user manual - BlackHawk Paramotor
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1. 217400 200100 240300 2510 00 Min cord mm 32500 00 367 00 35400 40200 Distance pilot to wing rn II O 71 Ce 27556 2265 30927 32486 339 75 CERN 50 105 55 120 60 130 75 145 90 1607 A 8460000 49000 55 is E E WLt I A Dominico gh OO DominicotexHard4fgm OO SRScrim SRLaminate 180gm 0 I PASAMON Bydgoszez Polska Maximum allowable take off weight for slaloms acrobation etc 6 WARRANTY AND AEROCASCO Purchase of a new paraglider is a serious expense for any pilot That is why we cover our paragliders with extensive warranties and optionally offer an AeroCasco insurance against damage and repair costs WARRANTY Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of charge repairs caused by the material or production faults along following scheme For the free flying paragliders warranty covers 36 months 3 years or 300 flight hours whichever comes first If the free flying paraglider is used for powered flights every hour spent in the air should be counted double does not apply to dedicated PPG canopies For the PPG paragliders warranty covers 24 months 2 years 200 flight hours whichever comes first For the mountaineering MPG and speedflying wings as well as school and profit users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year 150 flight hours whichever comes first WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER n fading or other colour changes of the canopy damage caused by chemicals or salt water damage ca2. A 480 A 480 A 352 5 A 352 5 B 480 B 480 B 395 B 395 C 445 C 530 C 405 C 487 5 D 410 D 580 D 415 D 580 Snake m Check if there is nothing loose in the harness that could possibly contact the propeller in flight Whenever you encounter a problem fix it AT ONCE however small it is Always put on and lock the helmet before getting in the harness Before each launch run a full pre flight inspection After landing control the wing facing the direction of flight as on turning you always risk getting lines in the propeller Turn only if there is danger of falling on your back Don t ask for trouble do not fly over water between trees or power lines and other places where engine failure will leave you helpless m Mind the turbulence caused by other gliders or even by yourself especially when flying low m It is not reasonable to let go of the brakes below 100 meters because a possible power unit malfunction may require immediate attention m In general never trust your engine as it can stop at any moment Always fly as if it s exactly what it s going to do m Unless it is absolutely necessary e g collision avoidance do not execute tight turns against the torque direction Especially when climbing you can easily enter a stall and consequent negative spin Do not fly with tail wind at low altitudes as it pretty much narrows your options Do not wait for the problem to grow any change of
3. Being suspended in this way you have a perfect opportunity to adjust the Risers in lower hangpoint configuration pulley in the middle D C B A A inner 2D line outer 2D line jil TCL line pulley position ee pulley position 2 swivel TCL line ring pulley position mg speed F system steering handle ss pulleys speed Easy Keeper system magnets hooks trimmer buckle speed system stop trimmer lower point for strap carabiner PA system pulley Ja higher point for WN i carabiner trimmer 1 handle carabiner The PA system combines the trimmers with A y gt VV regular speed system so that pushing your speedbar automatically and simultaneously releases the trimmers In order to activate it you have to take the metal ring placed on the beginning of trimmer tape out of the quicklink blocking the system Instead of the ring you can put there a loop ending the trimmer tape black in this way the trimmer tape won t be flapping around at high speed Easy Keeper QEK Easy Keeper Easy Keeper is our indigenous way to hold the brake handles at the risers by strong neodymium magnets It keeps the handles firmly at the risers while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily The system allows for easy placing the brake handles on risers when they are not used in flight thus minimalizing danger of getting them into running propeller Easy Catch Easy Catch speedbar is a
4. Speed system alters the attack angle In contrast to the trimmers it does not affect the profile geometry If the trimmers remain closed speed system will act more like in a classic paraglider inclining the whole profile with one difference of not having a stay between A and B risers It is recommended to use the speedsystem with trimmers opened completely of by half Using the speedsystem with closed trimmers can result in a frontal collapse especially in lower part of the weight range Speed configurations Basically we can discern three speed configurations depending on trimmer settings and speed system operation a Slow mode trimmers closed steering with regular brakes b Accelerated mode trimmers opened steering with regular brakes possible although that may require some strength it will be more effective to use just the outer green 2D steering line connected to the brake handle by grabbing it above the handle without letting go of the toggle thus increasing the progression c Full speed mode trimmers opened and speed system engaged pilot should never use neither main brakes nor the outer green 2D steering line steering must be done with TCL line only These are the basic guidelines only As a whole the combined 2D ALC TEA TST system is very versatile and every pilot will find his own way to use it However we strongly collect at least several flight hours first in order to get fully ac
5. as due to additional drag the actual rate of climb will worsen and with the throttle fully opened even a stall can happen In powered flight the Snake behaves more like an aeroplane than a paraglider and it is good idea to regard it as such If there are no obstacles present it is by far safer and more impressive for the spectators to fly level for a while after take off and gain some speed before converting it to height with a brief pull on the brakes Another reason nat to try climbing too steeply is the risk connected with engine failure at low altitude Even as Snake in a steep climb does not stay behind as much as conventional paragliders do the low speed always can lead to a stall Besides at any time you have to be prepared for engine malfunction so it s better not to take unnecessary chances and always fly with a safe margin of speed Depending on the power unit geometry it is possible that after take off you will notice a propeller torque turning moment It will try to turn you around so be ready to counter steer it with a brake or harness cross bracing Risers of the Snake a are equipped with two carabiner loops higher and lower one Asymmetric use of those will help you fight the torque in case when there is no cross bracing present When climbing steeply with slow trim settings and high power output beware of the possibility of stall Due to typical PPG feature considerable vertical distance between wing chord and thrus
6. engine sound or a vibration can indicate troubles You ll never know until you land and check it out Be certain of your navigation m Remember that not everyone is fond of your engine noise Do not scare the animals 3 7 FREE FLYING NO PARAMOTOR Even as the Snake was designed as a fast PPG paraglider it displays surprisingly good behaviour as a classic paraglider and can be used as such without any modifications It is forbidden to use the PA system while free flying If you plan on such flights you have to deactivate it In order to do that you have to put the metal ring placed on the beginning of trimmer tape in the quicklink located near the carabiner and tighten it The main difference between Snake and other paragliders is that due to increased resistance to collapses during launch as well as the flight and wide range of operational speeds it can be safely flown in stronger conditions too In general the faster you fly the safer your paraglider is 3 7 1 Take off In case of forward launch we recommend that after spreading the canopy all lines be taut Snake is launched A risers only The optimal setting of the trimmers is completely closed slow in case of strong wind they can be released a bit Now move forward evenly pulling on both A risers The paraglider practically does not overshoot so you will rarely encounter frontstalls quite often otherwise Instead the canopy kind of waits for you to catch up with it
7. feature doesn t work Closed trims In this configuration brakes are the normal and prescribed steering system Slow trim is used for launching amp landing in nil wind as well as thermalling Due to decreased speed of the paraglider its steering characteristics remain similar to classic profile paragliders with increased tuck ee resistance E Pitching moment center of pressure catching lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running engine Remember Whenever possible get to know the landing field before taking off m Check the wind direction before planning the approach m Landing with power off requires much less space m In case of any doubt practice the landing until you feel totally safe 3 6 GOLDEN RULES m Never place the power unit downwind of the paraglider m Check double check and then check once again if there is no fuel leakage m Do you have enough fuel for the flight It is always better to have too much than too little Trimmers and speed system influence on the aerofoil Slow mode Accelerated mode Full speed mode Trimmers fully closed 0 Trimmers fully opened Trimmers fully opened Speed system inactive Speed system inactive Speed system engaged alternatively speed system Slowest speed engaged with closed trims Maximum speed Minimum sink Launch configuration Increased speed Neutralna d ugo ta m Trymer Speed Trymer Speed A 480 A 480 A 310 A 310
8. godsend for those who have problems catching the bar after taking off The speedbar is designed to stay always in front of the speedsystem lines Its finish is very robust so long term service is guaranteed speed system too The speedbar should not be pulling pull its lines nor risers when not applied Neither should it be too loose for it could catch the propeller then An additional way to check the whole configuration out is to visit the take off site in steady winds of 3 4 m s With the engine off inflate the wing and take itup over your head When it stabilises check that the brakes are completely loose and do not affect the trailing edge There should be a spare inch or so before they activate Remember that it is always safer to set the margin of play too big than too small And most importantly the setting must always be symmetrical Pulley in second middle Pulley in third lowest Pulley in first highest position with trimmer closed position with trimmer closed position with trimmer closed EK magnet placed above the EK magnet placed above the EK magnet placed above the trimmer buckle trimmer buckle middle pulley position Snake 3 2 BEFORE YOU FLY Powered flight NOTE Prior to each start a thorough check of the canopy harness and paramotor is necessary Correct matching of the canopy and paramotor belongs to the pilot Dudek Paragliders cannot take responsibility for all possible combinations but we
9. is the essential feature of the reflex profile the faster you fly the safer your Snake is That s why it s really possible to release the brakes and enjoy your flight CAUTION Some pilots with previous free flying experience may have a well grounded habit of keeping the brakes slightly applied at all times Such technique while quite reasonable on a free flying wings as it allows for quick pilot reactions and reduces sink is not advisable on reflex profile paragliders When you pull the brakes the Snake profile loses its reflex characteristics If you have a variometer or altimeter aboard watch it In level flight it is very easy to start climbing unintentionally The instruments will help you optimise speed your and fuel economy Good knowledge of weather conditions e g wind at different altitudes and smart use of thermals convergence or other kinds of lift will help you greatly reduce fuel consumption and increase flight range Trimmers and speed system operation The reflex wing airfoil enables the Snake pilot to use a wide range of trimmers and speed system action You are free to experiment with all possible settings as long as you keep safe altitude Trimmer and reflex profile In the Snake use of trimmer affects the aerofoil geometry Closed trimmers result in a profile featuring increased lift and reduced reflexivity as it is in Nucleon Releasing the trimmers increases the reflex characteristics proportionally
10. sake of safety the possibility of a parachutal stall it is reasonable to engage speed system after pulling big ears in order to lessen the angle of attack of the wing centre Executing big ears with opened trimmers is very difficult due to reflex profile stabilisation CAUTION See the PARACHUTAL STALL chapter Never try to pull big ears during powered climb as the increased drag can cause excessive angle of attack and a parachutal stall Besides pulling the ears while climbing is pointless anyway 3 8 2 Spiral dive Snake is a very agile paraglider so entering spiral dive happens very quickly and can be surprising for the less experienced pilots A spiral dive is characterised by reaching the highest sink rates possible Significant G forces however make it difficult to sustain for long as it will place high loads on both pilot and glider to degree of losing consciousness by the latter Never do this manoeuvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles Control the dive and do not exceed 16 m s sink If the dive is not stopping after releasing the brake assist the paraglider with the outer one NEVER DO BIG EARS IN A SPIRAL In this manoeuvre smaller number of lines is carrying an excessive load multiplied by centrifugal force what can lead to damage of the lines or even the paraglider itself load of a single line can be much higher than tested in certification trials i e 8G 3 8 3 B STALL To enter a B stall simultaneously p
11. two main steering going out of one handle i e inner line led through the pulley and affecting central 2 3 of the trailing edge and the outer one connected directly to the outer 1 3 of the canopy Due to such division experienced pilot can modify steering progression according to his own preferences Everything depends on the pilot s wit and experience Those for whom the Snake is intended will be able to tune the steering system in their own style Fundamental feature of a good PPG canopy should be its great stability and tuck resistance When this is achieved user does not have to concentrate all the time on piloting in turbulent air thus saving energy for navigation taking pictures or simply enjoying the flight In addition the faster and safer your paraglider is the more often you can fly While the Snake was designed to Snake retain features of a classic paraglider the application of a reflex aerofoil section added several new qualities First of all using that profile means that the wing stability does not depend exclusively on the pilot It maintains a stable pitch attitude rising and sinking through thermals while remaining stable above your head without need for so much pilot input Generally speaking the reflex profile is a special kind of aerofoil section The specific static pressure distribution creates a situation where at low attack angles only the fore wing part some 60 of the chord is producing lift while re
12. Reverse launch we recommend the trimmers to be set as described above Due to no overshooting tendency the launch is easy requiring only minimal brake application before turning Reverse launches can be executed even with wind as weak as 1 5 m s IMPORTANT Always during launch you have to pull your wing over your head The reflex aerofoil used in Snake has inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack so the paraglider can stay behind the pilot if he will not careful at this point 3 7 2 Flight Snake s enlarged speed range may initially demand some attention However once you have mastered these additional aspects flying will become pure pleasure Good handling will let you make the best use of thermals and increased speed on glides means that your presence in sinking air will be shorter In order to avoid stalls when braking with slow trims setting their movement is restricted by the tape sewing Note it is possible to push the sewn tape through the buckle with both hands to replace it but in normal operation trimmer range must remain limited When the trims are fully opened the wing becomes faster and stiffer increasing its stability even more The brake forces grow too as well as the distance to the stall point The radius and bank angle in turns increase proportionately to the growing brake forces If the trims are set fast or fully opened and the wing is not flown near the ground a switch to TST ALC steering
13. and weight the scale is marked every 3 cm In stronger conditions faster settings can be advised Make sure that you warm up the engine while standing windward of the wing Stop the engine before clipping in the risers Now have a quick check if the helmet is on and locked m the risers are clipped in the carabiners m the trimmers are properly set nothing will get in propeller s way speed system is running without problems steering lines and handles are free and not twisted the engine delivers full power take off area is clear of obstacles and free to use When you are sure everything is OK you can clip in the wing Move forward evenly pulling on the A risers The canopy has practically no tendency to overshoot so it is hard to encounter Instead the canopy kind of waits for you to catch up with it From now on you should steer the paraglider facing forward without looking back over your shoulder when the wing is low behind you turning can cause some lines to get in the propeller Still possible fall on your back and damaging the propeller is dangerous and costly so it should be avoided at any price even that of some damaged lines During launch when you feel the strain on both risers to be equal open up full power and lean back to counter the engine thrust so that it can push you forward rather than towards the ground The best option is not to use the brakes allowing the paraglider to rise as it was laid ou
14. ar 40 of the chord creates an effective stabiliser against excessive decrease of the attack angle The trimmer system allows for considerable raising the rear part of the airfoil thus effectively reducing its projected chord and surface area by some 15 giving the paraglider a higher wing loading and increasing its speed The centre of pressure also moves forward adding enhanced pitch stability Such shift of loading gives the Snake an exceptional tuck resistance and increases its projected aspect ratio resulting in much better performance especially at high speeds Reduced reflexivity of the Snake on closed trims is in part compensated by its smaller size at maximum take off weight possible due to increased wing loading factor 2 2 STRUCTURE The body of the Snake was designed in our CSG Canopy Shape Guard system comprising many elements resulting in exceptional coherence and stability of the shape Below you will find a short description of CSG subsystems CSG Snake has an elliptical planform with slightly rearward swept mser Sage cs tips The cells are divided with ribs additionally supported by diagonal VSS V shaped supports system Such arrangement ensures a smooth top surface exact aerofoil reproduction across the entire wingspan and yet more importantly better load distribution and minimal number of suspension points The lower surface has a RSS Reinforcing Strap System applied inside the canopy RSS is a balloon
15. ard way while unconventional attempts can result in extremely violent and dynamic behaviour PROVOKING EXTREME SITUATIONS SHOULD TAKE PLACE ONLY DURING SAFETY TRAININGS UNDER SUPERVISION OF A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR WHILE UNDER EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES THERE IS HIGH PROBABILITY OF TOO STRONG OR TOO HASTY STEERING INPUTS THAT S WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS EMPLOY GOOD JUDGMENT STAY CALM AND TAKE MEASURED ACTIONS Since all actions required to exit or prevent dangerous situations are typical and pilots flying Snake should already have proper experience we are going to describe only the characteristic features of the Snake Description of standard methods dealing with extreme situations can be found in textbooks 3 9 1 Side collapse When the trimmers are fully opened or the speed system is engaged collapses practically do not occur and can be induced only by a very strong turbulence Still if it happens a little counter steering is enough to keep the canopy on course Under normal conditions with collapses up to 50 of the wingspan Snake will reinflate instantly and spontaneously If not you should aid this process by application of brake on the collapsed side 3 9 2 Symmetric collapse frontstall The reflex profile of the Snake makes it practically impossible especially at higher speeds During tests we succeeded in creating this situation only with fully closed trimmers and using special measures Such forced collapses can lead to ext
16. are always there to help you just contact us First flights In order to get familiar with your wing we recommend flying with closed trimmers first or slightly opened up to 3 cm because in this configuration Snake behaves more like a classic wing For the starters it s strongly recommended to inactivate the Power Attack system In order to do that you have to put the metal ring placed on the beginning of the trimmer tape in the quicklink located near the carabiner and tighten it Once you feel confident with your wing you can start experimenting with faster trim settings and speed system Learn to use all of the additional speed and dynamics of the Snake 3 3 TAKE OFF Classic launch with no wind Even when it seems that there is no wind at all it is rarely so Therefore always be careful in determining the conditions since in PPG flying it is most important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind the danger of losing your airspeed while steep crossing of the wind gradient is greatly reduced then Special attention must be paid to trees power lines and other obstacles including the possibility of emerging rotors Paraglider preparation Lay out the paraglider downwind of the power unit with all suspension lines taut and pointing toward center of the power unit The risers are to be laid on the ground Set the trimmers as completely closed 0 or slightly opened up to 3 cm depending on your preferences
17. aturing high strength and stretch resistance of the lines Just a few lines directly under the canopy are left as bare cores The rigging system consists of individual lines looped and stitched at each end The upper level lines start at the attachment points They run from the trailing edge through several layers to the main steering lines which are lead through the pulleys connected to the rear risers and then fixed Main lines are attached to the risers with triangular quick links maillons To prevent their slipping off the lines are kept together with a rubber O ring twisted in eight All maillons are made of corrosion resistant polished stainless steel ensuring excellent strength and durability We use only the best quality certified maillons by Peguet Stabilo lines run from the outer suspension points to the maillons through consecutive cascades as well The same story goes for the steering lines They run from the trailing edge through several layers to the main lines which are lead through the pulleys connected to the rear risers and then fixed to the brake handles Steering lines do not carry any load All the lines are distinguished by colours depending on their strength m 2 3 mm strength 420 daN colour celadon willow green 1 8 mm strength 280 daN colour red and orange the latter for pulling big ears 1 5 mm strength 190 daN colour violet 1 3 mm strength 140 daN colour green 1 2 mm strength 90
18. ce in the vicinity of the leading edge Their exact placement was very carefully selected so that they got maximum ram effect in as many flight situations as possible On the wingtips we placed the ACS Auto Cleaning Slots dedicated slots automatically removing dirt nono os from inside the wing Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the Snake All materials come from marked production batches and each production step can be verified down to identification of specific worker and controller Snake is produced in new technology utilizing capabilities of precise laser cutter All stages of the CAASER production process take place as our Polish plant under close supervision of the designer himself thus ensuring highest European quality Fabric Each kind of fabric has its unique features and characteristics We composed them so that they create a perfect blend The upper surface is made of DominicoTex 41 gram fabric Lower surface is made of the same 34 gram clothy The ribs must be as rigid and stretch resistant as possible We found these qualities in Dominico Tex 41 g m2 Hard Finish All suspension points and leading edge reinforcements are made of SR Scrim fabric Snake Rigging system Almost all of the Snake suspension lines are sheathed by a coloured polyester layer which is covering a brownish Technora core Low number of lines required such composition fe
19. daN colour blue given colours are subject to slight changes Risers For the Snake we have chosen four way risers equipped with m ELR Easy Launch Riser system This is an specially marked A riser gold ribbon m speed system affecting A B and C risers when engaged featuring ball beared pulleys and special line m trimmers of red band with visible scale designed for quick and easy replacement in case of deterioration m PA Power Attack system combines the trimmers with regular speed system so that pushing your speedbar automatically and simultaneously releases the trimmers multiple pulley positions to be used depending on the hangpoint level TCL Tip Control Line allows for heading adjustments and turns even at high speed without distorting reflex profile too much Steering is done with dedicated red line fixed to the corresponding stabilo steering line For quick and easy recognition in emergency some of the risers are distinguished with coloured band as follows A gold ELR riser used for launching A black neoprene used for big ears B red used for B stall C black neoprene D grey needed to keep the glider down in strong wind aborted launch Main A row suspension lines connect to an A riser gold and A black neoprene B row and stabiliser lines go to B riser red C lines to C riser black neoprene and D lines to D riser grey as well as steering lines through their pull
20. e With increasing speed an effect of inverting the profile when trailing edge is being pulled down emerges pulling the brakes see page 20 That effect can cause dynamic collapses especially at full speed The safest way to change your course at high speeds is to use the TCL lines or in the order of safety the outer lines of the 2D steering system Any steering inputs should be smooth and easy without sharp and or deep movements Such actions can dynamically change pressure distribution over the airfoil leading to collapses These warnings affect every paraglider and the Snake is no exception TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 The wing 2 1 2 2 3 Flight operation 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 4 Canopy care 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 Technical data 6 Warranty AeroCasco 7 What have you bought 8 Rigging tables and scheme Design Structure Steering system Before you fly Take off Level flight Landing Golden rules Free flying 3 7 1 Take off 3 7 2 Flight 3 7 3 Landing 3 7 4 Winching Quick descent methods 3 8 1 Big Ears 3 8 2 Spiral dive 3 8 3 B stall Extreme situations 3 9 1 Side collapse 3 9 2 Symetric collapse 3 9 3 Full stall and negative spin 3 9 4 Deep stall 3 9 5 Line over and cravatte 3 9 6 Emergency steering Storage Cleaning Repairs Deterioration a few tips Snake 1 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS We are pleased to welcome you among ever
21. e possibility of repeated approach if anything goes wrong Still if you forget to switch off the ignition before the wing falls down there is considerable risk of damaging propeller Influence of classic steering on the reflex profile Pilots used to classic paragliders tend to fly active style with their brakes constantly tensioned Flying a reflex wing like that is ineffective and can possibly be dangerous Basic rule of reflex paramotoring says the more turbulent it is the more trims should be released and classic steering should be limited especially with speed system engaged In such moments paraglider is much more effectively steered by TST or ALC systems designed specifically for that reason Problem is illustrated by following drawings Released trims without brakes Typical setting for fast and safe flying Center of pressure of the aerofoil moves forward practically excluding collapses Pitching moment induced by the reflex aerofoil increases angle of attack Released trims with brakes applied Even slight brakes application especially on full speed bar shifts the center of pressure back and due to lack of reflex on trailing edge pitching moment now decreases angle of attack Additionally turbulence behind the wing occurs In some circumstances this can lead to a collapse Using the brakes can be sometimes necessary for heading corrections still you should keep your brakes free when flying ahead otherwise the reflex
22. ed computer operated device All lines are stretched with a 5 kg load before cutting Thanks to abovementioned device and proper procedures final tolerance of line lengths does not exceed 0 15 CAUTION Distances given below are to be understood as distances between connection points When cutting a line for repair 20 cm extra must be added as at each end a 10 cm stitch is required to fix the loop The only exception is the main steering line brmain which is looped only at the upper end while there is 30 cm left on the lower end for fastening brake handle this means for this line extra 40 cm is needed TEL B RPO Ro 4P a3 al al BP1 A CPI c3 ce cl DP1 d3 de di br4 br3 lara 2 a 6 se Se de pR BRDI 37 DUDEK paragliders Dudek Paragliders ul Centralna 2U 86 031 Osielsko Poland tel 48 52 324 17 40 export dudek eu www dudek eu ELOC CL YO A
23. er to direct sunlight operation Please note that with frequent kiting groundhandling exercises your paraglider will deteriorate faster due to its repeated rising falling and being dragged on the ground 4 2 CLEANING Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or alcohol as these can permanently damage the fabric 4 3 REPAIRS Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer authorised distributor or authorised workshop It is acceptable to fix minor cloth damage with self adhesive patches included in the package 4 4 DETERIORATION A FEW TIPS The paraglider is made mainly of nylon a fabric which like any other synthetic material deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV rays that come with the sunlight Hence it is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use Even when packed in a bag it should not remain in the sun for long Snake s suspension lines consist of Technora inner core and polyester sheath Submitting them to excessive loads in flight should be avoided as it can cause irreversible damage Keep the paraglider clean since getting dust in the lines and fabric will reduce their durability Be careful to keep snow sand or stones from entering the cell openings their weight can slow or even stall the glider while sharp edges can damage the cloth Prevent lines from catching anything as they can overstretch or
24. eys Brake handles are attached to the steering lines at optimal point guaranteeing safe and effective operation On adjusting the steering lines see chapter 3 Our sports steering handle for Snake besides its attractive light design features a swivel preventing possible twisting of the steering line m soft neoprene cover TCT m EK Easy Keeper system see further pages FLIGHT OPERATION 3 1 STEERING SYSTEM Steering system consist of following parts 1 2D multifunctional brake system regular steering handles more details on page 20 2 TCL Tip Control Line 3 traditional trimmers Snake 4 traditional speed system 5 Power Attack System Some of those part can act much the same way as ALC and TST systems known from our other designs ALC an outer 2D line fixed to the steering handle you can use it alone by grabbing just this line above the handle the handle itself can stay in hand can be fixed at docking station or even hang free TST is a TCL line leading from the risers to the corresponding stabilo steering line You can steer with this line by grabbing the line itself or pushing it outwards Steering lines pulleys and speed system adjustment There are as many as three positions for the pulleys provided picture on page 9 and 11 Originally it is mounted on the risers in the middle position On the main steering lines there are points marked for fixing the brake handles corres
25. gerous oscillations Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying The faster the trim setting is the more brake input is required to take off m The lower the hangpoints of your power unit are the easier is the launch Reverse launch in strong wind Reverse launch can be executed holding in one hand both A risers and one brake with throttle and the second brake in the other hand With a decent wind it is by far the best way In weaker wind it is better to prepare a classic launch as running backwards with an engine on your back is not an easy thing to do It is reasonable not to pull the wing up until you are really determined to launch especially when it is clipped in Lay down the rolled paraglider with its trailing edge against the wind Unfold the wing enough to find the risers and check that no lines are looped over the leading edge Stretch the risers against the wind separating the right and left one We suggest that you lay the risers in the same way as you will be turning during reverse launch and place one riser over the other with rear risers upmost It should be done this way because once you clip in the cage of your power unit will make turning on your own practically impossible with the canopy lying still Now run the pre launch checklist After warming up the engine put the power unit on turn to face the wing go to the risers and clip them in the appropriate carabiners Pulling on the front a
26. growing community of pilots flying DUDEK PARAGLIDERS You ve become a proud owner of state of the art sport PPG wing Intensive development application of the most modern production methods and thorough testing resulted in a friendly behaving paraglider offering the pilot a lot of fun combined with great performance With many years of experience we are confident to pronounce Snake to be the best paraglider in its class We wish you many enjoyable flight hours under your new Snake DISCLAIMER Please read this manual carefully and note following points m The purpose of this Manual is to offer guidelines to the Snake pilot and itis by no means intended to be used as a training manual for this or any other paraglider m You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so or when undergoing training at an accredited school or with an instructor m Pilots are personally responsible for their own safety and their paragliders airworthiness m The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk Neither the manufacturer nor dealer do accept any liability connected with this activity m This paraglider on delivery meets all the requirements of the EN 926 1 and 926 2 regulations or has an airworthiness certificate issued by the manufacturer Any alterations to the paraglider will render all its certificates invalid NOTE Dudek Paragliders warns that due to constant process of development the actual paraglider may differ slight
27. hich is to be used as a temporary replacement Do not cut it if you have to replace a shorter line just tie it at the length needed gt A paraglider passport with entered date of purchase and valid technical inspection please check the serial number with the sticker on the wing tip gt The User Manual you are reading Small gifts MotoBag MotoBag is a dedicated solid backpack for PPG wings made of proven Cordura fabric Simultaneously it doubles as a quickpack if necessary Beside comfortable shoulder straps to hold it traditionally on your back it has side handles too so that you can carry it like a suit case when needed After turning it inside out becomes a quickpack that will shelter your unfolded wing when you are in a hurry Snake SUMMARY If you will respect the rules of safe flying and proper glider care you will enjoy many years of pleasant airtime Still you must be aware of possible dangers and face them wisely You must accept the fact that all air sports are potentially dangerous and your actual safety depends solely on you We insist that you fly safely and this concerns both the weather choice and safety margin during all manoeuvres FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY SEE YOU IN THE AIR 8 RIGGING SCHEME Rigging suspension lines scheme is on the next page while tables of lines lengths are published on our website www dudek eu Lengths are measured with a specialis
28. ht or landing Obviously all faults in the material and manufacturing flaws are covered by normal warranty When handing the paraglider for the repair you have to attach a card confirming its AeroCasco status After the repair you will have to cover only the share of cost value of 50 euro AeroCasco is valid for one repair only There is a possibility to extend AeroCasco for one more year To do this you have to send your paraglider for inspection not later than a year after the date of purchase Extension fee is 75 euro incl inspection Remember to attach the AeroCasco confirmation when shipping the paraglider Note aditional inspection does not extend the full inspection validity AeroCasco does not apply to any of the following theft colour fading damage caused by incorrect storage or transport damage caused by chemicals salt water and force majeure 7 WHAT HAVE YOU BOUGHT The Dudek paraglider you ve purchased should have the following items m the paraglider itself canopy lines and risers m transport bag with compression strap m MotoBag backpack m speed system with Easy Catch bar m awindsock m a pocket with paper work and repair wallet including gt Apiece of self adhesive fabric 10 cm x 37 5 cm for small repairs Note that even small tears located in vicinity of the stitches have to be repaired by an authorised service gt Alooped and stitched suspension line longer than the longest used in paraglider w
29. ing independent reinforcements system made entirely of paragliding fabric stiffening and stabilizing entire canopy structure Snake s aerofoil is another product of our DRA Dudek Reflex Airfoil technology It was calculated with our previous experiences in mind and thoroughly tested with numerical methods It is a reflex aerofoil with all its properties described above Dudek Reflex Akfoi The suspension points areas are additionally reinforced with laminated fabric so that loads are equally distributed on three planes vertically through the ribs diagonally through VSS system and level through the RSS All crossports have been prepared using OCD Optimised Crossports Design technology Carefully designed shapes of the openings and their optimal placement between stress lines guarantee very efficient pressure distribution in the canopy and its quick inflation These openings are scaled as an entity with the ribs so that their replicability is flawless and they do not disturb the aerofoil in any way Another major innovation is Snake s use of the Flexi Egde technology The leading edge is closed HensEdga Technology to airflow and its precise shape is guarded by reinforcements of laminated fabric with synthetic rods added Their presence significantly improves the inflation and launch quality as well as additionally guards the canopy against deformations when flown at high speeds Cell openings are positioned on the undersurfa
30. is advised Those system can be used at all trimmer and Speed system settings it can be also combined with main brakes use Speed system operation Full application of the speed system increases flight speed by some 30 In contrast to most paragliders it does not decrease wing stability in fact the Snake seems to counter the turbulences even better Still if you meet some serious trouble itis advisable to release the speedbar With application of the speed system the brake forces grow while brake effectiveness decreases considerably Snake At maximum speedbar and fully opened trims we strongly recommend steering with TCL system Turns executed in this way will be slightly wider but strength needed to initiate the turn will be smaller and there will be no decrease in speed It is recommended to use the speedsystem with trimmers opened completely of by half Using the speedsystem with closed trimmers can result in a frontal collapse especially in lower part of the weight range 3 7 3 Landing With closed trimmers slow mode Snake lands like any other paraglider The brake forces initially low are growing proportionally through entire range giving ample warnings before possible stalling Nevertheless you should always be careful when flying very slow until fully familiar with brake operation When landing with trims set fast above 0 point bleeding off speed can require more space than usual The paraglider has lots of kine
31. ly from the one described in the manual In case of any doubts please contact us 2 THE WING For whom the Snake You are an experienced paramotor pilot who tried the slalom flying and is going to challenge the best You look for a fast and agile wing with perfect handling turning on a dime It has to be turbulence proof too so practically only a reflex wing counts If you complete that wish list with small paraglider size there is only one answer to your dreams the Snake 2 1 DESIGN Snake is designed for experienced pilots excelling in slalom tasks or those just loving dynamic manouevres and rapid speed changes Snake as standard is fitted with 2D steering and PA system Power Attack also known as Paap Kolar system Basic difference between Snake and a Hadron is profile geometry that can be altered with trimmers speed and Power Attack system more like it was in the Nucleon and Plasma At 5 8 aspect ratio its 58 cells look relatively modest allowing for easy inflation and perfect internal pressure distribution Synthetic rods on its leading edge Flexi Edge Technology bring considerably better launch characteristics and stability at high speed The paraglider has an SL rigging most lines sheathed with some bare threads in the upper gallery Standard fixed 2D steering system is well known to the competitors who have been using it with sport version of the lines applied to some of our paragliders It consists of
32. nd rear risers open the cells It is a good idea to pull up the wing briefly in order to check that the lines are not tangled Holding the risers brakes and throttle as described above pull the front risers and inflate the canopy Snake comes up easily and sometimes it may require a dab on the brakes to keep it over your head Once the paraglider is stabilized and checked you turn around open the throttle and take off As with the classic launch you have to find such combination of trimmers brakes and throttle settings that will give you the best speed and rate of climb Remember m You are launching with your hands crossed You have to really master this technique before trying it with a running engine on your back m Any brake operation or steering inputs in general should be smooth and gentle m Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting the gas pedal before that can cause dangerous oscillations Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying The faster the trim setting is the stronger brake input is required to take off m When clipping in the crossed risers you can find proper connection of the speed system particularly hard Be careful not to confuse the risers Climbing Once you took off safely continue heading against the wind using brakes to correct rate of climb Do not try to climb too steeply attempts to increase climb rate by pulling the brakes will have an adverse effect
33. ponding to the middle position of the pulley Position of the handles should be adjusted according to your pulley setting In practice moving the pulley from the middle 2 to highest position 1 does not require any adjustment of the steering lines Moving the pulleys to the lowest position 3 will definitely require lengthening of the steering lines by distance between positions 2 and 3 With all these changes it is possible to adjust placement of the Easy Keeper magnets too With highest position of the pulley the magnet is at its highest too and with lower pulley positions the magnet is mounted lower position as shown on the picture The length of the steering lines must to be adjusted so that at maximum speed configuration opened trimmers and full speeed bar the brakes are loose and do not pull the trailing edge Progression of the steering lines i e difference in length between the central steering line going through the pulley and the outer one green is set as standard and some pilots can regard it as not aggressive enough You can adjust it to your own preferences but please observe 5 cm range and safety rules mentioned above Before you will take on powered flight it is recommended to try the setup out Hang up the entire PPG unit with ropes sit in the harness and have someone pull up the risers You must make sure that in flight you will always be able to reach the brake handles even if the airflow blows them away
34. quainted with the Snake Flight trimmers closed slow mode Steering is done with main brake handles You can pull them straight down along your body or sideways away from your body thus differentiating the progression and bank angle 1 Straight down along your body bigger progression sharper turns 2 Away from your body lesser progression turns with less banking 3 Combined technique inner hand along the body outer hand moves away to keep central part of the canopy solid and stay ready for necessary corrections Snake Flight trimmers off accelerated mode In general steering is the same as described above However a lot more force is needed so you should consider grabbing the outer steering line above the handle In this way you will be steering mainly via the outer part of steering system much like ALC While on long routes it is definitely recommended to steer using only the TCL Tip Control Line TCL line works exactly like the TST system Flight trimmers off and speed system engaged full speed mode Due to relatively high aspect ratio of the Snake and consequent short aerodynamic chord of the wingtips steering the paraglider with main brake handles at full speed configuration becomes impossible all attempts to use the main brakes will have no effect other than evoking collapses As such this is not dangerous it will even hardly alter the flight path given that pilot won t be keeping the brakes do
35. r pre flight check list If the setting is not symmetrical the paraglider will turn in flight And if you inadvertently release the trimmers reflex profile of the Snake will keep your wing level so after hitting the gas you will descend with increased speed instead of intended climbing 3 5 LANDING In paramotor flying there are two kinds of landing with and without power Power off landing At an altitude of 50 metres switch off the engine and glide as you would on a conventional paraglider lt reduces the chances of damaging the propeller on landing but on the other hand there is only one attempt possible so it has to be done right Set the trimmers as fully closed 0 or slightly released 2 to 3 cm depending on individual preferences and weight of the pilot same position as you would for launching Since wing loading of the Snake is usually higher than of our other paragliders landing with slowed down canopy with little speed should be definitely avoided In contrast a full speed landing with flare is recommended Snake is very efficient at converting airspeed for lift so you can glide a long way slowing down with gradual increase on the brakes Finally the level flight is stopped and soft touch down ensues Powered landing Make a flat approach with the engine idling then level out and lose the speed before final flare Immediately after touchdown switch off the engine The main advantage of this procedure is of cours
36. re of special value for competition pilots On one hand the 2D system offers much more precise control of he canopy but on the other it requires learning new different reflexes and reactions Pilot must spend some time exploring the system and perfecting his own technique before flying 2D in demanding environment of the competitions ALC line pulley 2 Conventional turn pull down vertically on one toggle Conventional slow down pull down verticaly on both toggles 3 4 Strong slow down with central part pull both toggles sidewise Extreme slow down with central part pull inner lines down 5 6 Tight turn pull down the outer ALC line Deep turn pull down the inner brake handle and the outer toggle a little bit aside Whenever you fly at high speed be it on open trimmers or speedbar or both combined via PA system smooth steering inputs are recommended In accelerated flight of the reflex canopy the last rows of suspension lines often happen to be slack Abrupt pulling on the steering handle causes immediate change of pressure 8 trimming of the aerofoil resulting with rapid collapse At slower trim settings both the sink and steering forces are reduced so that effective thermalling becomes possible Please study pictures illustrating trimmers and speed system operation on the next page They explain the influence of various settings on the profile shape Remember Trimmer setting is another thing to include in you
37. remely deep collapses so recovery will require decisive pilot action short and equal application of both brakes 3 9 3 Full stall and negative spin May happen only as a result of serious neglect or intentional action of the pilot You have to be careful when flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation Wing recovers spontaneously in initial phase of stall otherwise use standard procedures 3 9 4 Deep stall Under normal conditions does not occur If you want to prevent it happen at all simply stick to a couple of rules m after B stall release the risers quickly and evenly Don t be afraid Snake does not jump forward excessively m after big ears execution engage the speed system This will increase both the sink rate and safety margin as big ears constitute an effective aerodynamic brake with significant loss speed Nevertheless if such a parachutal stall happens e g due to strong turbulence simply apply some pressure on speed bar and or push the A risers forward You can release the trims too 3 9 5 Line over cravatte Snake is a modern wing which in order to decrease drag has fewer suspension lines and greater distances in between Therefore it s always possible that after a tuck one of the stabilisers may tangle in the lines Usually a couple of pulls with a brake settles the matter If it s not enough try to untangle it with big ears or a stronger pull on the risers In case of any doubts yo
38. rprise being potentially dangerous In slalom flying common technique calls for flying at specific speedbar and trimmer settings enabling good canopy control without any collapses When exiting sharp turns the speedbar has to be pressed too since not doing so will result in rapid climb on dangerously high attack angle with associated risk of losing lift and entering stall or deep stall Various steering modes with PA activated and deactivated Steering with main brake toggles only slow or accelerated mode The toggle has different effects when pulled down vs away details on next page Main toggle outer ALC line accelerated mode Variable steering progression depending on degree of operation Steering with outer ALC line only accelerated mode Main steering toggles can be docked on the magnets or let free Steering with TCL line required in full speed mode use the TCL line only with main steering toggle still in hand or docked below or above the metal ring depending on hangpoints position 2D steering system examples of operation E 2D Steering System Below you can find basic modes of steering with 2D system Demonstrated examples are by far not a complete catalogue there is a lot of interim configurations and only the pilot will choose what kind of steering is the best in given situation 2D steering is considerably different than the classic steering system The possibilities it offers a
39. t If it starts to swerve from its course just pull the opposite riser and run under the centre of the wing while preserving starting direction If the wind suddenly drops give a stronger pull on the risers If the paraglider falls to one side or back too far to be lifted again kill the engine interrupt launch and check the conditions once again As the wing rises the forces grow lighter and it should stabilise above your head without overshooting This is the best moment to check if it is inflated OK and the lines are not tangled but do so neither stopping nor turning Once you feel the forces on the risers decrease run faster and let go of the risers See if there is already any opposition on the brakes and if necessary use them to correct direction or to increase lift at take off Remember m lfthe cage of your power unit is not stiff enough the risers strained during launch can deform it to the extent of collision with the propeller Before giving it full power see that the cage does not catch any lines m Any brake operation or steering inputs in general should be smooth and gentle m lfthe cage of your paramotor is too soft risers strained during launch can distort it so that the propeller will hit it Before increasing power make sure the cage is free of lines m All steering inputs should be smooth and gradual Snake Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting power before that can cause dan
40. t axis the range of safe power operation is closely related to your skills and equipment Power unit induced oscillations Certain configurations of engine weight output and propeller diameter can cause serious oscillations during which the pilot is being lifted to one side by the torque effect swings down due to his weight then is lifted again and so on To avoid this you can m change the throttle setting and or Snake adjust the cross bracing to counteract the torque if there is one present and or m use the TEA system pulling down the knot through the tube simultaneously blocking it in the slit and or shift yourself to the other side of the harness and or change the trimmer settings while on the ground attach the risers asymmetrically using optional carabiner loops The best method is to fasten opposite cross bracing or apply some weight shift Such oscillations usually occur at full power the greater the engine output and propeller diameter the bigger the swings In addition there are often too late or wrong pilot reactions increasing the problem instead of solving it In this case the safest way to deal with this question is to close the throttle and release the brakes 3 4 LEVEL FLIGHT Once you have gained safe height after take off and wish to go for a route you can turn onto right direction fully open the trimmers and let off the brakes If the conditions are turbulent it can look foolhardy but this
41. tear Do not step on the lines Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground hard which may seriously damage the ribs sewing and surface material Knots can chafe suspension and or brake lines Check line lengths after tree or water landings as they can stretch or shrink Measurement should be taken at the manufacturer or authorised workshop After landing in water you should check the wing fabric as well since the wave forces can cause the fabric to distort in some areas When taking the wing out of the water always do this by trailing edge so that water can flow out freely After a sea landing rinse the paraglider with fresh water Since salt crystals can weaken the suspension lines even after rinsing in fresh water you should replace the lines with new ones immediately after contact with salt water Every second year Snake should undergo technical inspection by the manufacturer or authorised distributor Strength of the unsheathed lines should be controlled after every 100 flight hours after 200 hrs or two years complete line set should be replaced 5 TECHNICAL DATA Snake 16 18 20 22 24 Certificati 12 es en A E Ea a Ea ee CT a a A e Surface area fla m1 ee TT AAA Surface area projected Im 1 rs Masa SL Span fa IM RT 6502 07 30 160 Span projected pr 0 ME Es aa da Ex AAA EAS AAA AAA min AMAR ER min 25 rym 39 52 max 65 Cn 22400
42. tic energy and careless application of brakes may even cause the wing to climb Most pilots get to know the wing relatively fast and quickly gain enough trust to fly it in stronger conditions than they ever did Still you should always be careful when flying low Remember that Snake flies faster than ordinary paragliders and sometimes it can be of importance e g when landing on a slope After landing in strong wind the paraglider can be safely put down with B risers or with a strong pull on the rear D risers 3 7 4 Winching Snake was not designed for winching The reflex aerofoil used in this paraglider has inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack While in normal flight such a disposition makes it safer it can be dangerous during winch start Nevertheless a lot of successful winches on have been made To sum it up winching can be done but proper attention must be paid 3 8 QUICK DESCENT METHODS 3 8 1 Big Ears In order to get the Big Ears you have to pull down the outer lines of the A risers distinguished by neoprene sheath by some 20 50 cm While inducing big ears you should never let the brakes out of your hands After tucking the tips in paraglider will continue to fly straight with increased sink rate up to 5 m s You can steer the wing pretty efficiently by weight shifting After releasing lines the paraglider will usually open up on its own or you can assist it with a long stroke of the brakes For the
43. u should seriously consider a rescue chute It is there as a normal equipment part not just an ornament 3 9 6 Emergency steering In case of any malfunction that renders normal steering impossible you can safely steer and land Snake using the D risers grey marking or stabilo lines Snake 4 PARAGLIDER CARE Proper looking after your paraglider will prolong the life of your Snake 4 1 STORAGE Snake s design incorporates newest technologies including nylon lines in the leading edge That s why the paraglider should be carefully packed with proper conditions ensured for transport and storage Basic rules to be followed when folding the canopy 1 Fold it accordion wise rib to rib cell by cell Do not fold it by halves placing the stabilizers at the centerline 2 When a compact package is crated on the longest chord do not roll it but fold three to four times from trailing edge towards the leading one 3 The leading edge reamins on top of folded canopy Store the paraglider in a dry place away from chemicals and UV exposure Never pack or store the glider when wet Remember that the wing becomes damp also while lying on green grass in direct sunlight A good precaution to avoid dampness and or UV when you have to wait in a start queue is to use quick pack after rigging up Always dry the glider thoroughly before packing and or storage Never pack you paraglider too tightly While drying never expose your paraglid
44. ull down both B risers red tape by 10 15 cm The canopy will collapse across the entire span along its B row the airflow over top surface will break and projected canopy surface will be decreased Forward movement will be almost completely stopped Further pulling B risers is not advised as tests have shown it to increase wing instability If the canopy forms a horseshoe with both wingtips in front of the pilot gently apply both brakes to recover To exit a B stall the risers should be released in a smooth and decisive manner On quick and symmetrical releasing B lines the airflow will be reinstated and the wing will surge forward returning to normal flight In contrast to standard paragliders in case of Snake there is no need to counter this surge with brakes yet another asset of the reflex profile CAUTION See the PARACHUTAL STALL chapter All rapid descent techniques should be practiced in smooth air and with sufficient altitude only Full stalls and spins are to be avoided as recovery procedures since irrespective of paraglider type they may have dangerous consequences Snake BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS SAFE AND CORRECT FLYING SO THAT YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO DESCEND RAPIDLY 3 9 EXTREME SITUATIONS CAUTION Due to high resistance of the Snake against both side and front collapses we strongly recommend not to provoke such situations during safety trainings Inducing collapses can be very hard to impossible in stand
45. used by incorrect use damage caused by emergency situations damage resulting from accidents airborne or not WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID IF flight hours are correctly registered in logbook of the owner and possible earlier owners distinctly marking PPG flights the paraglider is used in accordance with operating manual the purchaser has not carried out any repair by him herself excl minor repairs with self adhesive patches the purchaser has not modified the paraglider in any way the canopy can be correctly identified with nameplate data Snake If you have bought your paraglider second hand ask its previous owner of the paraglider for a logbook copy it s total of flying hours since the date of first purchase that counts most AEROCASCO Normal warranty does not cover repairs of damages caused by the user or a third party Since costs of such repairs can be considerable Dudek Paragliders offers an AeroCasco insurance It covers a one off repair of any mechanical damages no matter how big and whoever inflicted them AeroCasco can be purchased only for brand new paragliders at the paraglider purchase Its cost is 50 euro The only expenses of the purchaser is shipping and so called share of cost amount NOTE AeroCasco is not available for all paragliders check this before purchase It can be obtained for privately used wings only AeroCasco applies only to damages which took place during take off flig
46. user manual VAT 3 paragliders nayapno MMM NOTE Please read this manual carefully before your first flight Very important Before use it is vital to check in which configuration the steering lines and pulleys are currently set lower or upper hangpoints and adjust them to your preferences if necessary The risers have three points to fix the pulleys on lower middle and upper one see risers on page 36 On each main steering line there are points marked to fix the steering handle corresponding to the middle position of the pulley Position of the handles should be adjusted according to your pulley setting Steering lines must not not push down the trailing edge when not operated this must be observed in all possible configurations of trimmers and speed system Steering lines must have a couple of centimeters play before they engage affect the canopy see section 3 1 on the proper adjustment For sake of safety it is always recommended to set the brakes rather too loose than too tight Make sure they are set symmetrically too Ill adjusted steering lines may cause you to misinterpret the canopy s behaviour in flight and may cause dangerous collapses in accelerated flight when set too short see page 20 When flying at full speed trimmers opened trimmers opened and speedbar pushed especially in rough air it is highly recommended to steer the paraglider using alternative steering methods like TCL Tip Control lin
47. wn for long However this phenomenon is undesirable unpleasant and most of all not effective as a means of directional corrections It follows that steering at full speed should be done only with the TEA line or TCL handles Those systems do not distort the reflex profile guaranteeing safety and efficiency of operation Every pilot should find out for himself how much trimmer can be let out before steering with main brakes at full speedbar becomes impossible or alternatively how much speedbar can be used with trimmers fully opened This will depend on a number of factors including size of the canopy Finding that range is especially important in case of slalom competitions Flying slaloms with PA Power Attack system PA combines system the trimmers with regular speed system so that pushing your speedbar automatically and simultaneously releases the trimmers In order to activate it you have to take the metal ring placed on the beginning of trimmer tape out of the quicklink blocking the system Instead of the ring you can put there a loop ending the trimmer tape black in this way the trimmer tape won t be flapping around at high speed From that moment on pilot has full range of profile geometry modification and attack angle at his disposal CAUTION You have to remember that effects of the PA system can be pretty dramatic directly influencing your speed and sink rate For the less experienced pilots it can be a big su
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