Swing MIRAGE2 RS, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...g pleasure with your MIRAGE 2 RS Your Speedwing is characterised by innovative design first class materials and high quality manufacturing The life of your Speedwing depends largely on how you handle...

Page 4: ...s to the Manual There is further information about the SWING website in the section SWING on the World Wide Web Express written consent from SWING Flugsportger te GmbH is required for any duplication...

Page 5: ...URE OF THE MIRAGE 2 RS 11 RAST 11 TECHNICAL DATA 12 04 SETTING UP THE MIRAGE 2 RS AND FIRST FLYING 13 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 13 Adjusting the main brake lines 13 RESCUE PARACHUTE 14 SUITABLE HARNESSE...

Page 6: ...TS 24 REPAIRS 24 Small repairs to the glider 24 SWING workshops 24 REGULAR INSPECTIONS 24 Lines 24 INSPECTION 25 General 25 Inspection periods 25 Validity of inspection 25 Checking by yourself 26 08 S...

Page 7: ...f the Speedwing 2 service and inspection booklet PDF download Technical data as well as unit specific information for inspection Special text DANGER Sections of text headed Danger indicate a situation...

Page 8: ...core 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 Yo...

Page 9: ...circumstances as this will invalidate any warranty claim and any operating permit First familiarise yourself with your MIRAGE 2 RS on the practice slope The legislation in force in the respective coun...

Page 10: ...ngers of extreme turbulence cannot be calculated Avalanches Only move in unsecured terrain with the necessary training and equipment avalanche transceiver shovel etc 2 Check your equipment Take a clos...

Page 11: ...ked for airworthiness before each launch A launch may only take place if the Speedwing is airworthy Furthermore the pilot must comply with the respective national regulations outside Germany Intended...

Page 12: ...her contractual partners from any claims for liability loss damage injury or expenses which may affect you your next of kin and relatives or other users of your MIRAGE 2 RS insofar as these result fro...

Page 13: ...dge 12 mm webbing width optimized trimmers dirt outlets at the trailing edge completely new color design RAST The MIRAGE 2 RS features Swing s unique Ram Air Section Technology known as RAST for short...

Page 14: ...ccessfully tested by SWING for its suitability for the intended use In addition the strength according to DIN EN 926 1 2016 was verified by an accredited licensing body Please refer to the technical d...

Page 15: ...under any circumstances WARNING Any changes or improper repairs to this Speedwing render invalid the certification and warranty Adjusting the main brake lines The MIRAGE 2 RS is delivered ex factory w...

Page 16: ...issues may arise and performance and launch behaviour may deteriorate if the brake lines are shortened too much Brake knots The overhand knot shown below is the most suitable for connecting the brake...

Page 17: ...opy The SWING Speedflying Team advises every pilot who wishes to fly his MIRAGE 2 RS over the backrisers to do so between the B and C risers on the marked C bridge The trimmer travel itself has a stro...

Page 18: ...best to weight shift with the trimmers closed It reacts least with the trimmers fully open The more you open the trimmers the longer the braking distances will be The position of the brake handles in...

Page 19: ...s MANDATORY in most speedriding sites For take off take the glider out of the speedbag roll up the speedbag and pack it into the side pocket of your harness After riding Gather the MIRAGE 2 RS take ou...

Page 20: ...RS by doing wind up exercises and practicing a few runs take off flight behavior and landing on a practice slope Your first runs should take place in a terrain you know well and are comfortable with a...

Page 21: ...at take off the MIRAGE 2 RS may surge forward Fig 10 Braking during start It is best to take off with the brakes in your hands only about 30 applied As soon as the MIRAGE 2 RS is above you apply the...

Page 22: ...C planes allows the Mirage 2 RS to be controlled precisely with the trimmers closed and open With the trimmers open the C bridge allows the pilot to control the angle of attack to adapt the glide to t...

Page 23: ...ong time please follow the care instructions and handle your MIRAGE 2 RS with care L PLEASE NOTE Never drag the umbrella across the ground Pointed and sharp objects such as stones or branches can dama...

Page 24: ...mmer The MIRAGE 2 RS is equipped with different high quality and precisely manufactured lines which have been selected according to the load and application areas Similar to the cloth material lines a...

Page 25: ...carefully and thoroughly Leave the glider to dry in a place which is well ventilated and in the shade L PLEASE NOTE Do not use chemicals brushes rough cloths high pressure cleaners or steamers to clea...

Page 26: ...MIRAGE 2 RS can be ordered direct from us at info swing de The replacement of complete groups of lines must be carried out by a SWING authorised workshop SWING workshops All repairs and servicing sho...

Page 27: ...sult in loss of control of the glider Always replace lines which are damaged If you need to replace damaged or worn out parts use only original parts or approved parts from the manufacturer Use only i...

Page 28: ...on 08 SWING on the World Wide Web SWING Website SWING offers a comprehensive programme on the World Wide Web to provide you with additional information about your MIRAGE 2 RS and many other speedwing...

Page 29: ...photos that you upload to your social media profiles with SWINGParagliders SWINGSpeedflyingTeam MIRAGE2RS More page http twitter com SSTspitfire Now we wish you a lot of fun with your MIRAGE 2 RS Your...

Page 30: ..._ __ Check flight date __ __ __ __ 202__ Mark and signature ________________________________________ Pilot details Proof of ownership Name Address Telephone Email Inspection and repairs carried out Da...

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