ICARO paragliders GTO, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Dispatch protocol Delivery content Piece check complete Inner bag Compression band Speedsystem Outer rucksack Operating instructions Customer questionnaire Repair set T Shirt Sticker Date Signature...

Page 2: ...L Competition BEP Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders Hochriesstra e 1 83126 Flintsbach Deutschland Telefon 49 0 8034 909 700 Fax 49 0 8034 909 701 Email office fly more com Web http www icaro win...

Page 3: ...ers All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn up with great care Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in this manual Any impor...

Page 4: ...C COLLAPSE 13 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 13 CRAVAT 13 EMERGENCY STEERING 13 NEGATIVE SPIN 13 FULL STALL 14 PACKING THE GTO 14 V SERVICE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 15 CARE INSTRUCTIONS 15 REPAIRS 15 INSPECTION PR...

Page 5: ...y flights In order for you to feel comfortable with your paraglider right from the start we recommend that you read this manual Apart from flight information this manual also contains important safety...

Page 6: ...ABILITY IS EXCLUDED EACH ICARO PARAGLIDER IS DELIVERED IS SUBJECT TO HANG IN THE DELIVERY OF A PIECE OF EXAMINATION WE RECOMMEND YOUSTILL THE NEW HANG AGAIN RANDOM ORDER TO VERIFY THE DISTRIBUTOR IN A...

Page 7: ...rm is very simple About glide and speed you can write a lot of real insight here is only directly compared with the competition and this was always convincing We have in numerous test flights trying t...

Page 8: ...ges to prevent stretching and thus deformation of the sail and double the strength The Diagonal have such a very significant share of the performance potential and the aesthetics of the GTO Careful de...

Page 9: ...es without a rigid cross bracing all Harnesses DHV Category GH A list of approved harnesses is available from the DHV II FLIGHT TIPS Pre Flight Check Flight Preparation It is important to perform a pr...

Page 10: ...m Flying with an integrated acceleration system should be used in proper doses The more turbulent the weather conditions and when near the ground the less acceleration should be used Using the acceler...

Page 11: ...speed when crossing a downwind or during headwind subtle adjustments keep the glider flying smoothly III Descent Techniques Warning Training of descent technics and simulation of flight incidents SFI...

Page 12: ...ning The high sink rat causes high physical strain due the increasing centrifugal forces and may cause blackouts If you pull abruptly and too far on the brakes the canopy may enter a negative spin Whe...

Page 13: ...that a part of the glider particularly a wing tip gets caught in its own lines e g in extreme turbulences or an error in the visual line check of the canopy before take off Large cravats result mainly...

Page 14: ...under any circumstances release at this point The glider will slow down and stall falling quickly behind the pilot Avoid the urge to release The pilot will swing back under the canopy and finally the...

Page 15: ...ines which take longer than the fabric Do not fold and store your glider prematurely if it not completely dry The performance of a wet glider can change significantly Repairs Small holes in the canopy...

Page 16: ...mmers the stitching at each line loop the brake lines all seams and line contact points Each line must be measured and inspected for kinks Strength test of the lines One complete A and B line must be...

Page 17: ...three years calculated from the date of delivery by Fly more Handels GmbH Harnesses 3 years calculated from the day when the harness was delivered through Fly more Handels GmbH Rescue sytem 3 years c...

Page 18: ...ear and tear Discoloration of the cloth material used Damage caused by solvents salt water insects sun humidity or debag jumps Damage caused by force majeure How can I claim guarantee In order to clai...

Page 19: ...der has been developed and produced by modern technology and will give you years of pleasurable and unforgettable flight experiences This paraglider will not protect you from the dangers of rash fligh...

Page 20: ...eisure Competition Training Professional Acro Powered commercially Datas above glider harness rescue system Type und size of glider harness rescue system Purchasing date Serial number Dealer Icaro age...