SUP’AIR EONA, User Manual

Page 1: ...SUP AIR _EONA Page 1 EONA glider user s manual User s manual SUP AIR VLD 34 rue Adrast e Parc Alta s 74650 Annecy Chavanod FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E English Revision index 24 03 2015 EN A GLIDER...

Page 2: ...se innovation and customer care We pride ourselves for our work ethics and customer care We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully en joyable as well We advise you...

Page 3: ...re flight preparation 9 Take off 10 Flight characteristics 11 End of the flight 12 Specific practices 12 Fast descents 13 Flight incidents 15 Line layout 16 Materials 17 Measurement table 18 Certifica...

Page 4: ...and longevity objectives The EONA glider is EN EN 926 1 2006 926 2 2013 Classe A Certified Meaning that this paragliding wing has a maximal passive safety margin built in in addition to being forgivi...

Page 5: ...spect Ratio 4 8 4 8 4 8 4 8 Projected surface area m 16 98 19 53 22 50 25 00 Projected span m 7 71 8 27 8 88 9 36 Projected aspect ratio 3 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 Glider weight kg 4 5 4 8 5 1 5 5 In flight weig...

Page 6: ...riser 6 B riser 7 C riser 10 Brake handle 9 Brake line 11 12 Brake holding guide A riser for big ears 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Intrados Extrados 14 Ears kit BIRD 100 lt capacity carrying rucks...

Page 7: ...the wing using the split hooks Once the accelerator speedbar is connected adjust its length according to your measurements For correct use there must not be any tension at the split hook level when th...

Page 8: ...During acceleration the glider s trailing edge must not be deformed If you modify the original default setting have it inspected and approved by a professional before flying The default factory maximu...

Page 9: ...ness Caution It vital to conduct a thorough pre flight check and have the harness properly connected to the glider prior each takeoff Run through the following procedure prior each takeoff harness or...

Page 10: ...er upward Once the wing is flying overhead apply brakes as necessary look up and perform a visual check before accelerating to take off Reverse launch If the wind speed is sustained and permits it we...

Page 11: ...f for whatever reason the toogles brakes are no longer available you will need to pilot your wing using the harness and C risers instead Beware not to overcontrol the glider to limit the risk of exper...

Page 12: ...Make your landing approach with maximum air speed if possible depending on the weather conditions of the moment then progressively brake to slow the glider to a final touchdown Beware not to brake to...

Page 13: ...of big ears close to the ground In order to pull ears grab the specific riser outer A riser while keeping the toggles in hands and lowering them until the win tips collapse It is preferable to collaps...

Page 14: ...speed and G force might be disorientating and in extreme cases cause you a temporary loss of consciousness Practice this maneuver gradually with ample space around and below you This technique is usua...

Page 15: ...g dive and reopening sequence Asymmetric collapses Any paraglider may occasionally collapse due to turbulence or a piloting error In the event of an asymmetric collapse your priority must be to stay c...

Page 16: ...SUP AIR _EONA Page 16 EONA glider user s manual LINE LAYOUT DIAGRAM...

Page 17: ...Dominico tex Dominico 30D hard finish Rib reinforcements Porcher Sport SR 170 Main lines Producer Reference Top cascade Liros DSL 70 Upper middle cascade Liros PPSL 160 PPSL 120 Lower cascade Edelrid...

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Page 19: ...88 4 6057 5976 6045 6167 6484 5 6061 5966 6016 6135 6347 6 6018 5926 5976 6087 6274 7 6011 5928 5980 6082 6254 8 6001 5923 5978 6078 6295 9 6055 5981 6043 6147 6219 10 5896 5917 5954 6034 6168 11 5816...

Page 20: ...35 4 6508 6417 6504 6644 7032 5 6529 6434 6506 6646 6889 6 6483 6393 6463 6595 6812 7 6479 6394 6467 6586 6792 8 6469 6389 6465 6582 6836 9 6528 6452 6535 6657 6752 10 6364 6399 6462 6550 6697 11 6279...

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Page 22: ...of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 24 Projected area m2 16 98 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS evey 12...

Page 23: ...f trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 22 Projected area m2 19 53 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS evey 12 m...

Page 24: ...trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 24 Projected area m2 22 5 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS evey 12 mon...

Page 25: ...ge of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 22 Projected area m2 25 Harness used for testing max weight Inspections whichever happens first Harness type ABS evey 12...

Page 26: ...checks your glider must be serviced regularly and in accordance with its maintenance schedule We will recommend for the wing to be inspected once a year or every one hundred 100 hours and more specif...

Page 27: ...license while always making sure your flying skills are up to the task in various weather flying conditions SUP AIR cannot be held responsible for your paragliding decisions or activities This SUP AIR...

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