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Icaro 2000            Piuma - Owner Manual

 

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Check reflex and dihedral as described in the previous chapter. 

Every 2 years: 

 

Have a complete check performed by an authorized dealer or directly by Icaro 2000.  

 

Replace all bottom wires. 

 

Remove the sail and carefully check the frame for bends, dents, corrosion or other damage. 

 

Check that all bolts are tight and not damaged. 

Every 5 years or after 500 hours (MANDATORY): 

 

The glider should be checked by an authorised dealer or directly by our factory.

 

 

 

This check, performed by qualified personnel, is mandatory in Germany. 

 

 

The sail must be replaced if necessary. 

 

All damaged or worn parts must be replaced.  

 

Replace all the lower wires 

 

After a crash or heavy landing 

 

Carefully check the whole glider. Sometimes the impact energy is absorbed by parts of the frame 
that did not come in contact with the obstacle (commonly called “whip lash” damage). 

 

Thoroughly check the parts of the glider that were directly affected by the crash. But

 

 

by way of example, remember the following: 

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  If  the  nose  hits  the  ground  violently  in  a  landing,  this  may  cause  the  partial  or  complete 

fracture of the leading edge tube, even if the leading edge itself did not hit the ground. Partial 
damage may be very difficult to see without removing the sail. 

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  If  control  bar  strikes  the  ground  violently,  for  example  in  a  landing  in  which  the  pilot  has 

stalled too soon and the glider has descended vertically, damage may be caused to the keel, 
in  the  area  in  contact  with  the  crossbar  slider  and  the  top  A-frame  bolt  may  also  undergo 
damage. As in the previous case, the absence of visible damage (usually the downtubes do 
not break) does not mean that there is no damage at all 

 

 

Replace damaged parts with exclusively original parts. If you have any doubts about the damaged 
parts,  call  an  authorized  dealer,  or  our  factory.  We  will  be  pleased  to  give  you  any  necessary 
advice. 

 

When  replacing  spare  parts,  make  sure  to  note  exactly  how  each  component  is  connected  or 
placed. Never rush a repair job; by taking your time, you are far less likely to make a mistake in re-
assembly.  

 
In brief, your glider will last much longer when treated with care. 
 

General Advice: 

 

The wires must be periodically checked for kinks or broken strands. 

 

Dirty parts must be rinsed with warm water. 

 

A wet glider must be dried before storage.  

 

Don’t leave your glider wet for more than one day, because the moisture may give rise to oxidation 
of the frame and cause the growth of mould on the sail.  

 

Salt  water  causes  corrosion  on  all  metallic  parts.  If  you  land  in  the  sea  and  survive,  you  must 
disassemble  the  entire  glider  and  wash  all  tubes,  bolts,  wires  and  the  sail  thoroughly  with  fresh 
water.  

 

If you fly regularly at coastal sites in windy conditions, be aware that evaporated seawater can have 
the same effect. 

 

Disassemble  your  hang  glider  after  a  certain  number  of  flights  and  make  a  special  check  for 
corrosion. 

 

Summary of Contents for Piuma Series

Page 1: ...Icaro 2000 Piuma Owner Manual Page 1 44 06 06 2019 Piuma 2019 1 En Piuma Owner manual...

Page 2: ...taly The success of our gliders stems from the skill and commitment of Manfred Ruhmer who holds eight World Championship titles three Cross Country titles one Speed Gliding title and four Class II tit...

Page 3: ...2 BY GONDOLA OR CABLE CAR 5 4 3 BY PLANE 6 4 4 SHORT PACKING 6 5 ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY 6 5 1 ASSEMBLY 6 6 CHECK LIST 9 6 1 ASSEMBLY CHECK 9 6 2 EQUIPMENT CHECK 10 6 3 PRE FLIGHT CHECK 10 7 DISASSEM...

Page 4: ...nditions 1 2 Preliminaries Study your manual before your first flight Practice setting up and breaking down your glider as explained in the manual Always follow the same assembly and pre flight check...

Page 5: ...doubt do not fly 3 3 Turbulence In turbulent conditions gusts of descending air can suddenly exert strong negative loads on the glider such negative loads must be avoided Never fly on the downwind si...

Page 6: ...which you have removed the top half Fold the wingtips as normal ie in the same way as when you are folding the outer section of the sail and fold it back onto the shortened wing In performing this ope...

Page 7: ...to prevent the possibility of launching without having locked the cross bar It is essential to launch with the hang glider correctly assembled and in particular with the cross bar locked For this reas...

Page 8: ...p zipper At this stage the sail may not be flat but slightly twisted If so twist the end of the sail slightly to make it flat Failing to do this could introduce a subtle turn when flying Note during t...

Page 9: ...stortion to the wing profile Luff lines and upper wires are clear and not kinked Left Wing Battens All upper battens are inserted and fixed on the trailing edge Rear Keel and Kingpost All nuts and bol...

Page 10: ...those consequent to taking off without having hooked in Hook in and perform a hang check During the hang check the centre of the speed bar deforms about 5 cm 2 inches upwards when compared to its posi...

Page 11: ...Swing down the free section of the keel allowing the main part to rest on top of it This way you can remove the battens easily Note it is suggested to assemble as described in the procedure seen that...

Page 12: ...remity of the leading edge and upward in front of it As you are standing in front of the leading edge the wingtip fabric is between yourself and the leading edge Keeping the extreme part of the sail i...

Page 13: ...d pull them upwards and towards you This partially closes the wings Complete the wing closure procedure by manually bringing one and then the other inwards towards the keel Keep the wing tips close to...

Page 14: ...also enjoyable for more experienced pilots 8 1 Take Off Till when you have not reached a good experience and knowledge of the flight areas and of the weather variations always listen to the suggestio...

Page 15: ...nch for the first time Once a pilot has become accustomed to handling the hang glider the fin can be removed and the pilot will immediately appreciate the manoeuvrability of the glider Of course if he...

Page 16: ...if the glider has a right turn tendency lower the right tip This adjustment should be made as follows Mark the position of the cam with respect to the tube by using a felt tip pen to make a small mar...

Page 17: ...s on the keel It is possible to regulate trim speed by changing the hang point amongst the holes on the keel By moving the hang point forward the glider will fly faster and vice versa With a higher tr...

Page 18: ...ing in which the pilot has stalled too soon and the glider has descended vertically damage may be caused to the keel in the area in contact with the crossbar slider and the top A frame bolt may also u...

Page 19: ...ate and to avoid ordering the wrong part The exact model of the glider The glider s serial number The name of the part you need or its exact description The reference number of the spare part The seri...

Page 20: ...pect ratio 6 0 6 2 6 0 6 2 5 7 5 9 5 7 6 0 Double surface 30 30 30 30 Battens upper nose always in n 12 2 12 2 12 2 14 2 Weight without bag kg 19 22 23 5 33 0 Suggested hook in Pilot Weight Min Max kg...

Page 21: ...ro 2000 Piuma Owner Manual Page 21 44 06 06 2019 Piuma 2019 1 En 12 Maintenance Log Details of any modifications or repairs made to your glider should be entered here Date Modifications or Repairs Not...

Page 22: ...r Manual Page 22 44 06 06 2019 Piuma 2019 1 En 13 Owner s Log This log provides a history of the glider s ownership Please make sure details are correct when you sell the glider Purchase Date Name Tel...

Page 23: ...the name and the code of the parts that form the glider ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS Junction point Reference drawing name Keel Leading edge junction Nose junction Central xbars junction Xbars junction A frame K...

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