EN926-2: 1. 4.13.1 Inflation/take-off test This test is to
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1. a full stall Assess the control forces throughout the procedure Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the control movement test Measurement and ranges Classification Symmetric control pressure Symmetric control travel max weight in flight up to 80 kg max weight in flight 80 to 100 kg max weight in flight greater than 100 kg increasing greater than 55 cm greater than 60 cm greater than 65 cm A increasing 40 to 55 cm 45 to 60 cm 50 to 65 cm C increasing 35 to 40 cm 35 to 45 cm 35 to 50cm D increasing less than 35 cm less than 35 cm less than 35 cm F approximately constant greater than 55 cm greater than 60 cm greater than 65 cm B approximately constant 40 to 55 cm 45 to 60 cm 50 to 65 cm C approximately constant 35 to 40 cm 35 to 45 cm 35 to 50 cm F approximately constant less than 35 cm less than 35 cm less than 35 cm F decreasing any distance any distance any distance F HGMA Nothing comparable EN 926 2 1 4 13 5 Pitch stability exiting accelerated flight test This test is only required for paragliders equipped with an accelerator This test explores whether the behavior of the paraglider when the accelerator is quickly released Procedure Stabilize the paraglider in straight flight at maximum speed Then abruptly release the accelerator and assess the behavior Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the pitch stability exiting accelerated flight test Measurement and ranges Classification Dive forward2. angle on exit dive forward less than 360 A dive forward 30 to 60 C dive forward more than 60 F Collapse occurs no A yes F 1 4 13 6 Pitch stability operating controls during accelerated flight test This test is only required for paragliders equipped with an accelerator This test explores the behavior of the paraglider after activating the controls in accelerated flight Procedure Stabilize the paraglider in straight flight at maximum speed Activate both controls symmetrically to 25 of the symmetric control range within 2 s Hold that position for 2 s Then slowly release both controls Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the pitch stability operating controls during accelerated flight test Measurement and ranges Classification Collapse occurs no A yes F 1 4 13 7 Roll stability and damping test This test checks that the paraglider returns to normal flight from large control input and that roll oscillations are damped Procedure Induce the maximum possible roll angle achievable by quickly activating and releasing each control in turn to the symmetric stall position marks once without inducing a stall spin or collapse The timing of the control inputs is selected by the test pilot to maximize the roll angle Then observe the glider s immediate behavior Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the roll stability and damping test Measurement and ranges Classification Oscillations reducing A not reducin
3. the glider s tendency to enter a steep spiral dive Procedure Stabilize the glider in straight flight at trim speed Without using a counter turn and by steadily activating the inside control quickly direct the paraglider into the steepest possible spiral dive achievable in two turns without inducing a spin or a collapse Measure the descent rate The pilot shall not counteract inertia effects on his body at any stage The sink rate is recorded and may be published Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the steeply banked turn test Measurement and ranges Classification Sink rate after two turns up to 12 m s A 12 to 14 m s A more than 14 m s B HGMA No comparable tests It is at this point that I got tired of the comparison There were pages more of tests required under EN 926 2 and just a few paragraphs of HGMA flight tests The required pilot maneuvers for the EN 926 2 tests just seemed endless and there would likewise be many required pilot maneuvers detailed in the paraglider manual that the pilot had to practice and remember in order to successfully fly a given paraglider
4. EN926 2 1 4 13 1 Inflation take off test This test is to find out how difficult it is to take off with this paraglider including checking for undesirable tendencies Procedure The inflation shall take place on a slope between 10 and 33 It shall be carried out in headwinds of less than 8 km h measured about 1 5 m above the ground and shall be repeated twice to ensure the genuine behavior is established The test pilot uses a normal forward launch technique controls and A risers in the hands the other risers in the elbows A lines just tight constant steady acceleration Ifa special take off technique is required for a paraglider then this information shall be contained in the user s manual and these instructions shall be followed by the test pilot Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the inflation take off test Measurement and ranges Classification Rising behavior smooth easy and constant rising A overshoots must be slowed down to avoid a front collapse C hangs back D Special take off technique required noA yes C HGMA 3 10 TAKE OFF WITHOUT EXPERT SKILL IN LIGHT WIND ON A SHALLOW SLOPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING a Wind of 5 mph or less on a slope not steeper than 5 to one or b Wind of 6 mph or less on a slope not steeper than 6 to one or c Wind of 7 mph or less on a slope not steeper than 7 to one Ground based video or suitably framed onboard video must document the angle to th
5. ach with turns and landing without the exercise of extraordinary skill The image of the pilot should be sufficiently large and clear so that the pilot s control movements can be seen EN 926 2 1 4 13 3 Speeds in straight flight test This test is to ensure that the paraglider is not too slow hands up and an adequate speed range is achievable using the controls only not activating the accelerator Procedure Assess the trim speed in 10 seconds stabilized straight flight and then the minimum speed in 10 seconds stabilized straight flight The speeds recorded in this test are not to be published Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the speeds in straight flight test Measurement and ranges Classification Trim speed more than 30 km h yes A no F Speed range using the controls larger than 10 km h yes A no F Minimum speed less than 25 km h A 25 to 30 km h B greater than 30 km h D HGMA No straight line flight requirements EN 926 2 1 4 13 4 Control movement test This test explores the paraglider s control force and control travel Procedure Check the zero position and the symmetric stall position reference marks The symmetric stall position is checked by stabilizing the paraglider in straight flight at trim speed Over a period of five seconds gradually lower both controls to the symmetric stall position marks being careful not to induce pitch oscillations Hold this position until the paraglider rocks back entering
6. e horizon of the slope and the approximate speed of the wind and then show a Safe controlled launch and departure which does not require the exercise of extraordinary skill If this launch cannot be shown in accordance with the above specified wind and slope then the glider must be skill rated and placarded for a USHGA Advanced Proficiency level and the minimum slope steepness and wind speed required for safe launch must be documented in this section 3 20 TAKE OFF SAFELY CONTROLLABLE Ground based video or suitably framed onboard video must show a launch and departure out of ground effect EN 926 2 1 4 13 2 Landing test This test is to find out how difficult it is to flare and land this glider including checking for undesirable tendencies Procedure The pilot shall make a normal landing straight final glide at trim speed on level ground into a wind of less than 8 km h measured about 1 5 m above the ground using the controls only If a special landing technique is required for a paraglider then this information shall be contained in the user s manual and these instructions shall be followed by the test pilot Classification of a paraglider s behavior in the landing test Measurement and ranges Classification Special landing technique required no A yes D HGMA 3 140 LANDING WITHOUT EXPERT SKILL 3 150 LANDING SAFELY CONTROLLABLE Ground based video or suitably framed onboard video must show a safe controlled appro
7. g F HGMA No comparable flight tests EN 926 2 1 4 13 8 Stability in gentle spirals test This test checks the glider s behavior during and exiting gentle spirals Procedure Stabilize the glider in straight flight at trim speed By use of the controls only direct the paraglider into a gentle spiral between 3 and 5 m s sink rate such that the least stable behavior least tendency to exit the turn is established Maintain this sink rate for one turn Then release the controls over a period of 2 seconds and observe the paraglider s behavior If the turn clearly tightens the pilot acts to recover the glider Otherwise the pilot waits for two turns to establish the glider s behavior The pilot shall not counteract inertia effects on his body at any stage Classification of a paraglider s behaviour in the stability in gentle spirals test Measurement and ranges Classification Tendency to return to straight flight spontaneous exit A turn remains constant C turn tightens F HGMA 3 50 SPIRAL STABILITY Ground based video or suitably framed onboard video must show the pilot flying a minimum of 2 complete circles in a coordinated 15 to 20 degree banked turn with the pilot centered or below center on the control bar Pilot glider image in frame must be of sufficient size and clarity to adequately document the requirement Turns in both directions are required EN 926 2 1 4 13 9 Behavior in a steeply banked turn test This test explores
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