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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS
THIS PARAGLIDER MEETS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE LTF (LUFTTÜCHTIGKEITSFORDERUNGEN) CERTIFICATION OR OF
THE EN 926 (EURO NORM) OR THE AFNOR (SHV AND AEROTESTS).
ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PARAGLIDER WILL RENDER ITS CERTIFICATION
NULL AND VOID !
THE USE OF THIS PARAGLIDER IS SOLELY AT THE USER'S OWN RISK !
MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY.
PILOTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THEIR
PARAGLIDER'S AIRWORTHINESS.
THE AUTHOR ASSUMES, THAT THE PILOT IS IN POSSESSION OF A VALID
PARAGLIDING LICENCE !
INDEX
Welcome to the SOL Team...........................................................43
About SOL...................................................................................44
Philosophy...................................................................................45
SYNERGY 4..................................................................................46
SYNERGY 4
The Design................................................................47
Technical Data.............................................................................48
Total take-off weight...................................................................49
Materials......................................................................................49
Top/Bottom...............................................................................49
Profiles......................................................................................49
Internal Diagonal Reinforcements.............................................49
Reinforcements...........................................................................50
Lines..........................................................................................50
Straps........................................................................................50
Quick Links................................................................................50
Pulleys.......................................................................................50
Suspension Systems
....................................................................51
Speed System
..............................................................................51
Adjusting your accelerator.........................................................52
Operation...................................................................................52
Usage........................................................................................52
Backpack......................................................................................53
Harness
Abrindo o parapente....................................................................54
.......................................................................................54
Flight...........................................................................................54
First Flight..................................................................................54
Take-Off Checklist.......................................................................55
Take-Off.....................................................................................55
Performance..............................................................................56
Turns.........................................................................................56
Positive Spiral............................................................................57
Thermal Flight and Lift or “Soaring”..........................................57
Active Flight................................................................................58
Accelerated Flight......................................................................59
Landing......................................................................................59
Towing.......................................................................................59
Rain and Humidity......................................................................60
Motorized Flight and Acrobatic..................................................60
Behavior in Extreme Maneuvers.................................................60
Lateral Asymmetric Closing (Closed).........................................60
Full Stall......................................................................................61
Negative Turns............................................................................61
Wingover...................................................................................62
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