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1. are released slowly and very unevenly the glider could start to spin Spiral dive The spiral dive is the most effective way of making a fast descent During the spiral dive the pilot and glider will experience strong centrifugal forces which strain the glider As such it should be considered an extreme manoeuvre Initiation Weight shift and smoothly pull on one brake so the glider goes from a normal 360 degree turn into a steep turn and from there into a spiral dive Once established in the spiral the descent rate and bank angle can be controlled with weight shift and the outer brake Recovery The Compact Il recovers from a spiral spontaneously as soon as the brakes are released and weight shift returns to neutral To exit allow the spiral to Compact Il 8 RRIS slow for a turn or two by applying outer brake and weight shift then release smoothly Always finish a spiral dive at a safe altitude C Flying in turbulent conditions Deflations can occur when flying in turbulence but in most situations the Compact Il will stabilise without pilot input Flying with a little brake applied equally will help to prevent deflations and allow you to experience more direct feedback Active flying will help avoid deflations The aim is to keep the glider above your head in all situations by responding correctly to the glider s movements by using the brakes and weight shift It is important these manoeuvres are initially practiced under qualified2. recovering automatically when the brakes are released As the glider surges forward slow it down with the brakes to avoid the possibility of an asymmetric collapse Always wait for the glider to be in front of you or above you never brake while it is behind you as this can risk a stall Remember A wrong manoeuvre at the wrong time may change a straightforward situation into a dangerous problem Extreme manoeuvres also expose your glider to forces which may damage it Practice these techniques under adequate supervision preferably during a safety training course Compact Il 10 C RRIS 4 CARE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS The materials used to construct your Compact Il have been carefully chosen for maximum durability If you treat your glider carefully and follow these guidelines it will last you a long time Excessive wear can occur by bad ground handling careless packing unnecessary exposure to UV light exposure to chemicals heat and moisture Ground handling Choose a suitable area to launch your glider Lines caught on roots or rocks lead to unnecessary strain on the attachment tabs during inflation Snagging lines may rip the canopy fabric or damage lines When landing never let the canopy fall on its leading edge The sudden pressure increase can severely damage the air resistant coating of the canopy as well as weaken the ribs and seams Dragging the glider over grass soil sand or rocks will significantly reduce its lifeti
3. supervision and preferably during a safety training course Asymmetric collapse The Compact II will normally re inflate after an asymmetric collapse without input from the pilot but the wing may turn slightly towards the collapsed side You should always maintain course and direction by weight shifting away from the collapsed side This can be reinforced by applying a small amount of brake on the opposite side to the deflation If the collapse stays in the collapsed side can be re inflated by pumping the brake on the collapsed side in a firm and smooth manner If you experience a big collapse while accelerated the canopy will fall behind you due to the difference in inertia between you and the canopy You must wait until you pendulum back under the canopy before dealing with the deflation Reacting too early can risk stalling the glider completely Release the speed bar immediately if you have a big collapse during accelerated flight and while keeping weightshift neutral apply slight brake to the open side Let the glider enter a turn if space allows in order to avoid a spin or stall Symmetric collapse A symmetric or frontal collapse will normally reopen without any pilot input The Compact Il will regain airspeed with a small surge Be careful not to brake while the glider is behind you as this could induce a stall Deep stall The Compact II has no tendency to either get into or stay in a deep stall If the glider does enter a dee
4. while maintaining forward speed Depending on how much of the wing tip you deflate 3m s to 6m s sink rate can be achieved While in big ears your forward speed can be increased by using the speed system The Compact Il can be steered with big ears in by weight shift alone Initiation Reach up as high as possible and take hold of the outer A line on each side of the glider Pull one in first maintain direction and then pull in the second Hold them in firmly Make sure the lines are pulled down equally on each side and your big ears are even Recovery Under normal circumstances the ears will come out on their own when the lines are released Opening may be accelerated by slightly pumping the brakes B line stall This is an effective way of making a rapid descent but doesn t allow any forward speed Initiation Take hold of the B risers just below the maillons and smoothly pull them down twisting your hands until the canopy shows a span wise crease at the B line attachment points It is difficult to pull at first but becomes easier as the aerofoil creases Your sink rate will increase while your forward speed will reduce to practically zero Don t release the lines immediately the glider should be left to settle before releasing Recovery Let go of the risers smoothly but determinedly and symmetrically The Compact Il automatically returns to normal flight without any deep stall tendencies but may dive slightly forward If the risers
5. C RRIS KIS Compact Il PILOT S MANUAL Thank you for taking the time to read this booklet Compact Il 1 C RRIS CONTENTS 1 Introduction 2 Pre flight e Pre delivery inspection e Brake line lengths e Weight range e Pre flight safety 3 Flying the Compact Il a Normal flight e Pre flight inspection e Launch e Landing b Losing altitude e Big ears e B line stall e Spiral dive c Dealing with turbulence e Asymmetric collapse Symmetric collapse Deep stall Full stall Negative spin 4 Care maintenance and repairs e Ground handling e UV damage e Storage e Repairs 5 Technical details e Certification e Technical data e Line plan e Specification of materials 6 About Axis Compact Il C RRIS 1 INTRODUCTION When setting out to design our beginner intermediate glider we had a clear target we wanted to create the best paraglider possible for beginner and recreational pilots The speed that you learn and progress depends in part on how safe and predictable your glider is Pilots who want maximum enjoyment with minimum stress and who want to feel relaxed and safe in the air will enjoy the performance and passive safety of the Compact Il The glider is designed to give you many hours of fun and kilometres of relaxing flying while maintaining the high safety standards of the EN A class throughout the whole speed range and even when accelerated This manual provides information about th
6. e opposite side of the wing After replacing a line always inflate the glider on flat ground to check that everything is in order before flying After tree or water landings always examine the glider carefully If you suspect the glider may be damaged in any way contact your nearest authorised Axis supplier After 100 hours of flying or two years whichever is sooner your Compact Il must be checked and tested by the manufacturer s authorised agent Compact Il 12 C RRIS 5 TECHNICAL DETAILS The Compact II has a relatively high curve profile for a glider in its class This provides for great performance quick turning ability and a high degree of safety The canopy is reinforced by tapes which connect attachment points inside the cells this prevents distortion and helps the canopy keep its form and also allows fewer line attachment points and so less lines and less drag The specially constructed Differential Speed System DDS as is used on our Vega Il helps you to use speed effectively Split A risers allow for easier identification of lines for big ears All the stitching is on the inside of the canopy for greater protection Testing and certification The Compact II has passed certification AFNOR Standard The certification of each canopy and its serial number is found on the wingtip label Certification is valid for all harnesses of ABS type This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment to be made to the lengt
7. e glider which will help you to fly safely and keep your wing in good condition If after reading this manual you have any further questions please don t hesitate to contact us or any authorised Axis dealer Thank you for choosing the Compact Il from Axis www axispara cz www axispara co uk SAFETY NOTICE By the purchase of this equipment you are responsible for being a certified paraglider pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and death Improper use or misuse of paragliding equipment greatly increases these risks Neither Axis nor the seller of Axis equipment shall be held liable for personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances If any aspect of the use of our equipment remains unclear please contact your local paragliding instructor Axis dealer or the Axis importer in your country Compact Il 3 AXIS 2 PRE FLIGHT Pre delivery inspection The Compact Il is delivered with a rucksack inner bag compression strap and this manual The dealer or your instructor should have made a test inflation and test flight before delivery to you Brake line length When you receive your new Compact Il the brake line length is set the same as the Axis test glider This length has been finely tuned by Axis test pilots and it should not be necessary to adjust it Please ask your instructor if you feel that any adjustment may be required Do not attempt this without profess
8. e plan og og F COMPACTI wo a m a S 2 4 mM m o faa O a Q 4 8 B 8 b DE KO co Ht oO N N PE s4 o 3 o l 4 LO lt vr q co O ja o A O m s q NA y v b o Compact Il 15 RR RR r2 A RR C RRIS Specification of materials Canopy Upper surface Porcher Sport Skytex 9017 E77A water repellent 40 g m2 Lower surface Porcher Sport Skytex 9017 E77A water repellent 40 g m2 Ribs Porcher Sport Skytex 9017 E29A hard finish 40 g m2 Reinforcement Porcher Sport SR Scrim 2420 Thread Bonded nylon D60 D40 Suspension system Lines LIROS Dyneema PPSL 120 1 15 minimum strength 120 daN Explainer Dyneema power polyethylene serial line 120kg breaking strain 1 15mm diameter minimum strength circa 120kg LIROS Dyneema PPSL 160 1 40 minimum strength 160 daN LIROS Dyneema PPSL 200 1 42 minimum strength 200 daN LIROS Dyneema PPSL 275 1 90 minimum strength 275 daN XL and tandem LIROS Dyneema DFLS 200 1 42 minimum strength 200 daN Risers Mouka Ti nov PES Pre stretched polyester minimum strength 2000 daN Maillons Elair Servis Niro triangle 4 200 minimum strength 200 daN Speedsystem pulleys Riley Fittings Australia RM 302 Compact Il 16 C RRIS 6 ABOUT AXIS Axis started to design and make paragliders in 2001 Success swiftly followed and now many of the world s best competition pilots choose to fly Axis They have won podium p
9. e total in flight weight which includes pilot glider harness clothing and accessories Pre flight safety Before flying this glider you should Have the appropriate practical and theoretical training Have the required licence and insurance Be fit to fly and unaffected by stress or drugs Wear a suitable helmet Use a suitable harness and emergency parachute Make a thorough pre flight check Compact Il AXIS 3 FLYING THE COMPACT II We recommend you practice inflating your glider before flying it and make your first flights in gentle conditions on a familiar flying site A Normal flight Pre flight check A proper pre flight check is essential for safe flying Before launch lay the glider out into a slight arc and check that Cell openings are free of obstructions Lines are free of tangles or knots No twigs grass or other objects are tangled in the lines Risers are correctly connected Brake lines run freely through the pulleys Knots on brake handles are secure Carabiners on risers are closed and or tightened Launch The key to successful launching is to practice ground handling on flat ground as often as possible The Compact II inflates easily and steadily using forward or reverse launch techniques There is no tendency to overshoot the pilot To forward alpine launch in light or nil wind there is no need to pull the risers hard Allow the glider to stabilise overhead and run positively forward checking the canopy
10. h of the waist strap The recommended distance between the carabiners is 42cm In common with all other paragliders when cross bracing is looser than the recommended 42cm weight shift control increases and the glider feels more sensitive However automatic recovery from a collapse when using slack cross bracing can be slower and more unpredictable When cross bracing is tighter the pilot feels more stable but the effectiveness of weight shift is less effective The Compact II has been designed for hill and or tow launches It is not a paramotor wing The use of a power unit paramotor or motor with the Compact II has not been tested by the manufacturer or by the testing authority Compact Il 13 Technical specification S M L Flat area m2 24 26 26 32 29 02 Flat span m 10 85 11 30 11 86 Flat aspect ratio 4 85 4 85 4 85 Projected area m2 21 22 23 03 25 39 Projected span m 8 78 9 15 9 61 Projected aspect ratio 3 64 3 64 3 64 Maximum wing chord m 2 78 2 90 3 04 Minimum wing chord m 0 68 0 72 0 75 Number of cells 32 32 32 Weight range kg 55 80 70 100 85 120 Minimum speed km h 21 21 21 Trim speed km h 34 34 34 Accelerated speed km h 44 44 44 Minimum sink rate 1 1 1 1 1 1 Glide ratio 7 5 7 5 7 5 Glider weight ex bag kg 5 8 6 5 6 9 Homologation AFNOR EN A EN A EN A Compact Il 14 C RRIS Lin
11. ional advice If you feel it is necessary to adjust the brake line length to suit physical build height of harness hang points or style of flying we recommend you test fly the glider after every 20mm of adjustment There should always be free brake travel when the glider is flown hands up This means when you look at your brake lines in flight with your hands up there should be a slight bow or arc to the line the brake lines should not be tight This is to prevent the brakes being applied when the speed system is used Brake lines that are too short e May lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position e May impede recovery from certain manoeuvres e Will certainly reduce your glider s speed range Brake lines that are too long will e Reduce pilot control during launch e Reduce control in extreme flying situations e Make it difficult to execute a good flare when landing Each break line should be tied securely to its control handle with a suitable knot Other adjustments or changes to your Compact II lead to a loss of guarantee airworthiness and validity of the EN certification and may endanger both yourself and others If you have any suggestions on improvements let us know and our test pilots will try out your ideas in a controlled situation Compact Il 4 SAXIS Weight range The Compact Il must only be flown within the certified weight range as shown in this manual The weight range quoted is th
12. is fully inflated and clear of any knots or tangles Reverse launching is recommended in strong wind Flight The best glide speed in calm air is achieved in the hands up position The best sink rate is produced with both brake lines drawn down equally to about 20 of their range Turning The handling characteristics of the Compact II require no special or non standard procedures Brake pressure is progressive This gives a responsive and sporty feel to the handling In an emergency e g a broken brake line the Compact Il can be manoeuvred by steering carefully with the rear risers or by weight shift Using the speed system The speed system on the Compact Il comes supplied with Brummel hooks ready to attach to your own speedbar of choice When you have done this check the speed system runs smoothly by hanging in your harness before flying Compact Il 6 SAXIS In particular check that the speed system won t be engaged when in normal flight Unnecessary knots and loops in a speed system are not recommended Maximum useable speed is one of the strong points of Axis paragliders and the Compact Il is no exception However in spite of this exceptional stability any collapse at full speed will be more severe than the same event experienced at trim speed Always keep both hands on the controls when flying fast and be ready to release the speed system immediately at the first sign of a collapse Use the speed system carefully when flying clo
13. laces at competitions around the world including at recent World Cup events and the World Championships The lessons learned from these thousands of hours of competition success have been used to develop the Compact II a new generation of glider We welcome feedback from you about your new Compact II Send it to us at info axispara cz or info axispara co uk UK pilots Please note We have made every effort to ensure that the information in this manual is correct but please remember it is for guidance only It is not a training manual It must not be used as a substitute for proper training under the direction of an approved body The manual is subject to change without prior notice Check the websites for updates and the latest information regarding Axis products Enjoy your Compact II www axispara cz www axispara co uk Produced by www axispara co uk October 2007 Compact Il 17
14. me and increase its porosity When preparing for launch or when ground handling be sure not to step on any of the lines or the canopy fabric Don t tie any knots in the lines UV damage Protect your canopy and lines from unnecessary exposure to sunlight Storage Avoid packing your glider when it is wet If there s no other way then dry it as soon as possible away from direct sunlight Be careful to avoid storing your canopy when damp or wet this is the most common reason for canopy degradation Don t let your glider come into contact with seawater If it does rinse the lines canopy and risers with fresh water and dry it away from direct sunlight before storing After flight or when storing always use the inner protection sack When storing or during transport make sure your glider isn t exposed to temperatures higher than 50 C Never let the glider come into contact with chemicals Clean the glider with clean lukewarm water only Never clean using abrasives For long term storage don t pack the glider too tightly Leave the rucksack zip open when possible to allow any moisture to evaporate Compact Il 11 C RRIS Repairs Small holes in the canopy can be repaired using adhesive tape Larger repairs or cell replacement should only be carried out by the manufacturer s authorised agent Damaged lines should be replaced by your Axis dealer When a new line has been fitted always check its length against its counterpart on th
15. p stall accelerate the glider out of the deep stall by either pushing on the A risers or by using the speed bar Never try to steer out of a deep stall A wet glider has a higher tendency to deep stall so if you pass through rain accelerate a little and avoid using big ears until the glider is dry Compact Il 9 CS BRIS Full stall This is an extreme manoeuvre that should rarely if ever be required To induce a full stall take one or two wraps of the brake lines and pull both of them down smoothly Hold them down locking your arms under your seat until the canopy falls behind you and deforms into a characteristic crescent shape In a stable full stall the canopy will oscillate back and forth Be careful not to release the brakes prematurely or asymmetrically The Compact II recovers from a full stall automatically after the brakes are released During correct recovery where the brakes are let up a little to allow air to enter the glider prior to being released when the glider is in front of you the Compact Il shows no tendency to surge strongly in front of the pilot If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly there is a possible tendency for the glider to surge This can be corrected by simultaneous equal braking on both sides Be careful not to release the brakes asymmetrically as this can cause a large asymmetric collapse followed by a tendency to enter a spin Negative spin Should a spin occur the Compact Il is capable of
16. se to the ground or the terrain Landing On your first flights you may be surprised at how well the Compact Il glides Take account of this when making your landing approach and give yourself the opportunity for S turns or a longer approach than you might be used to For a normal into wind landing evenly pull the brakes all the way down when you are about one metre from the ground Under nil wind conditions or if you are forced to make an emergency downwind landing a wrap on each brake will allow you to make a stronger flare B Losing altitude Most pilots will at some time want to lose height This may be because of a change in the weather you are at cloudbase and don t want to go any higher or simply because you want to finish your flight quickly Ideally the best way to lose height is to find an area of sink and stay in it This way you can fly normally to the ground However if there is no sink or if you are in strong lift and want to go down a rapid descent method may be needed There are three main rapid descent methods e Big ears e B line stall e Spiral dive Each of these descent methods places extra different stresses on gliders and should be avoided if you want to extend the life of the glider It is important these manoeuvres are initially practiced under qualified supervision and preferably during a safety training course Compact Il 7 AXIS Big ears This is the easiest and safest technique for descent
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