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1. See section Appendix to manual page 34 and the following Risers standard 32 Risers with accelerate system Risers with accelerate system Trimmers in use Trimmers stowed 33 Appenalx to manual Optional risers with speed system and trimmers The Pl is certified with risers that do not have an accelerate system The PI can be fitted with optional risers that include an accelerate system speed bar and trimmers but it should be understood that if the glider is fitted with this accelerate system instead of the original risers its certification does not apply This accelerate system gives a speed increase on the trim speed of 12 km h with the speedbar or 8 km h with the trimmers In acceler ated flight the front risers are shortened thus reducing the angle of attack of the wing The trimmers achieve a similar result by lengthen ing the back risers When full speedbar is applied there is virtually no load on the rear risers Releasing the trimmers will then further slack en the C and D lines without adding to the speed There is no advan tage to be gained by using speedbar and trimmers together The PI remains exceptionally stable when accelerated but paragliders in general become less stable at their upper speed ranges because of the reduced angle of attack Because of the higher forces involved at high speed collapses can then be more impulsive Speed lines Adjust the PI speed lines properly befo2. NDVANCEP ee Edition 1 07_2012 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE 0 5 4 About ADVANCE 2 ee 5 e pa 6 Plot requirements icons 0 0 a 7 General advice about paragliding pp 7 Handle WIth CAG nen 8 Gettingist rted u nyana ea 9 DEIS 9 Basic SOU 0 9 Adjusting the Drake NINES 9 cl A 9 Weight FMI 10 Flight characteristics econ aid 11 e qm 11 N rmaltlight enose rege 12 TUNA MO 12 Accelerated fight essen E 13 Ga SG 13 Faster 14 Stalin aaron 16 LINO emana 6 Flying with 8 wet paraglider 16 Winching Paramotoring e e A 17 Maintenance repairs and care een 19 PACKING un sinn 19 Care and maintenance 05 05 19 What to do if the leading edge gets damaged 520 Check an 20 Rep alls an teen een 20 8 19 1610 7 1182 20 WECHNICAN AS TAILS 22 1 10211 1 81 1 16 87867 52 270 a 23 iiile 110 q NAAA E 24 SEIVICB Dee 25 ADVANCE Service Center 045 540955099 509 095
3. 5 25 TheADVANCEWebsit se 25 AS 25 ES DSS 28 BOWLING KNOBS 59859955 7 775777 29 LIGA sce cas O Et 30 Risers ee 32 Appendix to manual 34 Optional risers with speed system and trimmers 34 Speed lines TIME S ihc wench liar Thank you for ting ADVANCE Our sincere thanks to you for your deciding on a PI another ADVANCE quality product We hope that you will enjoy many rewarding hours in the air with it This Operating Manual is an important component of the paraglider itself 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 the manual and more information Any new safety related knowledge about the prod uct 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 PI 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
4. Steep spiral For the most comfortable way of doing this we recommend a neutral sitting position without active weight shift Enter the spiral by progressively pulling a brake Head and field of view should be directed in the turn direction As the bank angle in creases so will the rate of turn and the g force The paraglider behaviour can be divided into two phases in the first phase a normal turn continuously tightens its radius with an increas ing angle of bank In the second phase the paraglider goes into its spiral mode At this point the wing dives forward onto the horizon to gether with increases in rotation rate airspeed and g During this ma noeuvre try to keep a neutral sitting position and give in to the g force your body will be pulled outwards Recovery results from progressive release of the inside brake During recovery from a spiral with high sink speed and rotation rate careful release of the brake is necessary and more light inside braking may be required again in order to prevent the turn stopping too soon and the remaining energy then converting to a steep climb with resulting shooting forward Make sure you recover with plenty of height to spare In general recovery takes the same time as the entry but your sink speed will be higher The Pl comes out of a spiral by itself if a neutral sitting position is maintained Active weight shift into the turn and a carabiner distance of more than 44 cm can lead to st
5. forced with excessive brake activity otherwise there s a risk of a complete stall Fast descents To get down quickly and efficiently the ADVANCE test team recom mend a steep spiral It is also possible to descend with big ears with the Pl 23 Tip Fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet conditions so that they do not become an emergency when needed Big ears PI 19 Big ears are not possible with the Pl because the A and B lines are linked This was done to reduce the total number of lines for simplicity and weight saving the Pl can lose height well enough by turning wingovering and spiral diving In any case big ears would be difficult to do with such a small wing and does not feel comfortable for the pilot PI 23 Unlike the PI 19 the PI 23 has an additional A base line which makes big ears possible To apply big ears pull both of these outer A lines marked with a red sleeve quickly down together This will collapse the wingtips which can easily be held in the folded position To reo pen just let the lines go the PI 23 wingtips will open by themselves due to the high internal wing pressure By using the accelerate system the sink speed can be further in creased Depending on the situation the glider can be steered by weight steering Caution Be careful not to encourage a stall while flying with big ears Beware of applying brakes with big ears and avoid this method of descent with a wet glider
6. 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 ex clusively on the certification test The result is a well rounded prod uct with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certifica tion rating occupies a significant proportion of the specifications that have to be met 24 Service ADVANCE Service Centres ADVANCE operates two company owned service centres that carry out checks and repairs of all types The workshops based in Switzer land and France are official maintenance operations certified by the German Hanggliding and Paragliding Federation DHV which has many years experience and in depth product specific expertise The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other authorised 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 complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchas ing the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADV
7. 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 ribs could tear Check Anew ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months 2 years With intensive use gt 100 flights per year or excessively de manding use an annual check is needed after the first check When a check is carried out the condition of all materials is assessed in ac cordance 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 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 mat
8. ANCE warranty e find out about new safety related knowledge and advice concern ing ADVANCE products e download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE e find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions e 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 Warranty section within 10 days of purchase As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any de fects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults In order for a warranty claim to be made ADVANCE must be notified immediately on discovery of a defect and the defective product sent in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible 25 manufacturing fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or 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 6 9 inadequate maintenance unsuit
9. able 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 26 Ta 2 List of parts Winglet Velcro openings Bowine Knots Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Line plan ADVANCE 21 19 BI pt jaz Las 241 2A2 82 B3 2B1 2B2 SAB1 Lc2 Cs 201 202 02 D3 301 3802 8001 SLlow _ _ 47 84 64 04 65 A6 LAT 2 3 2A4 4 87 283 284 3AB2 lce 208 204 De D7 3D3 NA 3CD2 B8 c8 08 Cg pg A10 B10 Go po Jan en B12 A12 A13 206 Dig 3CD3 F4 D14 30 ADVANCE a 23 At d pee AS 241 2A2 Je B2 83 281 282 3AB1 Cl 162 Cs 201 202 D1 02 03 301 302 301 SL low B4 64 04 BS 05 A6 jaz 2A3 2 4 ME 283 284 3AB2 Ce je 209 204 DE D7 3CD2 188 Cs 08 B9 c9 Da A10 B10 Go po 8 B12 cn A12 Dig D14 DIS g F4 31 SGrs Standard 1 Main suspension points 2 Magnet clips Optional risers with accelerate system Main suspension points Magnet clips Pulley speed system Linkage ball Trimmer Stowable trimmer loops OS
10. all If the wet paraglider does go into parachutal stall recover by pushing on the A risers See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Landing Always make a good circuit with a defined final approach Keep suf ficient speed then apply increasing brake to level out the flightpath as the ground comes up finally going through to full brake for a ze ro speed touchdown When landing in zero wind be prepared to take two or three run out steps Caution Steep turn reversals cause large pendulum swings of the pilot this should be avoided near the ground 16 9 Caution Braking gives you low speed and a high sink rate you can also be sure that manoeuvrability will be greatly restricted Q Caution Flying below minimum speed leads to stalling this should unquestionably be avoided when top landing and on final approach Q Caution Never let your paraglider fall onto its leading edge The overpressure produced inside the wing can cause tears in the ribs and leading edge Flying with a wet paraglider parachutal stall 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 wh
11. ents and knowledge We have chosen all the ma terials very carefully under conditions of the strictest quality control The PI leading edge is made of 40gr cloth This feature and the fact that each cell is individually supported significantly account for the PP s long life Leading edge Skytex 40 9017 E77A 40 g m2 Upper surface Skytex 27 70000 ESH 27 g m2 Lower surface Skytex 27 70000 ESH 27 g m2 Ribs Skytex 27 70000 E91 27 g m2 Leading and trailing edge borders Polyester laminated 20 mm Lower surface leading edge borders Polyamid 16 mm Lines e Edelrid Technora Aramid 6843 240 200 120 covered 2 4 mm 1 9 mm 1 4 mm base lines e Edelrid Technora 8000 U 90 70 uncovered 0 8 mm 0 7 mm middle gallery e Edelrid Technora 8000 U 70 50 uncovered 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 DFL 115 covered 1 3 mm upper brake lines DFLP 200 Dyneema Polyester covered 1 9 mm lower brake lines Risers Dyneema 7 mm 1000 kg 23 Certification The PI has EN and LTF certification The certification criteria can be downloaded from www advance ch e 19er 50kg 95kg EN LIFC e 23er 65kg 99kg EN LTFB 100kg 115kg EN LTFC The certification rating can only provide limited information about a paraglider s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air The certification grading
12. erials 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 the lines canopy and risers in a waste incin eration plant 20 lecnmical details PI 19 23 Flat surface m 19 00 23 00 Projected surface m 16 51 19 98 Take off weight kg 50 95 65 115 Glider weight kg 2 45 2 85 Aspect ratio 4 5 4 5 Trim speed km h 42 1 42 1 Min sink rate m s 1 25 1 25 Best glide 8 1 8 1 Span m 9 26 10 19 Projected span m 7 49 8 24 Projected aspect ratio 3 4 3 4 Max chord m 2 56 2 82 Min chord m 0 58 0 63 Number of cells 35 35 _ Number of risers 2 2 Riser length cm 48 48 Max length of the lines with the risers cm 583 642 Min speed km h 24 24 Certification EN LTF 65 99 kg EN LTF 8 100 115 kg EN LTF C Weight PIPACK kg 0 35 0 35 Volume PIPACK It 36 36 The weight of each size can vary up to 100 g as a function of the fabric manufacture process 1 Values depend on wing loading pilot harnesses and glider 2 Pilot wing equipment 22 Materials used We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over Like all ADVANCE products the Pl is designed and produced as a result of the latest developm
13. 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 dedica tion to the workplace 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 6 The Pl is a completely new development Made of light materials it has an ingenious line configuration that avoids the use of diagonal ribs thus saving more weight Within the certified weight range the Pl makes use of an extensive wing loading range and as one of the lightest serial gliders is intend ed for Hike amp Fly pilots up to extreme alpinists Soaring and thermal flying are certainly possible in good conditions kg 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 PI 19 PI 23 Hike amp Fly Pleasure Range E Mountain Intense Range Piloting requireme
14. hly loaded wing makes collapses a rarity and an active flying style results in a virtually total avoidance of them under normal flying conditions If however the glider does suffer an asymmetric collapse at trim speed the reaction to a 50 collapse will be slight turning which can be countered by light opposite braking and heading can be main tained without problem Normally the wing opens quickly without pilot action It is important that the brakes should be completely released immedi ately so that the wing can regain flying speed A poorly flown wing over can cause a wingtip to roll inwards resulting in a cravat A cravat produces high drag which can cause strong ro tation wing goes into a turn Oppose a rapid increase of the rate of turn using outside brake Then open the cravatted wingtip with the help of the orange stabilo line Pumping can also be used to open a cravat more quickly To do this apply brake on the cravatted side up to 75 brake travel achieved within two seconds maximum then re lease this brake immediately Symmetrical collapse Front collapse After a front collapse the airflow will break away from the wing profile and the wing will pitch back After a short delay the pilot will swing back underneath the wing Wait without experimenting with the brakes until the wing is again above you and flies again After a large collapse the reopening behaviour can be dynamic but reopening should still not be
15. ich 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 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 guard against the risk of parachutal stall with a wet glid er you should brake as little as possible If the wet glider still goes into parachutal stall recovery can only be made by pushing on the A ris ers See also section Parachutal stall Winching Paramotoring The Pl is not suitable for winching or paramotoring it was designed for Hike amp Fly Acro flying Because of its lightweight construction the PI is not suitable for acro flying ADVANCE strongly advise against flying acro manoeuvres with the Pl Maintenance repairs and care Packing Pack your PI rib on rib at the leading edge so that the plastic wires lie as flat as possible on each other and are all at the same level This will give the glider the best chance of a long life and will keep its good inflating qualities Vary the position of the final fold at the glid er centre so that the same cell is not always on the outside You can compress the PI in its tapered inner bag to a small volume and it will fit perfectly in your PIPACK or EASINESS Only pack or store your paraglider when it is dry Care and maintenance Ultraviolet light heat humidity sea water aggressive clean
16. immers in turbulence needs some practice and takes time Info If you wish to disable the trimmers you can secure their loops in the carabiners with the risers 35 advance thun ag fon 41 33 225 70 10 www advance ch uttigengstrasse 87 fax 41 33 225 70 11 info advance ch ch 3600 thun
17. ing 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 e Let a wet or damp glider dry by leaving it completely unpacked at room temperature or outside in the shade e If the glider gets wet with salt sea water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water e Clean the glider only with fresh water and a little neutral soap if necessary Do not use solvents under any circumstances e f the 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 light UV light e Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature fluctua ions and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent condensa ion 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 Handle with care All these points are especially important for looking after a light glider 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
18. nds the EASINESS light harness specially developed for the Pl But it is also possible to use the LIGHTNESS or conventional light harnesses Fundamentally the Pl can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing see section Certification Weight range You can find the weight range of the two sizes in the Technical Data section The weights shown there represent total in flight weight This includes the pilot s weight clothes and all the equipment glider har ness reserve instruments etc Flying at the lower or upper weight limits can affect the flying char acteristics and handling of the paraglider The glide ratio remains the same over the whole range but the climbing performance changes When the Pl is flown in its upper weight region the higher wing load ing results in a higher trim speed and more dynamic and agile flying characteristics Cnaracteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with a new glider in quiet conditions at a familiar place A few pull ups in a problem free area will from the beginning give you plenty of confidence in your PP s handling Takeoff Before every takeoff do the following checks 1 Harness and helmet done up reserve OK Lines free Canopy open Wind direction and strength assessed Airspace and field of view free aron The PI A and B lines go to the A risers The PI pulls up very evenly in both light and stro
19. ng winds without hanging or overshooting in fact the PI takeoff behaviour is very easy This is because of the light est possible construction with nylon wires small area and line at tachments at every cell thus doing away with a complicated internal structure Tip Before pulling up get your wing into the correct shape While sorting the lines pull the brake lines in until you have the perfect curvature Takeoff in light wind forward takeoff The Pl is a well behaved starter and needs only a modest tug even in light wind It is not necessary to step back and run into the lines Lead the glider up with pronounced forward leaning but without too much pull on the A risers until the canopy is nicely above you Any correcting during the pull up should only be done by deliberate walk ing under the canopy centreline without using the brakes After the correcting phase and a satisfactory visual check lift off is achieved even in light wind by a few brisk steps while leaning forward positively The takeoff run can be shortened by using just the right amount of brake Takeoff in strong wind reverse takeoff The reverse takeoff is especially recommended in strong wind During the pull up you should walk towards the PI as necessary to control the rising rate Turning round and lifting off turns out to be straightfor ward with the PI Tip In a strong wind it is possible to pull the PI up without us ing the risers just release
20. nts The PI certified weight range covers very different wing loadings and this puts a correspondingly varied range of demands on its pilots e Hike amp Fly Pleasure Range Here the Pl is aimed at leisure Hike amp Flyers who would like to spend some time thermaling after walking up an off road peak Even allowing for the relatively small wing the PI climbs well and has a notable glide performance in this weight range The PI really does offer an alternative low end intermediate to the mountain walker hiker traveller or just a weight sensitive pilot e Mountain Intense Range This is the upper weight range where the PI is intended for moun tain and high altitude touring In the Mountain Intense Range the small wing provides dynamic flying fun with agreeable agile handling suitable for pilots who have the experience to cope with the dy namic behaviour of a small wing When flown in this weight range the Pl is a wing for experienced pilots and frequent flyers 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 weath er conditions before taking off His capabilities must be adequate 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 e
21. quipment should be checked for damage and airworthiness A proper pre takeoff check must also be carried out Every pilot bears sole responsibility for all risks including injury or death when participating 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 Handle with care The ADVANCE PI is extremely weight minimised and intended for a specific function This puts correspondingly high demands on its use gt and care A close relationship with the product and its characteristics is essential Because of the choice of materials and its design the Pl E is sensitive to wear and damage with improper use The Pl should never be dragged over the ground Pointed and sharp objects such as stones or twigs can damage the fabric or the lines ADVANCE recommend that you choose your takeoff surface care fully Q Caution ADVANCE considers it important that you are aware of the light materials that make up the PI The PI will only pro vide you with long lasting pleasure if you look after it care fully The label Handle with Care is intended to remind you that the lifespan of this product depends to a large extent on your care and attention every time it comes out of the bag Getting started Delivery Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before de livery to check for correct settings and trim The dealer finally enter
22. re the first flight Make sure that the lines run freely through all the pulleys on the harness Con nect the speed lines to the risers using the loop and ball method Chicken Loop System Finally check that your set up allows the whole system travel to be used To best do this hang up the harness connect the risers and get someone else to hold them up in the flying position Q Caution The speed lines are correctly adjusted when you can use the full range of the speed system Make particularly certain that the lines are not adjusted too short so that the wing would be accelerated all the time When flying into strong turbulence while accelerated first let the speedbar go completely before applying the necessary stabilising brake The high stability of the PI allows it to be flown through light turbulence while accelerated Active speedbar should be used when doing this by adjusting the angle of attack with the speedbar instead of the brakes By doing this pitching can be kept to a minimum and the best glide performance achieved 34 Tip Be careful not to use speedbar at the same time as brake or you will find yourself in the worst possible gliding situation with no advantage Trimmers The trimmers come into action if the speedbar cannot be used 6 9 crampons on the feet Caution Before takeoff always make sure that the trimmers are closed Caution Close the trimmers in good time in turbulence Info Closing the tr
23. rectly and progres sively to increasing brake input once the brake line free movement has been taken up Active weight shift will significantly assist steering requirements The angle of bank can always be increased stabilised or reduced by brake adjustment When circling in thermals choose your desired angle of bank and ra dius of turn with inside brake and allow the glider to circle steadily Steady the outside wingtip with outside brake and in particular con trol the rate of turn with it Strong outside brake will slow this down and improve the climbing qualities 9 Caution a high wing loading makes the PI a dynamic wing Beware of a high sink rate Caution to keep good manoeuvrability be careful to keep adequate Pl airspeed while thermaling Give your outside brake enough freedom Tip If a brake line should break you can steer the Pl when necessary using the B risers with caution Accelerated flight The development goal for the Pl was to produce a lightweight glider so add ons were deliberately avoided This is why the serial Pl does not have a speed system on its risers Optional risers with a speed system can be ordered but a Pl fitted with these is not certified see Manual appendix Collapses Collapses cannot be simulated with the Pl because the A and B lines go to the same risers Folding lines were fitted for certification tests Asymmetric collapses The Pl has a very tight and stable canopy The hig
24. ronger acceleration and a less spontaneous recovery Q Caution the PI was tested in accordance with current certi fication standards With a neutral sitting position and the re lease of inside brake a steep spiral of up to 14 m s recovers by itself Spirals of a higher sink rate with inside weight shift can become stable and continue to turn Weightshift to the outside or application of outside brake is enough to recover from a high rate steep spiral Q Caution Due to the high wing loading high sink rates can be reached quickly B Stall A B Stall is not possible with a PI because the A and B lines are con nected Stalling One sided stall spin ADVANCE recommends that you do not try this manoeuvre with the PI because of the extremely high momentum effects that will be called into play A strongly rising brake load while the pilot is tightening a turn is the Pl s clear and early warning of the risk of spinning Even so if a wing should stall immediately release the brakes completely so that the Pl can return to normal flight Tip Basically in all uncontrolled flight situations but especially at the onset of spin rotation you should fully release both brakes Fullstall The PI fullstall is very dynamic It can be flown but ADVANCE do not recommend it Parachutal stall Stable parachutal stall cannot be achieved with a dry wing In rain with a wet canopy the PI like other paragliders is prone to parachutal st
25. s the date of the first flight on the type placard fastened 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 Delivery of a PI includes a PIPACK a compressing inner bag a repair kit a mini windsock in the glider colours and a Getting Started booklet Basic set up At delivery the basic set up of the PI will be the original trim situation that the ADVANCE test team found to be best Certification was also gained in this condition Any alterations or changes to the paraglider 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 Info Optional risers with speed bar system and trimmers are available for the Pl take note that certification will not be valid if these are used Adjusting the brake lines The brake line length should remain as set by the factory If you do have to reset the brake lines however there must be 8cm initial line movement between the brake handle fully released position and that brake position which first affects the wing in unaccelerated flight We recommend a bowline knot for securing the brake handles See Illustration in the Appendix Suitable harnesses For the best combination with the Pl ADVANCE recomme
26. the brakes and put some light ten sion on the wing through the harness With this technique the brakes can be used to control the wing all the time Tip Playing with the glider on flat ground in wind promotes a good feeling for the wing You can get to know the PI characteristics very well and safely get the feel of taking off stalling the tendency to surge forward and collapses The ADVANCE test team have a motto An hour s ground handling is worth ten flights Note ground practice creates wear on the material Normal flight The Pl glides best in calm air with fully released brakes Light braking achieves minimum sink Despite the high degree of stability an active flying style is recom mended in turbulent air Collapses can thus be virtually completely avoided Active flying means always keeping the wing above your head in other words roll and pitch disturbances should be countered e If the angle of attack increases e g wing goes back when entering a thermal pilot swings forward briefly release the brakes fully until the wing is back overhead e Ifthe angle of attack decreases e g wing dives forward pilot swings back brake the glider firmly with brief brake Tip if the wing feels too nervous in rough air about 20 brake will quieten the PI Always be careful not to get below minimum flying speed and don t overreact with the brakes Turning flight The Pl has precise control response It reacts di
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