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1. The wing is packed into a light weight bag for additional protection and ease of storage The breather mesh in the bag makes the packing procedure easier When folded your paraglider is strapped with a compression strap thus making it less voluminous There is a separate bright protective bag for the risers too In the back pack pocket for small atricles you will find a double step speed bar repair set paraglider passport and user manual Control lines brakes We think that the brake length should be matched individually It is important to make sure that all the control lines to the speed bar had the same length The control lines should necessarily pass through the corresponding pulley on the risers Adjusting the lines leave them a bit loose to avoid deformation of the trailing edge with the controls fully released and the speed bar pulled down All adjustments should be done before the flight Canopy 9 The Style 3 has the modified profile that proved to be efficient in the Style 2 The ribs which suffer the most tension are made from NCV Porcher Marine hard finish fabric NCV Porcher Marine with medium finish is used for the top and bottom panels Trilam reinforcements of the ribs provide extra stiffness and stability of the leading edge and help reduce the weight of the paraglider thus easing the inflation of the canopy at launch and improving its flight performance Along the trailing edge between the main ribs some small r2. 90 115 105 130 Category ENB Pilot ca 17kg of equippment incl canopy B123 B1 B2 B3 D1 D2 D3 D123 A8 24 A8910 A9 A10 A123 A1 A2 C123 C1 C2 C3 Br Br2 a sl Br23 Br1 23 C4567 C5 C6 C7 4 Br7 Br6 Br5 Br45 Erer Br45 67 Br 25 A8910 A8 A9 A10 CD8910 CD8 Cho D10 08 GO et D8 D9 D10 bng Br13 ers NB19 f6r10 Br111213 Br8910 Br8910 111213 Paraglide Style 3 Size Serial number Date manufacturing Distributor Date sale Aeros Ltd 5 Post Volynskaya str Kiev 03061 Ukraine tel 380 44 501 46 24 fax 380 44 455 41 16 office aerospara com www aerospara com
3. Repair Repairs should be made by the manufacturer distributor or authorized workshop only Additional information UV exposure can seriously impair durability of the fabric When not flying always do your best to protect your canopy from the sunrays In between flights put the canopy into the bag Remember that clouds are not an absolute obstacle for UV rays For Style 3 we use fabric with silicone coating It is much more resistible to abrasion than other fabric types However do your best to minimize your canopy rubbing the ground Always rinse the glider with fresh water both outside and inside the canopy after contact with salt water Salt crystals impair durability of the lines and fabric Although you can rinse fabric it s quite difficult to rinse lines well Therefore we recommend to replace all lines after being immersed into salt water When folding your paraglider on the grass take care to avoid insects folded inside the canopy Grasshoppers and other big insects can gnaw through the sail trying to set themselves free TECHNICAL DATA 23 Size X Xx n x lt 0 0 r gt lt E Cells D O N 20 23 N OF wm 27 29 w i O Area 3 Span m 10 24 10 98 Wee 11 89 12233 12 87 Aspect 5 24 Area projected m 17 36 19 97 21 96 23 41 254117 27 43 Root chord m 2 48 2 66 2 79 2 88 2 99 3 12 Tip chord m 0 43 0 47 0 49 0 5 0 52 0 55 Weight kg 54 5 6 6 6 5 6 8 7 5 Take off weight kg 55 70 65 85 75 95 80 105
4. sufficient height giving you enough time to correct mistakes if any At the final leg you should go against the wind and with brakes slightly pulled down from the trim position to avoid tucks Fly at a higher speed when you are on your final approach Begin to apply brakes harder at 1 1 5m above the ground so that you pull full brakes just before touching the ground Stronger wind in the landing zone requires less brakes to be applied When the wind is over 6 7 m s to deflate the canopy pull the D lines when you touch the ground Use of the brakes in strong wind conditions can result in the pilot being lifted and dragged backwards If you are draged back be ready to run after the paraglider Before landing take the upright position in your harness Be ready to do a parachute roll when necessary We wish you soft landings Tow launching Aeros Style 3 can be tow launched by either an active or a passive winch The paraglider is stable when being pulled For brake control keep in mind that the brakes are more loaded and the paraglider responds slowly to control inputs Braking range should be narrower than in the free flight In case of emergency release immediately Folding away Spread your canopy on the surface with the bottom side facing upwards place the lines over the canopy Put the front rib parts of the canopy together and secure them with the strap S fold the canopy along the trailing edge into a 60 cm wide strip Press the remaining ai
5. the speed system in full at low altitude or in very turbulent conditions The minimum descend rate can be achieved with the brake handles drawn slightly in Use this mode in lifts Before doing this feel the brake handle travel in smooth air thus making sure that you are not going to stall the canopy in the lift Turns Handling of the Style 3 is easy and responsible The most efficient turning method is the simultaneous weight shift and pulling the inside brake To increase the wing resistance to collapses in turbulence and to obtain optimum sink rate pull the outside brake slightly while thermalling ATTENTION Apply brakes smoothly Don t pull brakes too fast or too hard as this can result in negative spin Practice turns gradually Do not start your turn at minimum speed as this can lead to negative spin Active flying In turbulence pilots prevent tucks by way of active flying This means that the pilot should constanly work with the canopy reacting to all external inputs and managing them in a balanced manner Constant feedback is a must It s easier to prevent collapses than to correct them Forward movement of the canopy can be countered by pulling brakes smoothly and precisely Backward movements are countered by letting the brakes go and allowing the paraglider 15 to gain speed To feel your paraglider better hold the brakes slightly tightened Try to avoid chaotic braking Acting in a random way you risk to increase the paragli
6. LL Aa AD StyleS USER S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 Asymmetric front collapse 19 AEROS TEAM 5 Symmetric front collapse 19 WARNINGS 6 Line over 20 WHAT IS YOUR PARAGLIDER DESIGNED FOR 7 Deep stall 20 WHAT S IN THE PACKAGE 8 Full stall 20 Control lines brakes 8 Spin 21 Canopy 9 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 22 Lines 9 Storage 22 Risers and Speedsystem 9 Cleaning 22 Harness 11 Repair 22 All up weight 11 Additional information 22 FLIGHT 12 TECHNICAL DATA 23 Preflight check and launch preparations 12 Checklist 12 Launch 13 Flying 14 Turns 14 Active flying 14 Flying with the speed system 15 Landing 16 Tow launching 16 Folding away 16 EXTREME FLYING MANEUVERS 17 Big ears 17 Wing overs 18 B line stall 18 Spiral dive 18 INTRODUCTION 4 Welcome to Aeros Team First of all we congratulate you on buying your new AEROS Style 3 and wish you many enjoyable and safe flights We produce our paragliders and equipment at our own facilities using materials of the world s best manufacturers We carefully check each step of production from materials supply to packing of the finished products This enables us to produce canopies of excellent quality with precise characteristics Style 3 was developed as a post school and recreational glider a wing with easy handling and high in flight stability It is ideal for school graduates
7. akes beginning from the risers For easy control A1 and A2 risers on Aeros Style 3 are marked red B risers are marked yellow The brake lines should run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the canopy It is important to check that no lines are looped around the canopy lineover Check that there are no sticks or other things catched by the lines and that the lines are free from knots Check the lines from the risers to the canopy on one side first do the same on the other side All lines should be free without any overlapping tangling or knots Checklist 1 Reserve chute handle securing 2 Helmet fastening 3 Locks on all belts are closed re checking leg loops 4 Carabiners and mailons are closed 5 A row and the brakes are in your hands 13 6 The leading edge is open 7 There s the headwind 8 Air space is free there s an excellent visibility Launch Your Style 3 allows you to use both the forward and the reverse launch method Forward launch This method is applied in no wind or low wind conditions Lay the paraglider out upwind half moon shaped Hold A risers A1 and A2 with brake handles in your hands keeping B C and D risers in the arm bow Taking a steady run pull the canopy up progressively Control the paraglider rise with your arms When the canopy is above your head you should feel the reduction of drug at that moment release the A risers still keeping the brake handles Move your body to th
8. and for pilots flying for fun and looking for maximum safety combined with performance sufficient for XC flights Style 3 took in the style and character of the well reputed Style 2 and at the same time it became even more stable and fast Please read this manual carefully before flying your Style 3 Please keep this manual If you give your glider to the next owner don t forget to hand this manual over too Fly safely and enjoy every flight AEROS TEAM 5 Our R amp D team is a harmonious staff a real company of pilots and professionals We create paragliders based on the concept DESIGNED BY PILOTS FOR PILOTS Our aim is to make products that give you joy unforgettable experience and an ocean of the brightest emotions Our team constantly moves forward introducing new technologies making research and applying the most modern materials while designing new products with the maximum possible performance The maximum attention is paid to safety controllability comfort while using our products as well as their attractive appearance Making the paragliders for you we aim at passing to you all our love for air giving you the opportunity to fully feel the absorbing beauty and power of the Fifth Ocean WARNINGS 6 Paragliding is an amazing sport but it can be dangerous and is able to lead to an injury or even death You as a paraglider user should be aware of all these existing risks Being a paraglider owner you undertake full res
9. der s oscillation The best solution in this case would be to stop braking for some time hands up It s recommended to get experience with controlling your paraglider on the ground Even if you can perfectly use the active flying methods you are not insured against collapses Do not fly in turbulent conditions if you are not skilled enough or are unable to control the situation Flying with the speed system Use of the speed system lowers the angle of attack of the canopy which results in lower glider stability Push the bar smoothly If you feel drop in the bar pressure it means that the leading edge of your canopy is close to collapse Release the bar gently and apply brakes to counter collapses Try not to use the speed system in turbulence To control the paraglider with the speed bar pressed on you can use the D row lines This will allow you to minimize the loss in glide ratio between thermals as with the wing being controlled through the D lines the wing profile is less distorted than when being controlled by brakes To manage the fore and aft bank movements use the whole row controlling the paraglider s oscillations similar to the brake control However please bear in mind that the D row should not be pulled as much as the brake lines The most efficient way to control your course and turns is to use the last line of the D row marked as D 3 in the diagram Landing 16 Style 3 is easy to land Plan your landing approach from a
10. e center of the glider to correct the roll if necessary Now you should visually check that the canopy is fully inflated and that the lines go properly and are not tangled If anything is not correct abort the launch and try again Reverse launch Use this method for windy conditions It is recommended to practice the reverse launch on a training hill to obtain the feeling of the canopy The paraglider is placed in the same way as it is done for the forwad launch Load the canopy with the harness Make sure that the canopy is rising evenly and symmetrically If necessary move towards the canopy When the paraglider is up turn in the launch direction Visually check if the canopy is fully inflated and the lines go properly and without any tangles If you decided to abort the launch apply the D rows Try to practice on the ground as much as possible While doing this in the first place you will enjoy 14 controlling your paraglider and in the second place you will acquire good practical skills and feeling of the canopy that are sure to help you take off in various conditions Flying Aeros Style 3 has better glide ratio at or close to its trim speed hands up Use this mode for flying in normal air with tail wind and if there is no strong sink With head wind or in a strong sink use the speed system to increase your horizontal velocity This will allow you to fly upwind in an optimal way or to quickly pass the descending flow area Avoid using
11. e of flying counter all forward and backward canopy movements with light brake inputs to prevent frontal tucks If this happens the canopy will recover on its own Brake input will stop the longitudinal swings faster Line over 20 We have never experienced the line over during any of our flight tests on the Style 3 But theoretically it s possible that the collapsed wing top is caught between the lines due to turbulence or incorrect pilot s behavior A line over leads to a spiral dive If the line over occurs try to stabilize the glider at a straight flight by gentle brake input Then try to make one of the following procedures a pump the collapsed area b pull an ear line to untangle the stabilizer c if you are at the sufficient altitude provoke its loss by the full stall d if none of the above steps helps or if you don t have enough altitude engage your rescue Deep stall It can occur when you pull both brake lines slowly until the canopy has no more forward speed the sail bends between the lines which means the loss of internal air pressure To recover from this situation release the brakes slowly Style 3 will recover fast In case the recovery is delayed due to turbulence etc pull the A risers slightly or use the full stall maneuver Full stall To induce full stall it s necessary to pull both brakes down all way long until the canopy suddenly falls backwards It will be an unusual experience for you but don t r
12. elease brakes immediately Wait until the canopy stabilizes above your head Releasing brakes too early while the canopy surges backwards will cause a sharp forward movement of the canopy which can result in the frontal collapse or the pilot falling into the canopy Bear in mind that big effort should be applied to the brakes at that moment Now you can release brakes gently but not too slowly approx during one second Apply brakes symmetrically to avoid tucks Spin 21 Usually the spin occurs when the brake is being pulled too hard on one side with the speed being too low To enter this situation intentionally flying at the speed slightly higher than V min pull one brake hard and release the opposite one ATTENTION Never do this maneuver near the ground and without the sufficient experience To recover release the pulled down brake when the canopy is above you and be prepared to prevent asymmetric collapses which can occur during the recovery If the brake is released while the canopy is moving backwards the pilot can fall into the wing MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS 22 Storage Store your paraglider in a cool dry place away from UV exposure Never leave the canopy wet for a long time as this will reduce the lifetime of both fabric and lines Cleaning Clean the canopy with fresh lukewarm water only Do not use chemical detergents Bird s droppings should be removed and the spot should be carefully rinsed in fresh water and dried
13. he bar through the metal rings holes or pulleys on your harness following the harness manual Connect the loops of the cords to the speed bar line using the oval shape carabiner When connecting the speed system cord on the risers with the speed bar make sure that the speed system line goes outside If it is misconnected you will not be able to use the speed system Test your speed system on the ground for the correct cord length sitting in your harness with the risers attached The risers should not deform with the speed bar loose The speed bar should have minimum looseness to give you an opportunity to use its travel in full The maximum speed is reached when pulleys on the A risers are joined together To increase your speed in the air just push the bar by your feet The loop on the speed bar is made to help you catch the bar by your heel It is allowed to use different bar designs provided they have been adjusted and ground tested on the rig When the speed system is being used the paraglider flies at a lower angle of attack and is more subject to folding Therefore try to avoid using the speed system at low altitude and in turbulent conditions Harness The harness with the hang point at around the chest height 42 46 cm between the carabiners can be used for flying with the Style 3 It is only important to ensure that the harness is properly adjusted and you are comfortable in flight All up weight Every paraglider can be ope
14. ibs are added for better aerodynamics of the paraglider Special paraglider design combined with diagonal ribs ensures high stability quiet conduct at landing ease of inflation and excellent controllability Lines Lines with superaramid core and polyester coating showed excellent results during laboratory and flight tests Top stage diam 1 2 mm 118 kg Middle stage diam 1 5 mm 163 kg Bottom stage diam 1 9 mm 321 kg Brake lines top and middle Dyneema diam 1 1 mm 128 kg Risers and Speedsystem For easy identification all risers are marked with different colours A row is red B row is yellow The lines are connected to the risers by the quick links triangular carabiners fitted with a twisted rubber ring preventing any slipping of the lines on the triangles and fraying through The carabiners are covered with a thermoforming tube which prevents occasional unlocking of the quick links ATTENTION The thermoforming tube does not ensure 100 security Control your carabiners before every flight The speedsystem of Aeros Style 3 is foot operated 10 It changes proportionally the length of A B and C risers which allows to keep up the wing s shape at high speed AN B C D DISTANCE BETWEEN RISERS distances Speedsystem AA B AA cD AA D B cp B D co D mae o o o 0 0 To fit the speed system pass the free ends of the speed system cords the opposite ends 11 are attached to t
15. lly for weekend pilots from post school level to confident crosscountry flights It is perfectly suited for improving your skills received during your training course for dynamic flying and certainly for crosscountry flights covering long distances Style 3 has successfully continued the line that started with the first Style and the bestseller Style 2 Keeping up the style it became even better and speedier Its success is ensured by the new technologies new materials and advanced design Additional ribs along the trailing edge are used to improve aerodynamics of the paraglider while flying at high speed The leading edge reinforcements ensure clean profile throughout all flight modes The paraglider utilises new simplified design of the risers with the ear line routed separately These as well as other innovations allow the pilot to feel the canopy and fully use the power of both strong and weak lift Style 3 paraglider is suitable for beginners and weekend pilots with over 20 hours logged annually WHAT S IN THE PACKAGE 8 Your paraglider is supplied with a number of things useful for flying transportation and storage First of all this is a big bag pack capable of accommodating all the equipment you will need for flying The back pack is made of durable fabric but at the same time it is really light Being ergonomically designed it distributes the load evenly and thus ensures your comfort while walking with the back pack on your back
16. ponsibility for the risks connected with the use of a paraglider Undue use or usage of the defective equipment increases the risks Neither the manufacturer nor the dealers or distributors can be held responsible for any damage caused by or to the paraglider At the time of delivery Aeros Style 3 meets the requirements of EN 926 2 Any alterations to the paraglider will make certification invalid In order to be able to do paragliding you should be physically healthy and mentally sane You should complete your training course and have your valid paragliding license Obtain your flying experience step by step best of all under the supervision of a more experienced pilot Constantly imrove your paragliding skills practice on the ground as much as you can You should have an operable and proper rescue parachute Always wear your helmet gloves and boots Make sure that you have performed the due pre flight inspection Do not try to fly the equipment that is either unsuitable or damaged Pilots are responsible for their own safety and airworthiness of their paragliders Make sure that the weather and aerology allow to fly a paraglider Do not pass the margins of safety do not fly in strong turbulence and winds or in an unsuitable place In case of the slightest doubt of any kind do not take off Safe decisions will allow you to enjoy paragliding for many years WHAT IS YOUR PARAGLIDER DESIGNED FOR y Style 3 is a paraglider designed specia
17. r out of the canopy moving from the trailing edge to the leading edge Fold the paraglider sufficiently to be able to put it into the packsack secure it with a strap and pack it into the packsack While folding away try to avoid folding the canopy along the previous creases Try to fold your wing as loosely as possible EXTREME FLYING MANEUVERS li These flying maneuvers should be practiced under the experienced instructors supervision Practice at high altitude and take all precautions Big ears With big ears your paraglider s sink rate increases to around 4m s whereas horizontal speed remains the same This technique is used to leave away either a strong cloud lift or a dynamic lift on the ridge or to shorten your landing approach To make big ears pull left and right A risers A2 about 30 40cm downwards ATTENTION Do not pull A2 too much in order not to pull A1 With big ears you may initiate turns by weight shift If you engage brakes this will result in exiting from big ears Too much braking can induce stall earlier than without big ears Big ears combined with use of the speed bar You can combine the use of big ears with the speed bar use It is important to keep in mind that the ears are folded first and after that the speed bar is used One can have trouble if doing this in the reverse order Big ears in steep spiral We do not recommend to use this flying mode as the maximum allowed load onto the lines can be e
18. rated within a certain load range Try to choose the optimal size for yourself The all up weight can be easily found by weighing yourself with the full set of gear For higher speed and for flying in strong conditions it s preferable to choose the canopy size where you are closer to the upper range limit For better sink speed and for smooth conditions you should better be close to the lower range limit Feel free to use the ballast if necessary FLIGHT 12 We recommend to get acquainted with your new paraglider on the ground The second step should be a few flights down the small gentle slopes This will allow you to get used to your equipment get some skills and tune it In case of the slightest doubt do not hesitate to contact an instructor or a local dealer for assistance Preflight check and launch preparations It is absolutely necessary to check lines risers and canopy for tears and damage before each flight Also check your harness check knots on the brake handles check if the carabiners are properly attached and secured Make sure that your reserve deployment handle is properly secured with the security pins Lay the canopy in a half moon shape against the wind This will allow A lines in the center to be tensioned before the other A s So the canopy will be inflated gradually beginning from the middle sections and this will make the non horizontal inflation less likely Pull the lines slightly and sort them into A B C D and br
19. xceeded and the paraglider can be destroyed Do not use this mode Wing overs 18 Style 3 has not been designed for aerobatic flights Maximum 90 degree wing overs are allowed Uncoordinated wing overs can cause big trouble Do not practice any wing overs at low altitude B line stall Pull the left and right B risers down symmetrically by about 20 30cm The canopy will enter the vertical descent flight with a sink rate of about 8 10m s with zero horizontal speed Control how deep you are pulling the B risers If they are pulled too much the wing will start to take the horseshoe shape which will cause instability of the flying mode To exit from the B line stall release the B risers fast but not sharply Releasing the B risers slowly will extend the time of returning to a normal flight Don t apply brakes for 2 3 seconds after releasing the risers as the canopy should gain it s normal horizontal speed We have never experienced the situation when a Style 3 couldn t recover from the B line stall However if this occurs try to pull either the A risers or the speed bar slightly If this doesn t help either use the full stall to return to normal flight Spiral dive To enter a spiral dive on the Aeros Style 3 you should slowly apply brakes on one side While the bank angle increases apply more brake Control this angle by increasing or reducing the amount of inside brake Also use weight shift to make it easier to enter a spiral dive To e
20. xit shift weight to the center and release the brake gently Exit the mode slowly Do not use the outer brake sharp while exiting as this can cause severe overshooting ATTENTION While entering a spiral dive don t pull the inside brake too fast as this can resultina 19 negative spin Brake should be applied in conformity with the G force and your bank angle Be careful with extra G force keeping in mind that both you and your canopy can be overloaded Be aware of how you feel Asymmetric front collapse Most of tuck situations are caused by turbulence thermal activity rotors or combination of the above After the asymmetric front collapse the canopy begins to turn to the side of the tucked wing Usually Aeros Style 3 reinflates without the pilot s input smoothly and fast To speed up inflation of the canopy the pilot should a counter the turn by pulling slightly the brake opposite to the turn and shift his her weight to stop the turn This will increase speed of the deflated wing and help it to reinflate But don t pull the brake too hard beware of stall b pump the deflated wing by a slow within 1 second long pump on the brake of the deflated wing This will accelerate the recovery of the canopy In any case don t rely upon the canopy recovering on its own try to speed this process up especially at low altitude Symmetric front collapse Symmetric front collapse occurs when you are flying in a very turbulent air Use active typ
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