SKY PARAGLIDERS BRONTES, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...quipment Sky Paragliders have provided you with the right equipment At the time of shipping from the factory your Sky Paragliders BRONTES met the standards of the German Hang Paragliding Association in category 2 DHV 2 All Sky Paragliders equipment is subjected to a number of inspections and safety checks before leaving the factory The BRONTES is an intermediate paraglider The BRONTES is intended ...

Page 2: ...ht 7 2 5 1 Wingover 7 2 5 2 Losing Altitude Big Ears 8 2 5 3 Losing Altitude B Stall 8 2 5 4 Spiral Dive 9 2 5 5 Emergency Steering 9 2 6 Critical Situations and Flight Incidents 10 2 6 1 Parachutal Stall 10 2 6 2 Quick Turn 10 2 6 3 Spin 11 2 6 4 Full Stall 11 2 6 5 Symmetrical Collapse 11 2 6 6 Asymmetric Collapse 12 2 6 7 Common Errors 12 3 Handling Storage Maintenance and Repair 13 4 Glider Ch...

Page 3: ...lines and a smooth profile contribute to the high performance of the wing and exception glide angle even at higher speeds The BRONTES is equipped with split A risers to facilitate the big ears wing reduction and descent manoeuvre The brake or control lines are run through a pulley connected to the D riser The Brake line length is set at the factory and is clearly marked Do not alter the brake line...

Page 4: ...tudes Its best use is to increase ground speed and glide ratio into the wind At the first sign of turbulence disengage the speed system Fig 2 Risers and speed system Again the BRONTES is designed to give the kind of speed and dynamic handling appreciated by intermediate pilots It is not a wing for students or the inexperienced ...

Page 5: ... centre of the glider inflates first After you have laid out your glider and done a pre flight inspection double check your safety equipment Is your helmet on and strap done up Ensure that ALL harness straps are properly closed and secured double check your leg straps Are the lines free and untangled Before launching establish in you mind your flight path after launch and the location of the neare...

Page 6: ...n is appropriate to minimise the glider s sink rate Slowing the glider and braking a little more in the direction of turn accompanied by a slight lean in the same direction will induce a turn that minimises glider sink Take care to avoid spinning the glider while thermalling slowly Be prepared to allow the glider to accelerate by raising the braked at the first sign of a spin or before the onset o...

Page 7: ...ely 15 meters off the ground slowly allow the brakes to come all of the way up to increase speed and gain energy for your flare Begin slowing the glider about 2 meters off the ground At about a meter the brakes should be all of the way down in a flare The glider may gain altitude if flared hard or into a wind If this occurs always hold the flare and if you find yourself rising higher than expected...

Page 8: ...e of the wing To exit let up on both a risers simultaneously If the wing tips do not immediately pop out to their normal position gently pump the brakes symmetrically to about 1 3 brake travel until they do To increase sink rate or forward speed Big Ears can be combined with the speed bar for maximum speed and a decent rate of 4 5 meters a second Enter big ears then activate the speed bar To exit ...

Page 9: ...l Dive Very high descent rates can be achieved with a Spiral Dive 10 m s or much more In a spiral dive a pilot will also be exposed to centrifugal force that can be quite uncomfortable as the descent rate builds Up to 8 Gs can be achieved and can be born by the BRONTES but almost all pilots will lose consciousness before 6 Gs If you become disoriented experience a narrowing of your field of vision...

Page 10: ...fortable executing them a less demanding glider may be more appropriate for you Still the BRONTES is a predictable glider If it shows any tendency toward unpredictable behaviour stop flying it and ship it to the manufacturer for inspection 2 6 1 Parachutal Stall This may occur upon exit from a B stall or when braking deeply in lift It means that the wing remains stable overhead but forward flight ...

Page 11: ... Once a stall occurs the glider will move behind the pilot HOLD IT IN THE STALL FOR AT LEAST 5 SECONDS or until the wing is again stabilised overhead This is essential to allow the glider to stabilise overhead If the controls are raised too soon the glider may surge in front of or even under the pilot This may cause an unrecoverable situation requiring a reserve deployment When the glider is stabl...

Page 12: ...penings Note re inflations on the BRONTES from symmetrical and asymmetrical collapses are often not as smooth and measured as they would be on a training glider They can be somewhat powerful and rapid Be prepared to fly actively under these conditions to ensure that the glider stays under control 2 6 7 Common Errors Asymmetric braking resulting in rotation into a spin release both brakes fully and...

Page 13: ...a repair you should provide also a brief and precise data regarding a type and extent of damage and notices regarding other potential consequential damages If the event leading to the damage was dramatic we recommend a full inspection to ensure that damage not immediately visible to you has occurred Carefully read Chapter 5 Important Instructions and Chapter 6 Service Life and Inspections Remember...

Page 14: ...ed Aspect Ratio 4 11 4 11 4 11 Vmin km h 24 24 24 Vtrim km h 37 37 37 Vmax km h 52 52 52 The flying weight weight of a pilot and approx 17kg of equipment Materials used Paraglider component Material name and producer Canopy Skytex 9017 Porscher Marine Profile and diagonals Skytex 9017 Porscher Marine Profile reinforcement F02 420 X15A Porscher Marine Lines 7850 080 6843 160 6843 200 EDELRID Load b...

Page 15: ... and the Dealer Any modification of the glider will result in cancellation of the DHV certification The paraglider must be used for the purposes described in this manual under loading described here Pilots are always responsible for the safety and airworthiness of their paraglider Inspect your glider frequently Have damage repaired immediately by the factory or factory authorised repairers Follow ...

Page 16: ...sers and speed system operation for Brontes S M L sizes Riser Zero condition Strap Length at Maximum Speed A 490mm A 333mm A 1 490mm A 1 333mm B 490mm B 353mm C 490mm C 422mm D 490mm D 490mm Measure risers A and B under a 10 kg load and risers C and D with a 5 kg load Brontes S Riser A Riser B Riser C Riser D Riser E Brakes Line mm Line mm Line mm Line mm Line mm Line mm A1 6838 B1 6758 C1 6768 D1...

Page 17: ... F9 7218 A10 6758 B10 6728 F10 7193 F11 7168 sa 6523 sb 6498 sc 6538 F12 7118 s1 6328 s2 6343 F13 7013 Brontes L Riser A Riser B Riser C Riser D Riser E Brakes Line mm Line mm Line mm Line mm Line mm Line mm A1 7198 B1 7108 C1 7123 D1 7238 E1 7243 F1 8123 A2 7123 B2 7033 C2 7053 D2 7173 E2 7163 F2 7923 A3 7173 B3 7083 C3 7098 D3 7203 F3 7813 A4 7138 B4 7058 C4 7078 D4 7183 F4 7683 A5 7068 B5 6988 ...

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