Swing Core 3, Manual

Page 1: ...PArAglider Version 2 0 Date 10 12 2014 Core 3 Manual E...

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

Page 3: ...mply with all of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany To enhance your flying enjoyment further we recommend that you familiarise yourself with the information and instructions...

Page 4: ...roup and recommended flying experience 12 Instruction course 12 Description of pilot skills required 13 Suitability for training 13 CCC certification 13 03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 14 GENERAL LAYOUT 14 C...

Page 5: ...BATICS 27 07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING 28 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 28 Safety training 28 Material stress and damage 28 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLIDER 29 Asymmetric collapse 29 Asymmetric collapse...

Page 6: ...37 REGULAR INSPECTIONS 37 Lines 37 INSPECTION 38 General 38 Inspection periods 38 Validity of inspection 38 Inspection by the pilot 39 WARRANTY 39 10 CCC DOCUMENTATION 40 RISER DRAWING 40 GLIDER DRAW...

Page 7: ...ADDRESSES 44 VERSIONS 44 Version 2 0 44 GLIDER DETAILS 45 PILOT DETAILS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP 45 INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT 46...

Page 8: ...mation specific to the particular glider 3 Inspection Information Download General instructions and guidance on carrying out the regular inspection of paragliders Swing Flugsportger te GmbH Special te...

Page 9: ...ronment by practising our sport in such a way that there is no damage to nature and the areas in which we fly Keep to marked trails take your rubbish away with you refrain from making unnecessary nois...

Page 10: ...practically unheard of in paragliding In Germany paragliders are subject to the guidelines for air sports equipment and must not under any circumstances be flown without a valid certification Indepen...

Page 11: ...any inspections are missed annual and 2 yearly check Pilots are responsible for their own safety and must ensure that the airworthiness of the glider is checked prior to every flight The pilot should...

Page 12: ...r which is markedly modified and different from the description given EN LTF certification The Core 3 received EN D e classification in the final classification by the licensing body Description of fl...

Page 13: ...ng in turbulent conditions and who accept the implications of flying such a wing In addition pilots must be familiar with the special requirements of flying a 2 line glider Suitability for training Th...

Page 14: ...a remarkable design The new Core 3 is based on the model being replaced the Core 2 which with eighteen months of testing and trialling had one of the lengthiest development periods in the company s hi...

Page 15: ...connected with one another using the handshake knot special hoop technology The Maintenance and Service book has a detailed line connection plan showing the individual levels connections and descripti...

Page 16: ...that the folding lines do not affect the canopy in any way when they are not being used Please contact Swing if you have any questions regarding use of the folding lines and riser Risers The 12mm wid...

Page 17: ...he knot Factory setting Correctly installed brake lines have about 10cm of feed This is how far you must pull down the brakes before the trailing edge of the paraglider starts to move downwards and be...

Page 18: ...the paraglider is braked in accelerated flight which in an extreme case could cause a frontal collapse Brake knots The overhand knot and bowline knot shown below are the most suitable for connecting...

Page 19: ...side out and push the two small rods out through the opening Multigrip brake handles after removing both stiffening rods These are the various parts Firm stiffening bar Soft stiffening tube Multigrip...

Page 20: ...a comfortable flight position even when the speed system is used to its full extent You will not be able to use the paraglider s full potential if the speed system is too long WARNING Do not make the...

Page 21: ...s an increased risk of twist when using a reclined harness if a large section of the canopy collapses If there is an asymmetric collapse and the pilot tips sideways the resulting twist around the vert...

Page 22: ...ormance You can therefore choose the size completely according to your own flying style First flight Carry out your first flights only during stable weather and in a familiar area or on a training slo...

Page 23: ...e against the ground and spread it out so that the leading edge is slightly curved Carefully sort out all the rigging lines and make sure that there are no lines underneath the canopy tangled or caugh...

Page 24: ...n overshoot TIP The pilot must work actively to keep the glider on the ground in higher wind speeds from approx 6 m s otherwise the glider may rise above the pilot unintentionally Level flight When th...

Page 25: ...approaching cold front or a storm front The design of the Core 3 means that the B stall and big ears manoeuvres are not possible The spiral dive can be used as a rapid descent method It should first b...

Page 26: ...esign of the Core 3 means that the big ears manoeuvre is not possible Landing When landing the Core 3 always allow for its high basic speed and glide Larger landing areas are therefore recommended for...

Page 27: ...robatics In Germany it is prohibited to perform aerobatics using a paraglider which under German law is included under the term aerial sports equipment Luftsportger t Aerobatics is defined as flight m...

Page 28: ...bstacles Time and sufficient altitude are needed to recover from extreme situations Deploy your reserve if the corrective manoeuvres described in the following sections do not return the glider to a c...

Page 29: ...de of the glider can result in a stall and to further uncontrolled flight manoeuvres cascade of events Asymmetric collapse with tangling Following a very large collapse the wing tip of the collapsed s...

Page 30: ...without forward momentum The paraglider sinks almost vertically at 4 5m s and there is noticeably less flight noise Recovery Remain in an upright position and push the A risers in the direction you ar...

Page 31: ...carefully on the risers Other tips for dangerous situations Stalling in rain In general there are two reasons why a paraglider may go into deep stall in rain 1 The first risk lies in the fact that th...

Page 32: ...r the glider s flight behaviour If you are in doubt we recommend that you do not attach the adhesive IMPORTANT Attaching adhesives to the glider which are large heavy or made of unsuitable material ma...

Page 33: ...hanges in flight behaviour The leading edge reinforcements also perform an important function on launch Therefore the less they have been bent the more easily the glider will inflate and launch Fig 6a...

Page 34: ...the canopy a little in a clean dry place away from direct light If you do not have the space to do this then open the backpack internal bag and belt as much as possible and avoid compressing it It mu...

Page 35: ...ts produce acids when they decompose which can cause holes in the fabric Grasshoppers make holes by biting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which stains Keep animals away when you are...

Page 36: ...of incorrect use this can be replaced by Swing or a Swing authorised workshop Cleaning If you do have to clean the glider use only lukewarm fresh water and a soft sponge Use a weak soap solution for...

Page 37: ...rvice Line service Regular inspections 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 Lin...

Page 38: ...Germany and Austria and 2 Maintenance and Service book one booklet for each size and model These can be downloaded from our website at www swing de Products Core 3 Inspection periods In Germany Swing...

Page 39: ...omplete the warranty card and post it to 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 purchas...

Page 40: ...Drawing from bottom riser to top maillon on each branche A1 A2 B calculate d t Tension Manual tolerance s Neutral 545 545 545 0 5KG 5mm Manual tolerance s A1 B 125 5mm A2 B 90 5mm Total Speed Range 1...

Page 41: ...0mm 3 7790 7765 7770 7805 5KG 10mm 4 7850 7825 7835 7820 5KG 10mm 5 7785 7760 7770 7665 5KG 10mm 6 7680 7660 7670 7560 5KG 10mm 7 7640 7620 7635 7525 5KG 10mm 8 7675 7660 7670 7565 5KG 10mm 9 7530 753...

Page 42: ...13 7190 7190 7405 5KG 10mm 14 7100 5KG 10mm 15 7155 5KG 10mm 16 5KG 10mm Absolute line length from bottom riser to canopy Measurement file Core 3 24 LINED RIB NUMBER Aa Ab B BRAKES Tension Manual tol...

Page 43: ...ill receive advance information about e g new products upgrades events and special offers Registration is a prerequisite for a valid warranty refer here also to the section Warranty In addition Swing...

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Page 45: ...o3__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Check flight date __ __ __ __ 201__ Mark and signature ___________________________________ Pilot details Proof of ownership 1 Owner Name Address Phone Email 2 Owner Nam...

Page 46: ...Inspections and repairs carried out Date Work carried out General condition on delivery Completed by Name Stamp and signature...

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