Skywalk Arriba, Manual/Service

Page 1: ...37 Manual Service...

Page 2: ...43 Acceleration System Page 44 Harness Page 45 Fllight Techniques Page 46 Descent Techniques Page 52 Extreme Flight Manoeuvers Page 56 Materials Page 60 Maintenance Page 61 2 Year Check Page 64 Certi...

Page 3: ...y beginning we recommend that you read this manual carefully This way you can thoroughly and quickly acquaint yourself with your skywalk ARRIBA This operating manual will give you tips for safe and co...

Page 4: ...flying That the ARRIBA is also light and easily packed offers yet another advantage when heading off into the mountains or traveling In principle only every second cell of the ARRIBA is suspended simi...

Page 5: ...on the D Riser to the brake handles There is a mark on the main brake line indicating the position of the handle attachment This adjustment mustn t be altered in order to provide enough brake feedbac...

Page 6: ...tion from the DULV or DMSV In rainy snowy and extremely turbulent weather conditions or high winds In fog or clouds With insufficient experience or training Every pilot is responsible for his own safe...

Page 7: ...289 300 cord min cm 60 63 66 69 canopy weight kg 4 1 4 5 4 9 5 3 take off weight kg 60 80 75 95 85 105 100 120 Pilot 13 kg equipment This paraglider meets the demands of the regulations of german han...

Page 8: ...68 Installing the accelerator equipment Most commonly used harnesses have pulleys for the acceleration system already attached The acceleration line runs from the front through the pulleys at the har...

Page 9: ...tified harnesses of the GH type harnesses without solid cross bracing Be aware that the level of suspension changes the relative braking distance CAUTION FULLY CROSS BRACED HARNESSES EFFECT THE HANDLI...

Page 10: ...e This way you are able to get used to your skywalk ARRIBA Layout the canopy so that the leading edge is slightly arched The middle of the canopy should form the deepest point of the paraglider This w...

Page 11: ...pumping the affected side Changes of directions that are necessary can be carried out now Look and feel that the wing is properly inflated Don t make your final decision to accelerate or to take off...

Page 12: ...allow extra tight turns During turning you can control the speed the curve radius and banking by additional use of the outer brake Counter braking or releasing the brake lines can change these paramet...

Page 13: ...ur glider too fast as this can increase the danger of stalling By active flying you can avoid almost all deformations of the glider in advance Accelerated Flying To use the acceleration system you wil...

Page 14: ...strong head winds slow down care fully When you have reached the ground safely stall the glider warily Avoid turning sharply before your final approach This increases the danger of pendulum effect Win...

Page 15: ...the same on the other side Then fold one half onto the other half and make sure the sticks at the leading edge are clearly on top of each other Start wrapping up the glider from its lower end The wra...

Page 16: ...be controlled by dosed pulling resp loosening the inner brakeline Smooth braking of the outer wingtip not only helps to avoid collaps es the pilot is also more easily able to control the rate of sink...

Page 17: ...ou can exit the stall by quick and symmetric release of the B lines The paraglider will pitch forward and pick up speed At no time you may use the brakes in this case You must exit the B line stall im...

Page 18: ...canopy destabilisation in turbulent air is clearly reduced when using Big Ears To exit Big Ears release the A lines The canopy will unfold automatically You may brake a little to support the unfolding...

Page 19: ...IONS AND IN TURBULENT AIR Any extreme flight manoeuver and descent technique demands Training either with an instructor in a paragliding school or during a safety training course Double checking that...

Page 20: ...g Without immediate intervention of the pilot a cravated paraglider will turn into a strong spiral dive There are several possibilities to untangle the paraglider Pumping on the folded side Pulling th...

Page 21: ...hutal Stall The pilot can recover from the Parachutal Stall by slightly pushing the A risers forward at the mallions or by using the accelerator The skywalk ARRIBA usually exits the Parachutal Stall a...

Page 22: ...es backwards but doesn t always form a forward fac ing semi circle This semi circle can be achieved by a slower entry into the Fullstall In order to exit a Fullstall the pilot will have to release the...

Page 23: ...the airflow re connects to the inside wing After a long lasting spin it is possible that when releasing the brake the canopy might shoot forward and collapse Cross braced harnesses that are too narro...

Page 24: ...s and Bands skywalk TSF SC 39 Nylon Leading Edge Reinforcement Rigifoil Max by Gin Suspension Reinforcement Dacron Lines LIROS has been the world s leading producer of paragliding lines for quite some...

Page 25: ...If you still think that your paraglider needs to be cleaned then use a soft and wet towel or sponge Don t use any soap or detergents Never use flammable products Repair All repairs must be carried ou...

Page 26: ...lation attempts in strong winds may result in the glider impacting into the ground at high speed This can cause rips damage on lines and or fabric Make sure not to land your canopy leading edge first...

Page 27: ...nd away from light 9 Never leave your glider inside a vehicle when it is parked in the sun The resulting high temperatures can generally cause damage to the cloth 10 Stains can be easily removed with...

Page 28: ...arried out by an unauthorised company will lead to immediate loss of your skywalk ARRIBA model certification and all warranty and liability claims Changes to the paraglider Your skywalk ARRIBA is manu...

Page 29: ...tion process should thus in a complex interrelationship with other factors not be overrated Closing Words Paragliding is a fascinating sport With the skywalk ARRIBA you now have a glider which represe...

Page 30: ...lan The displayed line plan of the skywalk ARRIBA is only for demonstration purposes of the line con figuration Plans for other sizes can be aquired via flight schools importers or directly from skywa...

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