User manual ZETA
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1. A D VA N C E ZE VA Edition 1 07 2019 Edition 1 07_2013 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE 4 About ADVANCE ernsten ea 5 The ZE TA nn ae jiane a accident donc denen nee ee 6 Other important details nirwana aia anaa gawang aan dan agan eniri 6 Pilot requirements cocoa a ne 7 Generaladviceaboutparagliding 7 Using the paraglider icc ccc 000 mini lcd mim tud em ee dees 8 Dd A 8 Basic SERUM OS eat eigene 8 Adjusting the brake ln iaa 8 Setting up the speed system 8 suitable haMess sa sa asdasd em 9 Welt e Mr ir eee a 9 Flight characteristics corsa tee 10 Takeoff als een 10 NGrmal fight araga aaa ee 11 AEG nig TUG ee et NIN 11 Accelerated flight 12 Collapse 13 Rapid d SCENtS nun e a fan 14 ici Ye Y 16 LAON eee a dee 17 Flying with a wet paraglider sail WIEN jaan aa acces agan a ein dead a Na na en 18 Paramotor arte 18 AGTODAUCS ti 18 Maintenance repairs and service intervals 19 Pack isaac ig Care and maintenance a 19 What to do if the leading edge gets damaged we 19 CEC Lun YA 20 m ER mit bata 20 DISPO caca ici engen 20 TechnicaldetalS unica ann Menemen np a naa nge 21 Technical data aaa aan eaaa eaaa 21 Material USED un anna 22 CONIC ANON nee te ds 23 SEIVI CE in ee ae 24 ADVANCE Service Center aaa 24 T2. Thorough checking of the production process and supervision of the working practices in ADVANCE s own factory in Vietnam guarantee high quality work A long standing relationship with cloth and line manufacturers means that ADVANCE know how finds its way directly into the development of new materials ADVANCE place great importance on after sales service and have a well developed worldwide service network A continuous exchange of experience with customers keeps new knowledge flowing in which has an influence on ADVANCE products and so the Circle of Service is completed Tne ZE TA The ZETA is the most precise and dynamic ADVANCE wing In fact it specialises in precision and performance This EN LTF certified free style paraglider demonstrates a high level of passive safety and its pi lot stays in charge in any situation A high trim speed makes the ZETA an excellent soarer and thermal flying is fun as well Other important details ADVANCE Standards ADVANCE pays a lot of attention to small details Sewn in tension straps improve the wing s stability and the distinctive winglets reduce induced drag vortex effect Velcro closures at the wingtips make it easy to remove debris like sand and snow from the glider The ZETA is made from high quality fabrics and the ball bearings in the speed system pulleys ensure minimal rolling resistance Like all ADVANCE models the ZETA comes with swivels on the brake lines and magnet clips fo
3. lent filling qualities at takeoff You should randomly offset your pack ing centreline so that the final chordwise fold is not always along same cell Only pack and store a dry paraglider and avoid unneces sary compressing and tight packing 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 dry by leaving it completely un packed at room temperature or outside in the shade Ifthe glider gets wet with salt sea water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water Clean the glider only 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 Regularly remove sand leaves stones and snow from the cells Openings with Velcro closures are provided at the wing tips for this purpose Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before and after flight UV light Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature fluctua tions and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent condensa tion forming Do not drag the glider across the ground When landing make sure that the canopy does not fall on i
4. surface Skytex 38 Universal 9017 E25 38 g m2 Under surface DOMENICO DOKDO 20MF 84 gr m2 Ribs Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 40 g m2 Diagonals Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 40 g m2 Leading and training edge tapes Polyester laminiert 20 mm Intake lower edge tapes Polyamid 16 mm Lines e Edelrid Aramid 7343 230 190 140 covered 1 7 1 5 1 3 mm base lines e Edelrid Aramid 8000 U 90 70 50 uncovered 0 8 0 7 0 5 mm upper gallery e Liros Dyneema DSL 70 DFL 115 covered 0 95 1 3 mm brake lines e Liros Dyneema DFLP 232 covered 1 9 mm brake lines Risers Polyester 13 mm Riser quicklinks Maillon Rapide Inox stainless 3 5 mm S12 22 Certification The ZETA has EN and LTF D certification The test reports can be downloaded from www advance ch Certification ratings can only provide limited information about a para glider s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air The cer tification grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight ma noeuvres in calm air During the development of an ADVANCE paraglider the emphasis is first and foremost on flying behaviour and handling and not exclu sively on the certification test The result is a well rounded product with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certification rating occupies a significant proportion of the specifications that have to be met 23 Service ADVANCE Service Center ADVANCE operates two company owne
5. Getting below minimum speed leads to stalling this should unquestionably be avoided when top landing and on final approach Q Caution Never let your glider fall to the ground on its leading edge The overpressure so caused inside the wing can rip the cell walls and damage the leading edge Flying with a wet paraglider Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall Deep stall is often the result of a combination of factors The weight of the wet canopy 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 lami nar flow of the boundary layer near the leading edge which distinctly reduces the maximum lift coefficient If the wet glider is also being flown at its lower weight limit there is a further small effect of 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 used at all As a further preventative measure apply moderate 25 40 speed bar 17 All these actions have a small effect in reducing the angle of attack Should the wet glider get into deep stall recovery can only be achieved using the speed bar See also section Deep stall Winching The ZETA is suitable for winch launching Wh
6. ake will cause complete airflow breakaway and the wing will fall back in full stall The ZETA has a strong desire to fly again but is easy to hold in the stall A half wrap of the brakes is recommended to fly fullstalls To recover the canopy has to be pre inflated To do this the brakes should at first be released slowly and symmetrically and only fully released when pre inflation is complete The ZETA flies again relatively gently with moderate shooting forward Tip Basically in all out of control flight situations you should immediately release both brakes fully hands up Deep stall Stable parachutal stall cannot be established whether attempted by brake or B stall In rain or if the canopy is wet the ZETA like all paragliders is more vulnerable to parachutal stall If the wet glider were to go into para chutal stall you should recover only by accelerating using the speed bar See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Landing Always make a proper landing circuit with a well planned final approach As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to level the flight path before applying full brake to completely arrest the forward speed Q Caution Steep turn reversals lead to strong swinging of the pilot and should not be done near the ground Q Caution Braking will reduce your speed and increase your sink but it will certainly seriously restrict your ability to ma noeuvre Q Caution
7. d service centres that carry out checks and repairs of all types The workshops based in Switzer land and France are official maintenance operations which have many years experience and in depth product specific expertise The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other authorised ser vice 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 AD VANCE 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 complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchasing the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty find out about new safety related knowledge and advice concern ing ADVANCE products download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions 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 be
8. ditional 13 km h above trim speed The front risers are shortened in accelera ted flight and this reduces the wing s angle of attack The ZETA speed system is designed so that the wing profile shape is maintained in accelerated flight This of course means that the wing s good qualities are kept at high speed Set up the ZETA speed system correctly before the first flight Make sure that the speed lines run freely through the pulleys on the harness Connect the lines to the risers with the Brummel hooks Finally check 8 that your adjustment means that the full range of the speed system can be used To do this it is best to hang the harness up sit in it connect the risers and speed lines and have someone else hold the risers up The ZETA speed system is arranged so that the profile shape of the wing is fully retained over the angle of attack range of the speed system This maintains the beneficial qualities of the profile at high speeds Caution The speed system is correctly adjusted when you can use the full travel available on the risers Make certain that the speed lines are not set too short thus causing the wing to be pre accelerated all the time Suitable harnesses Basically the ZETA can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing see section Certification The chosen harness should ideally have a carabiner distance of ca 45 cm and a support height of between 40 and 48 cm Info Ex
9. en taking off in windless conditions ensure that the paraglider is laid out in an arched or even wedge shape to avoid risk of the glider rosetting Winch launch is only permitted if e the pilot has completed a tow training course only Germany DHV e the winch system is certified for use with paragliders e the winch operator has been fully trained in paraglider winching Paramotoring The ZETA is not suitable for paramotoring Acrobatics The ZETA was developed with the focus on precise and dynamic be haviour Assuming suitable pilot skill and correct technique the ZETA is very good at flying manoeuvres such as the Wingover Helicopter Fullstall Tail Glide Looping SAT Misty Flip Asymmetric Spiral Twister Para chutal flight McTwist and Dynamic Fullstall The materials design and construction of the highly stressed parts have been specifically chosen so that that the ZETA s long life can be assured However Be aware that dynamic manoeuvres put greater loading on the structure and can shorten the glider s life This means that a reg ular check of the paraglider is essential for your safety In addition there will be the special requirements of your country to be observed Maintenance repairs and care Packing Pack your ZETA rib to rib so that the plastic rods in the ribs at the leading edge lie as flat as possible on one another all at the same height This will prolong your ZETA s life and keep its fast and excel
10. ers Pulley speed system Quick link Magnetic clips Swivel PON Bowine knot Gi g advance thun ag fon 41 33 225 70 10 www advance ch uttigengstrasse 87 fax 41 33 225 70 11 info advance ch ch 8600 thun
11. he ADVANCE Website sense ine 24 lere rt e ag na Gae M M Rg A ende enden manner A NAGA AA ee ee eee eee eee Tg a ak BUS Sr is ee Bowline knot Thank you tor ting ADVANCE Our sincere thanks to you for deciding on a ZETA another ADVANCE quality product We hope that you will enjoy many rewarding hours in the air with it This Operating Manual is an important companion to the paraglider In it there are instructions and important information about safety care and maintenance We therefore recommend that you carefully read through the manual before your first flight On www advance ch you will find the latest version of this manual and more information Any new safety related knowledge about the product will be published here on the website Please contact your dealer or ADVANCE direct if you have any questions or problems Now we wish you a lot of fun with your ZETA and as always happy landings Team ADVANCE About ADVANCE ADVANCE is a worldwide leading paraglider manufacturer based in Switzerland Since its founding in 1988 the company has continued to follow its own policies and ideas in both development and produc tion The result is fully finished products with distinctive characteristics The team of experts behind the ADVANCE brand share both the pas sion for and confidence in their ADVANCE products At home in the air themselves they bring valuable personal experience and dedication to the workplace
12. luded 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 metal parts and dispose of the lines canopy and risers in a waste inciner ation plant 20 lechnical details ZETA 21 Flat surface 21 0 Projected surface m 17 6 Recommended take off weight kg 60 110 Glider weight kg 44 Aspect ratio 5 15 Projected aspect ratio 3 62 Span m 10 4 Projected span m 7 99 Number of cells 45 Number of risers 3 Max chord m 2 52 Lenth of risers cm 50 Maxi length oft he lines with risers cm 679 Trim speed km h 38 43 Max accelerate range km h 13 Pilot wing equipment depending on take off weight 21 Materials used We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over Like all ADVANCE products the ZETA 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 con trol Leading edge Skytex 38 Universal 9017 E25 38 g m2 Top
13. ne and let the para glider turn steadily like this Stabilise the outside wing with outside brake as required and in particular keep a check on the rate of turn Too much brake on the outside wing will slow the turn and the air speed down and lose the glider s good steering qualities harness that is matched to the ZETA flying qualities helps you enter and settle on a very steady turn See also section Suitable harnesses O Caution To keep good manoeuvrability make sure to fly your ZETA with enough airspeed while turning in thermals not too much outside brake Tip If a brake line breaks you can steer the ZETA using the Crisers Accelerated flight The ZETA wing remains extremely stable even in accelerated flight However paragliders operate at a lower angle of attack while flying at their higher speeds and the degree of stability is generally reduced The higher aerodynamic forces involved at higher airspeeds mean that a collapse can be more dynamic See also section Collapses When encountering strong turbulence while flying accelerated you should first release the speedbar completely before applying the brake necessary to stabilise the wing The high stability of the ZETA allows light turbulence to be flown through while accelerated While doing this active accelerating should be used whereby the angle of attack is accommodated by using the speedbar instead of the brakes By doing this pitch attitude disturbance
14. nefits of the ADVANCE warranty you are requested to complete the relevant form on the website in the Warranty section within 10 days of purchase As part ofthe 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 noti fied imme diately on discovery of a defect and the defective product sent in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible man ufacturing fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or re placement of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product 24 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 25 List Of parts Nylon Wyres Longitudinal straps Cells Winglet Velcro openings 26 Line plan AL BI SL low A2 3A1 B2 381 Jas B3 JAS 84 3A2 382 B5 A6 B6 A7 87 Jas 3A3 383 B8 B9 B10 b StA lt p StB stc ADVANCEZETA 21 27 AIS
15. nformation The ZETA was developed with dynamic and precise handling in mind This means that it is a dynamic wing that must be controlled actively This precise and dynamic character combined with high wing loading requires the pilot to actively recover from the steep spiral in every case The pilot must therefore apply outside weightshift and outside brake until the rotation stops This active recovery for the ZETA is easy to do but it must be done Q Caution The ZETA does not come out of a steep spiral by itself With a neutral sitting position and no outside brake this paraglider stays in the stable spiral Active recovery is neces sary Q Caution The ZETA is certified for harnesses in group GH without rigid cross bracing Group GX harnesses with cross bracing or those with very low hang points could drastically alter the flying behaviour in the spiral dive See section Suitable harnesses Q Caution Do not fly spiral dives or aggressive changes of di rection with big ears applied the raised wing loading carried by fewer lines can damage the glider B stall The whole paraglider structure and its profile shape would be severe ly strained by a B stall We recommend that you don t fly B stalls on a regular basis If the B Stall is to be flown however recovery must consist of a complete and hesitation free release of the B risers so that normal flight is resumed within two seconds The B stall is diffi cult f
16. or light pilots to do because of the high force required Stalling One sided stall spin When circling tightly in a thermal the ZETA indicates early and clearly by strongly increasing brake load the risk of a stall Even so if a wing does stall you will feel a marked reduction of brake load on the inside of the turn If this happens you must immediately release both brake lines so that the ZETA can return to normal flight by itself If a wing stalls completely the paraglider will go into a spin negative rotation The ZETA will react dynamically but will still be manageable by the less experienced pilot Even so depending on the situation from which the paraglider is allowed to fly again the reaction can be quite vigorous shooting forward with a raised risk of collapse The canopy can be arrested while shooting forward by well judged brak ing Normal flight can then be resumed without a further collapse Tip Basically in all out of control flight situations but espe cially the onset of a one sided stall you should immediately release both brakes fully hands up Fullstall ZETA brake effect and resistance starts early but the brake travel is very long Entry into a fullstall is achieved by progressively and symmetrically pulling down both brake lines Forward speed reduces Airflow and wind noise reduce After reaching minimum speed the paraglider first goes into a brief phase of parachutal stall Then further br
17. or 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 pulling 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 second phase the paraglider 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 releasing the inside brake While coming out of a spiral dive with high vertical speeds and rotational rates it is essential to release the brake care fully 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 Important Safety I
18. perience has proved the theory a streamlined har ness can significantly improve gliding performance Weight range The weight range is given in the section Technical data The figures given there represent the total in flight weights This includes the pi lot s body weight plus clothes as well as the weight of all the equip ment glider reserve harness instruments etc Hight characteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with your new glider in quiet conditions in a familiar flying area A few pull ups at an easy site will give you confidence in the ZETA s handling qualities from the very beginning Takeoff Before every takeoff carry out the following pre takeoff checks 1 Harness and helmet done up reserve OK 2 Lines free 3 Canopy open 4 Wind direction and strength assessed 5 Airspace and field of view clear The ZETA takeoff behaviour is very smooth and easy for both forward and reverse takeoffs The canopy inflates quickly and rises progres sively without hanging back or shooting in front Because the ZETA rises very easily it is very important to match the pull up impulse to the conditions This means Ina lot of wind and or on a steep slope the ZETA needs little or almost no pull up impulse In calm conditions and or flat land a relaxed pull up makes sense Takeoff in light wind forward takeoff The ZETA only needs a moderate pull up impulse even in a light wind It i
19. r the brake handles Aluminium acro bars are available as an option Pilot requirements The ZETA is intended for freestyle pilots in other words pilots who have the necessary feeling for a wing who fly actively and can antici pate and prevent trouble and have a good grasp of the normal fast descent techniques General advice about 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 weather conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be adequate for the paraglider used Wearing an adequate helmet suitable boots and clothing and the carrying of 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 their participation in the sport of paragliding Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the pilot s safety Important The legal conditions regarding acro flying and ext reme flight attitudes should be observed Using the paraglder Delivery Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before de livery to check for correct settings and trim The dealer finally enters the date of the first flight on the type placard fa
20. ribed in section Takeoff Normal flight In calm air the ZETA best glide is achieved with fully released brakes Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition When flying into a headwind through descending air or when proceeding to the next thermal glide performance will be distinctly improved by appropriate use of the speed system Despite the wing s high stability an active flying style is recommended collapses can be almost completely avoided This means keeping the lightly braked glider directly above you in other words countering roll and pitch disturbances e When the angle of attack increases flying into a thermal wing swings back the brake lines should be temporarily released fully until the glider returns to its overhead position e When the angle of attack reduces glider dives forwards pilot swings back the wing should briefly be braked more Be careful not to get below minimum speed and don t overreact with the brakes Turning flight The ZETA has precise response to brake application lt reacts directly and progressively to increasing steering demands once the brake line free travel has been taken up Steering can be effectively assisted by active weight shift Angle of bank can always be increased stabilised or reduced by the appropriate pull on the brake line When circling in a thermal choose the desired angle of bank and cor responding turn radius by using the inside brake li
21. rtant to completely release the brake again to let the glider keep its flying speed Be careful with the brake on the open side and only apply enough to keep straight so as not to stall the wing Poorly flown wingovers can cause a wingtip to fold inwards from the side causing it to catch in the lines and create a cravat Due to the high drag they produce cravats can lead to strong rotation spiralling Stop an increase in rotation rate by just the correct amount of outside brake Then open the cravated wingtip by pulling the orange stabilo line Clearing a cravat can be also done more quickly by pumping The appropriate brake should be applied to 75 brake travel within a maximum of two seconds and then released immediately Symmetric collapse frontstall After a spontaneous or A riser provoked collapse the airflow breaks away from the profile and the canopy will pitch back The pilot swings back underneath after a short delay Wait without applying brake until the wing is again above you and returns to normal flight After a big collapse reopening may be delayed but do not forceably encour age reopening by the use of excessive brake because of the risk of a fullstall Caution After a very impulsively provoked front collapse in accelerated configuration for example during SIV training it can happen that the front ofthe canopy does not open by itself Opening should be encouraged with a brief brake impulse achieved b
22. s not necessary to step back and run into the lines Guide the glider up with pronounced leaning forward but without too much of a pull on the A risers until the canopy is overhead During the pull up phase any correcting should only be done by decisive going under the wing without using the brakes After any necessary correcting and a sa tis factory visual check a few determined steps with good leaning forward will achieve lift off even in little wind Info A ZETA takeoff is exceptionally easy to do Match your efforts as described in the section Takeoff to the wind conditions and takeoff slope Takeoff in stronger wind reverse takeoff The reverse takeoff is mainly recommended for stronger winds Dur ing the pull up you should walk towards the ZETA necessary Turning round and taking off with the ZETA will then prove to be easy Tip Playing with the glider on flat ground in some wind gives a good feeling for the wing You can get to know the ZETA s Characteristics very well and try out takeoffs stalling shoo 10 ting forward tendency and collapses while remaining safely on the ground The ADVANCE test team have a motto one hour ground training is worth 10 high flights N B Ground handling practice can increase wear on your glider Info The ZETA is very easy to take off Just as for the forward takeoff you should also suit your pull up impulse to the wind and slope when making a reverse pull up as desc
23. s will be minimised and good gliding performance maintained e If the angle of attack increases e g wing goes back in rising air the speedbar should be briefly but strongly pushed e If the angle of attack reduces e g wing shoots forward the speed bar should be released Caution Even though the ZETA is stable in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel happy with Tip Make sure that you do not use speedbar and brake at the same time otherwise you will get into the worst possible gliding situation to no advantage Tip For best gliding always choose a speed that takes into account actual headwind sink rate and expected next climb Collapses Asymmetric collapse of the wing The ZETA has a very stiff and stable canopy With an active flying technique collapses can be almost completely prevented in normal flying conditions If however the wing does collapse asymmetrically at trim speed the canopy will turn to the side dynamically for collapses of over 50 but this is easily contained with light opposite braking Normally the wing will reopen without pilot action An asymmetric collapse in accelerated flight causes a more impulsive reaction because of the increased aerodynamic forces at higher air speed The turning behaviour is still quite manageable even following a collapse at full speed Ifa collapse is slow to reopen a deep but fast pull on the closed side brake will help It is impo
24. stened on a rib at the centre of the wing This entry together with your completed warranty form ensures that deficiencies in the product due the manufacturer are covered by the ADVANCE warranty See Warranty in the Service section ZETA delivery includes a COMFORTPACK rucksack an inner bag a compression strap a repair kit speed lines with speedbar a mini windsock in the glider colours and a Getting Started booklet Basic settings At delivery the basic set up of the ZETA will be the original trim situa tion that the ADVANCE test team found to be best Certification was also gained in this condition Any alterations or changes to the para glider such as altering the line lengths or fitting different risers or quicklinks will result in a loss of the glider s certification See section Certification Adjusting the brake lines The length of the brake lines has been set at the factory so that with hands fully up the trailing edge remains unbraked in accelerated flight no crease in the wing If the brake line length does have to be reset there should be 8 cm of initial free brake line movement between the brakes fully released po sition in unaccelerated flight and that point where the lines first affect the trailing edge We recommend a bowline knot for attaching the handles See illustration in the appendix Setting up the speed system The ZETA has a speed system speedbar which provides an ad
25. ts lead ing edge What to do if the leading edge gets damaged If a plastic rod breaks or its seam rips the glider must be taken to an ADVANCE checking facility where the rod can be replaced or sewn back in To guarantee a long lifespan it is important that the wing is not allowed to fall on its leading edge after landing otherwise the fab ric can be damaged by abrasion But mainly there is a risk as in all paragliders that the crossports could tear Check A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months 2 years With intensive use gt 150 flying hours per year or excessively 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 inc
26. y pulling the brakes down to 75 within one second then releasing them immediately Rapid descents For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team recommend big ears with or without speed bar or the spiral dive the choice depends on the situation Tip Fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet conditions so they won t become emergencies when you need them Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips big ears To enter this manoeuvre pull both outer red marked A lines quick ly down together This will fold the wingtips in and you can hold them there easily To reopen release the A lines the ZETA wingtips then open themselves thanks to the high internal wing pressure Sink rate can be further increased by using the speedbar Depending on the situation the glider can be steered using weight shift Caution Do not fly spirals or sharp changes of direction with big ears applied the increased loading carried by fewer lines can damage the structure Caution Be aware that flying with big ears brings the stall closer Be careful with the brake lines when big ears are ap plied and do not use this descent method if the wing is wet See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Tip If you want to lose height as quickly as possible and fly away from a danger zone at the same time we recommend the following apply big ears and use as much speedbar as conditions allow Spiral dive F
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