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1. Winglet A1 A2 6 A3 A4 T Y B1 9 Cie ADVANCEOMEGA 23 25 27 29 33 AISers Special quick links and clips Pulley speed system Quick link Magnetic clips Swivel Speed Performance Indicator SPI SPI Scalet Back of the D risers 0006060 34 Bowline knot Step 1 Step 2 O g Step 3 id Step 4 Step 5 advance thun ag fon 41 33 225 70 10 www advance ch seestrasse 14 fax 41 33 225 70 11 info0advance ch ch 3602 thun2. NDVANCEOMEGA aren Edition 12 2010 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE Ne 4 Landing scort dd 21 About ADVANCE ciona nie oet a E nc can necia naaa 5 Elying with awetgliderau 2 s ns arta 21 Th OMEGA SH ar Ne o a hrs 6 WINCHING ee re nee tA NA ea ne 22 Inspired by SUCCESS ain ara 6 Aerob Snine oe EEE ern 22 Outstandingife tures escocia 6 Paramotor tattoo Stace ct teats tae Sy vow anata sn dice 22 Other important details 7 Maintenance repairs and service intervals 24 Pilot requirements 9 PACKING RS EP En ET E aa iE eed 24 General information on paragliding eenenn 9 Care and maintenance neneeeesenseneeneneene nennen 24 Using the paraglider 40H ennernnonsnennennennernnneennen neo 10 Lines nee eme enr nr rente rie lerne ihr ange 24 Delivery 10 Check 25 Basic settings e 10 Repairs 29 Adjusting the brake lines 10 Disposal 20 Adjusting the speed system 10 Technical details ccoo ll ala 26 Speed Performance Indicator SPI s ss nssissensnininreeeeereeeeee 12 Materials US are unteren 27 Suit ble harnesses ne in traca ame 13 Certification ii a Heilen 28 Weight range unerkannt 14 SERVICE une tete re rn are nee A 30 Flight characteristics 24H nennennersnnernonnennensnnennen nenn 15 ADVANCE Service Centres 30 E NA 15 The ADV
3. 8 has swivels on the brake lines and different sized brake handles with magnets depending on the glider size Pilot requirements The OMEGA 8 is a purebred high performance paraglider that should only be flown by highly experienced performance oriented long distance or competition pilots In order to be able to fully master an OMEGA 8 a pilot must already possess experience of high perform ance gliders in different weather conditions A regular flyer with these skills and with lots of experience of active flying through turbulence will be able to safely exploit the paraglider s huge performance poten tial and cover long distances in a controlled and relaxed manner General information on paragliding Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowl edge of the subject as well as of course the necessary insurance cover and licence A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weath er conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be ade quate for the actual paraglider Wearing an adequate helmet suitable boots and clothing and car rying an emergency parachute are essential Before every flight all items of equipment should be checked for damage and airworthi ness A proper pre takeoff check must also be carried out Every pilot bears sole responsibility for all risks including injury or even death when carrying out paraglider sports Neither the man ufacturer nor the seller of a paragli
4. A ris er simultaneously and briskly downwards This causes the wing tips to fold inwards and remain in this position To reopen them you have to use the brakes brief braking both sides Caution Do not fly spiral dives or abrupt changes of direction with big ears the increased strain on a smaller number of lines may result in structural damage Caution Remember that flying with big ears increases the chance of stalling Be cautious with the use of brake when the ears are folded and avoid this rapid descent technique when the glider is wet See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Tip You can use both OMEGA 8 outer A lines 3A3 und 3A2 for big ears without problem The increased angle of attack and raised form drag puts you nearer the point of stall and speedbar must always be applied in this configuration 18 Spiral dive For the most comfortable way of doing this we recommend a neutral sitting position without active weight shift and a shoulder width cara biner distance approx 45 cm Enter the spiral by progressively pull ing one brake Your head and field of view should be directed in the turn direction As the angle of bank increases so will the rate of turn and centrifugal force The behaviour of the spiralling paraglider can be separated into two phases in the beginning the glider begins with a normal turn which progressively tightens with increasing angle of bank In the sec ond phase the paragl
5. Thanks to its 3 line levels and the choice of profile the OMEGA 8 can be very efficiently accelerated with little effort In addition the OMEGA 8 has a variable ratio speed system This means that the speed bar travel and pressure can be changed to suit the user s anatomy smooth 3 1 ratio when the legs are bent and efficient more direct 2 1 with outstretched legs During accelerated flight the Speed Per formance Indicator SPI always shows the ideal against the currently selected accelerate setting Specially coated lines The OMEGA 8 s uncovered lines have a high resistance to UV radia tion and physical abrasion thanks to their compact braid and an ad ditional coating of the individual line fibres The loops at the line junc tions are reinforced which results in lower contact surface pressure A well tried Dyneema Aramid mix has been used for the brake lines to ensure minimum stretching ADVANCE Standards ADVANCE pays a lot of attention to small details Sewn in tension straps and Mylar reinforcements improve the wing s stability and the distinctive winglets reduce induced drag vortex effect The Smart Sail System aligns the material at the leading edge in the best direc tion to match the loads in this area and a strong specially impreg nated fabric is used here to improve the life of the wing Velcro clo sures at the wingtips make it easy to remove debris like sand and snow from the glider Like all ADVANCE models the OMEGA
6. cm of slack free travel between the brakes free position and the first ef fect of brake on the trailing edge in un accelerated flight We recom mend that the brake handles are secured with a bowline knot Look at the attached illustration page 35 Adjusting the speed system We recommend that the OMEGA 8 s speed system is correctly ad justed before the first flight This should include a check to ensure that the whole acceleration range can be used The OMEGA 8 s riser system should be connected to the harness speed lines by means of Brummel hooks D After initial adjustment of the speed bar for leg length and harness fine adjustment is carried out by altering the 2 phase speed system on the risers by moving the knots which locate the gear change balls 10 see ball 2 in the illustration the speed bar travel and load can be adjusted Example If the knots are moved downwards the change from 3 1 to 2 1 occurs earlier then raising the loading but shortening the to tal travel Conversely moving the knots upwards delays the gear change eases and lengthens the total travel of the speed bar Optimum adjustment of the 2 phase system enables a smooth tri ple transfer with bent legs and an efficient double transfer with out stretched legs The OMEGA 8 speed system is arranged so that the profile shape is fully retained over the angle of attack range of the speed system This keeps the good qualities of the profile at high spe
7. crease in rotational speed by carefully controlled counter steering Then open the hooked up wing tip by pulling on the red marked sta bilo line Caution If you want to make an accelerated collapse during safety training we recommend that you lead up to it slowly starting with un accelerated and then partially accelerated attempts Symmetric collapsing front collapse Following a spontaneous or deliberate front collapse the airflow will break away from the wing which will pitch back followed by the pilot Wait without applying any brake until the wing is overhead again give it time to start flying and then you can stabilise it using the brakes Following a large collapse the wing tips may not fully fill when reopening Reopening should not be forced with excessive control responses because of the risk of a total airflow breakdown Rapid descent To descend quickly and efficiently the ADVANCE test team recom mends a rapid descent with a spiral dive or big ears the latter with or without speed bar depending on the situation You should some times practise rapid descents in calm air so that they will not become an emergency when needed Tip To effectively lose height and get away from a hazardous place you can use both of the OMEGA 8 outer A lines for big ears 3A3 and 3A2 always with the speed system Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips big ears To do this manoeuvre pull the outer blue marked A line of each
8. modest speed bar travel Use the speed bar with care and sensitivity Collapses Asymmetric collapsing of the canopy The OMEGA 8 features a very taut and stable canopy With an active flying technique in normal flying conditions collapses can be almost completely prevented The wing gives very precise canopy feedback and makes it possible to sense an impending collapse early on thus helping timely pilot reaction Should a collapse occur the wing will fold in a predictable and progressive manner from wing tip towards the centre If the paraglider nevertheless suffers an asymmetric collapse at trim speed it will respond to a collapse of more than 50 with moderate spiralling In the case of asymmetric collapse in accelerated flight the glider will respond more abruptly as a result of the higher forces in volved at greater speed The spiralling behaviour is more dynamic and demands a swift response from the pilot As a general rule after an asymmetric collapse the wing s direction must be maintained by controlled counter braking and internal wing pressure increased by pumping on the closed side This speeds up canopy reopening Control inputs on the open side should be carried out carefully in order to prevent this wing stalling Poorly executed wingovers may make the wing tips roll in from the side often creating cravats Due to the high drag they produce cra vats may lead to strong spiralling In this case first prevent a rapid in
9. the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certification rat ing occupies a significant proportion of the specifications that have to be met 28 Service ADVANCE Service Centres ADVANCE operates two company owned service centres that carry out checks and repairs of all tyoes The workshops based in Switzer land and France are official maintenance operations certified by the German Hanggliding and Paragliding Federation DHV which pos sess many years experience and in depth product specific exper tise The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other au thorised service centres that provide the same services All service facilities use original ADVANCE materials exclusively You can find all information on checks and repairs and the relevant addresses at www advance ch The ADVANCE website At www advance ch you will find detailed information about ADVANCE and its products as well as useful addresses which you can contact if you have any questions Among the things you will be able to do on the website are e to complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchase of the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty e to find out about new safety related knowledge and advice con cerning ADVANCE products e to download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE e to find an answer to a burning question among the
10. 40 g m2 Ribs New Skytex 6 6 hard 9017 E29 40 g m2 Internal partitions New Skytex 6 6 hard 70000 E91 27 g m2 Leading and trailing edge reinforcements Polyester laminated 20mm Lower leading edge reinforcements Polyamid 16 mm Lines e Liros Technora Aramid LTC200 160 80 unsheathed UV coated 1 3mm 1 2mm 0 7mm main lines e Liros Technora Aramid LTC 120 80 65 unsheathed UV coated 1 1mm 0 7mm 0 65mm 2nd level e Liros Technora Aramid LTC 80 65 45 unsheathed UV coated 0 7mm 0 65mm 0 55mm 1st level e Liros Technora Aramid LTC 160 45 unsheated UV coated 1 2mm 0 55mm brake lines e DFLP 232 Dyneema Polyester stearing line Risers Polyester Technora Aramid 18mm 1000kg Quick links Maillon Rapide Inox stainless 3 5 mm 750 kg 27 Certification The OMEGA 8 has been awarded LTF and EN for all sizes in both un accelerated and accelerated flight The certification reports can be downloaded from www advance ch Certification ratings can only provide limited information about a pa raglider s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air The certification grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight manoeuvres in calm air During the development of an ADVANCE paraglider the emphasis is first and foremost on flying behaviour and handling and not exclusive ly on the certification test The result is a well rounded product with
11. ANCE website c cccceeceseeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeenresneenresieeatees 30 Normal tit int atada 15 Warranty Ei ra 30 MU dead 16 Pia a e Rte tt ere AEA EEA 32 Accelerator sec 16 Lineplan iia is 33 Collapses Mita are 17 RISSES israel nus tiers danas Os alias nennen 34 Rapid des eN nr ee A ee alg 18 se 34 Stalling resarcir aleta va 20 Thank you Tor ting ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of an OMEGA 8 a quality product from ADVANCE We are sure that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with it The user manual is an important part of the glider Here you will find instructions and important information about safety care of the glider and maintenance and that s why we recommend that you read this booklet carefully before your first flight The latest version of this manual as well as further updated informa tion can be found at www advance ch Any new safety related infor mation will also be published on the website If you have any further questions or problems please contact your dealer or get in touch di rectly with ADVANCE We wish you a lot of enjoyment from your OMEGA 8 and always happy landings Team ADVANCE About ADVANCE ADVANCE based in Switzerland is one of the world s leading pa raglider manufacturers Since it was founded in 1988 the compa ny has consistently pursued its own directions and concepts both in development and production The results are quality products with distinctive charac
12. FAQs Frequently Asked Questions e to subscribe to the ADVANCE Newsletter so that you will be regularly informed by e mail about news and products It is well worth visiting the ADVANCE website regularly because the range of services offered is continuously being expanded Warranty In order to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty you are requested to complete the relevant form on the website in the War ranty section within 10 days of purchase As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any defects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults In order for a warranty claim to be made ADVANCE must be notified immedi ately on discovery of a defect and the defective product sent in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible manufacturing fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or 30 replacement of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any claim other than those listed above Claims in respect of damage resulting from careless or incorrect use of the product e g inadequate maintenance unsuitable storage overloading exposure to extreme temperatures etc are ex pressly excluded The same applies to damage attributable to an ac cident or normal wear and tear Parts Longitudinal straps Ring Raff System k gt
13. deep stall recovery can only be achieved using the speed bar See also section Deep stall 21 Winching The OMEGA 8 is suitable for winch launching When taking off in windless conditions ensure that the paraglider is laid out in an arched or even wedge shape risk of the glider rosetting Winch launch is only permitted if the pilot has completed a tow training course only Germany DHV the winch system is certified for use with paragliders the winch operator has been fully trained in how to winch paragliders Aerobatics The OMEGA 8 is not suitable for aerobatics Paramotoring The OMEGA 8 is not certified for motorised flight 22 Maintenance repairs and service ntervals Packing The paraglider must be folded cell to cell so that the plastic wires in the cell walls at the leading edge lie flat on each other and don t get bent This will give your OMEGA 8 a long life and retain its fast easy inflating takeoff qualities When folding change the position of the main L R fold on a regular basis so that the same lane isn t always on the outside Don t squash or pack the glider too tightly Care and maintenance Ultraviolet light heat humidity sea water aggressive cleaning agents unsuitable storing and physical abuse dragging across the ground speed up the ageing process The life of a paraglider can be extended significantly by observing the following advice Allow a wet or damp glider to
14. der can guarantee or be held re sponsible for the pilot s safety Using tne paraglider Delivery Before delivery every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer and checked for correct settings and trim When this has been done the dealer enters the date of the first flight on the label attached to a centre rib This entry together with a completed warranty form will ensure that defects in the product attributable to manufacturing faults are covered by the ADVANCE warranty See Warranty in the section Service The OMEGA 8 comes with a backpack an inner bag a compression strap a repair kit speed bar with lines a mini windsock in the canopy colours and a booklet called Getting started Basic settings The basic OMEGA 8 set up at delivery is the original trim setting that the ADVANCE test team have found to be best and the glider was certified in this condition Any personal alteration or modification to the paraglider for example changing the line lengths or fitting differ ent risers or quick links by the owner will result in invalidation of the certification See section Certification Adjusting the brake lines The length of the brake lines is set at the factory so that the trailing edge is not braked is crease free when brakes are fully released in fully accelerated flight This setting should be kept as a matter of prin ciple If the length of the brake lines has to be readjusted there must be 8
15. dry by leaving it completely un packed at room temperature or outside in the shade Ifthe glider gets wet with salt water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water Only clean the glider with fresh water and a little neutral soap if necessary Do not use solvents under any circumstances Ifthe glider has been subjected to increased stress such as a tree landing have it examined by an expert e Regularly remove sand leaves stones and snow from the cells Openings with Velcro closures are provided at the wing tips for this purpose e Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before and after flight UV light e Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature fluctuations and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent con densation forming e Do not drag the glider across the ground e When landing make sure that the canopy does not fall on its lead ing edge Lines All lines on the OMEGA 8 are unsheathed Because of the lower drag the glider s performance can thus be significantly increased With a more compact weave and an additional coating of the separate twines on the unsheathed lines it has proved possible to boost the UV resistance as well as the abrasion resistance significantly Never theless unsheathed lines call for greater attention and care Regular checks of the glider are imperative See section Check 24 Check A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months 2
16. eds The separation of the outer C risers allows the acceleration to be fine tuned to increase the stability of the wing tip in accelerated flight Q Caution The speed system is correctly adjusted when you can apply the whole accelerate travel of the glider Be careful not to adjust the speed lines so short that the wing would be accelerated in flight all the time Speed Performance Indicator SPI As a high end long distance paraglider the OMEGA 8 is designed for accelerated flight in turbulent air Because today s accelerated flying plays a decisive role in performance hungry paragliding a high av erage speed is the critical factor for success on long flights It calls for continual adjustment of speed depending on the prevailing head wind sink rate and anticipated climb in order to obtain both best glide and also the shortest flight time to cloud base This is why the SPI is of particular importance to the OMEGA 8 Based on careful calculations from the polar curve five positions with values for prevailing headwind sink rate 4 both values measured in un accelerated flight and the expected next rate of climb are provided on the back of the D risers Lining up the sliding red speed system indicator on the SPI scale gives a precise setting for best per formance for the air you are flying through The positions specified on the SPI only apply to any one of the three listed values per position considered by itself The pri
17. essively Apply braking only gradually at the end of the final approach in order to settle the glider on its flight path before you fully apply brake to re duce your forward speed to a safe minimum at touchdown Caution Take particular care not to get below minimum speed when top landing and on final approach A high aspect ratio short chord means that the brakes have much more effect than those of a lower classification wing Flying with a wet paraglider Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall Deep stall is of ten the result of a combination of factors The weight of the wet can opy goes up and this increased weight increases the angle of attack which always puts the glider nearer the deep stall limit Added to this water drops on the top surface have a detrimental effect on the lam inar flow of the boundary layer near the leading edge which distinct ly reduces the maximum lift coefficient If the wet glider is also being flown at its lower weight limit there is a further small effect in increas ing the angle of attack as well as there being a lower airspeed be cause of the reduced wing loading In order to avoid the risk of deep stall with a wet glider the wing should be braked as little as possible and big ears not employed at all As a further preventative measure apply moderate 25 40 speed bar All these measures have a small effect on reducing the angle of attack Should the wet glider get into
18. ider engages its spiral mode This means that the wing dives forward with an increase of acceleration During this phase of the manoeuvre try to keep a neutral sitting position and give way to the centrifugal force your body will be pushed to the outside Recovery from the manoeuvre is achieved by progressively releas ing the inside brake While coming out of a spiral dive with high ver tical and rotational speeds it is essential to release the brake careful ly and or reapply a little inside brake if necessary so that you can prevent the wing pitching back excessively and then diving in front Make sure that you start the recovery with plenty of height remain ing above the ground Generally speaking you should allow the same amount of time to recover as it took to enter the manoeuvre but re member that the sink rate will be higher Caution The OMEGA 8 only comes out of a spiral dive by it self if the pilot is in a neutral sitting position Weight shifting to the inside of the turn results in increased acceleration and stable continued rotation In this case active counter braking with simultaneous weight transfer to the outside of the turn is required to end the manoeuvre push your body outwards Q Caution The OMEGA 8 is approved for harnesses in group GH without rigid cross bracing Harnesses in group GX with cross bracing or those with very low suspension points carabiners may drastically change the flying characteris
19. in order to get the best out of the OMEGA 8 s great per formance The ADVANCE IMPRESS harness is particularly suitable since the OMEGA 8 was designed and tested with it in mind Weight range The weight ranges for the different wing sizes are listed in the Tech nical Data section The figures given there refer to total take off weight This includes the pilot s body weight including clothing as well as the weight of all the equipment paraglider harness instru ments etc everything that s going to fly Flying at the lower or upper limits of the weight range can affect the flying characteristics of the wing without however compromising your safety The OMEGA 8 s performance remains the same whether flying in its lower or upper weight region Fliqnt cnaracteristics We recommend that first flights with the new paraglider be undertak en in calm conditions at a familiar place A few pull ups on gentle ter rain will increase your confidence in the OMEGA 8 s handling from the very beginning Launch Thanks to its easy rising profile the OMEGA 8 is astonishingly easy to take off for a paraglider of its class Nevertheless the high aspect ratio means that it is best to lay out the paraglider in a slight curve so that the canopy fills evenly from the centre Forward launch Despite its long lines the OMEGA 8 needs only a light impulse for pulling up Lead the glider up with pronounced forward leaning but without to
20. nciple of the SPI is based on the simple and expanded McCready speed to fly theory Example the first speed bar position applies to either 18 5 km h headwind or 1 9 m s descent rate Vario or an expect ed Vario average next climb rate of 0 9 m s see Din the illustration If headwind descent rate and expected climb are considered in com bination the correct speed bar position is more than cumulative be cause the polar curve is not a straight line Example If the headwind is 18 5 km h and the sink rate is 1 9 m s then your speed bar setting should be somewhat faster than the second position on the SPI see II in the illustration If an expected climb of 0 9 m s is considered as well you should be pushing well past position three on the SPI see ill in the illustration Example OMEGA 8 25 Suitable harnesses The ADVANCE OMEGA 8 is certified for harnesses in group GH with out rigid cross bracing see the Certification section The suspen sion points of the chosen harness should ideally have a distance of 40 to 45 cm as well as a height of 40 to 46 cm The OMEGA 8 is nei ther suitable nor approved for harnesses in the GX group with active cross bracing The use of this type of harness may have a detrimen tal effect on the handling and extreme flight characteristics The ADVANCE OMEGA 8 was specially trimmed for use with a streamlined harness For this reason we recommend a harness with speedbag
21. o much pull on the A risers until the wing has risen cleanly above you Any corrections during the inflation phase should only be made by pilot movement under the glider without using brake After corrections and a visual check a few quick steps with a pronounced forward lean are all that are required to launch even in light wind Reverse launch Reverse launch is particularly recommended in stronger breezes but it is also easy in light wind On account of the long lines the pilot should walk or run towards the OMEGA 8 as necessary while pulling up so as to control the tug and rising rate of the paraglider and so prevent any tendency for it to overshoot the overhead position Dur ing a reverse launch corrections during pull up should ideally only be carried out by pilot movement under the wing Stabilising the wing in the overhead position turning and taking off will then be easy Normal flight In calm air the OMEGA 8 best glide is achieved with zero brake Light braking brings the glider to its speed for minimum sink rate In head winds sinking air and an expected climb in the next thermal cross country performance is significantly improved by appropriate use of the accelerator The SPI will help you here See also section Speed Performance Indicator SPI An active flying technique is generally recommended in turbulent air Info Make sure that you always take note of your weight and the type of harness for comparison fligh
22. opy is not sufficiently inflated when the brakes are fully released a line over or cravat may occur If a cravat does re sult it is important to keep the OMEGA 8 on course with controlled braking and then sort out the cravat by pulling the red stabilo line down For a glider in this category the OMEGA 8 possesses minimal tendency to shoot forward It has not been possible to establish a stable deep stall See also section Flying with a wet paraglider about this topic Caution Due to its high aspect ratio the OMEGA 8 is difficult to hold in the stall After a stall the wing should be preinflated slowly and carefully before the brakes are released completely Deep stall The OMEGA 8 has not shown a desire to go into stable deep stall by itself The glider can however be brought into deep stall by means of the brakes and kept there Be aware that the transition into deep stall is gentle and can happen almost imperceptibly The glider will recover by itself as soon as the brake lines are fully released 20 Like any paraglider the OMEGA 8 will be more prone to deep stall if it gets wet or flies in rain If the wet wing does go into parachutal stall only use the speed system to recover See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Landing Because of its high performance landing with the OMEGA 8 calls for a carefully planned approach Hard turns near the ground are dangerous because they may lead to the pilot swinging exc
23. teristics At the heart of the ADVANCE brand is a team of specialists who share the passion of the customers who place their trust in the com pany s products With their thorough understanding of flying they contribute their valuable personal experience and dedication to the working processes For many years ADVANCE has drawn on the competition scene for its technical expertise Its small team of test and competition pilots regularly notches up remarkable sporting successes with ADVANCE prototypes winning numerous important international titles Total control of the production process and supervision of the work ing practices at the ADVANCE factory in Vietnam ensure a high standard of workmanship Long term relationships with fabric and line manufacturers means that ADVANCE knowledge and expertise also finds its way directly into the develooment of new materials ADVANCE attaches great importance to after sales customer sup port and has built up a worldwide service network for this purpose An on going interaction with its customers brings in a steady flow of new knowledge that finds its way into ADVANCE products thus com pleting the Circle of Service The OMEGA 3 ADVANCE OMEGA 8 Inspired by Success With the OMEGA 8 you ll find yourself at the top of the XC league The OMEGA 8 is the highest performance glider in the serial class It has yet again set a new benchmark just like the OMEGA series gliders before it The ne
24. the lines canopy and risers in a waste incin eration plant 25 lecnmical details OMEGA 8 23 25 27 29 Flat surface m2 22 5 24 5 26 5 28 5 Projected surface m2 18 9 20 6 22 3 23 9 Span m 12 32 12 86 13 38 13 87 Projected span m 9 55 9 96 10 36 10 57 Aspect ratio 6 8 Projected aspect ratio 4 8 Max chord m 2 28 2 38 2 47 2 56 in chord m 0 40 0 42 0 43 0 45 Take off weight kg 65 85 75 95 85 110 100 130 Glider weight kg 5 4 5 7 6 0 6 4 Number of cells 73 Number of risers 3 Riser length cm 46 48 50 52 Max length of the lines with the risers cm 753 9 786 7 818 3 848 5 Symmetric control travel cm gt 50 Min speed km h 24 1 Trim speed km h 40 2 Max speed km h 59 2 u Min sink rate m s 1 0 0 1 Best glide 10 6 0 1 Certification EN LTF 1 Values depending on wing loading harness pilot and glider size Pilot wing equipment 26 Materials used We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over Like all ADVANCE products the OMEGA 8 is designed and produced as a result of the latest developments and knowledge We have chosen all the materials very carefully under conditions of the strictest quality control Leading edge New Skytex 6 6 Evolution water repellent 9092 E117 44 g m2 Upper and lower surface New Skytex 6 6 water repellent 9017 E77A
25. tics in a spiral See the section Suitable harnesses B Stall The B stall puts extreme stresses on the structure and profile of the paraglider In addition the high aspect ratio of the OMEGA 8 together with its 3 line levels mean that the B Stall is not suitable as a descent technique Stalling One sided stall spin The OMEGA 8 warns you of an impending spin by an increasing pressure from the brake in a turn If you maintain the brake differential on the paraglider you will then notice a marked reduction in brake pressure on the inside of the turn In this situation you must fully re lease the brake line immediately enabling the OMEGA 8 to return to normal flight of its own accord Flying a spin is not recommended although this manoeuvre does not present any particular difficulties with the OMEGA 8 Full stall The initiation of a full stall is effected by progressive symmetrical pull ing of both brakes This reduces the forward speed The airflow and wind noise decrease On reaching the stalling speed the paraglider initially goes into a brief deep stall phase Further pulling on the brakes will cause the airflow to break away completely and the pa raglider then tips backwards into a full stall When recovering from this manoeuvre the canopy must be prein flated over its complete wingspan To achieve this the brake lines should be released slowly at first and then only released fully after preinflation If the can
26. ts The exceptional performance of the OMEGA 8 becomes evident above all in 15 accelerated condition into a headwind and because of its well behaved pitching behaviour in turbulent air Turns The OMEGA 8 has short and soft but also very precise braking and steering travel It responds very directly and progressively to increas ing brake inputs Control of the paraglider is easily assisted by active weight shifting The OMEGA 8 holds your chosen turn radius with a steady steering application without needing large corrections from you You can always increase or reduce your angle of bank by pres sure on the brake lines The OMEGA 8 makes a very agreeable companion in thermals You do not have to correct for large pitching movements and this im proves your climbing behaviour and therefore your performance significantly When thermalling choose the desired angle of bank and corresponding radius and try to let the glider turn steadily in this at titude Outside brake should be used to steady the wing tip ana in particular control the rate of turn A harness specifically designed to match the flying characteristics of the OMEGA 8 helps you to initialise and stabilise turns of this type which should be as even as possible See also section Suitable harnesses Accelerated flight The OMEGA 8 has a low drag line system and wing design a high aspect ratio and exceptionally well behaved pitching qualities in tur b
27. ulent air These all help to give it a very good glide performance with only moderately increasing sink rates even in accelerated flight In addition the 3 line levels and the choice of profile mean that the OMEGA 8 can be very efficiently accelerated with little effort Bear in mind that because of the lower angle of attack paragliders generally become more unstable in the upper speed range Moreo ver collapses may become more abrupt at high speed because of higher aerodynamic and dynamic forces When flying fast into very turbulent air first release the speed bar completely before you give the necessary control inputs with the brakes for stabilising the wing The OMEGA 8 s high stability allows for flying through moderately turbulent air in accelerated mode Here however active accelerating should be carried out which means controlling the angle of attack with the speed bar instead of the brakes when the angle of attack increases e g wing pitches back when entering lift the speed bar is briefly pressed harder 16 when the angle of attack decreases e g wing pitches for ward the speed bar is released As a result pitching disturbances will be reduced to a minimum and optimum glide performance achieved See also the section Speed system on the topic of Accelerated flight Info The OMEGA 8 has only 3 line levels which makes for exceptionally easy accelerating and enables high speeds to be reached with only
28. w ADVANCE flagship glider embodies tradition and progress at the same time lts handling and design are unmistakable Outstanding features Fascinating flying feeling With distinctive direct handling and incredible performance the OMEGA 8 has plenty of allure Two of its outstanding characteristics are its smooth and efficient speed system and the incredibly good stability at speed The twist on the airfoil s angle of attack is opti mized for stability Sensitive feedback from the wing tips gives the pi lot complete control even in the roughest air Performance across the range With a glide ratio of 10 6 and a useable top speed of 59 km h the OMEGA 8 is by far the best performer in its class And the OMEGA 8 comes into its own in accelerated flight through turbulent air The solid stability balanced pitch and a speed system that is fine tuned to the wing s profile give the competitive pilot the edge Built from success The OMEGA 8 builds on the proven three liner concept of the 2009 ADVANCE World Championship winning glider and the X Alps win ning prototype The OMEGA 8 is also one of the lightest performance wings with a new construction carefully selected materials and ny lon wire battens at the leading edge All these new technologies have been rigorously tested and refined to perfection IS FASCINATING km h POWERFUL REFINED Other important details Efficient and smooth 2 phase speed system with SPI
29. years With intensive use gt 150 flying hours per year or exces sively demanding use an annual check is needed after the first check When a check is carried out the condition of all materials is assessed in accordance with strict guidelines and tested with great care Finally the overall condition of the glider is rated and recorded in a test report You can find additional information about the check in this manual in the section Service or at www advance ch Repairs As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider your self The various seams and lines are made with great precision and for this reason only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may fit identical replacement parts or replace entire cells Exceptions to this rule are the replacement of lines and the repair of small tears up to 5 cm or holes in the fabric that may be glued with the self ad hesive ripstop included in the repair kit After a repair or the replace ment of a line the glider must always be opened out and checked on the ground before the next flight Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product We use only non toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and en vironmental impact assessments When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time please remove all met al parts and dispose of
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