SOL paragliders Runner XC 150, Manual

Page 1: ...Manual DGAC Version 1 10 2019 ...

Page 2: ...k List 26 Forward Take off 27 Reverse Take off 28 Takeoff with paratrike 28 Climbing 29 Turns 29 Power induced oscillations 30 Accelerated flight 30 Active flying 30 Landing with paramotor 31 Landing with paratrike 31 FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS 32 B Stall 32 Big ears 33 Positive spiral 33 EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS 34 Front stall 34 Lateral closing 35 Parachutal 36 Full stall 36 Negative spiral 37 Line...

Page 3: ...oor handling 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 paramotor wing and reserve and use them within the described and certified...

Page 4: ...nge For pilots looking for more agility and speed over fuel consumption we recommend flying close to the indicated maximum weight The wing has a 3 4 line hybrid configuration since only such an arrangement allows full adjustment of profile geometry through trimmer operation Comfort Security Performance Easy handling Long life The Runner XC has a DGAC certification The certification details are ava...

Page 5: ...n tendency over the time Adjustment system that generates more lift in flight Tecnologias Profiles between the cells of the trailing edge which improve performance and handling New Air Foil design increases and keeps the internal pressure more estable and results in more performance in all speed range Is the hybrid utilization of various types of fabrics and lines An optimised combination of durab...

Page 6: ... 1 Riser A 2 Riser A 3 Riser B 4 Riser C 5 Riser D 6 Brake lines 7 Auxiliary brake lines 8 Toggle connection 9 Toggle 10 Toggle adjustiment 11 Magnetic button 12 Flaps 13 Trimmer 14 Connection to harness 15 Accelerator 16 Accelerator connection 17 Speed system 18 Trimmer system 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 12 16 15 15 17 18 13 14 11 ...

Page 7: ... B 4 B 5 B 6 B 7 B 8 B 9 B 10 B 11 B 12 B 13 B 14 B 1 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 C 7 C 8 C 9 C 10 C 11 C 12 C 13 C 14 C D7 8 D 9 D 10 D 11 D 12 D 13 D 14 D F1 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 F 6 F 7 F 8 F 9 F 10 F 11 F 12 F 13 F BM1 2 BM 3 BM 4 BM 5 BM 6 BM AM 1 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 6 AM CM1 2 CM 3 CM 4 CM 5 CM 6 CM DM3 4 DM 5 DM 6 DM FM1 FM1 FM1 FM2 FM3 FM3 FM3 FM3 FM3 Runner XC RISER B SR BR1 BR2 DR2 BR3 DR3 AR3 CR3 AR3 CR...

Page 8: ...ecommended to fly outside the weight range Each paraglider seize is dedicated to a certain weight range from a minimum take off weight to a maximum The take off weight is the sum of the weight of 1 The pilot 2 Paramotor wing 3 The paramotor with reserve 4 All flight accessories PREPARING FOR FLIGHT Laying out the paramotor wing Harness Choose an easy training elevation with less inclination for th...

Page 9: ... and comes out vertically and must be firmly attached to the clip of the quick look In order to adjust the Speed System we suggest that you connect the harness and the risers suspended from the ground Ask a friend to pull the risers A upwards At this 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...

Page 10: ...eed System Closed Trimmer Closed Flaps Foot speed System Closed Trimmer Open Flaps Recommended for small wind or descendant area transitions Foot speed System Open Trimmer Closed Flaps Advised for short short runs Avoid using the brakes A A B C D 45 cm 45 cm 45 cm 45 cm 45 5 cm A A B C D 34 cm 35 5 cm 37 5 cm 41 cm 43 cm A A B C D 34 cm 35 5 cm 37 5 cm 41 cm 45 5 cm A A B C D 34 cm 35 5 cm 37 5 cm...

Page 11: ...ent which works with most of the power units on the market the toggles by 10 cm Step 1 Open the toggle knot Step 2 Remove the toggle Step 3 Remove the line Step 5 Set to setting option Step 4 Undo the loop Step 7 Closed the loop Step 8 Pass the main line inside the pulley Step 9 Close the node with the main and auxiliary line Step 6 Open the loop Confirm that both sides are symmetric Make the nece...

Page 12: ...ng model This stability helps to get through small turbulences so you can take better advantage of wing speed without having to act on the controls By following the profile commands and their tightness without first time the paramotor wing has a tendency to advance then slowing down with the trimmer open is practically unnoticeable with the trimmer closed In stronger and turbulent flight condition...

Page 13: ...ed during start to decrease speed and to start within reduced space The Runner XC has an auxiliary command this double command is used to make curves more open or closed in all conditions of use regardless of the position of the trimmer For more open bends pull the bungs with your arm stretched out For more closed bends pull the bung close to the body 1 Brake lines 2 Auxiliary brake lines Closed t...

Page 14: ...o takeoff the pilot must have risers A and the toggles in hand The arms must be extended to the side as if they are extensions of risers A A decisive run allows a quick and stable inflation After the initial inflation momentum the pilot must keep the tension forward on risers A not pulling them downwards until the canopy is above his head At this point the brakes must be carefully activated and th...

Page 15: ...is in a position a little behind the paramotor the overdue on the commands during take off could eventually cause a stall or worse an accident Avoid unnecessary risks and always fly with a speed reserve Depending on the power unit geometry it is possible that during the flight you will notice a propeller torque known as P factor It will try to turn you around so counter steer with a brake and trim...

Page 16: ...more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be Landing with paratrike The points earlier mentioned are valid in principle Landing with paramotor 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 Leave trimmers 2 cm open to make landing easier The final approach stage must be done in ...

Page 17: ... Positive spiral A positive spiral has a high sink rate But the high acceleration G Force impedes to fly this maneuver for a long time The G Force may cause that the pilot looses his consciousness and spirals until he crashes the ground The same high energy is acting on the equipment and will shorten his endurance A positive spiral never should be exercised in turbulent conditions or strong latera...

Page 18: ...uring accelerated flight the canopy has a more dynamic reaction but even than the turn can be controlled without problems To facilitate the closed side to fill the pilot has to pull down slowly ca 2 seconds the brake on the closed side and let go again pump Shifting the weight to the open side helps to re inflate the sail and increases security cause the brake has to be used less and this avoids a...

Page 19: ... backwards and deforms to a horseshoe the opening on the front Before terminating the canopy must be stabilized Afterwards both brake lines have to be loosened symmetrically and slowly to avoid that the canopy kicks forward In all extreme collapses remember switch off the engine or with motor idling and don t apply power Negative spiral The Runner XC has a long way on the brakes and difficulties t...

Page 20: ... happen in case of poor maintenance of the equipment or an extreme flight situation Attention the steering commands on C risers are much shorter than on the brake lines In all extreme collapses remember switch off the engine or with motor idling and don t apply power In all extreme collapses remember switch off the engine or with motor idling and don t apply power Origami Method There are differen...

Page 21: ...ke an accordion from both sides and close the folding cover Watch out for the lines and fabric closing the zipper Traditional Method Step 1 Bundle up your paramotor wing in form of a cabbage This way you re avoiding that the paramotor wing drags over the ground during folding Step 2 Begin with the center of the trailing edge Put one profile over the other Each side separate Step 3 Now do it in the...

Page 22: ... deteriorates under the influence of ultraviolet radiation UV It looses his stiffness and gets more porous Whenever it is possible avoid to submit your paramotor wing to the sun light it has a high UV rate especially in heights It is recommended to store your paramotor wing very well whilst it not in use It should be stored dry in a dry place protected from UV rays distant from chemical products A...

Page 23: ...amotor wing on a earthy ground under strong wind conditions accelerates the aging process of your equipment After a water or tree landing the paramotor wing must be sent for inspection to an authorized dealer s workshop It must be avoided that sand stones or snow enter in the cells otherwise the weight on the trailing edge could brake the paramotor wing and cause a full stall Besides the sharped e...

Page 24: ...NE CRACK QUICK LINK SEALING WARRANTY Every paramotor paraglider has a Warranty of 1 Year or 100 Hours of Flight whichever comes first Our development technology through the utilization of quality materials and the adoption of new manufacturing processes allows us to offer you our client this added bonus This warranty is defined as repair or substitution of the defective equipment parts determined ...

Page 25: ...e give it to your dealer or your flying school they should know how to handle it ENVIRONMENT AND RECYCLING Safety is the major theme of our sport In order to fly safely pilots must train study practice and be alert to the dangers around us In order to achieve excellent safety levels we must fly regularly as much as possible don t go beyond our limitations and avoid exposing ourselves to unnecessar...

Page 26: ... 7 66 8 0 8 4 8 7 9 1 9 4 9 7 m Projected A R 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 Height 607 635 661 686 711 734 757 cm Profile max 195 205 214 222 231 239 247 cm Profile min 49 51 54 56 58 60 62 cm Paraglider weight 3 7 4 0 4 3 4 5 4 7 5 0 5 3 kg Take off weight 70 120 70 130 80 130 80 140 90 150 100 160 110 170 Kg Certification DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC DGAC Accelerator 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 cm Riser...

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Page 28: ...223 11 6231 6171 6222 6325 6280 12 6208 6144 6196 6303 6396 13 6229 6164 6217 6325 6615 14 6295 6231 6283 6389 Runner XC 195 Measuring incl risers and carabiners with 5 daN load Brake line measuring without riser Measuring incl risers and carabiners with 5 daN load Brake line measuring without riser A B C D F 1 5879 5872 5904 5917 2 5934 5917 5939 5968 3 6161 6143 6164 6071 4 6226 6203 6236 6145 5...

Page 29: ...79 6617 2 6610 6592 6619 6675 3 6862 6842 6870 6789 4 6933 6908 6949 6869 5 7017 6985 7035 6946 6 7109 7068 7126 6995 7 7150 7099 7145 7238 7000 8 7120 7063 7115 7219 7039 9 7130 7068 7124 7236 7116 10 7184 7118 7176 7291 7243 11 7212 7141 7201 7321 7306 12 7180 7106 7167 7291 7437 13 7201 7125 7187 7312 7687 14 7274 7199 7260 7383 Runner XC 240 Measuring incl risers and carabiners with 5 daN load...

Page 30: ...00 0 6 2 411 C2 Cousin vectran 12100 0 6 2 443 C3 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 730 Runner XC 150 Name Line reference Diameter mm Number of lines Length mm C4 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 796 C5 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 750 C6 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 828 C7 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 931 C8 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 912 C9 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 923 C10 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 971 C11 Cous...

Page 31: ...C2 Cousin vectran 12100 0 6 2 476 C3 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 773 Runner XC 165 Name Line reference Diameter mm Number of lines Length mm C4 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 842 C5 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 793 C6 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 874 C7 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 981 C8 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 959 C9 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 971 C10 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1019 C11 Cousin vectran 1...

Page 32: ... C2 Cousin vectran 12100 0 6 2 508 C3 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 823 Runner XC 180 Name Line reference Diameter mm Number of lines Length mm C4 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 895 C5 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 839 C6 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 923 C7 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1039 C8 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1015 C9 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1026 C10 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1075 C11 Cousin vectr...

Page 33: ...9 C2 Cousin vectran 12100 0 6 2 546 C3 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 865 Runner XC 195 Name Line reference Diameter mm Number of lines Length mm C4 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 940 C5 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 886 C6 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 972 C7 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1083 C8 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1057 C9 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1067 C10 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1117 C11 Cousin vect...

Page 34: ...3 C2 Cousin vectran 12100 0 6 2 603 C3 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 949 Runner XC 225 Name Line reference Diameter mm Number of lines Length mm C4 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1028 C5 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 969 C6 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1060 C7 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1179 C8 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1149 C9 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1158 C10 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1210 C11 Cousin ve...

Page 35: ...2 C2 Cousin vectran 12100 0 6 2 633 C3 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 992 Runner XC 240 Name Line reference Diameter mm Number of lines Length mm C4 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1073 C5 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1012 C6 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1105 C7 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1223 C8 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1192 C9 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1201 C10 Cousin vectran 12240 0 9 2 1253 C11 Cousin v...

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