Swing Astral 3, Manual

Dear Swing customer, 

You have just purchased a sophisticated product. We place great importance 
on the workmanship and the high quality of the materials used. 
 
If you have any questions which are not answered in this manual, please do not 
hesitate to contact us directly, or your Swing dealer. 
 
from 
 

the Swing Team 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Table of Contents 
 
 
1. For your safety....................................................................................................................................1 
 
2. Features of the paraglider .................................................................................................................2 

2.1 What does the Astral 3 look like? .......................................................................................................2 
2.2 Who is the Astral 3 suitable for?.........................................................................................................2 
2.3 Connecting a harness to the Astral 3 .................................................................................................3 
2.4 Winch-towing ......................................................................................................................................3 
2.5 Motorised flight ...................................................................................................................................3 
 

3. Setting up the Astral 3 and test-flying..............................................................................................3 

3.1 Laying out the paraglider and pre-flight check ...................................................................................4 
3.2 Five-point check .................................................................................................................................4 
3.3 The first flight ......................................................................................................................................4 
3.4 Adjusting the main brake lines ...........................................................................................................5 
3.5 Adjusting the speed system ...............................................................................................................6 
 

4. Flying ...................................................................................................................................................8 

4.1 Normal flight .......................................................................................................................................8 
4.2 Instructions for extreme flying and dangerous situations ...................................................................8 
4.3 Rapid descents.................................................................................................................................11 
 

5. Looking after your paraglider .........................................................................................................13 

5.1 Transporting and storing the paraglider ...........................................................................................13 
5.2 Checking the lines ............................................................................................................................13 
5.3 Cleaning and repairing the paraglider ..............................................................................................14 

13. June 2002