SKY PARAGLIDERS atis 3, Manual

Page 1: ...English 2010 ...

Page 2: ... Index General information 6 Pilot profile 7 Dimensions diagrams and characteristics 8 Flying techniques 14 Comments on the testing procedures 25 Harness adjustments 25 Maintenance checks 27 Guarantee 29 ...

Page 3: ...for buying the ATIS 3 glider We hope it will work fine for you and we wish a lot of awesome flights Before the first flight it is strongly recommended to have a close look at the manual It might help to familiarize with the product faster Team Sky Paragliders ...

Page 4: ...scue systems included All the products are manufactured in the Czech Republic using the latest technologies available The whole production is quality oriented and the production quality is well reflected in the fact the company holds ISO 9001 2008 However it is mainly the trust in our products that provides us with the best and most valuable certificate and not only that your trust is the challeng...

Page 5: ...in the expiration of the glider type approval The operation of the glider is at your own risk only Any liability of manufacturer or distributor is excluded The pilot bears all responsibility for the airworthiness of his aerial sports equipment We assume that the pilot respects applicable laws and that his piloting skills stand up to the requirements of this wing ...

Page 6: ... 3 XL 2 Name address of manufacturer Sky Paragliders a s Okružní 39 739 11 Frýdlant nad Ostravicí Czech Republic www sky cz com info sky cz com 3 Total minimum maximum weights in flight see the technical data 4 Brake travel at maximum take off load see the technical data ...

Page 7: ...egory B of the EN 926 2 standard and as LTF 1 2 according to German LTF 35 03 7 Manual version of Nov 2009 B Pilot profile Due to its high performance and its fine and responsive handling the ATIS 3 is not suited for basic training ATIS 3 adresses experienced pilots with at least 2 years of flying experience and at least 50 flights per year ...

Page 8: ...8 C Dimensions diagrams and characteristics 1a Cross section of ANAKIS A lines red B lines blue C lines purple D lines green Brake lines yellow ...

Page 9: ...9 1b Line plan ...

Page 10: ...s standard trim S M L XL A 47 0 cm A 50 0 cm B 47 0 cm B 50 0 cm C 47 0 cm C 50 0 cm D 47 0 cm D 50 0 cm Length of risers fully accelerated S M L XL A 31 6 cm A 33 0 cm B 34 4 cm B 36 0 cm C 40 7 cm C 43 0 cm D 47 0 cm D 50 0 cm Tolerance 0 5 cm ...

Page 11: ...ce area see technical data 4 Number of cells see technical data 5 Number of risers see technical data 6 No trimmers on type inspected or certified gliders 7 Accelerator travel ATIS 3 S M 15 4 cm ATIS 3 L XL 17 cm see also the diagram of the riser above ...

Page 12: ... are adjusted to the correct length If necessary they can be shortened by 2 cm or lengthened by up to 5 cm 9 Side views of risers refer to the riser diagram on page 9 10 Drawings of risers refer to diagram of risers above ...

Page 13: ...37 38 37 38 37 38 37 38 23 23 23 23 50 51 51 52 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 1 15 1 15 1 15 1 15 EN B LTF1 2 EN B LTF1 2 EN B LTF1 2 EN B LTF1 2 ATIS 3 Layout surface m2 Layout span m Layout aspect ratio Projected surface m2 Projected span m Projected aspect ratio Number of cells Weight of the glider kg Certified take off weight kg Trim speed km h Min speed km h Max speed km h Max gliding ratio Min sink rate m...

Page 14: ... the gallery lines Check for damages and twists Check the main lines Check for damages and correct mounting Check the quick links Quick links must be mounted correctly and securely locked Check the risers Check for damages and twists Check the brake lines Check brake lines for free travel and correct length when flown with no brake applied the brakes must not deform the canopy Brake handles must b...

Page 15: ...ther be pushed forward nor pulled down during inflation It is sufficient to lead the risers upwards while applying gentle pressure until the wing has reached its peak position When the canopy is positioned above the pilot release the risers and accelerate your steps until liftoff Watch out to keep your risers tensioned while accelerating by keeping the upper part of your body center of gravity in ...

Page 16: ... We recommend that you make your first flights with your new ATIS 3 at a well known site with a large landing field Pendulum movements and very slow flying should be avoided during landing Recommendation Steer your breaks negatively This involves applying 30 of brake symmetrically then releasing the outside brake Sufficient speed upon the last meters of final approach provides a buffer for a clean...

Page 17: ...f the canopy is to be avoided in any case Symmetric brake input by about 10 to 15 ensures the retention of pressure inside the canopy and enables you to brake further in case of overshooting or to accelerate the wing when entering headwind thermals 5 Descent procedures These procedures should only be carried out in suitable surroundings Avoid crowded areas turbulent conditions and thermal or dynam...

Page 18: ... improve sink rate and speed You can steer the glider while performing big ears by the weight shift When releasing the lines the ears normally open gently and on their own Reopening can be aided by pumping the brakes one by one Symmetrical brake input to open both ears may lead to a stall B Spiral The ATIS 3 is a wing featuring fine precise and progressive cornering behaviour To induce a spiral on...

Page 19: ... recommend not to perform this manoeuvre below 100 m above the ground Caution A spiral is not a simple manoevre The kinetic energy built up must be controlled by releasing the brakes Clean entry and exit have to be trained in flying schools and must be refreshed repeatedly C B stall Grasp the B risers second riser counted from the front backwards near the quick links and pull down symmetrically Th...

Page 20: ...not fly any more Perform this manoeuvre at sufficient altitude only 6 Performance use of brakes At 0 brake hands up in calm air the ATIS 3 provides best glide The speed is 37 to 38 km h Minimum sink rate is achieved at 10 to 15 brake Beyond 30 brake performance figures and the behaviour of ATIS 3 will change performance and roll stability deteriorate and brake pressure increases heavily Very heavy...

Page 21: ...ross the reserve bridle Operation of the speed bar can increase the maximum speed of the glider by 30 hands up speed bar fully engaged The profile s angle of attack is thereby reduced enhancing the risk for symmetric or asymmetric deformations and collapses Recommendation Only operate the speed bar at sufficient altitude In turbulent conditions apply only gently or no speed bar at all Efficient ut...

Page 22: ... collapses Doing so you minimize unwanted loss of altitude or change of direction Pilot input in case of frontal collapse Quickly apply 50 brake symmetrically to speed up reopening Release brakes instantly Pilot input in case of asymmetric collapse Keep the glider flying straight by applying an appropriate amount of opposite brake Speed up the reopening of the closed side by a single positive brak...

Page 23: ...if there is less than 100 m ground clearance Main causes of a full stall Poorly timed or synchronized brake input especially at low speed or reduced approach flow e g after exiting spiral or B stall A build up of droplets of water on the leading edge from rain or cloud can result in a stall due to disrupted airflow over the leading edge This has been linked to high levels of porosity in glider fab...

Page 24: ...wing stabilize overhead and release both brakes as trained If lower than 100m or not familiar with exit procedures throw your reserve parachute instantly 10 Flying without brakes In case of brake failure line blocked or broken the ATIS 3 can be steered using the D lines last riser Brake travel using D lines is much less than using brakes Watch for the deformation of the canopy to prevent a full st...

Page 25: ...ounts of temperature pressure and humidity according to the standards Test pilots are well trained for the performance of particular manoevres and know how to react in case of problems F Harness adjustments For test flights the pilots used ABS harnesses with the following set up 1 Distance between seatboard and the lowest point of each riser 2 Distance between both risers measured at the middle of...

Page 26: ...es the risk of twisted risers A looser setting will result in leaning more towards the side of a collapse and can slow down the reopening Low hangpoints reduce the roll stability of your harness and can also slow down the reopening of collapses Hangpoints higher than tested by about 2 4 cm can be tolerated and have no influence on inflight security ...

Page 27: ...reserving Mylar stiffeners and inner structure profile and diagonal ribs We do not recommend the use of stuff sacks Always use the inner glider bag to avoid friction between the glider and rucksack or harness Never store your glider when it is wet or damp If immersed in sea water rinse with fresh water Never use detergents or solvents pure freshwater is sufficient Dry your wing in a slightly windy...

Page 28: ...haviour Switzerland Mcc Aviation SA la Tuillière CH 1091 Grandvaux Tel 021 781 26 26 Fax 021 781 28 96 E mail info mccaviation ch France Rip Air sàrl Z A de Perroix F 74290 Talloires Tel 04 50 64 41 02 Fax 04 50 64 41 17 E mail ripair ripair com Germany Flightclub Lenggries Martin Schwarz Gilgenhöfe 9 83661 Lenggries E mail martin flightclub lenggries de Austria takeoff paragliding Klaus Donat Bah...

Page 29: ...ing the regular maintenance or if the glider is overloaded or misused The guarantee also does not cover any damage caused by the inapropriate landings If you are ever unsure about the information contained in the manual contact your SKY dealer Sky Paragliders a s Okružní 39 739 11 Frýdlant nad Ostravicí Czech Republic Tel 420 558 67 60 88 www skyparagliders cz info sky cz com ...

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