SUPAIR SORA2, User Manual

Page 1: ...user manual SUPAIR 34 rue Adrast e Parc Alta s 74650 Annecy Chavanod FRANCE 45 54 024 N 06 04 725 E English Revision index 14 02 2019...

Page 2: ...for paragliding We hope you will find this user s manual comprehensive explicit and hopefully enjoyable as well We advise you to read it carefully You will find the latest information and updates on...

Page 3: ...rachute and the automatice collapse system on the risers 9 Pre flight preparation 10 Take off 11 Flight characteristics 12 Fast descents 14 Flight incidents 16 Towing 16 Line layout 17 Maintenance 18...

Page 4: ...s passengers a high level of in flight comfort over the seasons The construction techniques and materials were selected with longevity very much in mind Your SORA2 is certified EN LTF B It may be used...

Page 5: ...weight kg 7 1 7 5 In flight weight range kg 110 190 120 220 Harness dimensions used for certification Length between main suspension points 48 2 cm Height of main suspension points 44 1 cm Trimmers Ye...

Page 6: ...18 1 Leading edge 2 Trailing edge 3 Stab 4 5 A riser 6 B riser 7 C riser D riser 10 Brake handle 9 Brake line 11 Trim bridle with magnet 12 Brake retaining strap Options included in the SORA2 tandem...

Page 7: ...resistance for a tandem load You must ensure that the A risers are on top without any twists or obstruction NEVER connect the glider to any other point The pilot then connects his harness to the rear...

Page 8: ...ne and pull it out through the ring Move the brake retaining strap to the desired position using the straps on the riser and fix it with a loop Feed the brake line through the ring Connect the brake l...

Page 9: ...ach spreader bar at the main loop with the rectangular stainless steel maillons and the flexible elastic rings 2 On both sides push the small collapsing bridle through the main paraglider carabiner an...

Page 10: ...cal position Caution It is crucial to carry out a thorough pre flight check and in particular to ensure that the passenger and pilot are correctly fastened in their harnesses and that the harnesses ar...

Page 11: ...mmend that you use the reverse launch method in order to facilitate visual control The pilot should turn around to face the glider leaving the passenger facing forward pull gently on the A risers Afte...

Page 12: ...ide ratio in nil wind If you require more speed releasing the trimmers will allow you to accelerate The glide ratio will not deteriotate much until the half way point If you wish to slow down the glid...

Page 13: ...ient height to prepare your approach according to the conditions and the particularties of the landing field During the approach do not use sharp turns or radical man uvres Always land facing into win...

Page 14: ...frontal collapse To reopen big ears release both risers symmetrically You may apply brake on one side and then the other to facilitate reopening IIt is possible to combine big ears with the use of tr...

Page 15: ...keep under control Gradually slowing down the rotation with the outside brake will allow you to exit in a controlled manner DANGER This man uvre places a lot of stress on the glider The high speed an...

Page 16: ...d stable above the pilot Asymmetric collapses Any paraglider might occasionally collapse due to turbulence or a piloting error In the event of an asymmetric collapse you priority must be to stay clear...

Page 17: ...Notice d utilisation voile SORA2 SUPAIR SORA2 page 17 Line Layout Diagram...

Page 18: ...reinforcements Porcher Sport SR 170 Main lines Fabricant R f rence Top cascade Liros PPSL 160 PPSL 120 Upper middle cascade Liros PPSL 200 PPSL 160 Lower middle cascade Liros PPSL 160 Lower cascade E...

Page 19: ...ase of the wing WITH risers and Maillons Rapides were under 5 kg Riser length mm risers closed red mark open A A B C D range 115 mm A B C D E Break Manual Tested sample Diff Manual Tested sample Diff...

Page 20: ...ES B LINES C LINES D LINES E LINES STABILO LINES BRAKE LINES NAME CUT SEWN NAME CUT SEWN NAME CUT SEWN NAME CUT SEWN NAME CUT SEWN NAME CUT SEWN NAME CUT SEWN AR1 AR2 AR3 AR3 Bot AM1 AM2 AM3 AM4 a1 a2...

Page 21: ...4 9007 9003 4 9134 9128 6 9646 9647 1 3 9019 9017 2 8924 8923 1 8956 8964 8 9057 9052 5 9177 9172 5 9360 9362 2 4 8964 8969 5 8875 8873 2 8906 8897 9 9023 9017 6 9131 9124 7 9211 9214 3 5 8835 8838 3...

Page 22: ...M5 1289 1077 DM6 1009 799 BRM6 1503 1291 DM7 1081 871 DM8 1450 1238 DM9 1302 1090 a1 2709 2499 b1 2707 2497 c1 2699 2489 d1 1035 823 e1 1160 948 sta 683 471 br1 2227 2018 a2 2609 2399 b2 2608 2398 c2...

Page 23: ...Notice d utilisation voile SORA2 SUPAIR SORA2 page 23 Certificates...

Page 24: ...Notice d utilisation voile SORA2 SUPAIR SORA2 page 24 Certificates...

Page 25: ...ls selected for the SORA2 ensure the best compromise for lightness and longevity However in certain conditions for example excessive exposure to UV or abrasion or exposure to chemical products the gli...

Page 26: ...sure your flying skills are up to the task in various weather flying conditions SUPAIR cannot be held responsible for your paragliding decisions or activities This SUPAIR product has been designed exc...

Page 27: ...e avec mousquetons 30 mm 3 53 kg PASSAGER VIP2 harness SELPVIP2 taille unique cuissardes plateau bois amovible Airbag sous assise Livr e avec mousquetons 30 mm 3 04 kg PASSAGER VIP LITE harness SELPV...

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