification. Do not endanger yourself and other pilots by amateur modification. If you have any
suggestions for improvements let us know and our test-pilots will try out your ideas.
4.1. Brake line adjustment
When you receive your new Nevada2 the main brake lines are adjusted to the length set during the
certification test. This length should suit most pilots and is indicated on the main control line (R0.0) . It is
of course possible to adjust the brake-line length to suit each pilot's physical build, height of harness hang
points, or style of flying. We recommend that you act wisely when adjusting brake-line length and change
the length in small, successive steps.
If you need to adjust brakes back to the basic position and the marks on the main brake lines are vague,
use the following lengths for relevant size:
Nevada2 22: 103 cm
Nevada2 24: 107 cm
Nevada2 26: 112 cm
Nevada2 28: 116 cm
Nevada2 30: 120 cm
Brake lines that are too short may:
Lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position.
Impede recovery from certain unstable manoeuvres.
Certainly reduce speed range of your glider.
