XIX Paragliders FORM 3, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...um sink Landing Winch towing Harness Speed system Altering brake lines Quick descent Big ears Spiral dives B line stall Extreme flying Collapses Frontal stall Deep parachutal stall Asymmetric stall Flat spin Full stall Folding your glider Caring for your paraglider Cleaning Repairs Storage Backpack DHV Test report Line connection plan Line length Warranty certificate Warranty conditions Inspection...

Page 3: ...0 kg all included 145 200 lb 175 230 lb 220 290 lb Pilot Body Weight 45 70 kg 60 85 kg 80 110 kg 20kg Equipment 100 155 lb 135 190 lb 175 245 lb Canopy Weight 6 2 kg 6 5 kg 6 8 kg Performence S M L v trimm 36 km h 36 km h 36 km h v max 52 km h 52 km h 52 km h Certification 2 GH 2 GH 2 GH Canopy Bagpack Harness Reserve Instru ments Boots Clothes ec True speed and sinkrates depend on take off weight...

Page 4: ...tments to the including adjustments to the including adjustments to the void the glider s certificate void the glider s certificate All pilots are responsible for their own safety and must perform on site safety checks before every launch Launching is only permitted if the pilot is certain that the glider is airworthy Pilots must find out about regional and local weather conditions and should only...

Page 5: ...ve point launch check and start to run holding your arms slightly behind you The glider will rise easily and evenly with a constant pull When launch ing into a strong headwind it is best to use a reverse launch Use the weight of your body to launch the pa raglider and not just the strength in your arms If necessary use the brakes to stabilise the FORM 3 particularly if it rises too quickly Once th...

Page 6: ...r legs are stretched out and they cannot be moved any further IMPORTANT make sure that you are able to re lease the speed bar at any time and that it can t be snagged on anything In the off position the speed system should have at least 5 cm of slack for safety reasons check this Get a friend to help you by holding up the risers when you install the speed bar Speedpedal adjusted Speed system is eq...

Page 7: ...se reduced pressure in the speed bar Never use the speed system close to the ground or in turbulence In particular just be fore landing it is much safer to fly backwards than to fly at full speed if there is ground turbulence Glider collapses occur more frequently at speed the glider reacts more quickly and more experience is re quired to bring the glider back under control If your paraglider coll...

Page 8: ...e right A risers To carry out this manoeuvre grab the outside A risers and pull them down towards you The sink rate and forward velocity can be increased by using the speed system This is a very stable flying position You will only be able to turn the glider by weight shifting The sink rate increases to approxi has a split A riser system This makes big ears easier because you do not need to spend ...

Page 9: ...up to 14 m s In this range you will have no problems with the FORM 3 However you can reach sink rates well over 15 m s and acceleration above 3g which is not permitted and puts you at serious risk The centrifugal forces will put stress on both the glider and your body especially if you make many revolutions one after the other There is also a dan ger of losing spatial orientation With speeds over ...

Page 10: ...ich is still open can cause a complete stall Braking slightly let the wing move forward to recover the normal angle of attack Do not force the wing to stay in a vertical position over head or to re inflate immediately It takes time to recover from this manoeuvre You may find yourself in the following situa tions despite your best intentions due to tur bulence or because you have over reacted We ar...

Page 11: ...3 is difficult to put into a deep stall and will not remain in one unless the brakes are applied or have been altered which is not permitted If it does happen then the annual inspection is certainly overdue If you notice that the glider no longer has any for ward speed e g if you no longer feel any wind on your face then you must immediately release the brakes so the wing can swing forward and the...

Page 12: ...ne brake continually and stall that side of the glider When recovering from an asymmetric stall the glider will rotate quickly around its axis If this happens immediately release both brakes hands up Use the brakes for control if the glider then surges forward You can also stop rotation with both brakes and re lease the full stall symmetrically Full stall This will not occur if the FORM 3 is handl...

Page 13: ...you intend to fly again Caring for your paraglider Check the wing for damage to the fabric and lines whenever you fly In addition to your own regular checks after you have had the glider for two years it should be checked by a XIX authorised and cer tified dealer every year or at least every 100 flight hours Take good care of your glider so that you can enjoy using it for longer It is very importa...

Page 14: ...ps Compression Stage 2 Expel the air from the upper part of the protector by pulling down the straps to close the pack This will turn a 160 liter pack into an 8o liter sack Volume is reduced by 50 and at the same time you have a comfortable and stable backpack Compression Stage1 The air is expelled from the back protector using the side compression straps The air is expelled from the back protecto...

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Page 17: ...anual XIX FORM 3 Contact details XIX GmbH Arbonerstr 6 CH 9302 KRONBÜHL Tel 0041 0 71 298 02 02 Fax 0041 0 71 298 22 02 Mobile 0041 0 79 422 22 13 Visit us on the net www xix ch Our e mail address xix xix ch 17 ...

Page 18: ...nerstrasse 6 CH 9302 Kronbühl Telefon 41 71 298 02 02 Fax 41 71 298 22 02 www xix ch info xix ch 3 Years of Warranty Type Size Serial number XIX GmbH Delivery Date Sign Dealer Date Sign Warranty certificate 3 Years of 3 Years of Warranty Warranty Warranty 3 18 ...

Page 19: ... the option of acquiring a new glider if an appropriate amount is paid to make up the difference in value However XIX reserves the right to exchange the glider for a used glider see 2 above as its first option Good faith XIX is under no obligation beyond those de scribed above It is possible however that it will make a good faith settlement 19 concerns about the ageing of one or more parts This gu...

Page 20: ...e recommend that you confirm that the service center has been author ized by XIX Additional inspections should be carried out if the glider has been exposed to mechanical damage landing in trees etc you have lent the glider to someone else the glider no longer feels right you become aware of wear and tear due to heavy use you would like to sell the glider Better resale value NOTE This is a transla...

Page 21: ... Date Comment Signature Service Center 4 Inspection Date Comment Signature Service Center 5 Inspection Date Comment Signature Service Center 3 21 Inspection Flight Have to be made from your flight school or Signature Service Center 2 Inspection Comment Signature Service Center Serial Number Type and size of Glider Serial Number Inspection Flight Have to be made from your flight school or dealer Da...

Page 22: ...rage Symmetric stall L M S L M S min max 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 Deep stall limit L M L S min min_max max min_max early 60 cm average 60 cm 75 cm Full stall limit L M L S min min_max max min_max early 60 cm average 65 cm 80 cm Control pressure increase L M S min_max average Symmetric tuck L M S min_max 2 Tendency to shoot forward L M S min_max average Opening behavior L M S min_max spontaneous delayed A...

Page 23: ...ax easy Exit L M S min_max spontaneous Big ears L M S min_max 1 _ 1 2 1 _ 1 1 2 _ 1 2 Entry L M S min_max easy Exit L M S min_max spontaneous quickly Landing L M S min_max 1_1 1_1 1 2_ 1 2 Landing behavior L M S min_max easy Symmetric tuck accelerated L M S min_max 2 Tendency to shoot forward L M S min_max average Opening behavior L M S min_max spontaneous delayed Asymmetric tuck accelerated L M S...

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