ICARO paragliders Sitta, Manual

Page 1: ...Page 1 VERSION 2 0 2015...

Page 2: ...sured data of the lines Estimated condition optical technical Check C Repair R Which repair Check Check valid until Performed by date Measured porosity data Measured data of the lines Estimated condit...

Page 3: ...4 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT HAPPENS 14 KNOTS AND TANGLES 14 DEEP PARACHUTE STALL 14 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 14 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 15 EMERGENCY STEERING 15 NEGATIVE SPIN 15 FULL STALL 15 CARE INSTRUCTIONS REPAI...

Page 4: ...cations serve to inform solely with regard to the performance of a paraglider during extreme flight manoeuvers in stable air conditions The small size of the SITTA and thereby the high wing loading ma...

Page 5: ...tice pays off in the air All technical data and instructions were drawn up with great care ICARO paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors in this manual Important information in...

Page 6: ...eering way by maximum take off weight mm 450 500 550 Trimmer mm none none none Maximum way of the accelerator mm 80 80 80 Recommended storage temperature Celsius 50 to 300 Recommended storage humidity...

Page 7: ...LY ALLOWED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DESCRIPTION ON PAGE 17 OF THIS MANUAL WRONG CHANGING IS VERY DANGEROUS Trimming the risers Dyneema is a trademark for synthetic fibres based on polyethylene with ultra hi...

Page 8: ...o knot and pull it very tight 5 Check once more the length of the single straps of the riser A A1 B C 6 Is the length of all straps of the riser identical make sure that all lines lie along the riser...

Page 9: ...are superimposed THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE TE GLIDER COLLAPSES EXTREM BEFORE FLYING CHECK THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM The more turbulent the weather conditions and when near the...

Page 10: ...en stall the glider Sharp edges damage the canopy Check the lines for knots twisting and damage the brake lines for knots kinks and their symmetric Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious acc...

Page 11: ...tack by looking to the canopy Look in the direction you are flying changes in the horizon inform the pilot about the canopy s movements Breaking is also an absolute must If the canopy pitches forward...

Page 12: ...our final landing leg to face into the wind to minimize groundspeed If you leave the inflated leading edge bang on the ground this can cause the cell walls to burst Do not break it too much to avoid a...

Page 13: ...ure It increases by a multiple of the force Even in moderate spirals the pilot reaches double acceleration of gravity Subsequently the control pressure also doubles To initiate a spiral dive look in t...

Page 14: ...and push forward with both palms on both A risers or pull on the risers Avoid flying in very humid air or in rain A wet canopy may have very unpredictable flying characteristics one of which is a rad...

Page 15: ...suddenly while the other continues with full brake the glider may enter a negative spin To exit a spin just do hands up to release the brakes and the glider will return to normal flight Front stall A...

Page 16: ...raglider in a washing machine Even without using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy and render it useless If you are flying near the sea most the wing may age fas...

Page 17: ...100 operating hours or 12 month It is also important that ground handling also will be considered All gliders especially gliders manufactured with light and thin material are mechanically more stress...

Page 18: ...SCRIPTION PICTURES WRONG CHANGING IS VERY DANGEROUS BEFORE YOU PULL THE NEOPRENE BACK OVER THE LOOP CHECK AGAIN THE LOOP IS CLOSED CORRECTLY PAY ATTENTION SHOULD THE LOOP BE FIXED WRONG SAFETY IS NO L...

Page 19: ...CARO paragliders needs to be informed immediately after the discovery of a defect and the defective product must be sent to us for testing The glider the harness was used in normal circumstances and m...

Page 20: ...ded claim the period of guarantee carries on The period of guarantee and the connected claim are not prolongated and are only valid until the original date of expiry The freight costs transport to and...

Page 21: ...ch individual line must be noted in the inspection protocol The minimum of the lines strength are 125 of the normative guidelines Measurement of the lines Measure every single line while stressing it...

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Page 23: ...ke line Stable line Main line Middle line Top line Cells upper sail Lower sail Schematic picture of the canopy and lines Handle Snap fastener handle Mainline C B A A Loop connecting riser and mainline...

Page 24: ...Page 24 Dispatch protocol Delivery content Inner bag Compression band Manual Outer rucksack Gift Sticker Date Signature...