Swing APUS RS 14, Manual

Page 1: ...PArAglider Revision 1 3 Date 05 09 2017 APUS rs APUS rs HIKE Manual EN...

Page 2: ...ite in the section SWING on the World Wide Web The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page Express written consent from SWING Flugsportger te GmbH is required for any duplic...

Page 3: ...y and certification requirements in Germany To enhance your flying enjoyment further we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the information and instructions contained in this Manual regarding...

Page 4: ...ion of liability 10 Operating limits 10 GLIDER CATEGORIES AND GUIDELINES 11 EN LTF classification 11 Target group 12 Suitability for training 12 03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 13 GENERAL LAYOUT ILLUSTRATION...

Page 5: ...ANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING 30 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 30 SAFETY TRAINING 30 Material stress and damage 30 Tips on the manoeuvres 31 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 31 Asymmetric collapse 31 Front s...

Page 6: ...Inspection periods 39 Validity of inspection 39 WARRANTY 40 10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 41 SWING WEBSITE 41 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 41 FACEBOOK TWITTER YOUTUBE 41 Paragliding 41 Speedgliding 41 SWING...

Page 7: ...tting started and using the paraglider 2 Maintenance and Service Book PDF Download Technical data and inspection information specific to the particular glider 3 Inspection Information PDF Download Gen...

Page 8: ...re values of SWING Flugsportger te GmbH and they have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness Respect for nature and the environment You...

Page 9: ...es for air sports equipment and must not under any circumstances be flown without a valid certification Independent experimentation is strictly prohibited This Manual does not replace the need to atte...

Page 10: ...y and must ensure that the airworthiness of the glider is checked prior to every flight The pilot should launch only if the paraglider is airworthy In addition when flying outside of Germany pilots mu...

Page 11: ...ntained in this Manual are all based on experiences from the test flights which were carried out under standardised conditions The classification is merely a description of the reactions to these stan...

Page 12: ...cs Paragliders with demanding flying characteristics and potentially violent reactions to turbulence and pilot errors Recovery to normal flight requires precise pilot input Description of pilot skills...

Page 13: ...collapse it is generally less widespread which then entails smaller angles of rotation and less loss in altitude Only the great dynamics and direct response to pilot input need to be borne in mind The...

Page 14: ...ded into main middle and top lines The individual line levels are connected with one another using the handshake knot The Maintenance and Service book has a detailed line connection plan showing the i...

Page 15: ...ection between lines and riser is realized by dyneema soft links instead of inox quick links The geometry of both types of risers is the same There is more information on using the speed system and th...

Page 16: ...17 3 19 9 22 5 Wing span m 8 9 9 5 10 10 7 11 4 Number of cells 34 34 34 34 34 Number of riser 4 4 4 4 4 Maximum symmetrical control travel at maximum take off weight cm 35 45 45 60 65 50 65 60 65 60...

Page 17: ...u must pull down the brakes before the trailing edge of the paraglider starts to move downwards and begins to brake Note that the brake cascades already cause drag by their aerodynamic resistance The...

Page 18: ...llapse TIP Environmental conditions can also lead to the brake lines shortening You should therefore check brake line length regularly particularly if there is any change in launch or flight behavior...

Page 19: ...tigrip brake handle without stiffening Brake swivel Main brake line The procedure is the same to insert the stiffeners turn the Multigrip brake handle inside out and push the two small rods into the h...

Page 20: ...be pre accelerated as a result of the adjustment being too short Problems such as collapses or tucks have a more drastic effect with increased speed than in unaccelerated flight It is generally stron...

Page 21: ...contact SWING or your SWING dealer if you have any questions about using your harness with the APUS RS Reserve It is a mandatory requirement to carry an approved reserve for use in emergency situation...

Page 22: ...eight range EN Recreational The flight behaviour and demands on the pilot correspond largely to those of a basic intermediate glider It has very good properties in thermal flying Hike and Fly Its flig...

Page 23: ...underneath the canopy tangled or caught up in any way 5 point check The 5 point check is carried out immediately before launch to check once again the most important safety points It should always be...

Page 24: ...the ground in higher wind speeds from approx 6 m s otherwise the glider may rise above the pilot unintentionally PLEASE NOTE When reverse launching or when ground handling be careful not to loop the b...

Page 25: ...necessary to break the outside half of the wing and or weight shift to the outside to recover from the spiral With a sink rate up to 20 m s and a neutral position of the pilot the spiral does not tigh...

Page 26: ...all is provoked and the paraglider sinks vertically with a sink rate of approx 8 m s The B stall is suitable when there is an average ascent rate and little wind Starting the manoeuvre Grasp both of t...

Page 27: ...brake lines are held steady and the pilot uses weight shifting to steer the paraglider You can now descend safely on the stable middle part of the wing The brakes must not be shortened during the man...

Page 28: ...ve completed the appropriate training and hold a licence The winch and release must have a certificate of compliance which covers the towing of paragliders The winch operator must have undertaken trai...

Page 29: ...s are in the Appendix WARNING If you are using a front mounted reserve system it is important to ensure before first launch that it can be deployed without any obstruction If this is not the case then...

Page 30: ...described in this Manual Safety training Taking part in safety training is in principle advisable in order to familiarise yourself with your glider and the correct reactions in extreme situations Howe...

Page 31: ...nter steering on the opposite side Make use of the full braking distance Following a very large collapse of more than 70 the wing tip of the collapsed side may become trapped in the glider lines Here...

Page 32: ...speed or flying near the minimum speed combined with the effects of turbulence In full stall the paraglider loses its forwards travel surges backwards and deflates If the brakes are held down the can...

Page 33: ...can be so many water droplets on the top surface of a glider that almost the entire upper surface is affected but even so the drops bead so the surface is not wet through This makes the top surface so...

Page 34: ...iral dives or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres They considerably accelerate the aging process of the structure and should therefore be avoided The glider must be inspected earlier than is usually the c...

Page 35: ...ily during flight creating an altered air inflow which can lead to a loss in performance and changes in flight behaviour The leading edge reinforcements also perform an important function on launch Th...

Page 36: ...ly weight optimized and it is more susceptible to wear and tear if it is not used correctly Follow the care instructions and handle it carefully to ensure that you have many years of enjoyment from yo...

Page 37: ...Be careful that there is no abrasion caused to the coating on the lines by rubbing particularly when ground training with crossed risers Do not walk on the lines after the glider has been spread out...

Page 38: ...The following parts and materials must be inspected regularly for damage abrasion and correct operation e g after landing Risers and quick links Lines Fabric Lines Measuring the length of the lines i...

Page 39: ...details of all flying and training will help you to comply with these periods There is additional information on inspections in two separate booklets both of which form part of this Manual 1 Inspecti...

Page 40: ...SWING or register quickly and easily online Go to the SWING website www SWING de Service Online warranty Complete the registration within 14 days after purchasing the paraglider If this is done online...

Page 41: ...products upgrades events and special offers Registration is a prerequisite for a valid warranty refer here also to the section Warranty In addition SWING sends any safety notices and information for t...

Page 42: ...ied Germany DHV Postfach 88 83701 Gmund am Tegernsee Germany Tel 49 0 8022 9675 0 Fax 49 0 8022 9675 99 Email dhv dhv de www dhv de EAPR EAPR GmbH Marktstr 11 87730 Bad Gr nenbach Germany Tel 49 0 833...

Page 43: ..._ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Check flight date __ __ __ __ 201__ Mark and signature ________________________________________ Pilot details Proof of ownership 1 Owner Name Address Telephone Email 2 Owner Nam...

Page 44: ...SWING Flugsportger te GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany Inspection and repairs carried out Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Completed by Name Stamp and signature...