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Summary of Contents for Hercules 380

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Page 2: ...Flight in turbulent conditions 17 Active flying 17 LANDING WITH HÉRCULES 380 18 Fast descent maneuvers 18 POSITIVE SPIRAL 18 BEHAVIOR IN EXTREME MANEUVERS AND COLLAPSES 19 Lateral closing 19 Line over 20 Front stall 20 Parachutal 21 Full Stall 21 Negative spiral 21 Emergency flying 21 Wingover 22 Orelhas e B Stall 22 Storage 23 Backpack 23 Folding 23 Steps 23 Cleaning 23 Maintains and inspection 2...

Page 3: ...y All Paratrike SOL wings are made in their own factory The HERCULES 380 is an intermediate Paratrike wing designed specifically for use on the Paratrike flight intended for qualified pilots In this manual you will find information for the correct use and use of your equipment Warning Read the manual and its instructions carefully The flight in this equipment will be carried out under own risk The...

Page 4: ...eight Trike Pilot Paraglider harnes Equipment The performance depends on the pilot position and the aerodynamic shape of his tricycle The takeoff weight changes the speed range 38 Unid Zoom Zoom 1 Células Cells 42 Envergadura Projet Projected Wingspan 11 53 m Área Projetada Projected Surface 33 43 m2 Alongamento Proj Projected A R 3 97 Envergadura Real Real Wingspan 14 20 m Área Real Real Surface ...

Page 5: ...ipment 1 Brak lines 2 Top lines 3 Stabilizer 4 Trailing edge 5 Tag 6 Leading edge 7 Medium lines 8 Stabilizer lines 9 Main lines 10 Risers OVERVIEW PARAGLIDER Based on LTF standard Temperatures between 30 degree till 70 degree of Celsius during the storage shouldn t influence the use and security Temperatures between 30 degree till 50 degree of Celsius and a variation of humidity between 25 and 10...

Page 6: ...rakes leave the trailing edge through the master line and connect to the bungs passing through a pulley attached to the Riser D The lines of the brakes are differentiated from the others to facilitate the preparation of the take off The Quick Links are triangular made of stainless steel In the master lines of the brakes there is a mark and the correct adjustment point at which point the Brakehandl...

Page 7: ... cm 43 cm The regulated distance between the large clips adjustable at the chest is 50cm for the Hercules 380 Variations of more than 5 cm above these ones will alter the fundamental characteristics of the canopy and are potentially dangerous Warning Trimmer activation makes the wing more vulnerable to collapse reactions can be aggressive Avoid use at low height Never drop the brake handle In case...

Page 8: ...ult in disastrous consequences Before and after each flight the lines risers and canopy must be checked for any possible damage In case there is any damage present as insignificant as it may be the canopy should not be flown CONNECTING PARAGLIDER IN TRIKE FLIGHT Warning Warning TAKEOFF PRE FLIGHT CHECKLIST It is easy to take off with the HERCULES 380 The pilot ready to take off must hold only the ...

Page 9: ...nger of creating a negative spiral No pilot and no paramotor wing are immune to collapses however active flight will lessen tendencies to collapses Warning Warning Accelerated flight Flight in turbulent conditions Active flying It is recommended to use the accelerator when flying against the wind or in descending current zones Due to a decreased angle of attack the canopy may collapse easier than ...

Page 10: ...nding strip Warning Warning Warning During all extreme maneuvers or incidents stop the engine or keep it at low speed and using the trimmer closed Extreme maneuvers must be performed under the supervision of a qualified instructor only in safety courses with all infrastructure and at the water BEHAVIOR IN EXTREME MANEUVERS AND COLLAPSES Lateral closing Active flying almost ever avoids lateral clos...

Page 11: ... case of a parachutal flight after an extreme situation loose the brakes and use the accelerator Before using the brakes again make sure that the glider flies normally The hercules 380 has a long way on the brakes and difficulties to enter in a negative spiral But if one of the brakes is extremely pulled downwards it can happen The side with the brake pulled down enters in a stall while the other ...

Page 12: ...ght characteristics of your paraglider We recommend to fold the canopy using the origami folding technic and our origami folding bag With your paraglider comes a traditional bag to store and protect your equipment Storing it in there is a good beginning to protect the canopy Cleaning must be performed only when it is absolutely necessary We recommend the use of water only with a smooth sponge or c...

Page 13: ...may hit the ground strongly and the shock may rupture the material Em caso de emaranhamento as linhas de freio podem esfolar ou uma linha principal pode vir a ser cortada por uma linha de freio rompendo devido a fricção In case of line entanglement the brake lines may peel off or a main line may get cut by a brake line due to friction Warning When buying the lubricant make sure that this product d...

Page 14: ...be logged providing information on date place and length of flight 3º The equipment must be kept in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual All the stor age folding cleaning and care instructions must be carefully taken 4º Maintenance and inspections can only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized shop and must be properly documented 5º The annual inspection is compulsory ...

Page 15: ...oo little 4 Check for any loose articles that could trail or fall into the propeller while flying and fasten them secure ly 5 If you spot a problem no matter how small deal with it NOW 6 Always put on and fasten your helmet before clipping in to the harness 7 Always carry out full pre flight checks before launching Try to control the glider on the ground facing forwards so as to keep the lines out...

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