PAPILLON RAQOON, Manual

Page 1: ...MANUAL English Rev 1 5 Effective July 2017 Please read this manual before you fly your new Papillon RAQOON for the first time LTF EN A...

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Page 3: ...with its lighter canopy it wants to lead you into the thermals The dialogue is important to us because we are always trying to optimize the products in terms of from pilots for pilots The exchange of...

Page 4: ...ght 14 The Launch 14 Reverse Launch 16 Turning 16 Active Flying 16 Landing 17 Strong Wind Landings 18 Landing on Slopes 18 Top Landings 18 Rapid descent 19 Big Ears 19 B Stall 19 Advanced Handling 21...

Page 5: ...4 Who may inspect test 44 Individual personal prerequisites for the inspections 44 Necessary equipment and documentation 45 During the inspection the following steps are to be taken in 45 Positive ide...

Page 6: ...WELCOME TO THE PAPILLON WORLD OF PARAGLIDING...

Page 7: ...of flow simulation Complex calculations of the High Pressure Crossport Design HPCD not only reduce weight but also maximize cross ven tilation of the Crossports The efficiency of the system is alread...

Page 8: ...ntees sustainable fun for ambitioned pilots The RAQOON is only designed for solo usage The RAQOON is a light aircraft with a mass of less than 120 kg in the class of paragliders All sizes are certifie...

Page 9: ...line setting corresponds to 0 free travel plus 5 cm It is recommended to adjust your brake line travel after the first flight to your personal preferences Be aware not to adjust the brakes too short...

Page 10: ...od condition and all checks are done Be aware that you as a pilot have to be in a physical and mental state to control each flight unimpaired You have to concentrate completely on flying in order to a...

Page 11: ...S RAQOON 10 11 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Short description Obersegel Top V Tape Profilrippen Profil rips Galerieleine Galeryline Untersegel Bottom Gabelleine Gabelline Stabiloleine Stabiloline Stammleine...

Page 12: ...to ensure positive identification at take off and during a B stall decent Other adjustable removeable or variable mechanisms are nonexistent Number of risers 3 1 The risers of the Papillon RAQOON cons...

Page 13: ...of the glider it can happen that with some harnesses the speed bar to full speed cannot be used The speed system needs to be adjusted before the first flight Therefore the connection lines of the foot...

Page 14: ...is laid out symmetrically in an arch so that the canopy behind you can fill evenly from the centre The center of the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 is marked on the leading edge You launch the wing by a metered...

Page 15: ...rm a de tailed visual check of the canopy The running speed is reduced and adapted to the wind situation In the steep launch site the start is initiated with a small impulse and then a clear brake pul...

Page 16: ...With the second hand the rising of the canopy is con trolled To perfect the reverse launch technique we recommend taking part in a reverse launch training Turning The Papillon BODYGUARD 7 has a high a...

Page 17: ...brake pull for maximum canopy stability The landing spot serves as a reference point and is constantly observed On the approach legs you have good correction possibilities dashed red lines Straighten...

Page 18: ...touchdown turn around quickly and bring the canopy down by using the C risers in order to avoid being dragged across the ground Landing on Slopes A landing on the slope is always done sideways to the...

Page 19: ...o be held in hand together with the pulled down A lines For additional stability and for an increased sink rate the speedsystem should be actuated The glider remains fully steerable by weightshifting...

Page 20: ...loss of altitude and the area below you Then alternately look upwards and downwards Should an atypical deformation of the canopy occur immediately release the B risers and recover from the manoeuvre...

Page 21: ...nc es Spiral Dive Like a normal turn initiating the spiral dive is easy with the Papillon BODYGUARD 7 ATTENTION The spiral is considered an extreme manoeuvre and should be flown only under expert guid...

Page 22: ...e The Papillon BODYGUARD 7 recovers from a frontstall by itself very quickly Smooth and symmetric applying of the brake positively influences the re opening of the canopy Collapses Even with its high...

Page 23: ...h out for a possible stall If that does no clear the situation try to pull dow the outer lines as much as possible If you are too low for that stabilize the canopy on the opposite side avoid turning a...

Page 24: ...und its vertical axis with almost no bank This uncontrollable flight condition is called flat spin The pilot releases the brakes The secure paragliders of the new generation end a spin independently a...

Page 25: ...he BODYGUARD 7 away from UV radiation Furthermore never store the wing together with acids or similar goods A dry storage is of utmost importance ATTENTION After a longer storage period the glider nee...

Page 26: ...andings etc for their strength and correct length and exchanged if necessary lines need to be checked for their correct length in case of changing inflight handling characteristics the main brake line...

Page 27: ...e any questions regarding the use of your harness with the Papillon RAQOON please contact us We are happy to help Suitable Rescue Systems It is required by law and absolutely neccessary for safe opera...

Page 28: ...ould suffer as a result of the usage of the RAQOON This includes but is not limited to lawful or contractual liability on behalf of PAPIL LON PARAGLIDERS GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH and all other contract...

Page 29: ...e use of Papillon RAQOON to a third party through transferring ownership temporary or permanently for this other user to have read and unterstood the Papillon RAQOON user manual in its entirety includ...

Page 30: ...2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm 0 95 1 2 1 65 1 8 2 0 mm Speed system trimmer Fu Beschleuniger Trimmer Yes No Ja Nein Yes No...

Page 31: ...MANUAL PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS RAQOON 30 31 COLOR INFO PAPILLON RAQOON COLOR 1 COLOR 2...

Page 32: ...B M 2 B M 3 C M 3 B M 4 C M 4 BT2 DT2 Br3 5 Br M 1 B r M 2 B rM 3 B rL 1 B L 2 BL1 B r L 2 B r M 4 Br5 5 Br7 5 Br10 5 Br11 5 Br13 5 Br15 5 Br17 5 CT2 AT3 BT3 DT3 CT3 AT4 BT4 DT4 CT4 AT5 BT5 DT5 CT5 AT...

Page 33: ...2 658 1253 6227 6202 r 3 627 6196 6173 r 4 627 1250 6192 6170 r 5 645 6211 6189 r 7 680 1253 6177 6152 r 8 627 6123 6099 r 9 627 1221 6091 6065 r 10 620 6085 6062 r 12 586 1164 5967 5946 r 13 531 5911...

Page 34: ...04 6579 r 4 671 1334 6601 6572 r 5 691 6621 6592 r 7 728 1338 6595 6567 r 8 671 6537 6511 r 9 671 1303 6503 6475 r 10 664 6496 6465 r 12 628 1242 6370 6343 r 13 569 6311 6283 r 14 572 1194 6267 6234 r...

Page 35: ...70 6968 r 3 700 6935 6933 r 4 700 1396 6931 6922 r 5 721 6952 6944 r 7 760 1400 6895 6887 r 8 700 6835 6827 r 9 700 1364 6799 6791 r 10 693 6792 6785 r 12 655 1300 6665 6662 r 13 593 6603 6596 r 14 59...

Page 36: ...7080 r 4 718 1432 7095 7077 r 5 740 7117 7100 r 7 780 1436 7078 7060 r 8 718 7016 6997 r 9 718 1399 6980 6960 r 10 711 6972 6955 r 12 672 1334 6837 6820 r 13 608 6773 6755 r 14 612 1282 6726 6707 r 1...

Page 37: ...7043 7045 r 10 737 7041 7044 r 12 692 1373 6916 6918 r 13 633 6857 6859 r 14 644 1307 6803 6808 r 15 605 6764 6768 r 17 1044 6535 6535 Stabilo 566 6321 6318 r 2 776 1478 7323 7321 r 3 739 7286 7282 r...

Page 38: ...3 7739 7735 r 4 783 1561 7734 7730 r 5 806 7758 7754 r 7 850 1566 7716 7712 r 8 783 7649 7645 r 9 783 1526 7608 7605 r 10 775 7601 7596 r 12 733 1454 7454 7450 r 13 663 7385 7380 r 14 668 1398 7334 73...

Page 39: ...LTF EN A CERTIFICATION Harness Dimensions Weight A dimension B dimension 50 kg 38 cm 38 cm 50 80 kg 42 cm 42 cm 80 kg 46 cm 46 cm Control Travel RAQOON Size max symmetrical control travel at max weigh...

Page 40: ...back at sighting of the glider Obersegel Top Untersegel Bottom Last name First name Street address ZIP code city Country Phone number E mail address Glider model and color Serialnumber Coments notes...

Page 41: ...t address ZIP code city Country Phone number E mail address Glider model and color Size Serialnumber Comment notes Line ID code quantity PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS Wasserkuppe 46 D 36129 GERSFELD Fax 49 066...

Page 42: ...ate of purchase Purchased at Pilot since Number of flights per year Club Yes I would liket to get informed on the newest activities and developments of Papillon Paragliding PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS Wasser...

Page 43: ...All technical details in this manual have been carfully checked by Papillon Paragliders However we like to men tion that we don t take any liability for possible mistakes neither in legal responsibili...

Page 44: ...pections Personal prerequisites for the inspection of individually owned solo gliders for recreational use only Holder of a valid unrestricted license for paragliders or equivalent accredited license...

Page 45: ...tion The determined values modifications are to be noted in an inspection log Inspection of the reserve parachute Before packing the reserve parachute this is to be checked by packer If the parachute...

Page 46: ...e is to be inferred from the operating instruction the Bettosometer In both the top and undersail where the A lines connect push a needle thick hole and check the tear resistance The limit value of th...

Page 47: ...esting device on their ten sile strength Tension velocity of the tension cylinder v 30cm min Tear tensile strength values the determined values modifications are to be noted in the inspection ATTENTIO...

Page 48: ...in the inspection log Occasional check of trim and adjustment Before a test flight a visual inspection of the canopy and lines is to be conducted with the glid er laid out as well as pulled up inflate...

Page 49: ...very 4 months a repack ing is required Allowed period of operation 8 years afterwards up to 12 years with an annual check About insurance legal consequences of yourself performed 2 yearly inspection y...

Page 50: ...ay be reproduced or developed further on in any way without written approval of the PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS GLEIT SCHIRM DIREKT GmbH All technical details in this manual have been carfully checked by Pap...