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Operating limits
The Elan 3 is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category
paraglider. The Elan 3 has been tested by DHV certification laboratory to LTF and EN C
category. The Elan 3 is certified for solo flight. The Elan 3 has been load and shock-tested
and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight. Its flying tests
have shown that the glider remains stable and controllable over a wide range of normal
and abnormal flight conditions. Nevertheless, turbulence and gusting winds can lead to a
partial or complete collapse of the canopy. Therefore never fly in such conditions.
The Elan 3 must not be used outside the certified weight range.
The Elan 3 must not be used during rain or snow-fall.
The Elan 3 must not be used in high or gusty winds.
The Elan 3 must not be used in cloud and fog.
The Elan 3 must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience.
The Elan 3 must not be used for aerobatics/extreme flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle
greater than 90°.
The Elan 3 must not be used when the canopy is wet.
The Elan 3 has been certified for a defined weight range. We strongly recommend that you
respect these weight ranges. If you want better speed, precise handling, and generally fly
in strong conditions, or in competition you should chose to fly in the middle to top part of
the weight range. Remember, you can always add ballast when conditions are stronger.
The EN 926-2:2013 describes the weight measurement with: “All weights are subject to an
acceptable tolerance of ± 2 kg”. Therefore a slight overload of the wing would be within EN
tolerances. However, flying over the maximum weight further increases the dynamic flight
behaviour.
Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict visual
inspection, and is test-flown by your dealer. Stamps on the placard, together with a
completed test-flight certificate, confirm this. Check that the paraglider has been test-flown
before your first take-off. If it has not, consult your dealer.
Liability
Use of the paraglider is at the pilot’s own risk! Pilot is responsible for his own safety and his
paraglider airworthiness. The paraglider carries no warranty! The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for any personal injury or material damage which arises in connection with this
paraglider.
The certification and warranty shall be rendered invalid if there are changes of paraglider
construction, or changes to the brake lines beyond the permissible tolerance levels, or
incorrect repairs to the glider, or if any inspections are missed (annual and 2-yearly check).
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