Swing Nexus, Manual

Page 1: ...PArAglider Version 1 0 Date 27 05 2015 nexus Manual EN ...

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Page 3: ...ywith all of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany To enhance your flying enjoymentfurther we recommend thatyou familiarise yourselfwith the information and instructions contained in this Manual regarding safety equipmentand service If you have any questions which are notanswered in this Manual please do not hesitate to contact Swing directly or your Swing dealer Our contact...

Page 4: ...RIES AND GUIDELINES 11 EN LTF certification 11 Description of flight characteristics 11 Target group and recommended flying experience 12 Description of pilot skills required 12 Suitability for training 12 03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 13 GENERAL LAYOUT ILLUSTRATION 13 NEXUS OFF THE BEATEN TRACK 13 LINE SYSTEM 13 RISERS 14 TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS 14 04 SETTING UP THE NEXUS AND TEST FLYING 1...

Page 5: ...8 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 28 SAFETY TRAINING 28 Material stress and damage 28 Tips on the manoeuvres 29 COLLAPSING THE PARAGLID ER 29 Asymmetric collapse 29 Front stall 29 TYPES OF STALL 29 Deep stall 30 Full stall 30 Spin 30 Emergency steering 31 OTHER TIPS FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 31 Stalling in rain 31 Advertising and adhesives 32 Overloading 32 Sand and salt air 32 Temperature range 32 08 STORING...

Page 6: ...ty of inspection 38 Inspection by the pilot 39 WARRANTY 39 10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB 40 SWING WEBSITE 40 Product registration 40 Swing Online Shop 40 Facebook Twitter youtube 40 Swing TV 40 11 APPENDIX 41 ADDRESSES 41 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH 41 Paraglider recycling 41 DHV 41 EAPR 41 DULV 41 VERSIONS 41 Version 1 0 41 GLIDER DETAILS 42 PILOT D ETAILS PROOF OF OWNERSHIP 42 INSPECTION AND REP...

Page 7: ... Book PDF Download Technical data and inspection information specific to the particular glider 3 Inspection instruction PDF Download General instructions and guidance on carrying out the regular inspection of paragliders Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Special text DANGER Sections of text headed Danger indicate a situation where there is imminent danger which in all probabilitywill lead to death or ser...

Page 8: ...nment safety and quality are the three core values of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have implications for everything we do We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness Respect for nature and the environment You can easilyplay a part in protecting the environmentby practising our sportin such a way that there is no damage to nature and the areas in which we fly Keep to...

Page 9: ...delines for air sports equipmentand must not under any circumstances be flown withouta valid certification Independent experimentation is strictlyprohibited This Manual does notreplace the need to attend training at a paragliding school A specialistmusttest flyand inspectthe paraglider before your firstflight The test flight mustbe recorded on the paraglider information label Carry out your first ...

Page 10: ...ustensure thatthe airworthiness of the glider is checked prior to every flight The pilotshould launch onlyif the paraglider is airworthy In addition when flying outside of Germany pilots mustobserve the relevant regulations in each country The glider may only be used ifthe pilothas a licence which is valid for the area or is flying under the supervision ofan approved flying instructor There is no ...

Page 11: ...d its safety division have developed guidelines which are based on manyyears of analysing paraglider accidents and on the experience of flying schools flying instructors and safetyofficers These guidelines should help pilots to select the appropriate glider classification for their particular level of flying ability The information below relates to the classification in EN LTF certification There ...

Page 12: ...or who simply appreciate directhandling and very good properties in thermal flying Description of pilot skills required Designed for pilots well practised in techniques to recover from abnormal flying conditions who fly regularly actively and who understand the possible implications of flying a paraglider with reduced passive safety Suitability for training The Nexus is generallynot suitable for u...

Page 13: ...to the top canopy and which are divided into main middle and top lines The individual line levels are connected with one another using the handshake knot special hoop technology The Maintenance and Service book has a detailed line connection plan showing the individual levels connections and descriptions ofthe lines With the brake lines the individual levels are bundled atthe end with the main bra...

Page 14: ... under no circumstances suitable for acro flying or radical extreme flight manoeuvres Risers The 12mm wide risers speciallydeveloped for the Nexus with Kevlar reinforcement allow the pilot to adjustthe speed ofthe Nexus using a pulley system to suithis her individual preference There is more information on using the speed system in the section Flying the Nexus Technical information and materials T...

Page 15: ...pull down the brakes before the trailing edge of the paraglider starts to move downwards and begins to brake Note that the brake cascades alreadycause drag by their aerodynamic resistance Modern gliders such as the Nexus have less tolerance with regard to adjustmentofthe brake lines It is therefore normallynot necessaryto alter the length If you do nevertheless adjustthe brakes under no circumstan...

Page 16: ...se Brake knots The overhand knot and bowline knot shown below are the mostsuitable for connecting the brake line to the brake handle Fig 2 Overhand knot Fig 3 Bowline knot WARNING Loose unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake line knots can cause the main brake line to loosen and then lead to loss ofcontrol of the glider Ensure that only overhand or bowline knots are used and that they are tied corre...

Page 17: ...again through the opening There is also a swivel where the brake lines brake handles connectto prevent the brake lines from twisting Speed system The Nexus already has a high basic trim speed butthis can be increased considerablyby using the additional speed system It is particularlyuseful if there is a strong headwind for valley crossings or to leave a dangerous area quickly The A and B risers ca...

Page 18: ... advantages particularlywhen gliding into the wind and in turbulentconditions You will not be able to use the paraglider s full potential if the speed system is too long Fasten the speed bar to the harness before launch to avoid tripping over it when preparing to launch or taking off WARNING Do not make the speed system too short The glider mustunder no circumstances be pre accelerated as a result...

Page 19: ...in addition to the speed bar Suitable Harnesses GH group or race harnesses with seatboard are suitable for use with the Nexus Tests have shown thatthe harness harness adjustmentand the pilot s position in the harness have a noticeable effect on a glider s flightbehaviour particularlythe heightof the attachmentpoints and their separation distance The general rule is that the lower the attachmentpoi...

Page 20: ... weightby weighing yourself with all of your equipmentand your backpack Swing offers the Nexus in various sizes If you are choosing between two sizes your personal flying preferences will determine which glider to choose If you prefer very dynamic flight behaviour with fastreactions and withouthesitation you should choose a high wing loading i e the smaller model The dynamics reduce in the medium ...

Page 21: ...ines and make sure that there are no lines underneath the canopy tangled or caught up in any way 5 point check The 5 pointcheck is carried out immediately before launch to check once again the most importantsafety points It should always be carried out in the same sequence so that nothing is overlooked The 5 points are 1 Is personal equipmentcorrect harness carabiners reserve helmet and are all st...

Page 22: ...n reverse launching or when ground handling be careful not to loop the brake lines through the risers because this can damage the risers Level flight When the brakes are open the Nexus s flight is stable and level The brake lines can be used to adjustthe speed according to the flight situation to ensure the optimum level of performance and safety The bestglide speed in calm air on the Nexus is ach...

Page 23: ...ective method for making a rapid descent and can allow sink rates of up to 20m s to be reached It is suitable where there is a high ascentrate and little wind The certification tests differentiate between sink rates over and under 14m s The Nexus automaticallyrecovers from the spiral dive within one turn up to 14m s Above 14m s it may be necessaryto break the outside half of the wing and or weight...

Page 24: ...turbance to consciousness which prevent later deploymentof your reserve B stall In the B stall a stall is provoked and the paraglider sinks verticallywith a sink rate of approx 8 m s The B stall is suitable when there is an average ascentrate and little wind Starting the manoeuvre Grasp both of the B risers on the mallions at the coloured mark Pull both B risers evenly down until the airflow is br...

Page 25: ...shortened during the manoeuvre e g by wrapping the brake lines Recovery Let go of both A risers smoothly Assistthe opening process bypumping the brakes if the ears do not open automatically WARNING The technique of big ears causes a higher load for the line groups which are still weight bearing Therefore do not fly any extreme manoeuvres with big ears This manoeuvre should be avoided in low temper...

Page 26: ...usthave completed the appropriate training and hold a licence The winch and release musthave a certificate of compliance which covers the towing of paragliders The winch operator musthave undertaken training which includes the towing of paragliders The Nexus may not be towed with a towline tension ofmore than 90 daN The paraglider mustnotunder any circumstances be towed by motor vehicle or motor b...

Page 27: ...motor or a testing centre approved by the LBA German Federal Aviation Office Their addresses are in the Appendix Tandem paragliding The Nexus does not have certification for use in tandem paragliding WARNING If you are using a front mounted reserve system it is importantto ensure before first launch that it can be deployed without any obstruction If this is not the case then only a webbing release...

Page 28: ...der and the correct reactions in extreme situations However safety training also subjects your equipmentto extreme loads Material stress and damage SWING advises againstsubjecting the materials ofthe Nexus to excessive stress during a safety training SIV course Uncontrolled flight positions can occur during safety training which are outside the manufacturer s limits for the paraglider and which ca...

Page 29: ...ring on the opposite side Make use of the full braking distance Following a very large collapse ofmore than 70 the wing tip of the collapsed side may become trapped in the glider lines Here too counter braking and weight shifting mustbe used to stop the glider from turning away The trapped end can generallybe opened by a short fast pull on the brake lines or by pulling on the separate stabilo line...

Page 30: ... loses its forwards travel surges backwards and deflates Ifthe brakes are held down the canopy comes up over the pilotagain The resultis an almost vertical descentwith a sink rate of approx 8m s Recovery Fully release the brakes within 3 seconds count 21 22 23 If the brakes are released too slowly the paraglider mayspin The spin stops automaticallywhen the brakes are released completely Spin The s...

Page 31: ...r that almostthe entire upper surface is affected but even so the drops bead so the surface is not wet through This makes the top surface so rough in texture from the drop formation that the airflow over the top of the wing separates from the surface This phenomenon has been known for some time from hang gliding and gliding With new gliders the droplets are absorbed less quickly by the fabric Thus...

Page 32: ... spiral dives or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres They considerablyaccelerate the aging process ofthe structure and should therefore be avoided The glider mustbe inspected earlier than is usuallythe case if it has been put under more than the usual degree of strain Sand and salt air In many cases sand and saltair cause the lines and fabric to age much more rapidly If you often fly near the sea the ...

Page 33: ...e leading edge reinforcements also perform an importantfunction on launch Therefore the less theyhave been bent the more easilythe glider will inflate and launch Fig 6a Spread out the paraglider completely on a smooth surface PLEASE NOTE Do not drag the paraglider across any rough surfaces such as gravel or asphalt This may damage the seams and surface coating Fig 6b Next all the ribs on one side ...

Page 34: ... was completelydry when it was packed up after the final flightof the season for long term storage you should if possible take itout of the back pack and spread outthe canopy a little in a clean dry place away from directlight If you do not have the space to do this then open the backpack internal bag and belt as much as possible and avoid compressing it It mustbe stored at a temperature between 1...

Page 35: ...roduce acids when they decompose which can cause holes in the fabric Grasshoppers make holes bybiting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which stains Keep animals awaywhen you are packing up Insects are not attracted by any particular colours contraryto what is commonlybelieved If the glider gets wet or damp it should be dried as soon as possible in a well ventilated room but out of...

Page 36: ...ghly Leave the glider to dry in a place which is well ventilated and in the shade PLEASE NOTE Do not under any circumstances use chemicals brushes rough cloths high pressure cleaners or steamers to clean the glider as these can damage the fabric coating and weaken it The glider becomes porous and loses braking strength Do not under any circumstances putthe glider in the washing machine Even if was...

Page 37: ...s The following parts and materials mustbe inspected regularlyfor damage abrasion and correct operation e g after landing Risers and quick links Lines Fabric Lines Measuring the length of the lines is partof the regular paraglider inspection The lines mustbe measured with a load of 5kg in order to ensure reproducible results for a comparison with the lengths in the check sheets The line lengths fo...

Page 38: ...stria and 2 Maintenance and Service book one bookletfor each size and model These can be downloaded from our website at www swing de Products Nexus PLEASE NOTE The owner is responsible for the airworthiness ofthe paraglider This includes complying with the inspection periods Inspection periods In Germany Swing gliders mustbe inspected as follows check the situation in your country A Gliders used b...

Page 39: ...rranty You are able to complete the warranty card and postit to Swing or register quicklyand easilyonline Go to the Swing website www swing de Service Online warranty Complete the registration within 14 days after purchasing the paraglider If this is done online you will receive a confirmation email If you do not have an email address enter info swing de in the mandatoryfield Registrations byposto...

Page 40: ...ll receive advance information about e g new products upgrades events and special offers Registration is a prerequisite for a valid warranty refer here also to the section Warranty In addition Swing sends any safety notices and information for the registered productimmediatelyto the email address submitted Your email address will not be provided to any third parties Swing Online Shop At Swing s On...

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Page 42: ..._ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Check flight date __ __ __ __ 201__ Mark and signature ________________________________________ Pilot details Proof of ownership 1 Owner Name Address Telephone Email 2 Owner Name Adress Telephone Email 3 Owner Name Address Telephone Email ...

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