SKY PARAGLIDERS ANTEA 2, User Manual

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TAKE-OFF, FLIGHT AND FLYING 

TECHNIQUES

ANTEA 2 is flown conventionally. However there are several points below 

which may help the pilots to familiarise themselves with the new paraglider 

more quickly.

1) Checking the Paraglider Before Take-Off

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  Check that the wing is not torn and that the internal structure (ribbing) is not 

damaged.

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  Check that the lines are not damaged or tangled.

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  Check that the quick links which connect the lines to the risers are  

undamaged and tightened correctly.

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  Check that the risers are not damaged or twisted.

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  Check that the speed system works freely and that the lines are long  

enough to ensure that the speed system is not permanently on.

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  Lastly, check that the brake handles are correctly attached and that each 

line runs freely in its pulley.

2) Take-Off

Lay the paraglider out with the leading edge in a horseshoe shape. Hold the 

A risers close to the quick links and move forward until the lines get stretched.  

You should now be perfectly centred with your wing. In no headwind or light 

headwind with the lines stretched ANTEA 2 inflates rapidly. It is important that 

the risers be kept in a correct direction to the pilot‘s body. If the risers are kept 

too close or too far, the take-off is very unlikely to be smooth.

A controlled inflation allows you to check the wings and lines during the last 

phase as it comes up and thus avoids the need to use brakes. Depending on 

the wind conditions or the slope an adequate use of brakes can help you to 

take-off more quickly.

3) Landing

Because of the exceptional glide, extreme caution is recommended in the 

stages of approaching and landing. ANTEA 2 is an extremely agile glider 

which is sensitive to a small input – overbraking can result in significant  

responses. It is therefore recommended to execute the first flights in a familiar  

environment and under easy conditions.

With negative steering there is more time for the manoeuvres to be performed  

steadily, which results in reducing the pendulum movements of 

the paraglider.

Reminder: Negative steering involves applying the brakes symmetrically by 

about 30% of the maximum range to slow the paraglider and a simultaneous 

turning by means of releasing the outside brake. Speeding up just prior to 

landing allows a more effective flare and therefore a gentler landing.

4) Turning

ANTEA 2 was designed to perform well in turns and will centre in thermals 

even without active piloting. Negative steering (see above) on one hand 

slows the paraglider in certain phases of the flight and on the other hand 

reduces excessive rolling during turn reversals. It is not only designed to 

turn (with approx. 30% brake) but also to fly slowly in order to help identify 

the ares of lift and to keep the paraglider flatter to maximise the sink rate in  

a turn (with 15% brake).

5) Rapid Descent Techniques

In order to descend the paraglider must be moved away from the areas of 

lift. In case any difficulties occur, the following techniques might be used to 

increase the sink rate.

Big Ears

Pull at the outside A lines until the wingtips fold back on themselves. It is  

recommended to fold the wingtips seperately and not at the same time. Keep 

the lines taut to stop the wingtips from reopening. Depending on the size of 

big ears, the sink rate can increase up to 3 – 4 m/s. 

As soon as the lines are released, the paraglider should spontaneously 

reopen. The process can be speeded up by pumping the brakes. When 

pumping the brakes it is recommended that one side of the paraglider be 

opened after the other. Pulling both brakes simultaneusly can result in a stall.

Spiral

ANTEA 2 is a manoeuvrable wing that responds to any input easily. To initiate 

the spiral apply one brake progressively to about 35% and hold it in its position.  

The speed of rotation will increase progressively as well as the pressure on 

the brake and the centrifugal force that is perceived. The angle or the speed 

of rotation can be decreased or increased by releasing or pulling the brake 

by several centimetres.

Once mastered the spiral allows you to descend by more than 10 m/s.  

Movements which are extremely abrupt or badly synchronised or very quick 

initiation of the spiral can result in a spin. 

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