Setting Up the Sting 2 and Test-Flying
Section 4
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04 Setting up the Sting 2
and test-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 paraglider
information label.
During production, the Sting 2 goes through
several quality control checks before finally
undergoing a detailed type certification test.
Conformity with the certified reference model
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
.
Despite the highest level of care in
production, the line set still
“ ”
a little
during flight because of the loading. This is
taken into consideration during production,
but it may mean that the ideal trim is
reached only after a few flights.
WARNING
Any changes which have not been
approved or improper repairs to this
paraglider render invalid the certification
and warranty.
Adjusting the main brake lines
The Sting 2 is delivered ex factory with a
brake adjustment which is set up for
optimum handling.
This adjustment will allow you to steer and
land the glider almost without delay.
The main brake lines are checked by the
specialist before the test flight, and must be
fastened so that the mark is visible about
5mm above the knot.
The brake line length must not be shortened.
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 begins to brake. Note that the brake
cascades already cause drag by their
aerodynamic resistance
.
With this adjustment, the maximum
symmetrical control travel at maximum take-
off weight is 80cm without thrust from the
motor.
You are able to lengthen the brake setting if
necessary.
This can be helpful for training in particular,
to give more dampened handling.
If the brake adjustment is altered, under no
circumstances should it exceed or fall below
the tolerance levels given in the
Maintenance and Service Book for the Sting
2.
Variable brake pulley
The height of the brake pulley can be
adjusted to suit the needs of the pilot (see
the section
“R
s
”
).
If doing this, make sure that the brake line
length is aligned to the top position. If the
brake line pulley is pushed down, the main
brake lines should be lengthened by the
same distance.
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
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