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1. nucleon user manual www dudek eu NOTE Please read this manual carefully before your first flight Important Trimmer Tape Lock On leaving the factory paraglider risers are equipped with a plastic buckle blocking trimmer use As such the paraglider conforms to the EN norm However if you want to get that additional angle of attack regulation all you have to do is move the buckle toward black loop which pulls the trimmer in Remember still the paraglider was NOT certified in any other configuration than fully closed trims All details concerning full trimmer range option can be found in the manual Plastic buckle allows you to restore the certified canopy version in any moment In order to move the buckle you have to loosen the tape see pictures TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I Into 0 ok fo 1 PN 3 Qe TAS WANG E E E E A re 4 2 1 Design 2 2 Structure 3 Flight operation nannan meni Er lerne 8 3 1 Steering lines and speed system adjustment 3 2 Free flying 3 2 1 Take offt 3 2 2 Flight 3 2 3 Landing 3 2 4 Winching 3 3 Powered flights 3 3 1 Take off 3 3 2 Flight 3 3 3 Landing 3 3 4 Golden rules 3 4 Quick descent methods 3 4 1 Big ears 3 4 2 Spiral dive 3 4 3 B stall 3 5 Aerobatics 3 5 1 Wing over 3 6 Extreme manoeuvrese 3 6 1 One sided collapse 3 6 2 Frontal collapse 3 6 3 Full stall and negative spin 3 6 4 Deep stall 3 6 5 Line over and cravatte 3 6 6 Emergency steering 4 CANOPY Cale 24 4 1 Storage2. A piece of self adhesive fabric 10 cm x 37 5 cm for small repairs Note that even small tears located in the vicinity of stitches have to be repaired by an authorised service Alooped and stitched suspension line longer than the longest line used in the paraglider that 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 A paraglider passport with entered date of purchase and valid technical inspection please check the serial number with the sticker on the wing tip The User Manual you are reading e 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 it becomes a quickpack that will shelter your unfolded wing when you are in a hurry amp nucleon SUMMARY If you 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 manoeu
3. 460 mm Full acceleration with closed trimmers Full acceleration with opened trimmers good speed easy steering decreased small angle of attack maximum speed stability Classic speed system action Great stability and hard steering This setting is not advised for using Advised use of ALC system speed system a mm shortening mm lengthening mm shortening mm 5 90 180 170 130 20 90 130 170 B A VA nucleon trim usage information TRIM Take off Thermalling Brakes ALC TEA as TST Speed bar SLOW FAST ag gt gt A MODIFIED FULL I REFLEX l REFLEX I Toggle donotuse with moderation possible use recommended In nil wind conditions it is preferable to take off with the trims fully closed on Slow The stronger the wind the faster the trim setting towards the neutral 0 position Faster trim settings can render the take off difficult or even impossible depending on wind strength Thermalling the Nucleon is safe at any trim setting However the best sink rate is achieved with the trims fully closed on slow To thermal in turbulence appropriate release of the trims to a faster setting is recommended to increase stability The ALC steering balls allow for lighter handling when used together with the brakes especially useful at faster trim settings and or on speed bar They can also be used on their own to change direction when not too low near the groun
4. Technora 7343 280 018 Technora 7343 420 041 6785 6730 6715 6750 6750 6695 6655 6670 6690 6580 6475 6385 6335 6205 6145 5985 6895 6840 6825 6855 8025 7835 7745 7645 7550 7570 7435 7305 7210 7180 7145 6965 6865 6735 6660 6630 USER MANUAL Nucleon 25 EN C Table of individual line lenghts Table of total line lenghts 6880 6820 6805 6845 6820 6775 6765 6790 6715 6625 6545 6500 6330 6225 6210 6845 6780 6765 6805 6780 6740 6730 6755 6670 6580 6505 6465 6310 6230 6255 6925 6860 6850 6890 6865 6825 6815 6840 6795 6680 6565 6480 6405 6345 6230 Technora 7343 090 005 Technora 7343 140 006 Technora 7343 190 024 Technora 7343 280 011 Technora 7343 280 018 Technora 7343 420 041 7080 7020 7010 7045 7045 6990 6945 6965 6985 6870 6760 6670 6620 6485 6425 6250 7190 7135 7120 7150 8345 8150 8055 7955 7860 7880 7740 7600 7505 7475 7440 7250 7150 7010 6935 6900 33 amp nucleon Nucleon 27 EN C Table of individual line lenghts Table of total line lenghts 7170 7130 7215 7105 7065 7150 7090 7050 7135 7130 7090 7175 7110 7065 7155 7065 7025 7115 7055 7015 7105 7075 7040 7130 7000 6955 7080 6905 6860 6965 6820 6780 6845 6775 6745 6755 6600 6580 6680 6495 6495 6615 6475 6525 6495 Technora 7343 090 005 Technora 7343 140 006 Technora 7343 190 024 Technora 734
5. manufacturer Any alterations to the paraglider will render its certificates invalid NOTE Dudek Paragliders warns that due to constant process of development the actual paraglider may differ slightly from the one described in the manual amp nucleon 2 THE WING WHO SHOULD FLY Nucleon You have been paramotoring for some time now You know and appreciate performance and safety of the reflex aerofoil paragliders Even if you are currently flying only for fun long routes are attracting you no less than a wish to prove yourself against the best international competitors or to beat some record You are not afraid of strong thermals and the agility tasks close to the ground look promising too What you need is a top drawer paraglider a canopy that will be safe and stable both at top and low speeds with with efficient trimmers and speed system as well as a precise steering capable of guick reversing your paraglider On top of that it has to be robust so that high loads occurring at freguent PPG flying will not cause any deformations of the surface If most of the above statements do apply to you then the Nucleon is your wing 2 1 DESIGN Nucleon is an Action and Reaction class paraglider built around a new idea already proven in Synthesis and Plasma The new concept assumes linear characteristics of acceleration equally shared between trims and speed system and limited reflexivity at slow trim settings It is accompanied by a
6. of the chord is producing lift while the rear 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 30 giving the paraglider a higher wing loading and increasing its speed The centre of pressure also moves forward adding enhanced pitch stability Such a shift of loading gives the Nucleon an exceptional tuck resistance and increases its projected aspect ratio resulting resulting in much better performance especially at high speeds Should you require more lift the rear section can be pulled down to restore an airfoil that will be effective along its entire chord Below we will try to give you a closer look at some of the remarkable features of the Nucleon 2 2 STRUCTURE The Nucleon 3D body was designed in our CSG Canopy Shape Guard system comprising many elements resulting in exceptional coherence and stability of the CSG shape Below you will find a short description of CSG snop Shape Good subsystems Nucleon has an elliptical planform with slightly rearward swept 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 minimal number of suspension points The
7. 4 2 Cleaning 43 Repair 44 Deterioration a few tips YK el ef Ke Kr PR 26 6 Warranty AcroC ASCO sete 27 7 What have you bought csssee eee 29 8 Rigging tables and SchemME s ee 31 9 Risers design and accessories secure nens eases 38 1 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS We are pleased to welcome you among the growing number of DUDEK PARAGLIDERS pilots You ve become a proud owner of state of the art PPG paraglider Extensive development application of the most modern methods and thorough testing resulted in a friendly behaving paraglider offering the pilot a lot of fun combined with great performance We wish you many enjoyable and safe flying hours DISCLAIMER Please read this Manual carefully and note following details The purpose of this Manual is to offer guidelines to the pilot using the paraglider and it is by no means intended to be used as a training manual for this or any other paraglider You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so or when undergoing training at an accredited School or with an Instructor Pilots are personally responsible for their own safety and their paraglider s airworthiness 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 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
8. PPG feature considerable vertical distance between thrust axis and wing chord the range of safe power operation is closely connected 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 m adjust the cross bracing to counteract the torgue if there is one present and or m usethe TEA pulling down the knot through the tube simultaneously blocking it in the slit and or m shift yourself to the other side of the harness and or m change the trimmer setting 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 guestion is to close the throttle and release the brakes Especially less experienced pilots tend to overreact This is called a pilot induced oscillation and proven solution is to leave the brakes alone 3 3 2 LEVEL FLIGHT Once you have gained safe height after take off and wish to go for a route you can turn onto the
9. nucleon the ground Set the trimmers completely closed see fig 2 In conditions faster settings can be advised blue areas 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 guick check if m the helmetis on andlocked the risers are clipped in the carabiners 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 and execute launch as described in paragraph 3 2 1 a 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 take off when you feel the strain on both risers to be equal make sure the canopy is overhead 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 out If it starts to swerve from its course just pull the opposite riser and run un
10. steering lines of the upper level are additionally led through rings sewn into the trailing edge shortening it when the brake is applied so that steering becomes lighter and more effective All the lines are distinguished by colours depending on their strength 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 daN colour blue given colours are subject to slight changes THE RISERS For the Nucleon we have chosen four way risers equipped with m ELR Easy Launch Riser system This is an ELR specially marked A riser gold ribbon mM speed system affecting A B and C risers when engaged featuring ball beared pulleys and special line mM trimmers of red band with visible scale red slow and blue fast trim setting designed for quick and easy replacement in case of deterioration m two levels of the pulleys to be used depending on the hangpoint level m ALC allows for aggressive turns even on full speed without modifications of the reflex profile The steering handle is a red ball easy positioned to Alarma ee emre Eyer match personal preferences and hangpoints m TEA Torque Effect Adjuster allowing for eliminating the effect of engine torque tending to g ren turn the paraglider in the direction opposite to t
11. use the thermals Worth noting is the Nucleon impressive speed range the maximum speed is almost three times greater than stall speed Study drawings of trimmers and speed system adjusting and setting as well as their influence on the wing shape Independent of the current wing configuration and speed turns can be much tightened and more effective with differential brake operation Slight use of the outer brake with considerable amount of the inner one will diminish the loss of lift in turn Turns can be much improved by additional use of throttle speed system etc Once with growing experience you will master these techniques you will be able to execute fully coordinated and effective turns bringing to mind the aeroplane handling REMEMBER m Trimmer setting is another part of the pre start check list m If it will be asymmetric the wing will be turning all the time And if you will inadvertently set them off the reflex profile of the Nucleon will keep the wing level so after opening the throttle you ll start to descend with increased speed instead of climbing 3 3 3 LANDING In PPG flying there are two kinds of landing with and without power Power off landing At an altitude of 50 metres switch the engine off and glide as you would on a conventional paraglider It 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 With or without po
12. 3 280 011 Technora 7343 280 018 Technora 7343 420 041 7375 7315 7305 7340 7340 7285 7240 7265 7280 7165 7050 6955 6900 6765 6700 6515 7495 7435 7420 7455 8670 8465 8370 8265 8165 8185 7900 7800 7765 7730 7535 7430 7290 7210 7175 Nucleon 29 EN C Rev 2 0 Table of individual line lenghts ig Table of total line lenghts 7445 7400 7490 7380 7335 7425 7365 7320 7415 7410 7365 7455 7385 7340 7435 7340 7300 7390 7330 7290 7385 7355 7315 7410 7275 7225 7360 7180 7130 7235 7090 7050 7115 7045 7010 7025 6860 6840 6945 6750 6755 6880 6730 6780 6750 Technora 7343 090 005 Technora 7343 140 006 Technora 7343 190 024 Technora 7343 280 011 Technora 7343 280 018 Technora 7343 420 041 7660 7600 7585 7625 7630 7570 7525 7545 7565 7445 7325 7230 7175 7030 6965 6775 7780 7720 7705 7745 USER MANUAL 35 E nucleon Nucleon 31 EN C Rev 3 0 Table of individual line lenghts 7665 7600 7585 7630 7610 7565 7555 7580 7490 7390 7305 7265 7090 7005 7030 Table of total line lenghts 7760 7695 7680 7725 7705 7660 7650 7680 7630 7500 7375 7280 7200 7130 6995 Technora 7343 090 005 Technora 7343 140 006 Technora 7343 190 024 Technora 7343 280 011 Technora 7343 280 018 Technora 7343 420 041 7940 7875 7860 7900 7905 7845 7800 7820 7840 7715 7595 7490 7435 7290 7220 7020 8060
13. 9280 8000 9065 7985 8960 8025 8850 USER MANUAL Nucleon 34 Rev 3 0 Table of individual line lenghts Table of total line lenghts 8095 8050 8145 8325 8455 9730 8025 7980 8075 8260 8390 9505 8015 7965 8060 8245 8375 9395 8060 8015 8110 8290 8415 9280 8040 7990 8090 8295 9170 7990 7945 8040 8230 9195 7980 7940 8035 8185 9030 8005 7965 8060 8210 8875 7925 7870 8010 8230 8770 7820 7765 7880 8100 8730 7725 7680 7745 7970 8690 7675 7635 7645 7865 8470 7475 7450 7560 7805 8360 7355 7360 7490 7655 8200 7335 7390 7355 7585 8115 7380 8065 Technora 7343 090 005 Sa Technora 7343 140 006 a Technora 7343 190 024 Es Technora 7343 280 011 iz Technora 7343 280 018 Technora 7343 420 041 37 amp nucleon 9 RISERS DES GN AND ACCESSORIES Figure 1 Risers in lower hangopint configuration steering line is led through one pulley only steering B A JA line ALC uppey line pulley for low h int angpoints Easy keeper TEA cord magnet i p i TEA lock 4 Ay ALC ball in j i upper position e h y H speed system ra lt _ hook brake _ i lt lt handle speed system trimmer buckle pulleys lower pulley for high 3 hangpoints trimmer exchangeable handle trimmer strap Easy Keeper magnets lt a carabiner Figure 2 High hangpoints steering line is Figure 3 Additional magnet for brake led through both pulleys ALC ball i
14. 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 Nucleon 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 only with sufficient altitude only Full stalls and spins are to be avoided as recovery procedures of the extreme manoeuvres since irrespective of paraglider type they may have dangerous consequences BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS SAFE AND CORRECT FLYING SO THAT YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO DESCEND RAPIDLY 3 5 AEROBATICS Nucleon was not designed to do any aerobatics 3 5 1 WING OVER You make a wingover by performing a series of consecutive alternating turns with growing bank angle Too much banking connected with some flaws in co ordination and execution can evoke pretty dynamic collapse CAUTION Steep turn with bank angle over 60 degrees is a prohibited aerobatic manoeuvre 3 6 EXTREME MANOEUVRES CAUTION EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSES SIV INSTABILITY TRAINING UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE WHILE PROVOKING OR EXITING REAL SITUATIONS THERE IS DANGER THAT YOUR ACTIONS WILL PROVE TOO QUICK OR TOO STRONG SO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS EMPL
15. OTE AeroCasco is not available for all paragliders check this before purchase It can be obtained for privately used wings only AeroCasco can be purchased only for a brand new paraglider at the paraglider purchase Its cost is 50 euro AeroCasco applies only to damages that took place during take off flight 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 present 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 on expedition 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 that you bought should have the following items e the paraglider itself canopy lines and risers e transport bag with compression strap e MotoBag specialised double funcion backpack e aspeed system with Easy Catch bar e awindsock e a pocket with paper work and repair wallet including o o
16. OY GOOD JUDGMENT STAY CALM AND TAKE MEASURED ACTIONS Since all actions required to exit or prevent dangerous situations on Nucleon are typical and pilots flying this wing should already have proper experience we are going to describe only the characteristic features of the Nucleon Description of standard methods dealing with extreme situations can be found in textbooks 3 6 1 ONE SIDED COLLAPSE Even 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 Nucleon on course Under normal conditions with collapses up to 50 of the wingspan Nucleon will reinflate instantly and spontaneously If it will not happen you should aid this process by application of brake on the collapsed side 3 6 2 FRONTAL COLLAPSE The reflex profile of the Nucleon 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 extremely deep collapses so recovery will require decisive pilot action short and equal application of both brakes 3 6 3 FULL STALL AND NEGATIVE SPIN Practically do not occur 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 fam
17. and speedflying wings as well as school and profit users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year 150 flight hours depending on what comes first WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 90000 canopy colour fading damage caused by chemicals or salt water damage caused 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 the logbook of the owner and possible earlier owners distinctly marking PPG flights the paraglider is handled in accordance with the operating manual the purchaser has not carried out any repair by him herself excl minor repairs with self adhesive patches carried out any modifications the paraglider can be unmistakably identified the paraglider was being inspected according to prescribed timetable If you have ought your paraglider second hand ask its previous owner of the paraglider for a logbooks copy total of flying hours since the date of first purchase amp nucleon AEROCASCO Normal warranty does not cover repairs of damages caused by the user or a third party As costs of such repairs can be considerable Dudek Paragliders offer an AeroCasco insurance It covers a one off repair of any mechanical damage no matter how big and whoever inflicted them The only expenses the purchaser has to pay are shipping costs and so called share of cost amount N
18. arrows your options m Do not wait for the problem to grow any change of engine sound or a vibration can indicate troubles You ll never know until you land and check it out m Be certain of your navigation m Remember that not everyone is fond of your engine noise Do not scare the animals 3 4 QUICK DESCENT METHODS 3 4 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 Nucleon 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 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 lead to increase of the angle of attack and a parachutal stall Besides pulling the ears while climbing is pointless anyway 3 4 2 SPIRAL DIVE Nucleon is a very agile paraglider so entering spiral dive happens v
19. as described above chapter 3 2 Still there is additional information needed concerning power output proper matching of the wing engine propeller etc Dudek Paragliders cannot take responsibility for all possible combinations but if you contact us we are always ready to help First flights In order to get familiar with your wing we recommend flying with closed trimmers first read area up to 0 position because in this configuration Nucleon behaves as a classic wing Flying like that try pulling the brakes some until you feel resistance usually it will be at about 1 4 of the brake travel 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 safety of the Nucleon 3 3 1 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 crossing the the wind gradient is greatly reduced 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 amp
20. asy Keeper system see further pages 3 FLIGHT OPERATION 3 1 STEERING LINES AND SPEED SYSTEM ADJ USTMENT We strongly advise following actions to be supported by an instructor or at least an experienced pilot A brand new Nucleon has its steering lines and ALC system positioned for powered flight in high hangpoint configuration The risers of the Nucleon are shorter than in most paragliders so the differences in hangpoints present somewhat smaller problem Still there are two sets of pulleys prepared higher and lower see risers scheme Also on the main steering line and ALC system line there are two spots marked higher and lower for the brake handle and the ball to be accordingly fixed NOTE Before flying the paraglider please check setting of brakes and ALC system and adjust it to your hangpoints if necessary When flying with lower hangpoints or free flying the brake lines are to be run through the higher pulleys only and the brake handles and the balls should be placed on higher marks of the steering lines so that they will be shortened Higher hangpoints require longer steering lines and the ALC while lower hangpoints shorter lines 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 the
21. d In case of harnesses using high hangpoints the TEA system can be used for directional control as well especially at fast trim and speed system settings It works in the same way as TST used in our earlier paragliders Remember though that TEA must be assembled on both sides to use it in this character The speed bar should be used on faster trim settings It should be avoided on slow trims zero or slower when the wing is notina full reflex configuration as the risk of collapse may be increased in turbulence version 16 04 2009 DUDEK paragiiders Dudek Paragliders ul Centralna 2U 86 031 Osielsko Poland tel 48 52 324 17 40 export dudek eu www dudek eu made in europe cl0c 0 0d A
22. d 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 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 and 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 raise the canopy over your head On most occasions you won t have have to brake it especially if the trimmers are set for fast flight blu
23. der 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 well 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 If the 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 Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting power before that can cause dangerous oscillations m Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying m 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 han
24. e areas Perhaps it does not agree with our experience but when the trimmers are opened set above 0 Nucleon s reflex profile stabilises the wing and does not allow it to surge forward It can even stay behind a little in such case pull the brakes a little and the glider will come forward Once you have it overhead turn around open the throttle and take off As with the classic launch in this case too you have to find such combination of trimmers brakes and throttle settings that will give you the best speed and rate of climb amp nucleon Remember m You are launching with your hands crossed You have to really master this technigue 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 m Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying m The faster the trim setting is the more brake input is required to take off 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 due to the additio
25. educe 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 Nucleon 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 and sharp edges can damage the cloth Prevent lines from catching anything as they can overstretch or 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 A line plan is included in this manual or may be obtained from the dealer when needed 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
26. eral places the leading edge features our CCS Closed Cell Structure system this is a number of closed cells in most important locations It s goal is to hinder the backflow from the cells out and thus to facilitate their reinflation and faster and canopy recovery in case of a collapse On the wingtips we placed the ACS Auto Cleaning Slots dedicated slots automatically removing dirt from inside the wing Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the Nucleon All materials used come from marked production batches and each production step can be verified down to identification of specific worker and controller Fabric Each kind of fabric has its unigue features and characteristics We composed them so that they create a perfect blend The upper surface is made of perfectly proven in our earlier wings of Porcher Skytex 40 Evolution fabric formerly named Aquatic Basically it s a nylon material covered with outstanding E85A impregnate introduced into mass production in January 2002 after a series of extensive laboratory and real flying tests Such covered fabric is not very stiff and what s most important has increased tear stretch and UV resistance It is not siliconised so minor repairs can be easily made with self adhesive strips Lower surface is made of Skytex 40 Classic with E38A impregnate This fabric has a great weight resistance ratio and is one of the greates
27. ery quickly and can be surprising for the less experienced pilot A spiral dive is characterised by reaching the highest sink rates possible Significant G forces however make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long as will place high loads on both pilot and glider to degree of losing consciousness by the pilot 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 glider with the outer one amp nucleon NEVER DO BIG EARS IN A SPIRAL In this manoeuvre smaller number of lines is carrying an excessive load mulitplied by the 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 passed in certification trials i e 8 G 3 4 3 B STALL Executing a B stall on a Nucleon is very hard due to specific suspension lines location in stabilizers area To enter a B stall simultaneously pull 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 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
28. fresh water you should replace the lines with new ones immediately after contact with salt water Every second year Nucleon should undergo technical inspection by the manufacturer or authorised distributor W nucleon 5 TECHNICAL DATA N w N u N N N w Pp w A Certification EN Number of cells Surface area flat m2 Surface area projected m Span flat m Span projected m Aspect Ratio flat Aspect Ratio projected Sink rate m s Distance pilot to wing cm Weight range kg w olo gt gt ofo z g 14 dj o v 2 JE EJ S st ist z ofo S gt 515 gt ayo gt le 3 lt N 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 additionally 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 depending on what comes first If the paraglider is used for powered flights every hour spent in the air should be counted as two does not apply to dedicated PPG canopies For the PPG paragliders warranty covers 24 months 2 years 200 flight hours depending on what comes first For the mountaineering MPG
29. he ee propeller s rotation The system can be adjusted to match your specific combination of paramotor propeller For quick and easy recognition in emergency some of the risers are distinguished with coloured band as follows A gold used for launching A black neoprene used for big ears B red used for B stall amp nucleon SAL Steering System ALC allows for aggressive turns even on full speed without modifications of the reflex profile This is of special importance for bigger v3 ME a handle canopy sizes without We lt Easy Keeper special solutions i TET demonstrating problems associated with big steering forces and low agility The steering handle here is the red ball easily adjusted to match personal preferences Of course you can use just the standard brake handles ignoring the ALC ball thus leaving the system inactive Easy Catch Easy Catch speedbar is a 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 Triple Comfort Toggle Girer Triple Comfort Toggles Neodymium magnet of the Swivel protects mn the steering line SE i Easy Keeper against twisting half rigid PVC tube y ei rigid plastic rod slit of the rod Z The most soft handle is obtained when no F insertion is used exchangeable i
30. iliar with brake operation Wing recovers spontaneously in initial phase of stall otherwise use standard procedures 3 6 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 Nucleon 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 aerodynamic brake with significant loss speed Nevertheless if such a parachutal stall happens e g due to strong amp nucleon turbulence simply apply some pressure on speed bar and or push the A risers forward You can release the trims too 3 6 5 LINE OVER AND CRAVATTE Nucleon is a modern wing which in order to decrease drag has fewer suspension lines and greater distances between them 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 n case of any doubts you should seriously consider a rescue chute It is there as a normal equipment part not just an ornament 3 6 6 EMERGENCY STEERING In case of any malfunction that renders normal steering impossible you can safely steer and land Nucleon using the D risers grey marking or stabilo li
31. k resistance R gt Pitching moment center of pressure Do not hesitate to lead the Nucleon into tight thermalling in order to win some altitude and spare fuel you will be surprised how efficient it is Possible closing the trimmers will make the climb ratio even better Trimmers and speed system operation The reflex wing airfoil enables the Nucleon 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 are on safe altitude Fully opened trimmers blue area increase the speed and stability of the wing and with it also its ability to cope with turbulences and overall penetration As forces on the brakes grow at high speeds the weightshifting or steering with ALC system becomes increasingly effective ALC system can be used in all trimmers and speed system settings also in combination with main steering handles At maximum speedbar and fully opened trims we strongly recommend steering with ALC 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 Itis advised to use the speedsystem with fully or half opened trimmers Using speedbar with closed trims red area can lead to a frontstall especially in lower parts of start weight range On the other hand slow trimmer settings red area decreases sink and steering forces so it is possible to efficiently
32. lace the power unit downwind of the paraglider Check double check and then check once again if there is no fuel leakage Do you have enough fuel for the flight It is always better to have toomuch than too little 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 m Do not 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 Jiis not reasonable to let go of the brakes below 100 meters because a possible power unit malfunction may require immediate attention m n 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 m Do not fly with tail wind at low altitudes as it pretty much n
33. lower surface has a RSS Reinforcing Strap System applied in the wing s interior RSS is an ballooning independent reinforcements system made entirely of paragliding fabric stiffening and stabilizing entire canopy structure Nucleon 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 Dudet Refles Avfoi Properties of a reflex airfoil were described above 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 together with the ribs so that their replicability is flawless and they do not disturb the aerofoil in any way The Nucleon leading edge is closed to airflow and its precise shape is guarded by reinforcements of laminated fabric amp nucleon Cell openings are positioned on the undersurface 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 In sev
34. m away Being suspended in this way you have a perfect opportunity to adjust the 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 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 it up over your head When it stabilises check that the brakes are loose and do not pull 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 3 2 FREE FLYING Although the Nucleon according to its design book is a fast PPG wing it behaves surprisingly well as a classic paraglider too and can be used as such without any modifications The essential difference between Nucleon and classic paragliders means that due to its increased tuck resistance both during start and flight and greater speed range it can be safely flown in strong conditions too Generally speaking the faster you fly the safer is your flight 3 2 1 TAKE OFF In case of classic launch we recommend that after laying out the wing all lines be taut eliminating excessive play The Nucleon is pulled up with A risers only It is best done with closed trimmers slow setting in case of stronger wind you can free the
35. n low handle high hangpoints position Figure 4 TEA cord inactive a and TA p Ik 7 knot Figure 5 Beside TEA there is an additional inner loop in the risers that can be used for countering ay the the torque effect There is no adjustment j possibility though while in the TEA you can have the knot in just right place amp nucleon Figure 6 Steering systems scheme Here is a simple guide to find your way ina maze of risers and their various handles Classic brakes operate along entire trailing edge ALC system is active on the outer parts of the trailing edge and the TEA affects stabilizer only With this arrangement the pilot has full range of steering systems at his disposal and can freely choose between them according to his needs and current situation USER MANUAL Figure 7 Trimmers influence on the wing profile Trimmers closed Minimal speed and minimal sink Take off position wD neutral configuration risers length A A B 460 mm shortening mm Trimmers in 0 position Risers of egual length Transitional position Se neutral configuration risers length 460 mm Trimmers fully opened Maximum speed a neutral configuration risers length 460 mm lengthening mm 130 65 amp nucleon Figure8 Trimmer settings influence on speed system action Lengthening and shortening values are given in respect to neutral risers length
36. nal drag actual rate of climb will worsen and with the throttle fully opened open even a stall can happen In powered flight the Nucleon 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 not to try climbing too steeply is the risk connected with engine failure at low altitude Even as Nucleon in a steep climb does not stay behind as much as conventional paragliders do the low speed is more likely to cause a stall Besides you should always be able to land safely in case of 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 counter steer it with a brake or harness cross bracing In Nucleon there is our TEA system present making possible to counter the torque in case there is no cross bracing To make TEA work properly you should assembly the line on proper side as of propeller direction and adjust the blocking knot accordingly to torque force When climbing steeply with slow trim settings and high power output beware of the possibility of stall Due to typical
37. nes 4 PARAGLIDER CARE Proper looking after your paraglider will prolong life of your Nucleon 4 1 STORAGE Store the paraglider in a dry place away from chemicals and UV exposure Never pack or store the glider when wet as it significantly shortens life of the fabric Remember that the wing becomes damp even while lying on green grass in direct sunlight as the grass transpires A good precaution to avoid dampness and or UV when you have to wait ina 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 paraglider to direct sunlight operation Please note that with frequent kiting on a field or a small hill your paraglider will deteriorate more quickly due to its repeated rising falling and being dragged around 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 the self adhesive patches included in the package 4 4 DETERIORATION A FEW TIPS The Dudek Nucleon 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 r
38. nsert Addressing different needs of our clients we have created a TCT system Triple Comfort Toggle making it possible to have your brake handles in rigid half rigid or soft configuration without need to purchase additional handles Easy Keeper DEK AN A Easy Keeper is our indigenous way to hold the brake handles atthe risers by using 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 during flight when they are not used thus minimalizing danger of getting them into running propeller amp nucleon 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 go to C riser no colour and D lines to D riser grey as well as steering lines through their pulleys Brake handles are attached to the steering lines at optimal point guaranteeing safe and effective operation On the main brake line there are two point marked higher and lower to be used depending on the harness hangpoint level On adjusting the steering lines see chapter 3 1 Our newest brake handle used in Nucleon besides its attractive light design features m a swivel preventing possible twisting of the steering line m TCT Triple Comfort Toggle system m EK E
39. number of new design features intensively tested since 2007 and introduced into mass production for the for the first time in the world As a result we have a 100 reflex PPG paraglider with great performance and outstanding safety comparable to the already legendary Reaction featuring handling similar to classic paragliders at low speeds The Nucleon takes off perfectly rising fast and clean after an easy inflation We are positively sure that the Nucleon is currently the best paraglider in its class The fundamental feature of a good PPG canopy is its great stability and tuck resistance When this is achieved the 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 Nucleon was designed to 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 falling 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 wing fore part Some 60
40. right direction fully open the trimmers and let off the brakes If the conditions are turbulent it can look foolhardy but this is the essential feature of the reflex profile the faster you fly the the safer your Nucleon is That s why it s truly 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 a technique while quite reasonable on a free flying wings as it allows for quick pilot reactions and decreases sink is not advisable on reflex profile paragliders When you pull the brakes the Nucleon profile loses its reflex characteristics see next page 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 and fuel economy Of course each flight will depend on current configuration of your gear but due to its ability to fly safe without constant piloting the Nucleon will let you adjust everything to the best effect 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 Of course the engine is always there to bring you in the right place amp nucleon Influence of classic steering on the reflex profile Pilots used to cla
41. ssic 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 feature doesn t work Closed trims In this configuration brakes are the normal and prescribed steering system Slow trim is used for launching in nil wind and thermalling The canopy behaves similar to classic profile paragliders with slightly increased tuc
42. stiffer increasing its stability even more The brake forces increase too as well as the brake travel to the stall point The radius and bank angle in turns grow proportionately to the growing brake forces When the are set fast or fully opened and the wing is not flown near the ground a switch to ALC steering is advised ALC system can be used in all speed system amp trim configurations also in combination with main steering handles Speed system use 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 Nucleon seems to counter the turbulences even better Still if you meet some serious trouble it is advisable to release the speedbar With application of the speed system the brake forces increase and brake effectiveness decreases considerabiy At maximum speedbar and fully opened trims we strongiy recommend steering with ALC 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 advised to use the speedsystem with fully or half opened trimmers Using speedbar with closed trims red area can lead to a frontstall 3 2 3 LANDING With closed trimmers red area Nucleon lands like any other paraglider The brake forces initially low are growing proportionally through all range giving ample warnings before possible stalling S
43. t Porcher successes in providing proper materials for the paragliding industry The ribs must be as rigid and stretch resistant as possible We found these qualities in Skytex 40 Hard with E29A impregnate All suspension points and leading edge reinforcements are made of SR Scrim fabric Rigging system All of the Nucleon suspension lines are sheathed by a coloured polyester layer which is covering a brownish Technora core Low number of lines required such composition featuring high strength and stretch resistance of the lines The rigging system consists of individual lines looped and stitched at each end The upper level lines start at the attachment points Cascade wise they are joined by twos or threes to middle layer lines These in turn connect by twos or threes to main suspension lines which 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 All the maillons are made of corrosion resistant polished stainless steel ensuring excellent strength and durability 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 steering 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 Some of the
44. till you should be careful when flying very slow until fully familiar with brake operation When landing with trims set fast above 0 point blue area slowing down can require more space than usual The paraglider has a lot of kinetic energy and 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 Nucleon flies faster than ordinary paragliders and sometimes it can be of importance e g when landing ona 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 2 4 WINCHING Nucleon was not designed for winching As mentioned before reflex profile used has an 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 Nucleon have been made Experience shows that it should only be done with trims set at 0 or above faster settings blue areas To sum it up winching can be done but proper attention must be paid 3 3 POWERED FLIGHTS NOTE Before each start it is necessary to have a thorough check of the paraglider harness and power unit In powered flight most of the wing characteristics remain
45. trims a bit Applying steady and equal pressure on both A risers move forward The wing practically does not overshoot so the front collapses that otherwise happen quite often at launches are rarely seen with Nucleon Instead it kind of waits for you to catch up with it In case of reverse launch we also recommend trimmers to be set as described above Due to lack of overshooting the take off is easy pilot has only to brake slightly before his turn Reverse launches can be executed without any problems even in weak wind 1 5 m s CAUTION During take off it is important to keep the risers under pressure until almost airborne Reflex profile used has an inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack In effect Nucleon can behind the pilot when not pulled up appropriately 3 2 2 FLIGHT The increased speed range of Nucleon may demand some attention in flight Nevertheless once you have mastered these additional assets flying will become pure fun Good handling will let you make best use of thermals amp nucleon and increased speed on transitions means that your presence in sinking air will be shorter To avoid stalls when braking with slow trims setting red area 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 normal operation range is restricted by said place When the trims are fully opened blue area the wing becomes faster and
46. vres FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY SEE YOU IN THE AIR 8 RIGGING TABLES AND SCHEME Lengths are measured with a specialised computer operated device All lines are stretched with a 5 kg load before cutting Thanks to the abovementioned device and proper procedures final tolerance of line lengths does not exceed 0 15 NOTE 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 20 cm left on the lower end for fastening brake handle this means for this line extra 30 cm is needed Length of the steering line is given as for PPG high suspension harness longer lines In case of a low suspension harness the steering line should be some 15 cm shorter the point is higher on the line E nucleon Nucleon 23 Table of individual line lenghts Table of total line lenghts 6580 6545 6630 6520 6485 6570 6505 6470 6555 6540 6505 6590 6520 6485 6570 6475 6445 6530 6465 6435 6520 6485 6455 6540 6415 6375 6495 6330 6290 6385 6250 6215 6275 6210 6180 6195 6050 6030 6125 5950 5955 6070 5940 5985 5960 Technora 7343 090 005 Technora 7343 140 006 Technora 7343 190 024 Technora 7343 280 011
47. wer Nucleon better copes with turbulence on open trimmers blue area So if the conditions are rough better make an approach with greater speed plan a lot of free space as for a hangglider and wear that speed off before touching down Nucleon preserves the energy well so there is a long float necessary exchanging the abundant speed for lift with your brakes If the landing field is not big enough and you have to land on the spot we advise you to set the trimmers in red area It will increase lift coefficient of the wing effectively decreasing its sink rate and speed Such an amp nucleon action is especially important when flying with high surface loading 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 course the possibility of a repeated approach if anything goes wrong Still if you forget to switch off the ignition before the wing falls down there is a considerable risk of damaging propeller catching lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running engine Remember m 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 n case of any doubt practice the landing until you feel totally safe 3 3 4 GOLDEN RULES Never p
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