HANG GLIDER
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1. L L CBT2B 13 000 000 AD 1 4 AEROS COMBATLTS 7 CBT 161 002 2 GBT2B 14 340 000 AD 6 CBT161 001 AD 3 1 CBT1B 14 350 000 AD 3 2 13 330 000 4D 1 CBT2B 14 350 000 AD 4 CBT2B 13 420 000 AD BAUTEK UPRIGHTS gt LL CBT2B 14 000 000 4D COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT 2 15 lt AEROS ror COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 13 171 000 8 CBT 162 000 23 5851011 20 STL 311 000 23 SBR1011 17 STL 165 007 17 STL 16B 007 BAUTEK UPRIGHTS gt _ _ CBT2B 13 000 000 AD 2 4 2 13 1 13 AEROS ZONEM COMBATE 18 STL 208 000 10 CBT164 000 24 WASHER 38048 N5 23 SBR1011 i 17 STL 168 007 28 SPLIT PIN 39350 2x12 24 WASHER 38036 M65 8 CBT163 000 11 CBT165 000 2 13 208 000 12 CBT 168 000 25 12310 8 BAUTEK UPRIGHTS 111 ___ ____ CBT2B 13 000 000 AD 3 4 COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT L 13 AEROS ________ COMBAT L14 COMBAT L 13 23 5 1011 17 STL 168 007 12 CBT 166 000 25 NLIT 12310 MG 11 165 000 CBT2 13 208 000 BAUTEK UPRIGHTS 22511 CBT2B 13 000 000 AD 4 4 COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT L 13 AEROS L SOMBAT2 14 COMBAT21S2. 1 5 CBTL 13 120 002 AD 3 CBTL14410 002AD 1 CBTL 13 100 000 AD CBTL 14 040 000 AD 1 6 COMBAT L 14 AIR FRAME COMBAT L 15 48 WASHER 38046 M6 42 BOLTB 770ST131120 80 50 NUT 12310 M6 16 STL122 003 26 STL235 000 22 STL181 000 48 WASHER 3B046 MB 25 STL232 000 11 STL237 DOD AD 29 STL238 007 30 STL236 009 4B WASHER 38046 M6G 48 WASHER 38046 M6 50 NLIT 12310 MB 50 NUT 12310 MB CBT2 13 040 000 AD 2 6 COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT 2 14 AIRFRAME ZONEA COMBAT 2 15 42 BOLT8 77OST131120 80 50 MLIT 12310 M amp 24 STL231 000 18 STL122 003 Do 26 STL235 000 38 STL253 000 48 38046 6 25 511232 000 29 STL236 007 30 STL236 009 48 WASHER 38046 M6 48 WASHER 38046 MB 50 NUT 12310 M6 50 NUT 12310 M6 A AEROS CBTL 13 040 000 AD_ COMBAT L 13 COMBAT L 14 AIRFRAME 2 B COMBAT L 15 35 STL244 D05 45 SBR1011 232 STL242 000 34 STL244 003 48 WASHER 38046 M6 45 SBR1011 31 571241 000 36 STL245 000 _51 NUT 12310 M8 218 0 5 AB 28048 6 33 STL243 000 41 BOLT 2 6 BB8OST131120 80 48 WASHER 38046 M6 52 NUT O01300 45 SBR1011 37 STL246 000 49 WASHER 38046 MB CBT2 13 040 000 AD 3 6 COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT L 13 AIRFRAME ZONE COMBAT 214 COMBATE 1S _38 511 251 000 11
3. Fig 8 2 Aeros convention is that green blue marked battens go in the left wing and red marked battens in the right Battens are numbered from the center outwards and the longest batten in a Combat is designated as the 1 batten Install the cambered top surface battens in the sail leaving out the shortest four on each side for now Install the lever batten tips into the hem of the trailing edge At each batten make sure the opening in the underside of the trailing edge hem is spread to accept the tab on the batten tip Make sure the tab slides fully into the hem Fig 9 Fig 9 To open or close the batten tip lever press firmly on the undersurface of the tip lever to disengage or engage it Fig 10 5 Fig 10 a Fig 10 b Insert the battens carefully so as to minimize stress and wear on the sail Fig 11 Never insert or remove top surface battens with the cross bar tensioned except for up to the last four on each side and never insert or remove battens with heavy wind pressure on the top of the sail or in any condition which causes the battens to slide with great resistance in the pockets Fig 11 9 Spread the wings all the way and check all cables for any twisted thimbles or tangled cables At the rear of the keel find the shackle of the sweep wire Pull the shackle out the rear end of the keel pocket and check that the sweep wire is not wrapped around the keel Attach the shackle of the sweep w
4. MM Th COMBAT 2 M 7 5 i 4 CBT2 ENT 1 2 13 201 000 1 CBT2 13 201 000 AD H N 5 CBT2 13 330 000 AD 3 CBT2 13 350 000 AD 3 CHT2 13 35D 000 0 BT2 13 200 000 AD 1 4 2 13 L Scale OS CONTROL FRAME WITH CABLES SET COMBAT L 13 ds 1 2 13 201 000 4 CBT2 14 340 000 AD 5 2 14 330 000 0 1 CBT2 13 201 000 AD 3 CBT2 14 350 000 AD c o i 3 CBT2 14 350 000 AD RT 2 CBT2 13 220 000 AD T 214200 000 COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT 2 15 AEROS A SET COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 CBT 211 000 18 SBR1011 14 2 13 211 000 11 CBT2 13 205 000 I 8 CBT2 13 203 000 10 CBT2 13 204 000 18 SERIU 18 SBR1011 10 CBT2 13 204 000 AEROS EE 13200000AD 24 COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT 213 ZONE H COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 18 SBR1011 10 2 13 204 100 AD 15 CBT2 13 213 000 AD 13 CBT2 13 208 000 l j CBTL 13 200 000 AD 3 4 2 13 13 A 5 0 aua COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT 2 15 Scale IR S ZONE L COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 1 CBT2 13 206 003 WD 2 2 13 208 005 3 CBT2 13 212 000 GERI C CBT213213000AD 213 COMBATE 13 E BROS 13 2 13 000 AD COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT L 14 Sc
5. maintained in an air worthy condition It is a general practice in the design of aircraft structures to design to an ultimate strength of 1 5 times the highest expected load in normal service Hang glider cables like other structural components on the glider are typically designed with a structural safety factor of only about 50 above the expected maximum load No significant loss in cable strength can be tolerated A cable with even a single broken strand must be replaced before the glider is flown again A cable which has been bent sharply enough to have taken a permanent set must also be replaced immediately Some degree of fatigue due to repeated bending of cables is almost unavoidable in an aircraft that is assembled and disassembled with every flight Side wires are subject to the highest loads in flight and are therefore the most critical This is why we recommend that these wires be replaced annually even if there is no known damage 18 GLIDER TUNING TRIMMING YOUR GLIDER IN PITCH CG ADJUSTMENT You will find that the pitch trim of the Combat as well as the basetube position at trim changes with VG setting At VG loose the Combat will normally be trimmed very close to stall The bar position at trim at VG loose will be relatively far Out As you set the VG tighter the trim speed will normally increase and the trim bar position will move back At VG loose the pitch is very well defined and the pitch force increases quickly as
6. Open the main sprog access zipper and look inside making sure that the crossbar leading edge junction is assembled properly and safely secured with the nut and the safety ring side wires are properly secured between the crossbar and the leading edge plate that the thimbles are not cocked on the tang Fig 18 Check that the sail is not caught on the crossbar end or on any of the hardware Remember to close the access zipper Fig 18 At the left wingtip This procedure is better to perform before plastic winglets have been installed Look into the sail from the wing tip Tip folded batten must be rested on the batten stop The washout tip must be installed Check for any evidence of dents deep scratches cracks or bends in the LE tube Be sure that the sail mount webbing is properly installed in the end cap slot and safely and correctly secured with the Velcro around the leading edge Fig 19 Fig 19 Along the trailing edge left wing Check that there are no tears in the sail material along the trailing edge Check that all battens are properly secured Check that the outboard and inboard sprogs are properly secured in position supporting the transverse battens and that the sprog access zippers are properly closed With the VG set tight the sprog paddle slides forward on the transverse batten Make sure that at VG full tight the rear end of the paddle does not slide past the rear edge of the transverse batten or the
7. STL237 000 AD 15 CBT2 13 251 000 49 WASHER 38046 M8 43 ALOG1 1500 44 40 BOLT6 3405T131120 80 48 WASHER 38046 M6 50 NUT 12310 M6 46 SBR1018 20 5 168 003 28 STL236 005 27 STL236 003 WASHER 38048 MB 48 WASHER 38048 M6 amp 50 NUT 12310 M amp 50 12310 8 AEROS H 12 13 040 000 4 6 2 14 44 Scale AEROS AIRFRAME ZONED COMDATE TE commerce 22 STL181 000 48 WASHERSBOAB MB 13 CBT145 005 22 STL181 000 23 STL183 000_ 53 SPLOTTED NUT MB OST133042 80 18 STL154 000 A Cn den ta 47 SBR1519 45 SBR1011 Re MEET YT Scale AEROS AIRFRAME ZONE E COMMA ETE OTE 47 SBR1518 48 WASHER 38046 M6G 18 STL153 007 13 511154 000 17 8TL153 003 _ WASHER 3804B5 M6 45 5881011 CBT2 13 040 000 AD 6 6 COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT L 13 AEROS L AIRFRAME ZONE COMBAT 2 15 15 VG d 4 2530 CBT 210 000 AD CBT 210 000 AD 9 3 6000 CBT2 13 030 000 AD COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT L 14 4 ERO Scale XS mH VG SYSTEM mri COUENT y 44 2 STL 118 000 AD amp STL 122 013 3 STL 119 000 5 STL 121 000 4 STL 120 000 1 CBT2 13 111 000 AD 2 STL 116 000 AD 10 NUT12310 M amp 10 NUT12310 MB
8. 3 Re install the pin on the plastic end of the sprog threaded adjuster zip the access zipper and press down firmly on the rear end of the sprog to seat the cable before checking the measurement again TEST FLIGHT If the sprogs are set too low it may cause a significant increase in trim speed and a reduction in pitch pressures at tighter VG settings and there will be a reduction in pitch stability at angles of attack below normal flight This stability reduction could increase the probability of a turbulence induced tumble or other in flight stability related loss of control If the sprogs are set too high it may cause excessive pitch bar pressure at high speeds and excessive roll control pressures lag in roll response Please be aware that flight testing encompasses a very limited angle of attack range and that there is no correlation between pitch stability in the flight test envelope and pitch stability in the extended angle of attack range that is investigated on a test vehicle This test is best performed by a qualified test pilot and in any case should be performed only in smooth air and with caution 22 TURN TRIM Turns are caused by an asymmetry in the glider If you a turn first try to make the glider symmetrical in every way lf a turn appears only at VG settings of 3 4 to full tight it may be an indication that the sprogs are set asymmetrically In this case you have to lower the sprogs on the side the gli
9. Check periodically to see that none of the hardware is snagging on the sail or internal sail ribs 7 Make sure you untie all sprogs from the leading edges and get them out of the sail through the sprog access zippers 15 8 Continue to slide the frame into the sail until you will be able to get the nose of the frame out trough the nose hole of the sail 9 Mount the sail mount webbing straps on the plastic caps of the rear leading edge tubes and secure them with the sail mount webbing velcro See the section at the beginning of the manual about re assembly after shipping 10 Attach the keel retainer webbing strap to the keel tube with the screw 11 Attach the hang point tower with the spreader bar and a hang loop to the keel tube Check that the routing of the sweep wire and all VG ropes around the spreader bar is right and clear 12 Insert the side wires through the side wires holes into the sail Working through the main sprogs access zipper bolt the leading edge crossbar joint with the side wire together making sure that no cable is wrapped around a leading edge or crossbar and that no thimbles are cocked or twisted 13 Attach the rear wires to the rear of the keel 14 Set the glider up onto the control bar 15 Spread the wings slowly and carefully making sure that the sail rides forward as necessary at the nose without catching Be careful you can easily tear the sail open at the nose Note When spreading the win
10. NUT 12310 M6 15 STLTM 000 23 x 18 BOLT8 5008T131120 80 25 pos TOv eus 7 1 STL270 000 AD Db 1 ui lt a 26 1081 800 samata sa PERIERE STL 261 000 19 BOLTB 18O3T131157 80 21 WASHER 38046 ME 23 NUT 12310 M amp 20 BOLT6 2005T 131167 80 T 51 259 000 21 WASHER 38046 MB amp N 22 MWASHER 33D56 MB 10 064 14 STL 275 000 24 NUT 12310 M8 23 NUT 12310 M6 7 8 STL282 000 __ 681213 271 00046 _ COMBAT213 0 COMBATL IS E 4 STL 260 005 WD _ 21 WASHER 38046 MG 24 NLIT 12310 MB 22 WASHER 38056 Ma 4 5 1 760 008 WD 13 STL 273 000 18 3 STL 260 003 WD 11 STL 265 000 23 NUT 12310 M6 A a 12 STL 266 000 17 BOLTE 480ST131120 80 c aS Er 8 k 5 STL280000WD __ MA o 23 NUT 12310 M6 15 STL 263 000 18 BOLT8 5008T131120 80 25 HB4 W 7 1 STL 270 000 AD 28 ALOBI bDO amp 8 STL247000 7 B STL 261 000 19 BOLTB 18OST131157 80 21 WASHER 38046 ME 23 NUT 12310 M amp 20 BOLT6 2005T 131167 80 T 51 259 000 21 WASHER 38046 MB amp N 22 MWASHER 33D56 MB z 10 STL 264 14 STL 275 000 24 NLIT 12310 M8 51281500 23 12310 6 7 8 STL282 000 00 COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT 15 AEROS
11. WORDS ON YOUR SAFETY Hang gliding is an active air sport with associated risks Your safety can be greatly enhanced by following a few simple rules Your glider is delivered to you ready to fly Do not make any adjustments which are not described in this manual If you are in doubt about any aspect of your glider you should consult your dealer or Aeros for advice Only fly after having attended a good school recognized by your hang gliding federation Fly a glider suited to your level of ability new risk may arise when you first fly a new type of the glider The reactions of your new glider may well differ from those of the glider you where used to In order to keep this risk low we recommend that you gradually become familiar with your new glider Before every take off always do both an assembly check and a pre flight check Do not take off if the sail is wet especially the leading edge as the stall speed will increase significantly Always fly with a dry sail A wet glider must be dried before storing Do not leave your glider wet for more than one day because corrosion may result Never fly alone Do not attempt towing of any kind unless you have attended a recognized towing school Don t push your luck It is your responsibility to know the limits of your glider and the limits of your own experience Remember that ultimately your safety is your responsibility Fly only in places that are suitable for hang gliding Wi
12. We wish you many happy landings 12 COMBAT BREAKDOWN Break down of the glider is the reverse of assembly 1 Start with the VG set full loose Remove the nosecone Remove any instruments 2 Remove the undersurface battens Unzip the sprog access zippers all the way to the leading edge end of the zippers and put out the inboard and outboard sprogs Remove the tip folded battens and the four shortest battens from the outboard section of the sail Roll the outboard section of the sail and put the outboard wing tip bags on Fig 22 3 De tension the crossbar sweep wire and let the wings fold in slightly 4 Unzip the bottom surface central zipper and take the protecting pads sewed on the sail out so that they protect the sail from contact with the control bar apex fittings Fig 23 5 Remove the remaining battens except the top battens 1 Put the battens into the batten bag Fig 22 Fig 23 6 Pull the wings in parallel to the keel tube Take care that the shackle of the crossbar sweep wire doesn t get caught when entering into the sail 7 Detach the front wires at the nose plate 8 Fold the wings all the way in to the keel pulling the sail over the top of the leading edges At each wingtip remove the tip cover bag At this time you should be able to dismount the front ends of the root battens from the keel tube Install the protective pad and sock over the rear wire junction pin and the rear end of the keel
13. ground with the bag zipper up with the bag at right angle to the wind 2 Undo the zipper remove the speedbar and winglets from the glider 3 Remove the speedbar from the bag spread the uprights Install the speedbar so that the offset of the speedbar is directed forward in the direction of flight Attach the speedbar using the quick pins Pass the VG rope through the cleat make a knot on the end of the rope Fig 4 4 Flip the glider upright on the control bar Try to set the basebar on level ground Remove the glider bag and all velcro ties Remove the batten bag with the battens from the front part of the glider Spread the wings almost all the way so that the sail is a little sagged and the glider is resting on the wing tips and on the keel tube Fig 4 5 By lifting up and back on the nose batten strings push the nose battens fully back into the sail so that the batten tips rest on top of the keel tube Fig 5 6 Attach the ring of the bottom front wires to the hook on the bottom nose plate Fig 6 Fig 6 7 Turn the hang point spreader bar perpendicular to the keel tube Fig 7 8 Remove the battens from the batten bag and check each batten for symmetry against the corresponding batten from the other wing Align the battens at the nose and at about the 6096 chord point as shown There should not be any deviation of more than 3mm 1 8 from one batten to the other along the full length of the battens Fig 8
14. or stains with any commercial spot remover that is labeled for use on polyester PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING CARBON FIBER CROSSBEAMS APPLIED IN AEROS HANG GLIDERS The present procedure is applicable for composite crossbeams hereinafter crossbeams used in the frame of the hang gliders KPL 13 KPL 14 Combat 13 and Combat 14 Combat 15 Combat L 13 Combat L 14 Combat L 15 and consists of visual inspection 1 General inspection The crossbeam should be free of visible defects damage of the bearing structure of its walls and bands Delaminating of decorative coating is possible and it doesn t influence strength of the crossbeam 2 Root junction of the crossbeam attachment Bushings should not be biased this is determined using glue marks around their flange The slack of the bushings in relation to the crossbeam is not allowed 3 Tip attachment junction The tip of the crossbeam should have no disintegration and visible damage In any case when damage is discovered the repairiability of the crossbeam should be determined by a representative of Aeros Ltd or by the manufacture of the crossbeam Conclusion about further possibility to use the crossbeam can be made only after loading the crossbeam and can be done by a representative of Aeros Ltd or by the manufacture of the crossbeam only A NOTE ABOUT CABLES AND CABLE MAINTENANCE The cables which support the glider s airframe are critical components of the glider s structure and must
15. part of the sprog and press the instrument firmly towards the sprog through the double surface of the glider so that the entire worktop surface of the Pelicciometer touches the sprog The plumb line of the Pelicciometer will show the sprog angle Fig 28 The measurements for all Combat L13 Combat L 14 and Combat L 15 are the same and should be as follows main sprogs 6 6 5 deg outboard sprogs 9 5 10 deg 21 METHOD OF ADJUSTMENT To adjust the outboard sprog height 1 Fully unzip the access zipper gain access to the sprog LE tube connection 2 Remove the sprog wire tang from the pin on the LE tube taking care to maintain the rotational alignment of the sprog at its original setting Fig 29 3 At the front of the sprog there is a threaded adjuster To raise the sprog turn the entire sprog counter clockwise To lower the sprog turn it clockwise One full turn raises or lowers the sprogs end about 12 m 1 2 4 Re attach the sprog cable and press down firmly on the rear end of the sprog to seat the cable before checking the measurement again Fig 29 To adjust the main sprog height 1 Fully unzip the access zipper to gain access to the crossbar L junction Fig 30 2 Remove the pin on the plastic end of the sprog threaded adjuster at the front of the sprog To raise the sprog turn the plastic end of the sprog threaded adjuster counter clockwise To lower the sprog turn it clockwise
16. to come off the cart with one wing low is increased To some degree this can be compensated by pulling forward through the control bar to position the base tube below your shoulders and holding tight to the hold down rope This will cause the glider to raise the keel as it begins to develop enough lift to lift out of the cart At that point and not before that point you can release the rope and ease your weight aft to fly the glider off of the cart Be prepared to pull in once clear of the cart if necessary so as not to climb more quickly than the tug Once clear of the cart and in the position behind the tug use firm lateral movements of short duration for roll and directional control in order to stay in the position behind the tug Do not move to one side of the bar and wait for the glider to respond this will lead to over control and being out of position and may lead to roll yaw oscillations It is better to bump the glider firmly in the direction of the desired correction and then return to center If you need more correction bump again In pitch stay on top of the situation and be as aggressive as necessary to keep the tug on the horizon 11 USING THE VG SYSTEM The Combat VG system uses a reduction system of pulleys between the central part of the crossbar and the hang point tower channel to enable a wide VG range The change in airframe nose angle from VG loose to tight is over 2 degrees Tightening the VG increases the spanwise ten
17. you pull in from trim speed At tighter VG settings the pitch well becomes more shallow and the pitch force increases much less as you pull in from trim speed Overall pitch trim is affected by several factors Among the most significant is the location along the keel of your hang point The farther forward your hang point is the faster the glider will trim the less effort will be required to fly fast and the more effort will be required to fly slow If the glider s trim is too slow it will make the glider more difficult to control in roll especially in turbulent air and when the nose pitches up on entering a strong thermal On the Combat hang loop fore and aft position is adjusted by repositioning the hang point tower on the keel Do not miss the holes in the keel tube during hang point position adjustment Pilot s weight has an effect on the trim speed If the trim speed is got for a pilot of 80 Kg a pilot of 60 Kg has to move the hang point tower to the next backward hole to keep this trim speed COMBAT SPROG ADJUSTMENT AND FLIGHT TESTING The Combat uses inboard and outboard sprogs in combination with one transverse batten on each sprog Each transverse batten spans two top surface battens so a total of eight top surface battens are supported The sprog system is the primary component of the system which provides pitch stability The function of the system is to support the trailing edge of the sail at low angles of attack and
18. 01 AD right hand LE tube Ne3 assy shown CBTL 13 130 002 AD left hand LE tube Ne3 assy mirror reflection PHOS CBTL 13 130 001 AD L 13 L 14 TY TE TUBE 3 ASSEMBLED RIGHT COMBAT L 15 8 FT300 19 8 5x40 8 FT300 18 8 5x110 4 CBT2 13 144 000 amp SAFETY RING SBR1011 5 STL 158 000 AD 1 2 13 141 000 3 2 13 143 0 2 CBT2 13 142 000 AD COMBAT 2 13 00 18 9 5 40 4 13 144 000 6 SAFETY RING SBR1011 8 300 19 8 5 110 5 5 1 169 000 40 1 CBT2 14 141 000 3 2 13 143 0 2 CBT2 14 142 000 AD 1 BT214140000AD 214 AEROS p 218 0 595 8 FT300 19 8 5x40 8 FT300 18 8 5x110 4 CBT2 13 144 000 amp SAFETY RING SBR1011 5 STL 158 000 AD 1 CETL 14 141 000 3 2 13 143 0 2 CBT2 13 142 000 AD 2 T BLIND RIVET 34400 4 6 LI CBTL 14 140 000 AD COMBAT L 14 AEROS i i waswosrsmek COMBAFLIS a A 5 511244003 SAFETY RING SBR1011 2 CBTZ 13 183 000 AD 7 PBF D 25 4 125 1 GETZ 13 181 000 ya 3 STL 167 000 4 STL 1868 000 AD Sem ____ CBT2 13 160 000 AD COMBAT 2 13 i AROS assEMBLEDSPROG 13 598 a A 5 511244003 SAFETY RING SBR1011 2 CBTZ 13 183 000 AD 7 PBF D 25 4
19. 011 019 0 10 2 14 011 021 11 CBT2 14 011 023 AD N SS 42 CBT2 14 023 000 AD 17 CBT2 14 026 000 AD 17 CBT2 14 026 000 AD SIEG L L 6812140100046 214 AEROS 1 1 is COMBATLIf 13 CBT2 15 022 000 AD arn 1 CBT2 15 011 003 AD 2 CBT2 15 011 005 AD 14 GBT2 15 024 003 AD 3 CBT215 011 007 AD 4 CBT2 15 011 009 AD seers Tek 5 CBT215011011 AD 18 CBT2 15 024 007 AD N 6 CBT2 15 011 013 AD T CBT215011015AD B CBT2 15 011 017 AD B CBT215011018 AD A 10 08 2 15 011 021 11 CBT2 15 011 023 AD N SS 12 CBT2 15 023 000 AD 17 CBT2 14 026 000 AD 17 CBT2 14 026 000 AD L 6812150100025 COMBAT215 AEROS 1 1 S S 2 GBT 424 000 S 4 CBT2 13 130 001 AD 1 STL 374 000 AEROS sess 19 5 OPT S L 13 373 000 3 OPT S L 13 371 000 2 51 13 370 400 005 0 7 CBT424 000 1 8 LEVER TIP 104945 4 OPTSL 13 372 000 1 OPTSS L 13 370 400 003 wWD 6 BATTEN TIP STL 374 000 AEROS L OPT S L13 370 400 000 AD 1 4 COMBAT L 13 COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 2 OPT S L 13 410 470 005 WD s 5 CBT 424 000 3 OPTS L 13 372 000 35 r 6 LEVER BATTEN TIP 104975 1 OPT S L 13 410 470 00
20. 046 M6 14 NUT 12310 M6 CBTL 14 110 001 AD right hand LE 2 with plate shown CBTL 14 110 002 AD left hand LE 2 with plate mirror reflection 110 001 AD COMBATL 14 COMBAT L 15 AEROS HETUBE WITH PLATE RIGHT COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 Scale 6 TAPPING SCREW 26760 ST3 5x9 5 5 BLIND RIVET 34400 4 8X8 2 STL 132 000 4 552515 _ 1 CBT2 13 131 001 AD Right 1 CBT2 13 131 001 AD Left 5 BLINDE RIVET 34400 4 8 3 STL 133000 CBT2 13 130 001 AD right hand LE tube Ne3 assy shown CBT2 13 130 002 AD left hand LE tube Ne3 assy mirror reflection E AEROS 6 TAPPING SCREW 26760 ST3 5x9 5 5 BLIND RIVET 34400 4 8X8 2 STL 132 000 4 552515 3 CBT2 14 131 001 AD Right 1 CBT2 14 131 001 ALD Left WN e M 5 BLINDE RIVET 344000 4 8x8 3 STL 133000 CBT2 14 130 001 AD right hand LE tube Ne3 assy shown CBT2 14 130 002 AD left hand LE tube Ne3 assy mirror reflection LI L1 GBTZi4180001AD GOMBAT214 2 216 59 TAPPING SCREW 26760 ST3 5x9 5 B BLIND RIVET 34400 4 8 8 4 511 132 000 6 HOOK SS2515 1 CBTL 13 131 001 AD Right 1 CBTL 13 131 001 AD Left 2 CBTL 13 132 000 3 STL118 000 AD at hi M we 8 BLINDE RIVET 34400 4 8x8 5 STL 133 000 CBTL 13 130 0
21. 125 1 CBT2 14 181 000 ya 3 STL 167 000 4 STL 1868 000 AD T CBT2 14 160 000 AD COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT L 14 AEROS AssEMBLEDSPROG COMBTLIS 4 STL 182000 1 DSC14A 190 005 WD 2 CBT2 13 190 000 AD 3 8 101 005 J EROS CBT2 13 189 000 AD COMBAT 2 13 1 1 KEEL TUBE ASSEMBLED _ COMBAT L 13 4 STL 18200 1 DS C14A 190 005 WD 2 2 14 190 000 3 STL 101 005 amp T CBT2 14 189 000 AD COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT L 14 __ 546 2 GBT2 13 280 005 STL267 000 STL268000 6 STL268005 5 STL 268 000 4 STL267000 7 NUT 6 58 8 _ 3 STL 236 008 CBT2 13 270 000 AD COMBAT 2 13 AEROS r BEAM ASSEMBLED COMBAT L 13 2 STL 280 005 AD 4 STL267000 52 5 STL268 000 6 STL 268 005 5 STL268 000 _ 3 STL 267 000 7 6 58 8 _ 3 STL 236 008 T CBT2 14 270 000 AD COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT 2 15 AEROS BEAM ASSEMBLED _ COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 4 STL 260 005 WD 24 NLIT 12310 MB Era em 22 WASHER 38056 M8 4 STL 260 005 WD i 222 rap 18 3 STL260003 WD 11 STL 265 000 23 NUT 12310 M6 gt En 12 STL 266 000 17 6 4608 131120 80 EON wag 5 STL 260 000 WD o 23
22. 3 WID 4 BATTEN TIP STL 374000 7 EROS OPT S L14 410 470 000 AD COMBAT L 13 COMBAT L 14 LA CARBON TOP BATTENS 5 11 COMBAT L 15 10 CBT2 13 270 000 AD 8 CBT2 13 188 000 AD 5 CGBT2 13 130 002 AD 3 3 CBT213 00 002AD _ 1 CBT2 13 100 DOD AEROS P etm ss 10 CBT2 14 270 000 AD 8 CBT2 14 188 000 AD 4 CBT2 14 130 001 AD 2 2 14 110 001 0 p e 7 CBT2 14 160 000 AD CRIS Te 008 552 WN YA B GBT2 14 140 000 AD i 1 eI 4 F 1 24 13 1 1 SN y NN 5 GBT2 14 130 002 AD 2 14 10 0020 1 1 CBTZ2 14 100 DOD CBT2 14 040 000 AD 1 6 COMBAT 2 14 AIR FRAME COMBAT 2 15 10 CBT2 13 270 000 AD CBT2 13 188 DOD AD 4 CBTL 13 130 001 AD 2 13 180 000 0 6 2 13 140 000 0 A 2 13 110 001 0 1 13 100 000 0 1 1 3 CBTL 13 110 002 AD _ 1 CBTL 13 100 000 AD 76 H 13 040000 0 16 AEROS COMBATLIS 10 CBT2 14 270 000 AD 8 CBT2 14 188 000 AD 4 13 130 001 2 1 14 110001 0 p e i cBTLI31000004D y 7 CBT2 14 160 000 AD is edet WN YA B GBTL 14 140 000 AD i 1 eI 4 F 1 24 13 1
23. 5 Batten Combat 2 15 produced before Batten Combat 2 15 produced after Oct 29 2002 with serial numbers Oct 29 2002 with serial numbers 489 before 489 mm and after mm 7 7 0 7 7 30 8 8 5 8 8 30 10 10 10 10 10 40 For Combat L Batten Combat 1 13 Batten Combat L 14 Batten Combat 1 15 mm mm 8 4 mm 7 7 20 7 7 30 7 7 30 10 30 8 8 30 10 10 25 10 10 45 10 10 40 Note All figures are given with VG on only Permissible range of thread heights relatively to the top level of the keel tube is 5mm 5 Note that this method will not disclose sprogs that are asymmetric If after achieving the proper measurement you have a turn in the glider which is only present at tighter VG settings lower the sprog on the side the glider is turning towards and raise the other sprog by the same amount 20 SPROG MEASUREMENT WITH PELICCIOMETER There is another method of checking sprog angles with the Pelicciometer the newest instrument designed by Thomas Pellici to check the sprog angles This method is much simpler but not as precise as the one which is described above 1 Set the VG to lull tight 2 Using the Pelicciometer as shown on fig 27 set the keel tube horizontal 0 deg on the Pelicciometer and put a keel tube on a support to maintain 0 deg angle during further measurements Fig 27 Fig 28 3 Place the worktop of the Pelicciometer under middle
24. 9 Fold the sprogs against the leading edge towards the tip Make sure the sprog zippers are fully open 10 Pull the sail out away from the keel until it is even on top and bottom Roll the sail gently and carefully parallel to the trailing edge of the front and then outboard portion of the sail Try to roll the sail in such a way that the leading edge portion remains as smooth as possible Do not attempt to stuff the sail between the Mylar pocket and the leading edge tube at any point where you feel resistance and do not attach the velcro ties so tight so as to induce creases in the Mylar or leading edge sail material Fig 24 13 Fig 24 11 Working from the trailing edge roll the sail tightly to the leading edge and install the tip cover bags 12 Secure the sail with the velcro sail ties The first velcro tie is installed by passing it over the top of the keel tube just near the Crossbar LE tube junctions and then installing it around the glider leading edges Fig 25 Fig 25 13 Place the bag with battens on the nose section along the keel put the nose cone under the front velcro ties Secure the sail with remaining sail ties 14 Install the glider bag Flip the glider over onto the ground Detach the basebar and place it between the leading edges in the bag provided Place winglets next to the basebar 15 Fold up the control bar and install the control bar bag lay it down against the keel Undo the velcro wh
25. CBT2 13 110 001 AD right hand LE Ne2 with plate shown CBT2 13 110 002 AD left hand LE 2 with plate mirror reflection COMBAT213 00 Scale AEROS H LE TUBE N22 WITH PLATE RIGHT COMET 2 STL 118 000 AD 6 STL 122 013 M 3 STL 119 000 5 STL 121 000 1 GBT2 14 111 000 AD 2 STL 116 000 AD 7 STL 123 000 10 NLIT12310 M6 10 NUT12310 MB CBT2 14 110 001 AD right hand LE with plate shown CBT2 14 110 002 AD left hand LE 2 with plate mirror reflection EROS E CBT2 14 110 001 AD COMBAT 2 14 YE TUBE 2 WITH PLATE RIGHT COMBAT 2 15 10 TAPPING SCREW 26660 5T2 9x5 12 WASHER 38046 M3 5 118 000 B STL122 013 7 STL 121 000 6 STL 120 000 1 CBTL 13 111 000 AD s T Ld 2 13 114 000 13 WASHER 38046 M6 4 D8C 14A 114 000 11 5BR1011 9 BOLT6 7208T131155 80 13 WASHER 38046 M6 14 NUT 12310 MB 14 NUT 12310 M6 CBTL 13 110 001 AD right hand LE 2 with plate shown CBTL 13 110 002 AD left hand LE Ne2 with plate mirror reflection LLL T 13 110 001 0 AEROS m ar COMBAT 10 TAPPING SCREW 26660 5T2 9x5 12 WASHER 38046 M3 5 STL 119 000 8 STL122 013 7 STL 121 000 m OMM up M Lu 1 CBTL 14 111 000 AD 2 CBTL 13 114 000 13 WASHER 38046 M6 4 D8C 14A 114 000 11 5881011 13 WASHER 38
26. HANG GLIDER COM BAT Z BAT L OW NER SERVICE M N UA Size Date of production Serial number Manufactured by AEROS Ltd Post Volynskaya St 5 Kiev 03061 UKRAINE Tel 880 44 455 41 18 E mail aerosint aerosint kiev ua htto www aeros com ua Fax 380 44 455 41 16 Combat Owner Service Manual Table of Contens IDtrOGUGl nE ort Miet IAEA Technical information and operating limitations Combat reassembly after shipping procedure Combat breakdown procedure Combat set up procedure nha nennen nnne mn ii mer en paa u eR ch tas SG oe PR RA PAARE Laying the glider for shipping Launching and flying the AerotoWing d Using the VG 581 e e Landing s ctp bees Combat breakdOWID Removing the sail from the airframe and re installing Re installing the sail on the isses Combat stability 5 ERES Glider tuning dee ue In clos
27. The roll pressure increase significantly and the roll rate becomes significantly slower with the VG full on Never fly your Combat when its trim speed with VG on more than 50 km h 31mph the glider becomes pitch unstable and dangerous to fly The Combat speeds up to 110 km h 69 mph being essentially roll neutral with no tendency to yaw The pitch bar pressure decreases with the VG on being light when flying close to the trim speed but progressive and consistent constantly increasing when the speed increase AEROTOWING Special care must be taken in any form of towing We recommend that the VG be set to 1 4 1 3 on prior to launch This provides the best qualitative flight characteristics for flying in formation with the tug at normal aerotow speeds Fix the excess VG rope on the control frame so it will not interfere with the construction of the cart during take off Make sure that all the harness ropes are hidden inside the harness and will not get tangled on the cart during take off If possible it is best to adjust the keel cradle on the cart to re set the glider to the proper angle of attack For Combat gliders the best angle of the keel tube in relation to horizon is approx 18 20 deg If it is not possible to re adjust the cart recognize the launch will be more demanding and more dangerous as the glider will have an increased tendency to leave the cart at a lower speed where lateral control is reduced and the tendency
28. ale ASSEMBLED LEFT BOTTOM FITTING COMBAT 2 15 COMBAT L 15 17 CBT2 13 206 000 AD oe 13 CBT2 13 208 000 S CBTL 13 200 000 AD 4 4 COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT L 13 J COMBAT 2 14 COMBAT 2 15 Scale AEROS ZONE K COMBAT L 14 COMBAT L 15 m _ 1 CBT2 13 206 003 WD 2 CBT2 13 206 005 WD ASSEMBLED RIGHT BOTTOM FITTING COMBAT 2 15 COMBAT L 15 AEROS 812 13 206 000 0 COMBAT 2 13 COMBAT I 13 4 2 13 225 002 2 CBT2 13 222 000 AD B SCREW D7O4D0 M5x16 _3 CET2 13 225 001 AD TAPPING SCREW 26680 3 5x13 T SCREW 24690 M5x10 5 CLAMCLEAT R 35885T CBT213 220000AD 13 AEROS C T CBT2 13 220 000 AD ASSEMBLED BASE BAR COMBAT 2 15 COMBAT L 15 SPLIT 84 2 5 32 amp RUBER GRIP 11 3 G Y a 7 WASHER 38250 M6 j 2 1 OPT S 222 000 AD 3 CLEVIS PIN 8 32 STL 153 005 BRACKET STL 202 000 TAPPING SCREW 26680 ST 3 5x8 5 ROG OPT S L 220 000 AD COMBAT L 13 COMBAT L 14 ASSEMBLED ALU ROUND BASE BAR COMBAT L 15 7 CBT 161 002 2 GBT2B 13 340 000 AD 8 7181 001 1 CBT1B 13 350 000 40 3 28 13 330 000 1 CBT2B 13 350 00D AD 2 4 CBT2B 13 420 000 AD BAUTEK UPRIGHTS
29. be 5 Dismount the control bar apex assembly from the keel tube Unbolt the hang point tower with a spreader bar and a hang loop from the keel tube and slide it forward along the keel 6 Unbolt the leading edge crossbar joint remove the side wires and feed them through the holes and out of the sail Temporarily bolt the leading edge crossbar joint back together the hardware removed onto the bolts in the original order so that it doesn t get lost All disassembled assemblies on the glider must be reassembled in the proper order and orientation 7 Slide the sail slightly forward and get the nose of the frame out through the nose hole of the sail Now slide the complete frame out through the open center zipper If you encounter resistance stop and find out what is hanging up 8 If you need to send the sail to the factory for repair remove the Mylar inserts and the transverse battens The Mylar insert is to remove from the front end of the Mylar pocket It helps to secure the opposite end of the sail to something solid so that you can lay the leading edge out straight and pull the Mylar straight out of the pocket 9 Fold and pack up the sail carefully if you plan to ship it in for repair Be sure to include written instructions of what you want done your name and a phone number RE INSTALLING THE SAIL ON THE FRAME 1 Install the Mylar inserts in the sail Make sure you install them right side up the slit edge i
30. der is turning towards and raise the sprogs on the other side by the same amount To lower the sprog turn it clockwise To raise the sprog turn the entire sprog counter clockwise One full turn raises or lowers the sprog about 15 mm If you have a turn with VG off only correct it by rotating one of the sail mount plugs The left turn is corrected by twisting the right sail plug clockwise twisting the sail up at the trailing edge Don t forget to fix the plug in the chosen position using the screw Fig 31 Fig 31 If your glider has a turn both with VG on and VG off first start to correct it as it was described in case of a turn with VG of If the turn with VG on still remains then correct it with sprogs as it was described in case of a turn with VG on ADJUST ONE THING AT A TIME ONLY AIRFRAME Check the leading edges for possible bent tubes Check that the keel is not bent to one side Check that the crossbar has neither cracks nor any visible damage BATTENS Check the battens for symmetrical shape BATTEN TENSION All battens on the Combat are tensioned by lever batten tips The desired batten tension can be easily adjusted by the threaded lever batten tip adjuster Fig 32 To increase batten tension rotate the threaded lever batten tip adjuster counter clockwise To decrease batten n ET tension rotate the threaded lever batten tip adjuster clockwise Fig 32 23 IN CLOSING A FEW FINAL
31. erse of reassembling after breakdown for shipping Before beginning read through the section above on how to re install the rear leading edges While following the instructions below refer to the photos in the section above for reference if necessary 1 Lay the glider on the ground or floor unzip the bag and remove the velcro ties Remove the speedbar and winglets from the glider Remove the protection tip bags The outboard sprog access zippers should be fully unzipped 2 Check to see that the leading edges are marked Left and Right If they are not mark them with an indelible marker 3 Unscrew the sail mount screws from the leading edges 1 4 Undo the sail mount webbing velcro and remove the sail mount webbing from the leading edges end caps With the outboard sprog folded towards the nose pull the rear leading edge straight aft while pressing the button spring in to disengage it from the front and then slide it backward carefully out of the sail Tape or pad the edges of the front end of the leading edge tubes 3 and the rear of the leading edge tubes 2 to prevent sail damage during transportation 5 Carefully fold the rear of the sail over against the front place velcro ties around the glider and put on the glider bag turning the bag 180 deg i e matching the front part of the bag to the rear part of the glider Fig 3 6 Zip up the glider bag zipper Fig 3 COMBAT SET UP PROCEDURE 1 Lay the glider on the
32. erstood Do a hang check immediately prior to launch The angle at which you hold the glider should depend on the wind speed and slope of the terrain at launch you want to achieve a slight positive angle of attack at the start of your run 2 Run aggressively on launch and ease the bar out for lift off 3 The flying characteristics of the Combat are typical of a high performance flex wing Make your first flights from a familiar site in mellow conditions to give you time to become accustomed to the glider 4 We recommend that you take off with VG off or approx 1 4 on 5 Do not take off if the sail is wet especially the leading edge as the stall speed will increase significantly Always fly with a dry sail 6 For the same reason take special care to avoid ice covering the glider particularly the leading edge in wintertime Warning It is important that you do not take off with VG on more then 12 length of VG rope The glider with VG more than 12 on becomes easier stall and the roll response gets longer With low speed during take off it can lead to unintended stall SPEED TO FLY The range of trim speed for the Combat with VG off is 33 35 km h 21 22 mph The speed bar position in front of the pilots face corresponds to this range With the VG on the trim speed for the Combat is 40 50 km h 25 31mph depending on sprog setting The base bar position opposite the pilot s neck or little bit lower corresponds to this range
33. gs with the sail mount screws been unscrewed check that the sail mount webbing is in proper position in the slot of the end cap of the leading edge 3 16 Finish the assembly of the glider completely according to the normal assembly procedures Note Secure the sail mount webbing with the screws to the front leading edges after you accomplish all steps in section Combat set up procedure from item 1 through item 8 17 Do a very careful and complete preflight of the glider according to the normal preflight procedure as explained earlier in this manual COMBAT STABILITY SYSTEMS Several design features of the Combat determine the glider s degree of stability in pitch The combination of wing sweep and spanwise twist Reflex in the root section Main inboard sprogs and the height at which they and the transverse battens support the trailing edge Outboard sprogs and the height at which they and the transverse battens support the trailing edge The shape of the preformed battens and the internal fabric ribs and adjustment of the internal velcro attachments which define the airfoil Correct attachment and proper adjustment of the inboard and outboard sprogs are critical to providing adequate stability at low angles of attack particularly those below the normal operating range 16 MAINTENANCE This section contains a recommended schedule of periodic maintenance None of the items in this section are a substitute for the contin
34. ich was done first reach it out to free the keel tube and install it again around both leading edges with the control bar inside Bring all wires forward along tubes and place downtubes inside the folded sail Fig 26 Fig 26 16 Zip up the glider bag The glider is ready for transportation 14 REMOVING THE SAIL FROM THE AIRFRAME AND RE INSTALLING Many maintenance and repair procedures will require the removal of the sail from the frame Please follow these instructions when removing and reinstalling the sail Please read all the instructions for each operation before beginning SAIL REMOVAL You will need an unobstructed area 2 m by 10 m 6x30 ft Make sure the surface is clean If it is abrasive you should either put down a protective tarp or be extremely careful not to scrape your sail 1 Lay the glider on its back unzip and remove the glider bag Untie the velcro ties remove the basebar winglets battens and put them aside Remove the control bar protection bag 2 Spread the wings slightly Remove central battens from the sail Dismount the sail from the front leading edge by unscrewing the sail mount screw Undo the sail mount webbing velcro and remove the sail mount webbing from the plastic end at the rear leading edge 3 Put a chair or other similar height support under the nose of the glider 4 Remove the screw from the keel pocket webbing at the rear part of the keel tube Detach the rear cables from the keel tu
35. ing a few final words your safety seen BHPA AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS BHPA Combat L 13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION SPECIFICATION SHEET BHPA AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS BHPA Combat L 14 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION SPECIFICATION SHEET BHPA AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS BHPA Combat L 15 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION SPECIFICATION SHEET SCHEMES 10 11 11 12 13 15 15 17 19 24 25 26 27 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Aeros glider Combat 2 Combat L hereinafter Combat hang glider is an advanced product of Aeros Ltd It is aimed at improvement of the modern competitive glider with very high performance combined with maximum safety and comfort Please read and be sure you thoroughly understand this manual before flying your Combat Be sure you are thoroughly familiar with the set up break down preflight and maintenance procedure as described in this manual If you have access to the Internet please visit us regularly at http www aeros com ua In case of any doubts or questions contact your local dealers or Aeros We wish you a safe and enjoyable flying career Aeros Ltd TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS The Combat has been designed for foot launched soaring flight It has not been designed to be motorized tethered or towed However it can be towed successfully using proper procedures Flight operat
36. ion of the Combat should be limited to non aerobatic maneuvers those in which the pitch angle will not exceed 30 degrees nose up or nose down from the horizon and the bank angle will not exceed 60 degrees Sail area sq m sq ft 13 7 145 Wing span m ft 10 35 33 93 Aspect ratio Nose angle 129 131 Pilot clip weight optim kg Ib 85 187 Weight without bags kg Ib 34 5 77 Number of upper sail battens 24 Number of bottom sail battens 6 Breakdown length m ft 39 58 12 8 19 41 59 13 4 19 3 41 59 13 4 19 3 Tested load G 6 3 6 3 6 3 Wind speed max m sec mph 12 27 12 27 12 27 Minimum airspeed with optimal pilot clip weight km h mph Maximum airspeed with optimal pilot clip weight km h mph 110 69 110 69 110 69 Minimum clip in pilot weight kg Ib 75 165 85 187 90 198 Maximum clip in pilot weight kg Ib 110 243 115 254 120 265 20 31 18 19 20 31 18 19 29 31 18 19 Aeros recommends that no attempt should ever be made to deliberately spin the glider The stability controllability and structural strength of a properly maintained Combat have been determined to be adequate for safe operation when the glider is operated within the entire manufacturer specified limitations No warranty of adequate stability controllability or structural strength is made or implied for operation outside of these limitations Operation of the glider by unqualified pilots ma
37. ire to the hook on the keel tube Fig 11 An in flight disengagement of this attachment will cause a complete loss of structural support of the glider and a total loss of control Never attach the pull handle of the shackle to the hook even temporarily Fig 11 10 Remove the protection bags from the wing tips and install the last four outboard top surface battens 11 Install the tip battens Fig 12 bend the tip batten with the angle approx 60 degrees install the batten into the sail with the bend directed to the wing tip install the flat end of the batten into the angle of the sail tip straighten the batten little bit and guide another end of the batten onto the leading edge batten hook push the bend towards the keel section and gently straighten the batten completely 12 Install the bottom surface battens Fig 13 13 The next step is to deploy both the inboard sprogs and the outboard sprogs and secure them in position Before doing so working through the sprog access zippers preflight the following items Fig 14 Internal ribs to confirm that they are fully zipped up The sprog hardware and the sprog cable attachments at both ends of each sprog cable Fig 14a Fig 14 b To deploy and secure each sprog swing the sprog away from the leading edge and align it in the center of the rear end of the sprog access zipper Fully close the sprog access zipper and this will secure the sprog in
38. kinks wear damage corrosion etc 5 Inspect all bolts for tightness all safeties for proper installation and possible damage Inspect plates and fittings for damage holes in tubes for elongation 6 Inspect the sail for wear tears UV damage loose stitching etc 7 Disassemble basetube pulley assembly clean lubricate with white grease and re assemble 8 Lightly spray all zippers on the glider with silicone spray lubricant Also spray your battens before you install them in the glider to lubricate the insides of the batten pockets Do not use any other type of lubricant Wipe off any excess silicone so that it does not attract dirt 9 Inspect the sprogs sprog hardware and sprog cables If the sprogs have been loaded heavily it is possible that the sprog tubes may have been bent and the cables may have been stretched EVERY YEAR In addition to the normal six month service items also perform the following 1 Have the sail completely removed from the frame and disassemble all frame components Inspect every part of the glider for any damage or wear Inspect the tubes for straightness and for signs of corrosion 2 Anytime you have the sail off the frame inspect all of the batten pockets and batten pocket terminations 3 Replace bottom side wires and hang loops 4 Replace the VG ropes 5 Remove the transverse battens and inspect for damage 17 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 1 Any time you suffer a crash or extremely hard landi
39. le to Crossbar attachment hole 3240 mm Rear sail attachment point 5716 mm f Outside diameter at Nose 62 mm Crossbar attachment 62 mm Rear sail attachment point 50 mm Crossbar dimensions g Overall pin to pin length 2995 mm h Largest outside dimension 90 mm Sail Dimensions a Chord length at 1000 mm outboard of centerline 1790 mm 1000 mm inboard of tip 1120 mm i Span extreme tip to tip 10500 mm Battens Number of battens fitted top surface 26 bottom 6 Washout struts Number per side 2 Location of Information Placart Crossbar 150 mm from centerline 27 13 CBT2 13 022 000 AD 1 2 13 011 003 2 CBT2 13 011 005 AD 14 CBT2 13 024 003 AD 3 CBT213 011 007 AD 4 CBT2 13 011 009 AD 5 CBT2 13 011 011 AD 16 CBT2 13 024 007 AD 6 CBT2 13 011 013 AD T CBT2 13011015AD B8 CBT213011017 AD 9 CBT2 13 011 019 AD 10 CBT2 13 011 021 AD X 11 CBT2 13 011 022 AD NN 12 CBT2 13 023 000 AD 15 CBT2 13 024 005 AD pe 121301000040 COMBAT 2 13 13 CBT2 14 022 000 AD Fur LEN aiii dari 1 CBT2 14 011 003 AD 2 CBT2 14 011 005 AD 14 CBT2 14 024 003 AD 3 CBT2 14 011 007 AD 4 CBT2 14 011 009 AD 15 CBT2 14 024 005 AD 5 CBT2344011011Al CBT2 14 011 011 AD 16 CBT2 14 024 007 AD 6 CBT2 14 011 013 AD T CBT2 14 011 015 AD B 2 14 011 017 9 2 14
40. minimum sink in order to be able to land within the field In winds of less than 5 km h 3 mph if the landing area slopes down hill at more than 10 1 you should seriously consider landing downwind and uphill or crosswind across the slope Landing attempts which require slow speed approaches maneuvering around obstacles or into a restricted area or downwind or crosswind landings are not recommended for pilots below an advanced skill level We recommend that you make your approach with the VG set between full loose and 1 2 on A full loose VG setting will reduce glide performance making it easier to land on a target or within a small field It will also ensure maximum control authority during the approach and especially when flying very slowly on final At VG full loose however there is some loss of aerodynamic efficiency and flare authority For this reason in very light winds at higher wing loadings or at higher density altitudes it is recommended that a setting of VG 1 3 1 2 ore more be used A full loose VG setting will also increase the glider s roll sensitivity and some pilots have had difficulty with roll yaw oscillations on final The best way to avoid this is to fly your entire approach at a constant airspeed and to control your touchdown point by making adjustments to the shape of your pattern You should choose your approach speed based on the amount of wind and turbulence present in stronger wind and more turbulent air fl
41. ng you should have an annual inspection done on your glider to insure that you find all damaged parts Following any hard landing be sure to inspect the apex hardware the control bar legs and basetube and all control bar fittings for damage Any time you replace a control bar leg or basetube you must carelully inspect all related fittings and replace any that are bent or damaged Hard landings may also impose very high loads on the sprog assemblies and transverse battens and bridle lines Inspect accordingly 2 If your glider is ever exposed to salt water you will need to have the glider completely disassembled in accordance with the recommended annual inspection procedure All frame parts will need to be disassembled including the removal of all sleeves and bushings flushed liberally with fresh water dried completely 3 A wet glider must be dried before storing Do not leave your glider wet for more than one day because corrosion may result 4 Take special care to avoid ice covering of the glider particularly the leading edge in wintertime 5 you fly regularly at the coast in windy conditions be aware that the sea mist spray have the same effect Hose down your glider after such flights and keep a special lookout for corrosion 6 Cleaning your sail keeping your sail clean will extend the life of the cloth When cleaning the entire sail you should generally use only water and a soft brush You may clean small spots
42. ns a Chord length at 1000 mm outboard of centerline 1720 mm 1000 mm inboard of tip 1090 mm c Span extreme tip to tip 10100 mm Battens Number of battens fitted top surface 26 Bottom 6 Washout struts Number per side 2 Location of Information Placart Crossbar 150 mm from centerline 25 BHPA AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS BHPA Combat L 14 CONPLIANCE VERIFICATION SPECIFICATION SHEET This document is a record of the dimensions the structural members and the flight limitations of hang glider type It also allows identification of production types for entry into restricted competitions MANUFACTURED BY Aeros Ltd HANG GLIDER MODEL Combat L 14 FAI CLASSIFICATION OF HANG GLIDER Class 1 1 General Data Projected Wing Area sail 14 2 m2 Projected Wing Span sail 10 5 Weight Without Packaging 35 9 kg Limitation Payload Min 85 kg Max 115 kg 2 Limitation Pilot Adjustable Settings The distance from most forward point of keel tube is required Hang point effective pivot point most forward position 1325 mm Hang point effective pivot point most aft position 1370 mm Cross tube center load bearing pin most forward position 785 mm Cross tube center load bearing pin most aft position 930 mm 3 Leading Edge Dimensions Nose plate anchor hole to Crossbar attachment hole 3240 mm Rear sail attachment point 5716 mm d Outside diameter at Nose 62 mm Crossbar attachment 62 mm Rear
43. s at the front and on the bottom The easiest way to install the Mylar insert is to push it into the pocket using a long lofting batten attached to the end of the Mylar insert which is first inserted in the pocket You will have to stop from time to time to make sure the Mylar insert is properly lying flat in the pocket Do not push the Mylar insert too far into the pocket Make sure there are no folds in the Mylar insert especially at the tips Make sure the Mylar wraps in the proper direction to follow the sail around the leading edge as it enters the pocket 2 Install the transverse battens in the sail 3 Position the sail on the floor with the keel pocket facing down and the wings folded over so that the leading edges lie along the length of the root line with the Mylar pockets lying on top 4 The frame is most easily inserted with the rear leading edges installed 5 Tie all sprogs down to the leading edges so that the sail doesn t get caught on to them during installation 6 Position the frame with the top nose plate facing up and with the rear end of the leading edges at the nose of the sail Slide the frame into the sail through the open bottom surface zipper making sure that the leading edges of the frame pass properly into the leading edge pockets of the sail and don t get caught at the rear of the bottom surface near the root As you feed the frame slowly into the sail don t forget to insert the keel into the keel pocket of the sail
44. sail attachment point 50 mm 4 Crossbar dimensions d Overall pin to pin length 2995 mm e Largest outside dimension 90 mm 5 Sail Dimensions a Chord length at 1000 mm outboard of centerline 1740 mm 1000 mm inboard of tip 1100 mm f Span extreme tip to tip 10500 mm 6 Battens Number of battens fitted top surface 26 bottom 6 7T Washout struts Number per side 2 8 Location of Information Placart Crossbar 150 mm from centerline 26 BHPA AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS BHPA Combat L 15 CONPLIANCE VERIFICATION SPECIFICATION SHEET This document is a record of the dimensions the structural members and the flight limitations of hang glider type It also allows identification of production types for entry into restricted competitions MANUFACTURED BY Aeros Ltd HANG GLIDER MODEL Combatl L 15 CLASSIFICATION OF HANG GLIDER Class 1 4 N General Data Projected Wing Area sail 14 7 m2 Projected Wing Span sail 10 5 Weight Without Packaging 36 kg Limitation Payload Min 90 kg Max 120 kg Limitation Pilot Adjustable Settings The distance from most forward point of keel tube is required Hang point effective pivot point most forward position 1325 mm Hang point effective pivot point most aft position 1370 mm Cross tube center load bearing pin most forward position 785 mm Cross tube center load bearing pin most aft position 930 mm Leading Edge Dimensions e Nose plate anchor ho
45. sion which the airframe places on the sail reducing the spanwise twist and the sail elasticity The result is an increase in L D performance and a reduction in roll control authority and roll control response The is activated by pulling on the VG rope and then moving the rope to set the in the cleat The recommended procedure for increasing VG tension is to grasp the rope firmly at the cleat and pull straight along the basebar VG lull loose is for maximizing roll control authority and roll rate Between VG full loose and VG one half the glider retains good lateral control authority and response Tighter than VG one half the glider s roll pressures increase significantly and the roll rate becomes significantly slower Tight VG settings are recommended for straight line gliding or for flying in smoother conditions when well clear of both the terrain and of other gliders The stall characteristics of the Combat at tighter VG settings are more abrupt and less forgiving and the glider is more susceptible to spinning Full breaking stalls and accelerated stalls at tighter VG settings are not recommended LANDING THE COMBAT Under ideal conditions landing approaches are best done so as to include a long straight final into the wind at a speed above best L D speed In a very limited field or a field which slopes slightly downhill when landing in light wind you may need to make your final approach at a slower speed perhaps as slow as
46. ssbar center plates assembly including the sweep wire X bar junction all bolts are in places secured with nuts Also visually inspect the crossbar by sighting along the length of the crossbars looking for any evidence of damage Check the control bar apex bracket hardware including the clevis pin safeties the control bar top plug bolt and nut Check the main and backup hang loops pins and safety rings bolt and nut that they are properly installed in the proper position and that they are in good condition LAYING THE GLIDER DOWN FLAT Once you have the glider set up it can be laid down flat on the ground 1 Remove the nose cone from the nose 2 Release the front wires from the nose hook 3 Lay the glider down with nose into the wind 4 Take a keel tube with a hand near the trailing edge and put the keel tube approx 0 5 m up Release the sweep wire from the hook on the keel tube to loose a tension of bottom side wires Reverse this procedure to set the glider upright again 10 LAUNCHING AND FLYING THE COMBAT Before launching hook in to the glider and do a careful hang check We recommend that you hang as close to the base tube as possible this will give you lighter control pressures and better control in both roll and pitch 1 If the wind is more than 25 km h or gusty you should have an assistant on your nose wires on launch and if necessary an assistant on one or both side wires Make sure all signals are clearly und
47. system could malfunction Check that the bridles are properly engaged From the rear keel Check that the sweep wire is tight and secured on the hook on the keel tube Check the proper alignment of the VG ropes they must not be twisted Check the rear wires keel tube junction The assembly must be connected with the pin and secured with the safety ring Along the trailing edge right wing Same as for the left wing 9 At the right tip Same as for the left tip Along the right leading edge Same as for the left leading edge Under the glider at the control bar Sight down the down tubes making sure that they are straight Do not fly with bent down tubes Check the cables at the control bar corners making sure there are no kinks or twisted thimbles Check for proper installation of all nuts and safety rings at the control bar corners Unzip the center zipper Check the sweep wire for wear where it passes around hang point channel Check that the routing of all VG ropes and pulleys is clear and straight Fig 20 Fig 20 Check the VG operation the pull should be light initially becoming harder as the VG tight limit is reached The return on release should be smooth With the VG set tight the sprog paddles slides forward on the transverse batten Make sure that at VG full tight the rear end of the paddles does not slide past the rear edge of the transverse battens or the system could malfunction Check the cro
48. th proper care and maintenance your glider will retain a high level of airworthiness for many years Have fun Fly safely Aeros Team 24 BHPA AIRWORTHINESS STANDARDS BHPA Combat L 13 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION SPECIFICATION SHEET This document is a record of the dimensions the structural members and the flight limitations of hang glider type It also allows identification of production types for entry into restricted competitions MANUFACTURED BY Aeros Ltd HANG GLIDER MODEL Combat L 13 FAI CLASSIFICATION OF HANG GLIDER Class 1 N General Data Projected Wing Area sail 13 7 m2 Projected Wing Span sail 10 1 Weight Without Packaging 34 5 kg Limitation Payload Min 75 kg Max 110 kg Limitation Pilot Adjustable Settings The distance from most forward point of keel tube is required Hang point effective pivot point most forward position 1310 mm Hang point effective pivot point most aft position 1340 mm Cross tube center load bearing pin most forward position 760 mm Cross tube center load bearing pin most aft position 905 mm Leading Edge Dimensions a Nose plate anchor hole to Crossbar attachment hole 3130 mm Rear sail attachment point 5514 mm b Outside diameter at Nose 62 mm Crossbar attachment 62 mm Rear sail attachment point 50 mm Crossbar dimensions a Overall pin to pin length 2890 mm b Largest outside dimension 90 mm Sail Dimensio
49. the proper position underneath the transverse batten and capture it in position Fig 15 Note This is most easily performed with the VG from 1 2 to full on Fig 15 14 Install the nosecone taking care to align it so that it lies flat on the top and bottom of the sail Fig 16 Don t fly without the nosecone 15 Attach plastic winglets Put front part of the winglet between the sail and the outer part of the leading edge tube Fig 17 Put the winglet tightly inside the sail fixing it with velcro Note Same as with sprogs it is easier to install the nose cone and winglets with the VG from 1 2 to full on Fig 17 16 Zip up the center sail zipper 17 Do a complete preflight inspection of the glider see the Section Preflight procedure PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE Conduct a complete preflight inspection of the glider checking all assemblies which have not already been checked Every bolt nut pin safety ring and fastener of any kind should be checked during every pre flight A full pre flight inspection should precede every flight you make not just the first flight of the day Carefully check the entire length of the leading edge pocket to insure that the mylar insert is lying flat in the pocket If any section of the mylar is folded under de tension the crossbar remove the batten closest to the area of distortion and unfold the mylar Take your time and inspect entire glider Along the left leading edge
50. the rear leading edge properly so that the sprog bracket is on the inside of the leading edge and slide the rear leading edge forward rotating as necessary until the button spring in the rear leading edge engages securely into the holes in the front leading edge When the rear leading edge is fully engaged you will not be able to rotate it Fig 1 Fig 1 4 Tighten the sail along the leading edge by putting the sail mount webbing into the slot in the end cap of the leading edge 3 Note the sail mount screws on the front part of the leading edge tubes 1 must be unscrewed otherwise the excess sail tension will not allow tightening the sail The sail mount screws have to be screwed back after you accomplish all steps in section Combat set up procedure from item 1 through item 8 5 Secure the sail mount webbing to the leading edge 3 with the sail mount webbing velcro Note When spreading the wings with the sail mount screws been unscrewed check that the sail mount webbing is in proper position in the slot of the end cap of the leading edge 3 6 Install the tip bags Put battens on top of the glider between Mylar pockets in the front part of the glider Place velcro ties around the glider Put the speedbar and winglets between leading edges in the rear part of the glider Put the glider bag back on and zip it up Fig 2 Fig 2 COMBAT BREAKDOWN FOR SHIPPING PROCEDURE This process will basically be the rev
51. thus provide a nose up pitching moment The sprogs are adjusted at the factory to their proper settings You can check this adjustment as follows SPROG MEASUREMENT 1 Fully set up glider on a reasonably level surface and set the VG to full tight 2 Place three equal supports about 1 7 m 5 5 ft tall under the each leading edge tube cross bar junction and in place behind the connection of rear bottom cables to a keel tube 3 Tie a lightweight thread fishing line tightly across wing from each pear of batten end tips 7 8 and 10 Batten N Fishing line 4 Press firmly on the end of each sprog supported batten and then release Set the VG to full off and than to full tight again Measure the crossbar travel it should be 130mm Measure the height of each thread relative to the top of the keel tube The results should be as follows For Combat 2 13 Batten Combat 2 13 produced before Batten Combat 2 13 produced after Feb 05 2003 with serial numbers Feb 05 2003 with serial numbers 224 before 224 mm and after mm 7 7 10 7 7 20 8 8 5 8 8 10 10 10 15 10 10 25 For Combat 2 14 Batten Combat 2 14 produced before Batten Combat 2 14 produced after 4 4 Oct 29 2002 with serial numbers Oct 29 2002 with serial numbers 488 before 488 mm and after mm 7 7 0 7 7 20 8 8 5 8 8 20 10 10 10 10 10 25 For Combat 2 1
52. ual and consistent practice of proper pre flight inspections and immediate maintenance of any items on the glider which require it Safety requires that your glider be fully airworthy for every flight Nuts and bolts must always be secure safeties must always be in place and damage to any part which could compromise the airworthiness of the glider cannot be tolerated If you have a question about the need to repair or replace some part of your glider feel free to contact your dealer or Aeros directly It is not always obvious which items require attention and which may not Minor dents or dings in a non critical location on an airframe tube may not require any repair or maintenance On the other hand a wire that has been kinked one time can fail very quickly after that and should be replaced immediately We recommend that you have all maintenance work done by your Aeros dealer EVERY SIX MONTHS 1 Check the adjustment of your outboard sprogs as described in the last section 2 Check your battens on a flat level floor against the batten diagram provided and correct any that deviate from the pattern by more than 6 mm 1 4 3 If you fly in a dusty or sandy environment it will help to prolong the life of your batten pockets if you wipe each batten with a rag before you install it in the sail 4 Have a complete inspection performed on the glider and replace any suspension system component that shows any wear and any cable that shows any
53. y be dangerous Operating the Combat outside of the above limitations may result in injury and death Flying the Combat in the presence of strong or gusty winds or turbulence may result in loss of control of the glider which may lead to injury and death Do not fly in such conditions unless you realize and wish to personally assume the associated risks ATTENTION We do not recommend using Combat for motorized and aerobatic flights It requires recommended pilot proficiency not less than pilot rating 40 hours or equivalent Safe Pro rating to fly Combat COMBAT REASSEMBLY AFTER SHIPPING PROCEDURE 1 With the glider in the bag 4 meters long lay the glider on the ground 2 Unzip the bag Undo the velcro straps Remove the batten bag the speedbar the rear leading edge tubes 3 and winglets from the bag 3 Unfold the sail along the leading edge to its full length Attach the rear leading edge tubes 3 to the front leading edge tubes 2 according to the marking L left R right marks must be on top Working on one wing at a time and working with the appropriate leading edge 3 fold the outer sprog which is attached to the rear leading edge forward against the rear leading edge Slide the inboard end of the leading edge tube 3 into the sail Then slide the rear leading edge forward allowing the sprog end to come outside the sail at the access zipper and slide the rear leading edge into the front leading edge Align
54. y faster In any case however try to fly a constant airspeed throughout the approach Once established on a straight final approach with wings level and flying directly into the wind you should fly the glider down to where the basetube is between 1 and 2 m 3 6 ft off the ground At this altitude let the control bar out just enough to round out so that your descent is arrested and your flight path parallels the ground The remainder of your approach will consist of bleeding off excess speed while paralleling the ground and keeping the wings level and the nose pointed in your direction of flight until it is time to flare for landing Prior to the landing flare your body position should be generally upright but slightly inclined forward with your head and shoulders forward of your hips and your legs and feet trailing slightly behind Many pilots make the mistake of trying to get too upright at this stage of the landing which actually reduces your flare authority and makes it harder to land on your feet Your hands should be at shoulder width and shoulder height on the uprights Fig 21 You should be relaxed with a light grip on the bar and your weight should be fully supported in your harness and not at all by your arms If your harness does not allow you to hang in the proper semi upright landing position hands off without supporting your weight on the control bar you will have a lot more difficulty making good landings
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