Setting up the NYOS RS and first-flying
Section 04
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Setting up the NYOS
RS and first-flying
Before the first flight
WARNING
A specialist must test-fly and inspect
the glider before your first flight. The
test-flight must be recorded on the
glider information label.
During production, the NYOS RS goes
through several quality control checks
before finally undergoing an exact type
certification test. Conformity with the
reference specimen is checked and
certified before the glider is delivered to
the customer. Extreme care is taken in
the manufacture of all patterns, lines
and riser lengths. They show a high level
of precision and should not be altered
under any circumstances.
WARNING
Any changes or improper repairs to
this paraglider render invalid the
certification and warranty.
Adjusting the main brake lines
The NYOS RS is delivered ex factory
with a brake adjustment complying with
that of the test sample. This position is
marked on the steering line.
This adjustment will allow you to steer
and land the paraglider with almost no
time lag.
The main brake lines must be checked by
an expert before the test flight, and
must be fastened so that the mark is
visible approx. 5mm above the knot.
The length of the break line must not be
altered.
Factory settings
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 begins to brake.
Note that the brake cascades already
cause drag by their aerodynamic
resistance.
The factory setting for the NYOS RS is
intended to allow optimum handling. It is
therefore generally not necessary to
make any adjustment to the length.
However, if required, the brake setting
can be altered according to your
particular preferences.
It can on occasions be worthwhile to
make the brakes longer compared to
the factory setting, particularly for
teaching, launching on the flat or winch
launching.
If you do adjust the brakes, under no
circumstances should you go above or
below the tolerance levels for the NYOS
RS given in the Maintenance and Service
book.
Incorrect adjustment
If the brake lines are too long, the
paraglider reacts slowly and is difficult
to land. The brake lines can be adjusted
during flight by wrapping them around
your hands which will improve the flight
characteristics. Adjust the brake lines
to the correct length after you have
landed. Changes to the braking distance
should always be made in small
increments of no more than 2 to 3cm
and must be tested on a training slope.
The left and right brakes must be
adjusted symmetrically.
If the brakes are shortened, care must
be taken that the paraglider is not
slowed down in trim and accelerated
