SOL paragliders LT 1, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual VERSION 1 5 2019 CCC ...

Page 2: ...22 Accelerated flight 22 Active flying 22 B Riser control 23 Landing 24 FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS 24 Positive spiral 25 B3 Descent 26 Behavior in extrem maneuvers and collapses 26 EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS 27 Front stall 27 Lateral closing 28 Parachutal 29 Full stall 29 Negative spiral 30 Line Over 31 Emergency flying 31 OTHER TIPS FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 32 Flying in the rain 32 Advertising and adh...

Page 3: ...g and control of the glider especially on the ground is one of the most frequent causes of accidents Always be prepared to improve your skills Attending special workshops will improve your skills and maintain your knowledge about materials and techniques which always are developing up to date Only use a certified paraglider harness with protector and reserve and use them within the described and c...

Page 4: ...SA with the maximum weight of 95kgs Other sizes are directly scaled from this S and were tested in flight and self certified by the Sol Paragliders Certification Flight Testing for all sizes were performed with the use of collapse lines and special risers as defined by the standard CCC 023 2019 LT One is a performance wing which should be flown exclusively experienced performance orientated cross ...

Page 5: ... the resuLT 1 Fabrics composed out of different materials assure long life and more resistance with less deformation and weight LDT are Load Distribution Tapes between the suspension points for a weight distribution along the whole wing during flight resuLT 1ing in better performance and stability Flexible nylon battens reinforcements High Tenacity fabrics Vectran lines in gallery and intermediate...

Page 6: ... 6 Lines 7 Risers Overview paraglider 1 Riser A 2 Riser A 3 Riser B 4 Brake lines 5 Toggle connection 6 Toggle riser B 7 Toggle 8 Speed system 9 Accelerator 10 Accelerator connection 11 Connection to harness Overview risers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 ...

Page 7: ... A 7 A 6 A 5 A 4 A 3 A 2 A 1 A B C 15 14 B B13 11 B 10 B 9 B B8 7 B 6 B 5 B 4 B 3 B 2 B 1 B 15 8 C 7 C 6 C 5 C 4 C 3 C 2 C 1 C D8 7 D 6 D 5 D 4 D 3 D 2 D 1 D F12 11 F 10 F 9 F 8 F 7 F 6 F 5 F 4 F 3 F 2 F 1 F AM11 BM11 AML6 AM10 9 AM 8 AM 7 AM 6 AM 5 AM 4 AM 3 AM 2 AM 1 AM AML5 4 AML 3 AML 2 AML 1 AML AR3 2 AR 1 AR FM2 2 FM 3 FM 3 FM 3 FM FM2 2 FM 1 FM 1 FM BM10 9 BM BML4 3 BML 2 BML 1 BML BR 3 2 B...

Page 8: ...tes You should therefore visit on a regular basis the safety pages of the certification agencies and keep up to date with new safety notices which cover any products relating to paragliding It is a mandatory requirement to carry an approved reserve for use in emergency situations where the paraglider fails and recovery is not possible for example after colliding with another aerial sports craft In...

Page 9: ...f there is any damage or fatigue caused by wear Check if all quick links are closed Identify separate and organize all risers A A B and the brake lines The LT 1 was tested within the standard of LTF with a harness of type GH We can recommend for the LT 1 all harness of type ABS tested with a carabiner connection height between 42 and 48 cm measured form the seat and depending on the seize Attentio...

Page 10: ...is time adjust the length right to the bar in such way to be easily reachable with your feet in flight and by stretching the legs make sure to allow for a clear path to maximize the accelerator usage Risers not accelerated A 55 cm A 55 cm B 55 cm Measure with quick links Measure with quick links Risers accelerated A 41 cm A 48 cm B 55 cm Helmet closed Carabiners looked and closed Harness all looks...

Page 11: ...er with the red A risers Push the risers up and let them go when the canopy is over your head If necessary use the brakes gently Turn out and begin the start run Attention check to turn out to the right side Example you turned with your left side to the glider you have to turn out with your left side to the glider Otherwise you will have made a 360 degree turn and all your risers are twisted In ca...

Page 12: ...idea keep the pressure constant Avoidflyingexcessivelywiththebrakeson causeyoumightbraketothepointofstopping thecanopyfromflying Alwaysconsideryouraerodynamicspeed Yourmovementscan be symmetric or asymmetric and both or one brake can be applied This corrections control your flight and reduce the risk of collapses We suggest that you practice on the ground Canopy advancement and pressure loss can b...

Page 13: ...res high alt 1itudes at least 600 meter over ground and is dangerous due high descent ratio the pilot can lose the altitude reference Landing Always choose a secure and clean landing side with lots of space great distance to natural obstacles and is not under the influence of turbulent air The final approach stage must be done in straight line upwind With less than 30m above ground avoid steer tur...

Page 14: ...n extreme situation All the extreme flight figures and flight attitudes described here are dangerous if they are carried out with inadequate knowledge without the right safety altitude or without training B3 Descent Behavior in extrem maneuvers and collapses EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS Front stall Normally the paraglider opens on his own after a front stall In turbulent conditions it may happen that...

Page 15: ...ame side until the canopy is stabilized Exactly at this stage of pendulum effect under the canopy it is important that the pilot controls carefully the amount of force applied on the brakes and often it is needed to decrease the force Once a straight flight is achieved the closed side can be re inflated by the pumping action Lateral closing Parachutal Full stall If the glider is wet or the regular...

Page 16: ...t him into normal flight In other words control direction Than pump on the side of the Line Over During this procedure lean on the opposite side otherwise there is a risk to turn or increase the spiral You also may try to pull the stabilo lines AR3 the line on the riser A to free the canopy Watch out for the brake to avoid a stall on the clean side If the Line Over is big and all the counter actio...

Page 17: ...e sure before attaching advertising to the glider that the adhesive planned will not alter the glider s flight behavior If you are in doubt we recommend that you do not attach the adhesive Attaching adhesives to the glider which are large heavy or made of unsuitable material may resultin revocation of the certification The glider structure is put under high levels of strain in particular on extrem...

Page 18: ...artially in The outside will look like a cabbage This way you re avoiding that the glider drags over the ground during folding Step2 Beginwiththecenterofthetrailing edge Put one profile over the other Each side separate PACKING YOUR PARAGLIDER Step 3 Now do it in the same way with the leading edge profiles Put the reinforcements of top and bottom in the right way don t close the cell openings and ...

Page 19: ...he same way with the leading edge profiles Put the reinforcements of top and bottom in the right way don t close the cell openings and push out the fabric Step 4 Fold the wing like an accordion from both sides and put one side over the other Now all reinforcements are laying side wise one above the other Step 5 Fold the sack as shown in the photo This method is very gentle to the more stiffer part...

Page 20: ...d to store your paraglider very well whilst it not in use It should be stored dry in a dry place protected from UV rays distant from chemical products Avoid to store the glider in hot places like the trunk of a car We recommend that you store your equipment in the back pack That way it is easy to transportand protect Yourbackpackwasdesignedtobeusefulandcomfort Do itthis way Step 2 Your harness put...

Page 21: ... data to assure that your equipment is always save for use and within the certification requirements INSPECTION REPAIRS Your paraglider has strictly to follow the required inspection intervals The first inspection check is mandatory completing 24 months or 100 flights whichever comes first After the first inspection any wing must be checked yearly or at each 100 flights whichever comes first In an...

Page 22: ... 100 flights whichever comes first In any of these inspections may occur that a shorter period for thenextinspectionwillbedefined f ex 6monthsor50flights Withoutperformingthe mandatoryinspections theparagliderlosesitscertificationandthewarrantybecomes null and void 6 The owner is responsible for all shipping expenses to and from the manufacturer 7 In order to make a plea for repair or equipment ex...

Page 23: ...this community is to keep ourselves healthy and that at each landing we will be one landing happier than before We fly so that we can feel more alive We wish you good and safe flights with your new paraglider SOL Paragliders Team FINAL WORDS The paraglider must be operated only within the operating limits These are exceeded if one or more of the following points are compiled the take off weight is...

Page 24: ...41 9 76 10 07 10 42 10 82 m Projected A R 4 73 4 73 4 73 4 73 4 73 Line diameter Vectran 0 6 0 9 1 0 1 2 1 4 2 2 Technora 2 1 mm Height 742 768 790 816 846 cm Profile max 231 240 247 256 266 cm Profile min 55 57 59 61 63 cm Paraglider weight 5 4 5 8 6 2 6 6 6 8 kg Take off weight 70 85 80 95 90 105 100 115 110 130 Kg Certification CCC CCC CCC CCC CCC Accelerator 14 14 14 14 14 cm Risers 2 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...op WTX 40 PU Silicon 40 gr sm WTX 29 PU Silicon 29 gr sm Bottom WTX 29 PU Silicon 29 gr sm Profiles Diagonal tapes Pro Nyl High Tenacity Nylon rip stop Hard finish 36 gr sm Reinforcements Nylon Maxfio 2 5 mm Reinforcements inside outside Cetim Polyester 25mm Loops FRL0027 Polyester 10 X 1 0 mm white Sewing thread on canopy Graal Polyester filament continuous 60 white Sewing thread on risers Nylbon...

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Page 34: ...b C 3 735 5 daN 10mm First fully lined RIB of group 2 from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 13 2121 1 daN 10mm Top of inlet 13 2089 5 daN 10mm Bottom of inlet 13 2054 5 daN 10mm Tab Aa 13 1833 5 daN 10mm Tab Ab 13 1700 5 daN 10mm Tab B 13 904 5 daN 10mm Tab C 13 672 5 daN 10mm Last lined RIB stabilo from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 33 553 1 daN 10mm Tab A 33 483 5 ...

Page 35: ... daN 10mm Tab C 3 762 5 daN 10mm First fully lined RIB of group 2 from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 13 2200 1 daN 10mm Top of inlet 13 2167 5 daN 10mm Bottom of inlet 13 2131 5 daN 10mm Tab Aa 13 1901 5 daN 10mm Tab Ab 13 1763 5 daN 10mm Tab B 13 938 5 daN 10mm Tab C 13 697 5 daN 10mm Last lined RIB stabilo from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 33 574 1 daN 10mm Tab...

Page 36: ... daN 10mm Tab C 3 785 5 daN 10mm First fully lined RIB of group 2 from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 13 2268 1 daN 10mm Top of inlet 13 2233 5 daN 10mm Bottom of inlet 13 2197 5 daN 10mm Tab Aa 13 1960 5 daN 10mm Tab Ab 13 1818 5 daN 10mm Tab B 13 967 5 daN 10mm Tab C 13 719 5 daN 10mm Last lined RIB stabilo from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 33 590 1 daN 10mm Tab...

Page 37: ... daN 10mm Tab C 3 812 5 daN 10mm First fully lined RIB of group 2 from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 13 2347 1 daN 10mm Top of inlet 13 2311 5 daN 10mm Bottom of inlet 13 2274 5 daN 10mm Tab Aa 13 2029 5 daN 10mm Tab Ab 13 1882 5 daN 10mm Tab B 13 1001 5 daN 10mm Tab C 13 744 5 daN 10mm Last lined RIB stabilo from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 33 611 1 daN 10mm Ta...

Page 38: ...daN 10mm Tab C 3 844 5 daN 10mm First fully lined RIB of group 2 from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 13 2438 1 daN 10mm Top of inlet 13 2400 5 daN 10mm Bottom of inlet 13 2362 5 daN 10mm Tab Aa 13 2107 5 daN 10mm Tab Ab 13 1954 5 daN 10mm Tab B 13 1040 5 daN 10mm Tab C 13 773 5 daN 10mm Last lined RIB stabilo from center Rib n Distance Tension Tolerances Chord 33 634 1 daN 10mm Tab...

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