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1. Steering line gt pulley P Y I LA hy ies lt Cell openings S Stabilizer ALL Main suspension line Trim tab 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 Synthesis paraglider Extensive development application of the most modern methods and thorough testing make the Synthesis a user friendly 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 the following details The purpose of this Manual is to offer guidelines to the pilot using the Dudek Synthesis wing and it is by no means intended to be used as a training manual for this or any other paraglider in general e You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so or when undergoing training at an accredited School or with an Instructor e Pilots are personally responsible for their own safety and their paraglider s airworthiness e The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk The manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability connected with this activity e This paraglider on delivery meets all the requirements of the EN 926 1 and 926 2 regulations Any alterations to the paraglider will render its certification invalid NOTICE Dudek Paragliders warns2. Fabric Each kind fabric has it unique features and characteristics We composed them so that their interplay creates a perfect blend The Synthesis upper surface is made of Porcher Skytex 45 Evolution fabric formerly named Aquatic perfectly proven in our earlier wings Basically it s a nylon material covered with superb 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 siliconed so minor repairs can be easily made with self adhesive strips The lower surface is made of Skytex 40 Classic with E38A impregnate This fabric has a great weight resistance ratio and is one of the greatest 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 reinforcements are made of SR Scrim Rigging system All of the Synthesis suspension lines are sheathed by a coloured polyester layer which is covering brownish Technora core Low number of lines required such composition featuring high strength and stretch resistance The rigging system consists of individual lines looped and stitched at each end The main lines are made of Technora and depending on their location have 1 8 mm 1 5 mm 1 3 mm or 1
3. User Manual www dudek eu NOTE Please read this manual before your first flight TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 ntrod c om saian issn ame inanin Hena ner e pamela idman 3 e EE PE EE MM E EN ME MM MEMET 4 2 1 Design 2 2 Construction 3 Flight operatlOm s1 ssssss ranzas kazaz dakika kak ceettqccesvececeteenser 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 flight 3 3 1 Take off 3 3 2 Level 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 Acro Flying 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 Parachutal stall 3 6 5 Line over and cravatte 3 6 6 Emergency steering 4 CANOPY Gal isis cis casectccdeneatcescdenicctepedesds cegeceqnetececenstees cadeestens ceesiccieis 25 COND 4 1 Storage 4 2 Cleaning 43 Repair 4 4 Deterioration a few tips Technical Aataceccscescesiaciscvarteessiiveandensviviabedsuvsvaenavdeuveuncestauvunceids Bn 27 Warranty Aerolasco 28 Whathaveyoubought 00 0 ss 30 RIGGING tables trs nan laaan d seme saad 32 RUS FS i sidscvcisdccccncdesnctsacadaseesaanecdvdavascascseavencacasGacdcacansatpoadaccdsosaase 37 Leading edge Trailing edge gt
4. the wing and does not allow it to surge forward It can even stay back 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 Remember e You are launching with your hands crossed You have to really master this technique before trying it with a running engine on your back e Any brake operation or steering inputs in general should be smooth and gentle e Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting the gas pedal before that can cause dangerous oscillations e 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 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 additional drag actual rate of climb will worsen and with the throttle fully open even a stall can happen In powered flight the Synthesis behaves more like an aeroplane than
5. 2390 765 2380 755 2265 760 2325 755 2250 730 715 750 740 735 715 685 665 730 695 685 655 635 575 730 785 745 765 760 725 750 725 670 700 650 545 1580 5800 995 1565 4730 950 2650 5205 935 2580 2640 2095 1960 1970 925 865 895 3110 3035 3005 3010 590 505 575 500 555 2560 4895 1160 2520 5205 1115 2595 5795 1095 1690 1530 1395 1085 1025 1040 1315 1455 3665 3400 1100 1070 3125 1320 1365 3265 1235 1090 1280 780 1085 650 1240 1205 1430 4250 1205 1105 USER MANUAL 465 6865 495 6715 445 245 500 Line lengths given in mm T letter stands for line type Technora Total line lengths measured from lower surface of the wing stitching to the inner side of triangular maillons at the risers 10 mm tolerance Synthesis 34 BU 8105 8130 8125 8090 8045 8040 8060 8080 7985 7935 7825 7780 7675 7650 7365 CES 8055 8055 8020 7980 7980 8000 8025 7940 7890 7795 7755 7660 7635 7395 si 8140 8170 8180 8140 8090 8085 8110 8135 8040 7985 7880 7830 7735 7705 7425 TI 8355 8370 8330 8255 8225 8230 8090 7915 7840 7760 7700 7480 T 8515 8530 8545 T 9370 9170 8975 8855 8820 8875 8695 8520 8420 37 Sn 9 RISERS DESIGN AND ACCESSORIES Figure 1 Hangpoint setting A high B low steering line A higher pulley for the low hangpoints Easy Keeper magnets TST line
6. Easy Catch bar N 77 The Easy Catch Bar is a medicine for all those having troubles with finding bar inflight It is designed so that the bar always remains forward of the lines The bar itself is very durable it is going to serve you long Double Comfort Toggle DCT DCT in order to satisfy different needs of our clients we have created a Double Comfort Toggle system With this solution it is possible to have your brake handles in stiff or soft configuration with no need to buy another set of toggles and replace them every time All you have to do now is take out the stiffening rod and there you are the soft handle is ready to use Easy Keeper EK f Easy Keeper is the name of our new indigenous way to hold the brake handles at the risers The strong neodymium magnets keep them firmly in place while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily This idea was developed especially for the PPG dedicated paragliders for there is often a need to take your hands off the brakes to check or fix things With Easy keeper you can easily secure the brakes in flight thus minimizing danger of their contact with the propeller Sn speed range it can be safely flown in strong conditions Generally and paradoxically from traditional point of view 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 without unnecessar
7. all the features of a conventional paralider 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 s weight and actions It maintains its own 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 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 you to considerably raise the rear part of the airfoil thus effectively reducing projected chord and surface area by some 30 giving the paraglider a higher wing loading and increased speed without change in the angle of attack The centre of pressure also moves forward adding enhanced pitch stability Such a shift of loading gives the wing exceptional tuck resistance and increases projected aspect ratio resulting in much better flight data especially at full speed Should you require more lift at lower speeds the rear section can be pulled down to restore a full airfoil effective along the whole chord Piloting the Synthesis actually reminds one more of flying a conventional powered
8. 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 Sn 8 RIGGING TABLES 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 XP main suspension line of x row xD secondary line of x row xT third level of x row near the canopy FC fourth level of steering lines near the canopy 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 EP1 which is looped only at the upper end while there is 20 cm left on the lower end for fastening brake handle this means 30 cm extra 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 t
9. 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 it without stopping nor turning If you feel the forces on the risers decrease run faster and let go of the risers See whether there is any opposition on the brakes and if necessary use them to correct direction or to increase lift at take off Remember e Ifthe 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 check that the cage does not catch any lines e Any brake operation or steering inputs in general should be smooth and gentle e Donot try to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting power before that can cause dangerous oscillations e 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 e The lower the hangpoints of your power unit are the easier is the launch Sn Reverse launch in strong wind Reverse launch can be executed holding in one hand both A risers and one brake 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 classi
10. even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running engine Remember e If possible get to know your landing area before take off e Whenever possible get to know the landing field before taking off e Check the wind direction before planning the approach e Landing with power off requires much less space e Incase of any doubt practice the landing until you feel totally safe 3 3 4 GOLDEN RULES e Never place the power unit downwind of the paraglider e Check double check and then check once again if there is no fuel leakage e Do you have enough fuel for the flight It is always better to have too much than too little e Check if there is nothing loose in the harness that could possibly contact the propeller in flight e Whenever you encounter a problem fix it AT ONCE however small e Always put on and lock the helmet before getting in the harness e Before each launch run a full pre flight inspection e 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 e 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 e Remember turbulence caused by other gliders or even yourself especially when flying low e Itis not reasonable to let go of the brakes below 100 meters because a possible power unit malfunction
11. 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 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 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 AEROCASCO Normal warranty
12. lines even after rinsing in fresh water you should replace the lines with new ones immediately after contact with salt water Every second year Synthesis should undergo technical inspection by the manufacturer or authorised distributor USER MANUAL 5 Technical data Synthesis 25 27 29 31 34 EEE o eno ENG ENC ENG TTT o hl hoe ESC EE TE A Surface area projected ZEN A A eee acre Ss 2 is ae ae EN Span projected en DC RE ST Moy ro Te es SS es Sink rate mis 000000 min 4 2 tym 44 2 2 max 35 Ss min 23 trym 37 49 max 61 CEES 27391 25465 29500 30500 31943 Min cordtom 0 6035 6272 6500 6720 7038 Distance pilot to wing fom A D Deco Mec esasen TON 1122 ez Maxon E Mec Weight range SE DO Mecs e e KE gt EX ea Lines Fabric A Risers certified with a speed system and with trimmers closed details on www dudek eu loadtestup to 208 kg include equipment empty engine without fuel harness wing and pilot itself 2 N Sn 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
13. lower pulley for the high hangpoints speed system brake handle hooks with DCT system trim setting scale speed system trim 7 pulleys closing grip replaceable trimmer band carabiner to the miniature TST steering toggles speed bar J USER MANUAL Figure 2 Trimmers influence on the wing profile Trimmers closed Trimmers in 0 position Trimmers fully opened Minimal speed and Best setting for take off minimal sink a e Oe neutral configuration risers neutral configuration risers neutral configuration risers length A A B 460 mm length A A B 460 mm length A A B 460 mm Maximum speed shortening mm shortening mm lengthening mm 60 30 30 15 110 55 D C BAA D C BAA Si Figure 3 Trimmer settings influence on speed system action Lengthening and shortening values are given in respect to neutral risers length A A B 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 shortening mm lengthening mm shortening mm 60 65 70 140 110 20 70 140 ANY ELT NYA 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 OLOZ LOSZ A
14. may require immediate attention e In general never trust your engine as it can stop at any moment e Always fly as if that s exactly what it s going to do e Unless it is not absolutely necessary e g collision avoidance do not USER MANUAL execute tight turns against the torque direction Especially when climbing you can easily enter a stall and consequent negative spin e Do not fly at low altitude with a tail wind as it pretty much narrows your options e Do not wait for the problem to grow any change of engine sound or a vibration can indicate some trouble or even serious trouble You ll never know until you land and check it out e Becertain of your navigation e Remember that not everyone is fond of your engine noise Do not scare the animals 3 4 QUICK HEIGHT LOSS 3 4 1 BIG EARS In order to get the big ears you have to pull down the outer lines of the A risers usually distinguished with blue colour by about 50 cm While inducing big ears you should never never let the brakes out of your hands After tucking the tips in Synthesis will continue to fly straight with increased sink rate up to 5 m s You can steer the wing pretty efficiently with weight shifting After releasing the 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 bi
15. that due to the constant process of development the actual paraglider may differ slightly from the one described in the manual Sn 2 THE WING WHO SHOULD FLY Synthesis Whether you have already tried paramotoring or you re only learning it you know it is your game You are excited with the possibility of taking off almost anywhere You need a wing that is both agile and easy to control that will allow you to discover freedom of three dimensioned journey there is an endless number of distant and beautiful spots to visit from the air Mostly you will be just enjoying your time but if you one day would like to try yourself out in a competition you wouldn t like your wing to confine you So your paraglider has to be versatile relatively slow and easy at take off running around with 40 kg on your back is not necessarily your ideal of pleasure Yet it has to be equipped with a set of trimmers allowing it a wide speed range with possibly high top speed Of course you would like it to be safe and stable too both in thermals and in chance turbulences including top speed configuration full trim speedbar Synthesis does fulfill all of these seemingly contradicting requirements It is simply a synthesis of desired powered wing features with gentle characteristics of free flying paragliders 2 1 DESIGN After a long success story of our Action and ReAction paragliders we ve set us another ambitious goal to create a PPG wing that
16. 05 730 2275 720 725 2220 720 695 685 715 705 705 685 655 635 695 665 650 625 aan 550 525 1490 5435 760 1475 4175 725 2740 4580 725 2685 2745 2280 2160 2150 eni 1510 5515 950 1495 4490 905 2530 4940 890 2465 2520 2000 1870 1880 885 825 855 2970 2895 2870 2875 565 485 550 480 ri 2445 4650 1105 2405 4945 1065 2480 5505 1050 1610 1460 1335 1035 975 1255 1050 1260 1175 1225 1040 1185 1150 1360 1190 1145 1050 1390 1025 1305 1040 745 620 3500 3250 2980 3115 445 6530 475 6370 430 245 475 Line lengths given in mm T letter stands for line type Technora Total line lengths measured from lower surface of the wing stitching to the inner side of triangular maillons at the risers 10 mm tolerance Synthesis 31 77 Re aE 7735 7735 7700 7660 7655 7670 7690 7600 7550 7445 7400 7300 7275 7010 TT 7665 7670 7635 7595 7595 7620 7640 7560 7510 7420 7380 7295 7270 7040 GEZ 7775 7785 7745 7700 7700 7715 7740 7650 7595 7490 7445 7355 7325 7065 DI 7960 7955 7970 8000 7930 7855 7830 7835 7695 7615 7530 7460 7385 7325 7110 as 8120 8105 8120 8140 9395 9190 9035 8950 8760 8575 8455 8420 8470 8300 8130 8035 36 1560 5715 800 1545 4395 760 2870 4820 760 Synthesis 34 795 1575 5770 790 755 1560 4420 750 760 2910 4700 750 785 2845 780 2815 780 2895 775 2875 745 2535 740
17. 2 mm diameters Such diversity stems from different loads on the line groups concerned Lines of the middle and upper layers are made of 1 2 or 1 3 mm Technora The upper level lines gallery start at the attachment points Every two lines join one middle layer line These in turn connect by twos or threes to the 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 Brake lines run from the trailing edge through consecutive cascades to the main steering lines which are lead through pulleys connected to the rear risers and then fixed to the brake handles Steering lines do not carry any load until the brakes are applied Some of the steering lines of the FC group are additionally led through rings sewn into the trailing edge Because of this feature the trailing edge is shortened on application of the brake so that steering becomes lighter and more effective All the lines are distinguished with colours depending on their strength and diameter as follows 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 strengt
18. 5 34 USER MANUAL Synthesis 29 735 1455 5290 1440 5240 735 1460 5320 920 2365 4480 1070 1215 1345 3385 3150 430 6295 6 700 1440 4040 695 1425 4020 700 1445 4325 880 2325 4760 1030 1020 990 2885 460 6140 700 2690 4295 695 2650 4410 705 2445 4760 865 2395 5305 1015 1220 1260 3010 415 245 725 2630 720 2600 725 2380 855 1560 1000 1140 1005 460 720 2670 715 2655 725 2440 800 1415 945 1185 720 650 2340 680 2205 685 1935 825 1290 960 1005 600 705 2200 700 2090 705 1810 2875 1145 700 2145 695 2075 705 1815 2805 1115 675 560 670 2775 1315 630 680 695 2780 1150 680 660 670 545 1110 630 615 620 465 1015 675 640 645 530 630 605 600 465 ed 530 505 510 510 475 455 Line lengths given in mm T letter stands for line type Technora Total line lengths measured from lower surface of the wing stitching to the inner side of triangular maillons at the risers 10 mm tolerance Synthesis 29 us 7425 ne ks 7930 es 7390 7890 naa 7375 7485 mort 7835 ATE 7470 7400 7505 7675 7820 8665 7465 7400 7510 7690 7835 8480 7435 7365 7470 7715 7850 8300 7390 7335 7425 7650 8185 7385 7330 7425 7580 8155 7400 7350 7450 7550 8195 7415 7370 7475 7555 8030 7330 7290 7380 7425 7870 7280 7245 7330 7345 7775 7185 7155 7230 7265 7140 7120 7185 7200 7040 7030 7095 7120 7020 7010 7065 7065 6760 6790 6820 6865 35 ES Synthesis 31 760 1505 5485 755 720 1485 4195 715 725 2780 4460 715 750 2720 740 745 2765 740 710 2420 7
19. 6870 6800 6715 6655 6585 6535 6340 ii 7260 7250 7260 7275 vat oa 8070 7895 7725 7615 7590 7630 7475 7325 7240 33 ES Synthesis 27 b 1405 5090 a a 1390 5045 4 ci 1410 5115 890 2285 4305 1035 1170 1300 3265 3050 415 6055 675 1385 3880 670 1375 3860 675 1395 4155 845 2245 4570 995 980 955 2785 445 5895 675 2595 4125 670 2560 4235 680 2360 4570 835 2310 5095 980 1175 1215 2905 400 245 700 2535 695 2505 700 2300 825 1505 965 1100 970 445 695 2575 690 2560 700 2350 770 1365 915 1140 695 665 2260 660 2130 665 1870 800 1245 930 970 580 680 2120 675 2015 680 1745 2775 1105 675 2070 670 2005 680 1750 2705 1075 650 640 645 2680 1270 670 655 670 2680 1105 655 635 645 525 1070 610 595 595 450 975 650 620 620 510 610 580 580 445 ES 510 485 me 490 460 Line lengths given in mm T letter stands for line type Technora Total line lengths measured from lower surface of the wing stitching to the inner side of triangular maillons at the risers 10 mm tolerance Synthesis 27 7220 8785 7185 vi ee 8595 7165 7105 7205 gt 8445 7190 7130 7225 7390 7530 8370 7185 7125 7230 7400 7545 8190 7155 7095 7195 7430 7560 8020 7110 7055 7150 7360 7910 7105 7050 7150 7290 7880 7120 7075 7165 7265 7920 7140 7090 7190 7265 7755 7055 7015 7100 7140 7605 7010 6975 7050 7065 7510 6910 6885 6950 6985 6870 6845 6910 6920 6775 6765 6820 6850 6755 6745 6795 6795 6505 6535 6560 660
20. 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 start gliding as ona 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 power Synthesis better copes with turbulence on open trimmers blue area So if the conditions are rough it is better to make an approach with greater speed plan a lot of space as for a hangglider and wear that speed off before touching down Synthesis preserves the energy well so there is a long float necessary to exchange the abundant speed for lift Sn 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 simultaneously decreasing its sink rate and speed Such an action is especially important when flying with high surface loading Landing with power on 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 in case of any misjudgement 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
21. WHILE PROVOKING OR EXITING REAL SITUATIONS THERE ISA DANGER THAT YOUR ACTIONS WILL PROVE TOO QUICK OR TOO STRONG SO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS EMPLOY GOOD JUDGMENT STAY CALM AND TAKE MEASURED ACTIONS Since all actions required to exit or prevent dangerous situations on Synthesis are typical and pilots flying this wing should already have proper experience we are going to describe only the characteristic features of Synthesis 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 Synthesis on course In normal conditions with collapses up to 50 of the wingspan Synthesis will reinflate instantly and spontaneously 3 6 2 FRONTAL COLLAPSE The reflex profile of the Synthesis makes it practically impossible especially at higher speeds Sn During tests we succeeded in creating this situation only with fully closed trimmers Such forced collapses were very deep so recovering required 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 familia
22. a paraglider and it is good idea to think about it in this way 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 Although the Synthesis in a steep climb does not stay back so 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 better to 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 prepared for counter steering with a brake or harness cross bracing If it happens during steep climb on slow trim and full power beware of the stall possibility Due to typical 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 lifted to one side by the torque effect swings down due to his weight then is lif
23. aircraft than a paraglider Below we will try to give you a closer look at some of the remarkable Synthesis features 2 2 DESIGN The Synthesis 3D body 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 The Synthesis has an elliptical planform with slightly rearward swept tips Every second cell is divided in two 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 Sn The 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 effectively stiffening and stabilizing the canopy Synthesis aerofoil is another product of our Dudek Reflex Airfoil technology It was calculated with our previous experiences in mind and thoroughly tested with numerical methods The suspension points areas are additionally reinforced with laminated fabric so that loads are equally distributed on three planes vertically with the ribs diagonally with VSS system and level through RSS All crossports have been prepared using OCD Optimised Crossports Design technology Carefully designed shapes of the open
24. c 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 the trailing edge facing 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 left and right one We suggest that you lay the risers in the same way as you will be turning during a reverse launch and place one riser over the other with the 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 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 paraglider over your head On most occasions you will not have to brake it especially if the trimmers are set for fast flight blue area Perhaps it does not agree with our experience but this is the way the reflex profile works When the trimmers are opened set above 0 the Synthesis profile stabilises
25. ce majeure ES 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 a speed system with Easy Catch bar e awindsock e a pocket with paper work and repair wallet including o o 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 A looped 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 SUMMARY If you respect the rules of safe flying
26. could be flown by pilots of all skill levels combining great reflex wing performance with free flying paragliders ease of take off We succeeded and in the Synthesis our dream came true While designing it we put a lot of effort into flight safety pleasant handling good performance and wide speed range so that it will satisfy a great many pilots In many prototypes leading to final Synthesis version we have tested several airfoils based on our own Dudek Reflex Airfoil Often we tried to decrease its stability in order to achieve take off and handling but invariably we ended with worsened safety at full speed with little improvement elsewhere After several prototypes our efforts paid up and we arrived at a wing with great maximal speed 61 km h wide speed range on trim 37 to 49 km h and as easy a start as possible with reflex profile Main feature of reflex airfoil paragliders i e passive safety remained intact We feel safe to declare the Synthesis to be the best wing available in its class The fundamental feature of a good PPG wing is its great stability and tuck resistance A good PPG wing must be a very stable and tuck resistant craft When this is achieved the user does not have to concentrate all the time on piloting 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 Synthesis was designed to retain
27. 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 ra AeroCasco can be purchased only for a brand new paraglider at the paraglider purchase Its cost is 50 euro 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 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 for
28. e 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 the risers are clipped in the carabiners the trimmers are set nothing will get in propeller s way speed system is running without problems steering lines and handles are free and not twisted e engine delivering full power e airspace is clear for take off 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 Also possibly falling on your back and the propeller is dangerous and costly so this should be avoided at any price even that of some damaged lines During launch when you feel that the strain on both risers is equal open up full power and lean back to counter the engine thrust so that it can push you forward rather than to 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 under the centre of the wing while preserving starting direction If the wind suddenly weakens give a stronger pull on the risers If the paraglider drops to one side or
29. eeded 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 at first read area because in this configuration Synthesis behaves asa standard wing Flying like that try pulling the brakes some until you feel resistance usually it will be at about 1 4 of the range Once you feel competent with your wing you can start experimenting with faster trim settings and speed system Learn to use all the additional speed and safety of the Synthesis 3 3 1 TAKE OFF Classic launch with no wind Even when it seems that there is no wind at all itis rarely so Therefore always be careful in determining the conditions as because 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 wind gradient is greatly reduced Special attention must be paid to trees power lines and other obstacles including the possibility of emerging rotors Wing 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 at 0 see fig 2 In strong conditions faster settings blue area can b
30. ers is not advised as it increases 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 reinstate and the wing will surge forward returning to normal flight In contrast to standard paragliders in case of Synthesis there is no need to counter this surge with brakes yet another feature of the reflex profile CAUTION see Parachutal Stall All rapid descent techniques should be practised in smooth air and only with sufficient height Full stalls and spins are to be avoided as recovery procedures 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 ACROFLYING Synthesis is 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 FLYING MANOEUVRES CAUTION EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSE INSTABILITY TRAINING UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE
31. g ears in order to lessen the angle of attack of the wing centre Executing big ears with open trimmers is very difficult due to the reflex profile stabilisation CAUTION See the PARACHUTAL STALL chapter Never try to pull big ears during powered climb as the increased drag Sn 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 A spiral is characterised by reaching the highest sink rates possible Significant G forces however make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long as it can place high loads on both pilot and glider 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 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 To enter a B stall simultaneously pull down both B risers red tape by 10 15 cm The wing 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 ris
32. h 90 daN colour blue given colours are subject to slight changes Sn The risers For the Synthesis we have chosen four way risers equipped with o ELR Easy Launch Riser system This is an specially marked A rises gold ribbon speed system affecting A B and C risers when engaged o trimmers of red band with visible scale red slow and blue fast trim setting designed for guick and easy replacement in case of deterioration o two levels of the pulleys to be used depending on the hangpoint Tip Steering Toggle system see details on pages 10 For quick and easy recognition in emergency some of the risers are distinguished with coloured band as follows A gold used for launching A blue used for big ears B red used for B stall D grey needed to keep the glider down in strong winds or interrupting the launch Main A row suspension lines connect to an A riser gold and A blue B and stabiliser lines go to B riser red C lines black go to C riser and D lines to D riser grey which through pulleys keep the steering lines too Brake handles are attached to the steering lines at optimal places guaranteeing safe and effective operation On the main brake lines there are two points marked higher and lower to be used depending on the harness hangpoint On adjusting the steering lines see chapter 3 1 Our newest brake handle used in Synthesis besides its robust yet light design feat
33. he brakes grow at high speeds the weightshifting or steering with TST system becomes increasingly effective Turns executed in this way are slightly wider but needed steering force will be smaller and airspeed will not decrease With slow trimmer settings red area there is an improvement in sink and steering forces diminish so exploring the thermals becomes possible Worth noting is the Synthesis impressive speed range the maximum speed is almost three times greater than stall speed Study drawings of trimmers and speed system 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 during turn Turns can be much improved by additional use of throttle speed system etc as well Once with growing experience you will master these techniques you will be able to execute fully coordinated and effective turns that will bring to mind the aeroplane handling Remember e Trimmer setting is another part of the pre start check list e fit will be asymmetric the wing will be turning all the time And if you will inadvertently set them off the reflex profile of the Synthesis will keep the wing level so after opening the throttle you ll start to descend with increased speed instead of climbing 3 3 3
34. he point is higher on the line Rigging scheme APL ADI ETES ve B el TT O oM cl B D Li an ia va am 7 pr Nt 15 i SD4 Fe 7 Pie FTI FD3 Synthesis 25 1350 1335 2495 2440 2480 2175 2040 1990 NE NEFER d d ubl EE HHEH EEE 4880 3715 3950 unomonmomomonmn gaz annn EE N nene on En M a A Nn En en 338 1340 4835 685 1325 3695 650 2465 4055 655 2410 2460 2050 1940 1925 675 675 635 655 655 620 645 620 575 600 560 ml 1360 4915 855 1340 3985 815 2275 4385 805 2210 2260 1795 1680 1685 795 745 770 67 sapa Seono BY assangaga 2195 4145 995 2160 4395 955 2220 4900 940 1450 1310 1195 USER MANUAL 1250 3145 2950 400 5805 920 2675 1170 2795 930 670 425 5645 385 245 430 Line lengths given in mm T letter stands for line type Technora Total line lengths measured from lower surface of the wing stitching to the inner side of triangular maillons at the risers 10 mm tolerance Synthesis 25 a on 6900 6895 6865 6825 6820 6835 6855 6770 6725 6630 6590 6500 6475 6240 EESE 6820 6840 6840 6810 6770 6765 6785 6800 6735 6690 6605 6570 6485 6465 6265 on 6945 6950 6910 6865 6865 6880 6905 6815 6770 6680 6640 6550 6525 6295 ag 7125 7115 7125 7150 7080 7010 6985 6990
35. ing pull its lines and risers when it is 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 take off site in steady winds With the engine off fill the wing and take it up over your head When it stabilises check that the brakes are loose and are not pulling 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 important the setting must always be symmetrical 3 2 FREE FLIGHT no power unit Although the Synthesis 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 changes The essential difference between Synthesis and classic paragliders means is due to its increased tuck resistance both during start and flight and greater Sn Tip Steering Toggles TST ii In order to facilitate steering the wing while at maximum speed configuration opened trimmers and full speed bar we ve invented our own novel system of controlling the stabilizers Prior to grabbing miniature TST handles Tip Steering Toggles pilot places the main steering handles in a special Toggle Docking Stations eguipped with strong neodymium magnets In this way you can comfortably steer the wing via TST handles not worrying about the brakes getting tangled
36. ings and their optimal placement between stress lines guarantee 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 Synthesis leading edge is closed to airflow and its precise shape is supported by reinforcements of laminated fabric Cell openings are positioned on the undersurface in the vicinity of leading edge Their position was chosen very carefully so that they got maximum ram effect in possibly many flight situations In several 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 form the cells out and thus to facilitate their refilling and canopy recovery in case of a collapse Each wingtip consists of four additional cells creating stabilizers They maintain correct tension of the canopy improve directional stability and play important role in keeping your turns efficient and even In the very tips there are cleaning slots placed there for easy removal of dirt form inside the wing Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the Synthesis All materials used come from marked production batches and each production step can be verified down to identification of specific worker and controller
37. lines 4 CANOPY CARE Looking after your paraglider will prolong the life of your Synthesis 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 Iying on green grass in full sunlight as the grass transpires 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 or storage While drying never expose your paraglider to direct sunlight To avoid excessive paraglider fabric wear do not pack it too tightly Please note that with frequent playing 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 Synthesis 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 i
38. lows for quick pilot reactions and decreases sink is not advisable on reflex profile wings When you pull the brakes the Synthesis profile loses its self stabilizing features If you happen to 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 thanks to its ability to fly safely without constant piloting the Synthesis will let you adjust everything to the best effect Good knowledge of weather conditions e g wind at different altitudes and intelligent use of thermals convergence and 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 Do not hesitate to lead the Synthesis into tight thermalling then and you will be surprised how efficient it is Possible shortening of the trimmers will make the climb ratio even better Trimmers and speed system operation The reflex wing section enables the Synthesis 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 t
39. on range is restricted by said place When the trims are fully opened blue area the wing becomes faster and stiffer increasing its stability even more The brake forces increase too as well as the distance to the stall point The radius and bank angle in turns grow 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 steering is advised see page 10 TST system can be used in all speed system amp trim configuration 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 Synthesis seems to counter the turbulence even better then Still if you encounter serious trouble it is advisable to release speedbar With application of the speed system the brake forces increase considerably and brake effectiveness decreases At maximum speed and fully opened trims we strongly recommend steering the wing with TST system Turns executed in this way will be slightly wider but strength needed to initiate turn will be smaller and there will be no decrease in speed The speed system can be safely used at all trimmer settings 3 2 3 LANDING With closed trimmers red area Synthesis lands like any other paraglider The brake forces initially low are growing proportionally giving ample warning before stalling Still you should be careful when fl
40. r with brake operation Wing recovers spontaneously in initial phase of stall otherwise use standard procedures 3 6 4 PARACHUTAL STALL Under normal conditions does not occur If you want to prevent it happen at all simply stick to a couple of rules e after B stall release the risers quickly and evenly Don t be afraid Synthesis does not jump forward excessively e after big ears execution engage the speed system This will increase both the sink rate and safety margin as big ears constitutes an aerodynamic brake with significant loss of speed Nevertheless if such a parachutal stall happens e g due to strong turbulence simply apply some pressure to the speed bar and or push the A risers forward You can release the trim too 3 6 5 LINE OVER and CRAVATTE Synthesis is a modern wing which in order to decrease drag has fewer suspension lines and greater distance between them Therefore it s always possible that after a tuck stabiliser 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 you should always consider throwing a rescue chute It is there as a normal equipment part not just an ornament 3 6 6 STEERING IN EXTREME SITUATIONS In case of any malfunction that renders normal steering impossible you can safely steer and land Synthesis using the D risers grey marking or stabilo
41. t 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 Synthesis 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 Sn 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 Aline 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
42. ted again and so on To avoid this you can e change the throttle setting and or e adjust the cross bracing to counteract the torque if there is one e present and or e shift yourself to the other side of the harness and or e change the trimmer setting The best method is to fasten opposite cross bracing or apply some weight Sn 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 trouble instead of solving it In any case the safest way to deal with this question is to close the throttle and release the brakes Especially less experienced pilots tend to overreact It 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 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 safer your Synthesis is That s why you really can confidently 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 al
43. ures o DCT Double Comfort Toggle system o EK Easy Keeper system look below 3 FLIGHT OPERATION 3 1 STEERING LINES AND SPEED SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT We strongly advise following actions to be supported by an instructor or at least an experienced pilot A brand new Synthesis has its steering lines positioned for powered flight in high hangpoint configuration The risers of the Synthesis 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 on page 37 Also on the main steering lines there are two spots marked for brake handles to be accordingly fixed When flying with lower hangpoints or free flying the brake lines are to be run through the higher pulleys only and the brake handles should be positioned at higher marks thus shortening the brakes in general The rule is simple higher hangpoints require longer brake lines lower hangpoints require shorter lines Before you take your Synthesis on powered flight we strongly advise to try out everything first 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 While being suspended in this way you have a perfect opportunity to adjust the speed system too The speedbar should not be pull
44. y play The Synthesis is pulled up with A risers only The optimal trim setting is 0 when launching for powered flight or fully closed when launching free flight Applying steady pressure on the A risers move forward The wing practically does not overshoot so the front collapses that otherwise happen quite often at launch with the Synthesis occur rarely Instead it kind of waits for you to catch up with it In case of reverse launch we also recommend abovementioned trim settings Due to lack of overshooting take off is easy pilot has only to brake slightly 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 Synthesis can lag behind the pilot when not pulled up appropriately 3 2 2 FLIGHT The increased speed range of Synthesis may demand some attention Nevertheless 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 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 operati
45. ying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation When landing with trims set fast blue area may require proportionately more space as the paraglider has a lot of kinetic 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 did ever before Still you should always be careful when flying low Remember that Synthesis 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 2 4 WINCHING Synthesis is not designed for winching As mentioned before reflex profile used in the wing has an inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack While in normal flight such a disposition makes it safer during winch start it can be dangerous Nevertheless a lot of successful winches on Synthesis have been made Experience shows that it should only be done with opened trims blue area To sum it up winching can be done but proper attention must be paid Sn 3 3 POWERED FLIGHT CAUTION Before each start it is necessary to have a thorough check of the wing harness and power unit In powered flight most of the wing characteristics remain as described above chapter 3 2 Still there is additional information n
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