ICARO paragliders OXYGEN, 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: ...LTF 1 EN 926 2 A 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: ...e German Hang gliding Association DHV All technical data and instructions in this manual were drawn up with great care The company Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders cannot be made responsible fo...

Page 4: ...TALL 13 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 13 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 13 CRAVAT 14 EMERGENCY STEERING 14 NEGATIVE SPIN 14 FULL STALL 14 V SERVICE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 15 CARE INSTRUCTIONS 15 REPAIRS 15 INSPECTION PRER...

Page 5: ...lights 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 in...

Page 6: ...ULATIONS DO NOT CHANGE THE CONFIGURATION OF YOUR GLIDER IF YOU DO YOU WILL LOSE YOUR DHV CERTIFICATION EVERY PILOT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE OPERATING CONDITION OF HIS HER PARAGLIDER IT IS A PREREQU...

Page 7: ...to be distributed more uniformly throughout the glider allowing for a reduced number of line attachment points The canopy is only connected to lines at every second cell Less lines lead to less drag a...

Page 8: ...All lines were hung and sewn with precision The end control of all line lengths is documented for all paragliders produced by ICARO Paragliders Risers OXYGEN has 4 fold risers with acceleration syste...

Page 9: ...your special attention Whilst unfolding your paraglider check the canopy and cell walls for damage Always take into consideration that the paraglider may have become damaged during transportation Chec...

Page 10: ...to steering impulses quickly and directly Strong one sided pulling of the brakes brings the OXYGEN into an obvious side angle and the glider flies fast steep curves until spiral dive begins Landing T...

Page 11: ...r towing but ICARO Paragliders doesn t recommend it The material for the canopy is a lightweight material and therefore the carrying capacity is not the same like a canopy of a normal glider It could...

Page 12: ...ward speed If you use the acceleration system then sink speeds of 5m sec can be achieved Reopen the wing by pushing up with your hands and if necessary then pump the brakes with short symmetric moveme...

Page 13: ...ing If you pull abruptly and too far on the brakes the canopy may enter a negative spin When entering a spiral dive keep the brake on the outer curve released IV Flight Incidents Deep Parachute Stall...

Page 14: ...ible to steer your OXYGEN for example due to a broken line the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either D riser Warning Handling will be more direct so be careful not to pull too hard A good...

Page 15: ...safety We recommend a regular safety inspection of the canopy and all lines If you wish to clean your glider it is best to use warm water and a soft sponge Store your glider in a dry and dark place i...

Page 16: ...to inspect ICARO Paragliders For questions about the costs and times of paragliding inspection courses please contact Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders Inspection Instructions Record Informatio...

Page 17: ...araglider must be evaluated A copy of the results of each inspection must be sent on to Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders If the glider is not in great condition the technician can decide to sho...

Page 18: ...drying cleaning and storage The glider the harness was used only within the applicable guidelines and all rules have been complied with all times All flights must be accounted for within the flight bo...

Page 19: ...for inspection Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders accept no freight costs outbound and return transportation VII Enviromental aspects The materials of which a paraglider is made require a special...

Page 20: ...ttable flight experiences This paraglider will not protect you from the dangers of rash flight manoeuvres and weather changes Your ICARO Team Fly more Handels GmbH ICARO Paragliders Hochriesstra e 1 8...

Page 21: ...ness please mark Leisure Competition Training Professional Acro Powered commercially Datas above glider harness rescue system Type und size of glider harness rescue system Purchasing date Serial numbe...

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