powered parachute canopy user/owner manual
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1. D3 CELL 12 10 8 6 4 1 11 13 A3 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 AJAX AX A1 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 B3 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 B1BX BXB1 B2 B2 B2 B2 B2 63 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 cifex CX C1 C2 C2 C2 C2 C2 D3 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 D1DX DXP1 D2 D2 D2 D2 D2 E1 E1 UST EFI Rea yy A 500 Square Foot Powered Parachutes Windjammer Technical Data Sheet Fabric Type Silicone coated 1 1 oz ripstop nylon Polyurethane Silicone blend coated 1 5 oz ripstop nylon Reinforcing Tapes 3 8 MIL T 5038 200 Ib min breaking strength 3 4 MIL T 5608 100 Ib min breaking strength 1 2 nylon 200 Ib min breaking strength 3 8 nylon 150 Ib min breaking strength Line Attachment Tapes 3 4 MIL W 4088 600 Ib min breaking strength Threads Size E MIL T 7807 8 5 lb min breaking strength Size F MIL T 7807 11 Ib min breaking strength Suspension Lines Upper Control Lines Polyethylene 825 lb Tensile strength upper Lower Control Lines red lines Polyester 1 000 Ib Tensile strength Description The canopy consists of 13 cells or chambers 12 loaded ribs 13 non loaded ribs 2 Inflatable stabilizers 16 ea A B C and D lines 2 ea AX BX CX DX E F lines 12 upper control lines 2 lower control lines red lines Canopy Shape and Construction Method Rectangular shape with 13 top skins 13 bottom skins 2 inflated stabilizers Flight Performance Data Speed Range 26 to 30 mph W2. POWERED PARACHUTE CANOPY USER OWNER MANUAL Performance Designs Inc 1300 International Speedway Blvd DeLand Florida USA 32724 386 738 2224 Fax 386 734 8297 Dear User Owner Welcome to the world of Powered Parachute flight This document does not represent a complete owner s manual for your powered parachute system The following information is provided as a supplement to your ultralight owner s manual supplied by your ultralight manufacturer It is not meant to be an instructional manual on how to fly a powered parachute The information contained in this manual will help you understand some of the technical terminology used as it applies to the canopy portion of your powered parachute system Please take note of the care and maintenance information included so that you may enjoy your powered parachute for hundreds of hours of flight Performance Designs hopes you enjoy your canopy and that you always fly safely Thank you PERFORMANCE DESIGNS INC TO THE NEW OWNER INSTALLATION The canopy comes with a card that is attached to the quick links for easy identification and installation Take the canopy out of the plastic bag Place the unfolded canopy on the ground behind the machine Unfolding the canopy carefully locate the daisy chained lines and slide them out of the folds of the canopy Do Not remove the card from the links at this time Do Not remove the lines from the quick links Stand behind the mach
3. the neon colors Neon colors will show fading faster Neon s include lime green lemon watermelon and tangerine When new the tensile strength of the fabric is specified to be 47 psi The tear strength is specified at 12 psi After use the user can check the fabric strength as follows 1 Select a section of the top or bottom skin as far away from seam lines as is feasible 2 Grasp the fabric with both hands approximately six inches apart 3 Pull the fabric tight and apply pressure to the fabric with the thumbs the fabric should take some stress 20 25 lbs pressure Use caution when performing tests fingernail and thumbnails are sharp objects and could do damage Factory Maintenance Your canopy should be returned to the factory for any of the following maintenance needs 1 Upper suspension line replacement 2 Any rips tears etc to the canopy fabric 3 Every 100 flight hours for a full airworthiness inspection 4 Anytime contamination is suspected Performance Designs Inc 500 Square Foot Powered Parachutes Sunriser Technical Data Sheet Fabric Type Silicone coated 1 1 oz ripstop nylon Reinforcing Tapes 3 8 MIL T 5038 200 Ib min breaking strength 1 2 nylon 200 Ib min breaking strength 3 8 nylon 150 Ib min breaking strength Line Attachment Tapes 3 4 MIL W 4088 600 Ib min breaking strength Threads Size E MIL T 7807 8 5 lb min breaking strength Size F MIL T 7807 11 Ib min breaking stren
4. ction Method Rectangular shape with 11 top skins 11 bottom skins 2 stabilizers Flight Performance Data Speed Range 26 to 30 mph Weight Adjustments For Landing Conditions Reduce all weight by 2 per 1000 ft 300M landing elevation Reduce all weight by an additional 1 for every 3 C 5 F above standard day temperature which is 15 C 59 F at sea level Canopy Size 400 Sq Ft 46 44 sq M Chord 11 43 Ft 3 48 M Span 34 96 Ft 10 66 M Wing Loading This is at the discretion of the machine manufacturer Wing loading in this instance is defined as the maximum impact of the machine at landing without sustaining major damage to the vehicle pilot or passenger It also should not decrease the ascent rate or increase the descent rate beyond the comfort zone of the pilot and passenger BARNSTORMER FRONT CELL 10 8 6 4 2 1 3 5 7 9 11 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A 1 AX AX At A2 A3 A4 A 5 A 6 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B 1 BX BX B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 c6 ES C4 C3 C2 1 6X cx c1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D 1 DX DX P1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 E1 E1
5. eight Adjustments For Landing Conditions Reduce all weight by 2 per 1000 ft 300M landing elevation Reduce all weight by an additional 1 for every 3 C 5 F above standard day temperature which is 15 C 59 F at sea level Canopy Size 500 Sq Ft 46 44 sq M Chord 12 60 Ft 3 84 M Span 39 5 Ft 12 06 M Cell Width Top 36 Y Bottom 33 Wing Loading This is at the discretion of the machine manufacturer Wing loading in this instance is defined as the maximum impact of the machine at landing without sustaining major damage to the vehicle pilot or passenger It also should not decrease the ascent rate or increase the descent rate beyond the comfort zone of the pilot and passenger WINDJAMMER FRONT CELL 12 10 8 6 4 1 11 13 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 AMAX AXAT A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B1BX BXB1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 CT C6 C5 C4 63 C2 c1CX CX C1 C2 C3 C4 c5 C6 C7 D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 DIDX DXP1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 E2 Ett E1 E2 EFT Front Performance Designs Inc 500 Square Foot Powered Parachutes Barnstormer Technical Data Sheet Fabric Type Silicone coated 1 1 oz ripstop nylon Reinforcing Tapes 3 8 MIL T 5038 200 Ib min breaking strength 1 2 nylon 200 Ib min breaking strength 3 8 nylon 150 Ib
6. gth Suspension Lines Upper Control Lines Polyethylene 825 lb Tensile strength upper Lower Control Lines red lines Polyester 1 000 Ib Tensile strength Description The canopy consists of 13 cells or chambers 12 loaded ribs 13 non loaded ribs 2 Inflatable stabilizers 16 ea A B C and D lines 2 ea AX BX CX DX E F lines 12 upper control lines 2 lower control lines red lines Canopy Shape and Construction Method Rectangular shape with 13 top skins 13 bottom skins 2 inflated stabilizers Flight Performance Data Speed Range 26 to 30 mph Weight Adjustments For Landing Conditions Reduce all weight by 2 per 1000 ft 300M landing elevation Reduce all weight by an additional 1 for every 3 C 5 F above standard day temperature which is 15 C 59 F at sea level Canopy Size 500 Sq Ft 46 44 sq M Chord 12 60 Ft 3 84 M Span 39 5 Ft 12 06 M Cell Width Top 36 Y Bottom 33 Wing Loading This is at the discretion of the machine manufacturer Wing loading in this instance is defined as the maximum impact of the machine at landing without sustaining major damage to the vehicle pilot or passenger It also should not decrease the ascent rate or increase the descent rate beyond the comfort zone of the pilot and passenger SUNRISER FRONT A3 B3 C3
7. he leading edge 2 Lay the canopy flat with the bottom surface down on a table or any clean flat surface Begin at one end visually inspecting each panel and seam thoroughly one panel at a time Check for any burns rips tears failed seams etc 3 Turn the canopy over and repeat the above procedure for the bottom surface Included in the inspection of the bottom surface will be the line attachments and lines themselves 4 Ensure that there are no twists in the line groups Look for frayed lines Try to keep the lines clean Dirt that gets into the lines abrades the lines from inside 5 Connect the canopy to the machine ensuring that the control lines are routed through the proper pulleys and that they travel freely Tighten the quick links following the manufacturers recommendations for tightness Post flight 1 4 Repeat steps 1 2 3 and 4 above 5 Periodically check the fabric strength after use See fabric information Your canopy can be wiped down when needed with a damp not wet soft cloth Avoid getting any petroleum based substances on your canopy or lines These agents can do a great deal of damage Avoid contact with the prop and exhaust Fabric Information Although the fabric used in your powered parachute is UV resistant it has been our experience that sunlight will have a detrimental effect on the fabric The longer the exposure to sunlight the shorter the life span of the fabric This is more noticeable on
8. ine with your back to the machine facing the canopy with the card and the quick links in your hand Hold the printed part of the card facing the canopy and the writing on the card upside down Holding the card in this manner places the leading edge links front of the canopy on the top and the trailing edge back of the canopy on the bottom Lay the card on the ground and take out the daisy chain and resume unfolding the parachute Turn the canopy so that as you continue to unfold it the leading edge lines are straight leading to the top of the canopy and the trailing edge lines are straight leading to the tail of the canopy Take the links off the card one at a time as you attach the canopy to the machine following the manufacturer s instructions Resume unfolding the canopy with the top skin on the ground and the bottom skin and lines on top Starting at the machine take the top link and follow the lines with your eyes making sure that the lines are leading straight to the parachute and not tangled with the trailing lines If they are shake the lines lightly and the top and bottom lines will separate Performance Designs Inc Powered Parachute Canopy Care and Maintenance The canopy of your powered parachute system should be inspected before and after each flight Inspection Procedure Performed before and after each flight Preflight 1 Make sure there is no debris inside the canopy by lifting at the tail and shaking down towards t
9. min breaking strength Line Attachment Tapes 3 4 MIL W 4088 600 Ib min breaking strength Threads Size E MIL T 7807 8 5 lb min breaking strength Size F MIL T 7807 11 Ib min breaking strength Suspension Lines Upper Control Lines Polyethylene 825 lb Tensile strength upper Lower Control Lines red lines Polyester 1 000 Ib Tensile strength Description The canopy consists of 11 cells or chambers with Mylar stiffeners sewn to the leading edge of the ribs 12 loaded ribs 11 non loaded ribs 2 stabilizers 12 ea A B C and D lines 2 ea AX BX CX DX E F lines 12 upper control lines 2 lower control lines red lines Canopy Shape and Construction Method Semi Elliptical shape with 11 top skins 11 bottom skins 2 stabilizers Flight Performance Data Speed Range 26 to 30 mph Weight Adjustments For Landing Conditions Reduce all weight by 2 per 1000 ft 300M landing elevation Reduce all weight by an additional 1 for every 3 C 5 F above standard day temperature which is 15 C 59 F at sea level Canopy Size 500 Sq Ft 46 44 sq M Chord 12 88 Ft 3 93 M Span 39 33 Ft 11 99 M Cell Width Top Varies depending on the cell Bottom Varies depending on the cell Wing Loading This is at the discretion of the machine manufacturer Wing loading in this instance is defined as the maximum impact of the machine at landing without sustaining major damage to the vehicle pilot o
10. r passenger It also should not decrease the ascent rate or increase the descent rate beyond the comfort zone of the pilot and passenger BARNSTORMER FRONT CELL 10 8 6 4 2 1 3 5 7 9 11 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A 1 AX AX At A2 A3 A4 A 5 A 6 B6 B5 B4 B3 B2 B 1 BX BX B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 c6 ES C4 C3 C2 1 6X cx c1 C 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 C 6 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D 1 DX DX P1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 E1 E1 Performance Designs Inc 400 Square Foot Powered Parachutes Barnstormer Technical Data Sheet Fabric Type Silicone coated 1 1 oz ripstop nylon Reinforcing Tapes 3 8 MIL T 5038 200 Ib min breaking strength 1 2 nylon 200 Ib min breaking strength 3 8 nylon 150 Ib min breaking strength Line Attachment Tapes 3 4 MIL W 4088 600 Ib min breaking strength Threads Size E MIL T 7807 8 5 lb min breaking strength Size F MIL T 7807 11 lb min breaking strength Suspension Lines Upper Control Lines Polyethylene 825 Ib Tensile strength upper Lower Control Lines red lines Polyester 1 000 Ib Tensile strength Description The canopy consists of 11 cells or chambers with Mylar stiffeners sewn to the leading edge of the ribs 12 loaded ribs 11 non loaded ribs 2 stabilizers 12 ea A B C and D lines 2 ea AX BX CX DX E F lines 12 upper control lines 2 lower control lines red lines Canopy Shape and Constru
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