Date: 10.03.2010
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Manual
Striker
Page: 5 of 17
Fly market GmbH & Co. KG
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Am Schönebach 3
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87637 Eisenberg
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Germany
2. Technical Description
2.1. Construction of the Glider
The material of the upper sail is made of 20 D ZOPO at the front and 20 D (WR) on the back
side. The lower sail consists of 20 D (WR).The main profiles are from 30 D hard finish and
the profiles between from 20 D (WR). In this synthetic material is an additional net weaving
that stops rips and enhances the tensile strength of the seams. A special coating makes the
wing water-repellent, UV resistant and airtight.
The STRIKER consists of 68 cells. The end of the wing (stabilizer) is bent down and
seamlessly integrated in the rest.
The aeration works through openings on the lower side of the profile nose and the precise
dimensioned overtopping openings in the profile ribs (Cross Ports). Every bearing profile rib
is fixed on 4/5 line attachments which are reinforced in the profile. Between the main line
groups are sewed in tightening straps that set the tension of the sail. On the profile nose,
too, are enhancements which bring about a high contour accuracy and stability. We have
also fixed a reel with minimal strain on the flow-against- and the flow-off-edge of the wing
that equalizes the tension over the glider. This tension distribution has been calculated
sophistically by our construction software.
2.2 Line Suspension
The lines of the Striker consist either of polyester coated HMA-Aramide or of polyester
coated or non-coated PES / Dyneema. The material and the tensile strength of the lines
depend on their specific place of installation.
The lines are differed in top lines (on top of the glider), intermediate lines (in the middle),
and main lines (at the riser), stabilizer lines (on the end of the wing), brake lines (up at the
rear edge) and main braking lines (on the brake handle). The classification of the lines is:
A-, B-, C-, D-and E- level and brakes.
The line of each level are coloured separately for a better differentiation.
The main riser of the Striker has 5 risers on every side.
The A-riser is separated in a main (A) - and a by-riser (A’). 2 main lines are hooked in the
A-riser, one in the A’-riser.
To the B-riser are fitted 3 B main lines and one stabilizer line each.
To the C-riser are fitted 3 C main lines each.
To the D-riser are fitted 2 D main lines each.
The main brake line is lead to the brake handle trough a deflection pulley.
The line shackles are made of stainless steel and protected against unintentional opening by
a plastic insert.
For line arrangement see line plan on page
2.3 Acceleration System
The STRIKER has an acceleration system, which automatically returns to base position after
use. The riser does not have a lockable trimmer.
Use of the acceleration system shortens the A, B and C risers and the angle of attack will be
reduced.
In normal flight all risers have the same length (52 cm without line shackles).
