ICARO paragliders TWICE TE, Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 2015 This manual is copyrighted Partial reproduction is allowed only after prior approval by ICARO paragliders all other rights are reserved...

Page 2: ...ty value Strength value of the lines Estimated condition optical technical Check C Repair R Which repair Check Check valid until Performed by date Porosity value Strength value of the lines Estimated...

Page 3: ...S 9 B LINE STALL 10 SPIRAL DIVE 10 WINGOVER 10 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HAPPENS 11 KNOTS AND TANGLES 11 DEEP PARACHUTE STALL 11 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 11 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 11 EMERGENCY STEERING 11 NEGATIVE SPI...

Page 4: ...ent weather conditions Our products are made with great care and state of the art Each paraglider before it is delivered to the dealer or flight school is checked by ICARO paragliders but test flights...

Page 5: ...stributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it Every pilot must ensure that the paraglider is properly checked at regular intervals Environmental aspects The materials of w...

Page 6: ...er Additionally TWICE TE size S is homologated for single flying Canopy The canopy of the TWICE TE is made of synthetic fabric with different strengths where a reinforced thread net is woven in which...

Page 7: ...ollowing rules apply In very turbulent air can cause ambitious cap deformations with wide open trimmers despite the EN B classification The trimmer which is completely opened should never be flown wit...

Page 8: ...at all karabiners are closed and cannot be opened accidentally in flight that the risers are not twisted and the position of the trimmer on both risers Launch The most important thing during the take...

Page 9: ...ge bang on the ground this can cause the cell walls to burst Landing completely opened trimmers is dangerous with a lot of risk and should be omitted Do not brake it too much to avoid a stall of the g...

Page 10: ...as the wing levels out apply the brakes gently This procedure should be done slowly and will take a couple of turns to complete If you pull abruptly and too far on the brakes the canopy may enter a ne...

Page 11: ...y may have very unpredictable flying characteristics one of which is a radically increased risk of deep stall Never pull the brake lines during a parachute stall because the glider would go into a ful...

Page 12: ...olutely vital to stop the motion in a consistent and decisive manner via the brakes Full Stall Spin and full stall are both dangerous and somewhat unpredictable exercises Do not stall or spin your par...

Page 13: ...responsible for any mishaps caused by intentional after sales changes done to the wing The TWICE TE is a very strong paraglider Flying all the descent exercise will not normally pose a structural prob...

Page 14: ...operating hours All inspections and repairs must be documented manual page 2 Terms of the guarantee ICARO paragliders guarantees the proper processing an operation within the allowable limits of prope...

Page 15: ...ers Harnesses who were involved in an accident Rescue equipment which has been thrown for a emergency Gliders harnesses and rescue equipment which have been changed by yourself Gliders harnesses and r...

Page 16: ...d make a note of information such as model type and serial number Porosity Test Use your porosity meter to perform porosity checks at 4 different places of the canopy The results are recorded in the i...

Page 17: ...ll facts have been recorded the technician must make a general assessment Check the backpack for damage to the zips seams and straps and repair if necessary with a sewing machine General Remarks Any o...

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Page 19: ...Page 19 Dispatch protocol Delivery content Inner bag Compression band Risers bag Manual Repair set Outer rucksack Gift Sticker Date Signature...