SUPAIR Eiko 20, User Manual

Page 1: ..._EIKO Page 1 glider user s manual EIKO 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 23 11 2015 M o u n t a i n G L...

Page 2: ...e innovation and customer care We pride ourselves for our work ethics and cus tomer 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 11 Take off 12 Flight characteristics 13 End of the flight 14 Specific practices 14 Fast descents 15 Flight incidents 17 Line layout 18 Materials 19 Measurement table 20 Certific...

Page 4: ...longevity objectives The EIKO glider was certified EN 926 1 2006 926 2 2013 Category B and LTF 91 09 Meaning that this paragliding wing has an excellent levelof passive safety margin built in in addit...

Page 5: ...23 Span m 9 8 9 8 Chord m 2 48 2 48 Flat Aspect Ratio 4 8 4 8 Projected surface area m 16 98 19 53 Projected span m 7 71 8 27 Projected aspect ratio 3 5 3 5 Glider weight kg 2 45 2 75 In flight weigh...

Page 6: ...up loop 14 15 16 1 Leading edge 2 Trailing edge 3 Stabilizer 4 5 A riser 6 7 C riser 10 Brake handle 9 Brake line 11 12 Brake holding guide Intrados Extrados Accelerator Speedbar Split hook Inner bag...

Page 7: ...nge the A B C risers as well as the brake lines neatly Knots or tangles can not be present The EIKO glider was certified EN B with a EN1651 LTF 91 09 certified harness and hence can be flown with most...

Page 8: ...sing the self locking carabi ners The connection wing harness can be done using either standard self locking carabiners or a set of SUP AIR Connects ultralight flexible Dyneema connectors Check for th...

Page 9: ...ons Connect it to the wing using the split hooks Once the accelerator speedbar is connected adjust its length according to your measu rements For correct use there must not be any tension at the split...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...har 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 harnes...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...cm If 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...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...5 A7 A6 K4 A5 K3 A4 K2 A3 K1 A2 A1 A R III AM5 A M 6 KRMain KM1 K M U 1 K M U 2 K M 2 K M U 4 K M U 3 KM 3 K M U 6 K M U 5 S T M a i n SMA SM B ARI A M 2 A M 1 ARII AM 3 AM4 B15 C15 B14 C14 B13 C13 B1...

Page 19: ...cher Sport 70000 E91 Hard Main lines Producer Reference Top cascade Cousin Trestec 16140 12100 Upper middle cascade Cousin Trestec 12240 Lower cascade Edelrid 7343 190 Stabilo lines Producer Reference...

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Page 22: ...light kg 50 Speed range using brakes km h 13 Glider s weight kg 2 5 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 25 Projected area m2 16 98 Harness used for testin...

Page 23: ...flight kg 65 Speed range using brakes km h 13 Glider s weight kg 2 8 Range of trimmers cm 0 Number of risers 3 Total speed range with accessories km h 25 Projected area m2 19 53 Harness used for testi...

Page 24: ...pected once a year or every one hundred 100 hours and more specifically check the followings Lines no excessive wear no breakages or folds maillons and carabiners Materials selected for the EIKO ensur...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...CAL 3 harness PROABRAD3 Removable and reversible AIRBAG backpack for RADICAL 3 harness 4 29 kg ESCAPE2 harness SELPESCAPE2 From S to L size 30 self locking biners Airbag protecion 4 58 kg XTRALITE res...

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