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INDEX

WELCOME 2
USER MANUAL 

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1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR? 

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1.2 CERTIFICATION 

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1.3  IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOR 

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1.4 CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS 

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1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS 

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2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 

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2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION 

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2.2  PROCEDURE 

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2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESS 

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2.4  HARNESS TYPE 

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2.5  SPEED-BAR 

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2.6  INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON 
THE GROUND 

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2.7  ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 

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3. THE FIRST FLIGHT 

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3.1  CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION 

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3.2  PREPARATION 

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3.3  FLIGHT PLAN 

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3.4  PRE-FLIGHT CHECK 

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3.5  WING INFLATION, CONTROL AND 
TAKEOFF 10
3.6  LANDING 

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3.7 PACKING 

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4. IN FLIGHT 

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4.1  FLYING IN TURBULENCE 

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4.2  POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 

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4.3  ACCELERATED FLIGHT 

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4.4  FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 

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4.5 LINE KNOT(S) IN FLIGHT 

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5. LOSING ALTITUDE 

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5.1 BIG EARS 

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5.2 B-LINE STALL 

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5.3 SPIRAL DIVE 

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5.4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE              14
6. SPECIAL METHODS                                15
6.1 TOWING                                                 15
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT                              15
7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE                     15
7.1 MAINTENANCE                                      15
7.2 STORAGE                                               16
7.3 CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS                16
7.4 REPAIRS                                                 16
8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY              16
9. GUARANTEE                                            17
10. ANNEXES 

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10.1  TECHNICAL DATA 

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10.2  MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 

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10.3  RISER PLAN 

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10.4  LINE PLAN 

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10.5  LINE LENGTHS KODE P SIZE 16 
10.6  LINE LENGTHS KODE P SIZE 18 
10.7  LINE LENGTHS KODE P SIZE 20 
10.8  LINE LENGTHS KODE P SIZE 22 
10.9  LINE LENGTHS KODE P SIZE 24 
10.10 LINE LENGTHS KODE P SIZE 26 
10.11 CERTIFICATION

Summary of Contents for KODE P

Page 1: ...KODE P User s manual...

Page 2: ...fully USER MANUAL This manual provides the necessary information on the main characteristics of your new paraglider Whilst it provides information on the wing it cannot be viewed as an instructional h...

Page 3: ...FLYING IN TURBULENCE 11 4 2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS 11 4 3 ACCELERATED FLIGHT 13 4 4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 13 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT 13 5 LOSING ALTITUDE 13 5 1 BIG EARS 13 5 2 B LINE STALL 1...

Page 4: ...or sizes 16 and 18 the certification changes as follows EN C LTF C We recommend that only pilots who are familiar with gliders of this certification or above fly this paraglider Only the aeronautical...

Page 5: ...n thermic and turbulent conditions it remains stable and solid The KODE P flies efficiently It enters thermals with sufficient speed to centre in the lift and climb progressively The handling is progr...

Page 6: ...eticulous work The same meticulous system is used for the subsequent marking and numbering of each piece thus avoiding possible errors in this very delicate process The jigsaw puzzle assembly method m...

Page 7: ...The KODE P can be flown with all current harness types If the chosen harness has an adjustable chest strap we recommend setting this to the distance recommended during certification which will vary de...

Page 8: ...uld use the type of speed bar they consider appropriate depending on the type of harness personal preferences etc The speed bar is detachable to facilitate its connection and or disconnection to the r...

Page 9: ...ll be sufficient to hold it there 2 7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory and they conform to the length stipulated during certification However the leng...

Page 10: ...ured using a variety of different materials and it must be packed carefully A correct folding method is very important to extend the useful life of the paraglider It should be concertina packed with t...

Page 11: ...s of pressure through the brake lines and the harness To prevent the collapse from happening pull the brake handle corresponding to the affected side of the wing It will increase the incidence of the...

Page 12: ...its default overhead flying position To resume normal flight conditions progressively and symmetrically release the brake line tension to regain air speed When the wing reaches the overhead position t...

Page 13: ...and hence the wing will land with a higher ground speed 4 5 LINE KNOT S IN FLIGHT The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to thoroughly inspect the lines as part of a systematic pre flight check I...

Page 14: ...horizontal speed and its reactions will change markedly when compared to a normal flight configuration 5 3 SPIRAL DIVE This is a more effective way to rapidly lose altitude Beware that the wing will e...

Page 15: ...uch faster than with normal flight 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 1 MAINTENANCE Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued top performance Independently of annual inspections we advise acti...

Page 16: ...hecking unsheathed lines The KODE P is fitted with unsheathed lines whose durability is within the standards of unsheathed lines Their strength is guaranteed and their resistance to UV is one of the h...

Page 17: ...trained to use it Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor 9 GUARANTEE The equipment and components are covered by a 2 year w...

Page 18: ...ANNEXES 10 1 TECHNICAL DATA 10 2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION 10 3 RISER PLAN 10 4 LINE PLAN 18...

Page 19: ...3 2 3 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 3 1 A B C A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C A A B C MM 100 100 160 160 160 160 KG 1 8 1 98 2 15 2 3 2 6 2 8 KG 50 70 60 85 65 90 70 95 90 115 KG 45 70 50 80 KG 70...

Page 20: ...ERAFIL 60 AMAN GERMANY SUSPENSION LINES FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER CASCADES DC 60 LIROS GMHB GERMANY UPPER CASCADES A 8000 U 50 EDELRID GERMANY UPPER CASCADES A 8000 U 70 EDELRID GERMANY MIDDLE CASCAD...

Page 21: ...21 10 3 RISER PLAN 16 18 20 22 24 26...

Page 22: ...22 10 4 LINE PLAN...

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Page 24: ...6010 5895 6007 16 5932 5897 5970 17 5873 A B C D BR 1 6076 5986 6148 6267 6639 2 6007 5918 6031 6098 6304 3 5987 5901 5967 6107 6093 4 6016 5932 5990 6154 6055 5 6025 5939 5983 6102 5947 6 5973 5891...

Page 25: ...9 15 6285 6166 6282 16 6203 6167 6243 17 6142 A B C D BR 1 7013 6901 7092 7229 7700 2 6937 6828 6961 7040 7316 3 6917 6811 6890 7044 7077 4 6955 6851 6919 7103 7036 5 6948 6849 6900 7042 6916 6 6891 6...

Page 26: ...4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 B 14 A 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 0 Classification C In accordance with standards EN 926 1 2015 EN 926 2 2013 and NfL 2 565 20 PG_1835 2021 Da...

Page 27: ...A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 A 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 0 Classification C In accordance with standards EN 926 1 2015 EN 926 2 2013 and NfL 2 565 20 PG_1857 2021...

Page 28: ...risers cm 44 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 A 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 0 Classification A In accordance with standards EN 926 1 2015 EN 926 2 2013 and Nf...

Page 29: ...en risers cm 44 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 A 9 A 10 A 11 A 12 A 13 A 14 A 15 A 16 A 17 A 18 A 19 A 20 A 21 A 22 A 23 0 Classification A In accordance with standards EN 926 1 2015 EN 926 2 2013 and...

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