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1. gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 44 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 15 8 Tip Strut Assembly A4 4540 ID 1 PARTNO 102606 102607 102633 102634 100049 101055 100952 100950 102205 102592 102593 DETAILS L EDGE REAR F G RHS FOR D STICK L EDGE REAR F G LHS FOR D STICK T T P STRUT FOLDING H G LHS 7075 P STRUT FOLDING H G RHS 7075 3 WASHER NYLON WASHER M6 XOD LEVIS PIN 3 16 1 3 32 LOCKING RING 12MM RF114 POPRIVETSS 3 16 TIP END FITTING TYPE 7RHS TIP END FITTING TYPE 7LHS Issue Date 14 June 1995 LHS 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 RHS 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 Page 45 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 46 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 47 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 48
2. SPLIT PIN 25X1 6 NEOPRENE K POST COVER Issue Date 14 June 1995 5 132 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 SK144 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 SK156 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 Page 39 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 40 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 15 6 A Frame Corner Assembly A4 7237 20 21 22 23 24 25 PARTNO 101041 300010 500003 101743 101742 101713 102610 102611 102740 101745 102010 106154 102015 101055 101537 102297 102787 102616 102617 102618 106172 100055 106171 100035 100042 101757 102738 101333 106050 DETAILS D TUBE A FOIL SILVER 1570 D TUBE A FOIL SILVER 1650 D TUBE A FOIL SILVER 1750 D TUBE BOTTOM KNUCKLE AB LHS D TUBE BOTTOM KNUCKLE AB RHS BASE BAR KNUCKLE HG TYPE 2 SIDE BOTT WIRE HGT 2360 SIDE BOTT WIRE HGT 2610 SIDE BOTT WIRE HGT 2230 BOLT M6 D TUBE BOTTOM KNUCKLE VG ROLLER VG ROPE 5800 SPRING CLIP 1 PIN TYPE 1 NYLON WASHER 14 6 XOD FRNT FLYING WIRES HG 2140 FRNT FLYING WIRES HG 2015 FRNT FL
3. 1 000 Page 31 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 32 15 2 Cross Bar Hinge Assembly Cam Type A4 4533 ID 1 20 21 PARTNO 101244 100037 100595 102604 102605 102638 100604 100603 102409 102719 100010 102774 102449 102424 102619 102620 102621 100042 100950 100035 102705 101193 102597 100043 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL DETAILS AN5 17A AN5 NUT HALF NYLOC NYLON WASHER M8STD X BAR SK144 X BAR SK156 X BAR SK132 CAP WASHER BASE CLIP 5 16 CAP WASHER COVER BLACK 5 16 X BAR BALL H G X BAR BOLT COVER WITH SLOT AN4 27A CLEVIS PIN 3 32 X2 19 32 X BAR BALL SKT H G NYLON WASHER 1 4 PULL BACK WIRE 1135 SK132 PULL BACK WIRE 1280 SK144 PULL BACK WIRE 1185 SK156 AN4 WASHER LOCKING RING 12MM RF114 AN4 NUT HALF NYLOC CROSS BAR STRAP SHARK CABLE TIE MEDIUM 140MM VG WIRE X BAR SHARK 5 WASHER Issue Date 14 June 1995 SK132FRAME 1 000 1 000 5 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 4 000 2 000 4 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 SK144FRAME 1 000 1 000 5 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 4 000 2 000 4 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 SK156FRAME 1 000 1 000 5 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 4 000 2 0
4. Carelully spread both leading edges out half way then spread leading edges to their approximate flying position IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE KEEL AND THE LEADING EDGES ARE KEPT IN THE SAME PLANE OR DAMAGE WILL RESULT 6 RAISE KING POST Raise the kingpost and attach the reflex bridles 7 INSERT MAINSAIL BATTENS Remove the battens from the bag The red battens are for the left side and the green for the right Insert the battens from the centre to the tip with gentle pressure until the batten meets resistance Shake the sail at the trailing edge whilst maintaining gentle pressure on the batten to allow the batten to be inserted over the cross bar DO NOT FORCE THE BATTENS Locate batten in to sail pocket It is advised not to insert the last cambered tip batten and tip strut until the cross bars are tensioned 8 TENSION CROSS BARS The cross bars are now tensioned by pulling the webbing loop until the shackle is positioned on the Quick Clip Ensure that the catch is positively locked When tensioning the glider lying flat the keel can be raised slightly allowing the side flying wires to become looser 9 ATTACH REAR TOP WIRE The rear top wire should now be attached to the rear Quick C 10 LOAD TIP STRUTS Insert the tip battens and tension tip struts The tip strut should be located on to the webbing loop on the trailing edge The centre of Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 10 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL c the strut is now pushed t
5. adjustments parts replacements repairs or other servicing that in the judgement of AIRBORNE are made or should be made as maintenance Any defect caused by any alteration or modification not approved by AIRBORNE Any defect caused by the fitment of parts that are not made or approved by AIRBORNE Any defect caused by misuse accidents negligence or failure to carry out proper maintenance service Damage caused by continued operation of the hang glider after it is known to be defective Any defect or consequential loss damage or injury caused by overloading Loss of use of the hang glider loss of time inconvenience damages for personal injuries loss of property or other consequential damages Failure due to wear and tear accident fire incorrect or incomplete rigging and or assembly exposure to the elements operation outside the placarded limitations and repairs attempted or made other than by AIRBORNE or its authorised agent AIRBORNE will replace free of charge any original part that is determined by AIRBORNE to be defective under the terms of this Warranty and reserves the right to pay monetary compensation or make good the defect in any manner it deems appropriate The customer is responsible for transporting the hang glider or parts to and from AIRBORNE or its authorised agent when making claims under this Warranty The hang glider or parts are at the customer s risk whilst in transit to and fromAIRBORNE or its
6. authorised agent NOTE Warranty service is available to the customer from AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LIMITED or authorised agent AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 9 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The wing can be assembled two positions either lying flat or standing on the control frame Assembling the Shark on the control frame is the most popular method of assembly in light winds This method is preferable as the sail is less prone to being soiled or damaged during assembly In higher winds itis preferable to lay the glider flat for assembly with the nose into the wind until ready to launch Our suggested sequence is as follows 1 UNZIP THE BAG Lay the wing down with zip up and the nose facing approximately 120 degrees from the wind direction The nose should be facing into the wind when assembling flat Unzip the bag and un clip centre ties 2 ASSEMBLE CONTROL FRAME Spread the control bar down tubes and attach base bar to knuckle The pip pin is then inserted with the cover firmly secured Check that all the rigging wires are outside the control frame 3 STAND GLIDER UP Rotate the control frame to the vertical position and rotate the wing 180 degrees so that it is sitting on the base bar If assembling flat ensure that control bar is central and the wires are not tangled 4 REMOVE Remove the glider bag and un clip remaining ties 5 SPREAD LEADING EDGES
7. increased by the following technique Undo lock nut and rotate the strut in a counter clockwise direction Max 5 rotations The lock nut should now be tensioned Do not over tighten lock nut as the plastic fitting may be damaged For a left turn the left strut should be rotated counter clockwise to increase tension The over centre lever on the tip strut can apply high loads to the sail because of the extra mechanical advantage of the system Do not over tension the strut For factory standard length see drawing A4 4540 at the rear of this manual NB If the glider turns to the right we refer to the right wing as the slow wing Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 20 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE 11 1 Maintenance Schedule 1 Clean and service 2 Check as directed 3 Check for security cracks wear and faulty operation 4 Remove inspect and replace if necessary 5 Recommend replacement or overhaul MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT Months rum E Em ring Days gt 10 Wing Fabric deterioration and tears Wing Fabric attachment points Batten Elastics ee B 2 Wing wires and attachment fittings Check leading edges keel amp A Frame for straightness dents and corrosion EP Remove leading edges cross bar keel amp Frame structural members and check for fatigue cracks radiating from drilled holes Check reflex bridle luff line
8. 00 4 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 Page 33 e gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 34 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 15 3 VG Assembly Cam Type A4 4532 ID 1 PARTNO 102600 102639 102642 102460 102581 102582 102596 102601 102644 102739 102723 106154 102604 102605 102638 102619 102620 102621 DETAILS L EDGE FRONT SK144 L EDGE FRONT SK132 L EDGE FRONT SK156 NOSE PLATE HANG GLIDER 3MM VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK132 VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK144 VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK156 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK144 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK156 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK132 PULLEY VG BLOCK 2P RF1957 VG ROPE 5800 X BAR 5 144 X BAR SK156 X BAR SK132 PULL BACK WIRE 1135 SK132 PULL BACK WIRE 1280 SK144 PULL BACK WIRE 1185 SK156 Issue Date 14 June 1995 SK132FRAME 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 SK144FRAME 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 SK156FRAME 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 Page 35 e gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 36 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 15 4 A Frame Top Assembly A4 7021 ID 1 PARTNO 100915 100714 101326 101981 102601 102644 102739 102015 102020 100043 101327 101979 100820 DETAILS NUTNYLOC M8 WAS
9. HER SS 5 16 X 1 BOLT M8 A FRAME TOP HG D TUBE TOP WITH VG PULLEY KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK144 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK156 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK132 SPRING CLIP 1 PIN TYPE 1 NEOPRENE D TUBE CVR AN5 WASHER D TUBE TOP KNUCKLE LHS HG BUSH AIRFOIL D TUBE FULL NYLON WASHER M8 XOD Issue Date 14 June 1995 SK132 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 SK144 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 SK156 1 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 Page 37 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 38 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 15 5 King Post to Keel Assembly A3 4535 ID 1 PARTNO 102782 102783 102591 100549 100066 102271 102601 102644 102739 100035 100547 100042 100004 100604 101972 102790 102791 101055 100040 100603 101753 102022 DETAILS K POST KPH 1000 NO SLOT K POST KPH 1200 NO SLOT K POST KNUCKLE TYPE 3 AN4 22A K POST BRACKET SADDLE TO SUIT 45MM TUBE KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK144 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK156 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK132 AN4 NUT HALF NYLOC AN4 12A AN4 WASHER AN4 16 CAP WASHER BASE CLIP 5 16 HANG LOOP KPH 540 RED HANG LOOP KPH 465 LT BLUE HANG LOOP KPH 635 MINT NYLON WASHER M6 XOD AN4 CASTLE NUT CAP WASHER COVER BLACK 5 16
10. RAWINGS 15 1 Nose Assembly A4 4515 ID 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PARTNO 100631 100042 100035 102460 102271 106152 102601 102644 102739 102600 102639 102642 101055 100915 100043 102709 102581 102582 102596 102751 102752 102753 102710 102711 100011 102586 102587 102588 DETAILS AN4 31 AN4 WASHER AN4 NUT HALF NYLOC NOSE PLATE HANG GLIDER 3MM SADDLE TO SUIT 45MM TUBE QUICK CLIP ASM 47MM KEEL TUBE ASSEM 5 144 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK156 KEEL TUBE ASSEM SK132 L EDGE FRONT SK144 L EDGE FRONT SK132 L EDGE FRONT SK156 NYLON WASHER M6XOD NUT NYLOC M 8 AN5 WASHER SPACER 25D X 12L VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK132 VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK144 VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK156 TOP FRNT WIRE HGWR 3110 SK132 TOP FRNT WIRE HGWR 3215 SK144 TOP FRNT WIRE HGWR 3500 SK156 SPACER 25D X6L SPACER 25D X4L AN4 30A SAIL STANDARD SK156 SAIL STANDARD SK144 SAIL STANDARD SK132 Issue Date 14 June 1995 SK132 FRAME 2 000 2 000 3 000 2 000 4 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 8 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 SK144 FRAME 2 000 2 000 3 000 2 000 4 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 8 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 SK156 FRAME 2 000 2 000 3 000 2 000 4 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 8 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000
11. THE SHARK ssm OWNER SERVICE MANUAL AirBorne WindSports ry ra 22 30 KALAROO RD REDHEAD 2290 NSW AUSTRALIA TEL 02 49 449 199 FAX 02 49 449 395 e mail fly airborne com au e Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS DESIGN FEATURES4 SPECIFICATIONS6 OPERATING LIMITATIONS WARRANTY STATEMENTS ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION 1 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE 13 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH14 FLIGHT TECHNIQUE15 TUNING17 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE20 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE23 MAINTENANCE RECORD24 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES25 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS28 Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 4 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES The Shark is the latest hang glider from AirBorne Windsports and is the result of continued testing and refinement by AirBorne s research and development team The philosophy behind the development of the Shark was to design a glider which has an increase in allround performance without complicating the setup or compromising the handling characteristics We believe we have succeeded in all aspects Ata first glance the Shark looks different The main sail battens are enclosed inside the sail battens are tensioned with an internal spring system which not on
12. UAL DETAILS X BAR 5144 X BAR SK156 X BAR SK132 L EDGE FRONT SK144 L EDGE FRONT SK132 L EDGE FRONT SK156 VG CAM PLATE SIDE BOTT WIRE HGT 2360 SIDE BOTT WIRE HGT 2610 SIDE BOTT WIRE HGT 2230 SIDE WIRE HG 3050 SK156 TOP SIDE WIRE HG 2750 SK144 TOP SIDE WIRE HG 2600 SK132 AN4 27A AN4 31 5 11 SADDLE 60 TUBE AN4 NUT HALF NYLOC WASHERSS 1 4 X 3 4 VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK132 VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK144 VG WIRE CAM TYPE SK156 NYLON WASHER 8 0 NUT COVER CAM VG NEOPRENE CAM CVR AN5 NUT HALF NYLOC AN4 6A WASHER 55 5 16 X 1 NYLON WASHER M8STD AN5 WASHER AN4 WASHER LOCKING RING 12MM RF114 SPLIT PIN 25X1 6 Issue Date 14 June 1995 SK132 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 SK132 FRAME 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 4 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 SK144 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 SK144 FRAME 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 4 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 SK156 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 SK156 FRAME 1 000 1 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 4 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 Page 43 e
13. YING WIRES HG 1940 REAR FLYING WIRE HGFT 2105 REAR FLYING WIRE HGFT 2135 REAR FLYING WIRE HGFT 1980 SKT BUTTON SCREW M5 X 10 WASHERSS 3 16 X 7 16 304 FLAT A FRAME LOCK SHAFT AN4 HALF NYLOC AN4 WASHER SPEED BAR TYPE 2 1400 WITH CLEAT SPEED BAR TYPE 2 1270 WITH CLEAT AN4 13A PIP PIN 33 WITH CAP Issue Date 14 June 1995 SK132 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 4 000 1 000 1 000 4 000 4 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 SK144 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 4 000 1 000 1 000 4 000 4 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 SK156 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 4 000 1 000 1 000 4 000 4 000 2 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 Page 41 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 42 15 7 Leading Edge to Cross Bar Assembly Cam Type A4 4534 ID 20 21 22 23 24 25 PARTNO 102604 102605 102638 102600 102639 102642 102721 102610 102611 102740 102761 102762 102763 100010 100631 102743 100080 100035 102018 102581 102582 102596 100820 102789 102655 100037 100002 100714 100595 100043 100042 100950 101753 AirBorne WindSports Shark MAN
14. cure A frame connections at the top and base on both sides Variable geometry operation full and free movement Rear keel connections Cross bar tension wire Cross bar free floating King post connections Luff Lines attached and tension correct Sail condition Harness straps and webbing secure height adjustment correct Emergency parachute secure attached and operating handle accessible Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 13 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 7 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE To break down your Shark just reverse the set up procedure steps as described Included here are a few guidelines to follow which will save you time and prevent potential wear areas on your sail It is possible to leave the nose batten in during daily operations It is however important to remove the nose batten from the fitting on the front of the keel 1 Remove nose fairing 2 Remove tension from tip strut and remove undersurface battens 3 Let off the sail tension and pull each wing in slightly Pull out all main sail battens 4 Attach top control bar padding 5 Disconnect reflex bridle and attach rear quick clip padding 6 Fold both wings in symmetrically bringing both leading edges back at the same time Disconnect carbon dive sticks 7 Roll the sail up from the last luff line Roll the luff lines into the sail This will avoid tangling of the luff lines during the set up procedur
15. e One tie should be wrapped around the keel and leading edge to hold them together whilst the other side wing is rolled 8 Place padding over the end of the keel and quick clip block 9 Ensure that the sail is rolled into the leading edge pockets It is important that the ties are not over tensioned as this can damage the mylar insert 10 Place glider bag in position 11 Roll glider over undo control bar pip pin Fold base bar rearward Attach base bar padding around down tube base Place padding over the end of the base bar Undo the two centre ties and fold the control bar down between the leading edge pockets Secure the centre ties and zip up bag For de rigging flat attach top control bar padding Undo nose wires and remove nose fairing Pull wing forwards then follow steps as above If resistance is encountered during any phase of set up or break down procedure stop and investigate Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 14 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 8 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH If your Glider was delivered to you in the short pack form the following procedure should be used 1 Unzip bag and remove ties Remove all padding from the tube ends 2 Assemble the control frame as described in the set up procedure section 5 2 Rotate the glider on to the control bar lying flat on the ground 3 Spread both leading edges approximately 1 2 metre Remove the tip bags which have been used as protection on the r
16. e that you glider may become unbalanced The glider may turn one way or roll into a bank easier one direction than the other It is possible that the cloth may stretch asymmetrically if the pilot over an extended period of time consistently thermals in one direction Hard landings or high G loads may also cause abnormal cloth stretch There are a couple of methods which can be used to remedy a turn in your glider It is important that you check the points 1 to 6 at the beginning of this section before attempting the following adjustments 1 TIP PLUG ADJUSTMENT The tip plug can be rotated to increase or decrease lift on either wing To remove a persistent turn the fast wing should have the tip fitting rotated upward to decrease the lift on that side To remedy a right hand turn for example rotate the left hand tip fitting anti clockwise if viewed from the rear of the leading edge The tip fitting should be rotated a maximum of two holes from the standard position The right side can be rotated anti clockwise if the turn persists Ensure that the clevis pin is inserted fully after adjustment and that the pin is secured with duct tape Secure the sail velcro 2 DIFFERENTIAL TIP STRUT TENSIONING The tension can be increased on the tip strut to remove a turn The increase in tension flattens out the sail which causes more lift This should be attempted on the slow wing To remedy a right hand turn for example the strut tension should be
17. ear of the front leading edges 4 Check rear leading edge bungs for R right and L left Insert rear leading edges in the appropriate side of the front leading edge with the slot on the rear leading edge facing towards the keel Push on the leading edge and rotate slightly to ensure it is located correctly It should be impossible to rotate the leading edge if correctly installed 5 You are now ready to tension the sail There are two webbing loops on the tip of the sail The inside loop is for the sail tension and the red outward loop is used to apply tension to locate the primary sail tension loop Place one hand on the rear of the leading edge and the other through the red loop Pull sail firmly until the inside loop is located on the end of the leading edge fitting Ensure the webbing is centrally located Secure velcro tabs on the inside of the leading edge Repeat for the other leading edge 6 Your glider can now be fully assembled as outlined in the Set Up Procedure BREAKDOWN FOR SHIPPING Reverse the procedure above ensuring that all possible wear points are padded Be sure to remove the nose batten from the sail and place in batten bag Be careful when folding the sail as the mylar leading edge insert may be damaged When you have finished packing the glider place the front of the glider bag over the rear of the short packed glider Zip up bag carefully and place the rest of the bag inside the package The bag is installed back t
18. elieve that in order to fly safely you must maturely practice the sport of hang gliding You should never fly this hang glider beyond the placarded limits The velocity never to exceed VNE for your glider is given in Section 2 as is the maximum speed for manoeuvres or flying in rough air VA The indicated airspeeds given are for calibrated instruments mounted on or near the base bar of the control frame During your initial flights on the glider it is recommended that you fly with an airspeed indicator until you are able to recognise the control feel that produces the airspeeds shown Flight operations should be limited to non aerobatic manoeuvres where the pitch angle does not exceed 30 degrees up or down to the horizon and where the bank angle does not exceed 60 degrees Aggressive stalls and spins should not be attempted Operations outside the recommended flight envelope such as aerobatic manoeuvres or erratic pilot technique may ultimately produce equipment failure Your glider was designed for foot launched soaring and should not be flown by more than one person at atime It should not be flown backwards or inverted The setting up and breaking down of a hang glider transportation on cars and flying itself will have an effect over time on its structural integrity The glider will require maintenance as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual Like any aircraft safety depends ona combination of careful maintenance and yo
19. er 12 Check all lower rigging is correctly routed and free from damage The most likely area for damage on wires is around the swage and thimble area 13 Check Control Bar corners are correctly assembled with pip pin and cover in place 14 Ensure hang loop is secure and in good order Check attachment point on Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 12 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL King Post 15 Check control bar top assembly and ensure that the down tubes are straight 16 Unzip undersurface and check cross bar hinge and retaining strap Ensure cross bar ball and socket is properly located and cover is not caught in the joint Operate VG system to ensure it is functioning properly Check all VG wires are in good order and are not twisted or kinked 17 Ensure that the double surface is zipped up and the nose fairing is secured 18 Clip your harness into the main and back up hang loops and perform a hang check Make sure that your harness is the correct distance from the base bar your leg loops are secure and your carabina is locked 6 0 1 Hang Glider Daily Inspection Inspection of the following items after every assembly of the glider is required Check for bends dents scratches in all tubes Check wire ends for bolt and or other fastener security Check wires for twisted or jammed thimbles Check wires are free of kinks frays abrasions broken strands etc Nose plate connections Tips secure Battens se
20. er tensioning The X Bar junction also has a ball and socket system which increases the cross bar strength by removing the acentric loads caused by the X Bar hinge Our new X Bar and leading edge geometry allow the top of the control bar to be moved rearward approximately 150mm whilst still allowing the glider to be assemble flat on the ground Moving the top of the control bar back improves the static balance and also improves the flair authority Imported 7075 T6 Aluminium is used in the airframe construction of the Shark The battens are also made from 7075 T6 aluminium which require almost no maintenance The overall result is a very strong glider with minimum weight The Shark retains the tapered fibreglass rear leading edge with a 60mm 7075 front leading edge which provides an extremely stiff leading edge at the X Bar junction out to the mid span region The tapered fibreglass rears allows optimum flex at the tip Pitch stability has been achieved using a 2 x 2 split luff line system to minimize drag and an internal dive stick constructed from carbon fibre The carbon dive stick is extremely strong and light weight Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 5 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL The Shark maintains all the fast set up features which have become a trade mark of AirBorne hang gliders It can as with all AirBorne gliders be assembled flat or on the control frame AirBorne s quality assurance programwhich is unique to the indus
21. g glider should be reported to Airborne as soon as practicable Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 23 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 12 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Avoid damage to your glider by using well padded racks We recommend that you support the glider in at least 3 places to spread the load Flat straps should be used for tie downs to avoid damage to leading edge mylar Store the glider in a dry room off the ground Air the glider out regularly to avoid mildew and never store wet SAFE FLYING TEAM AIRBORNE Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 24 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL gt Section 13 MAINTENANCE RECORD Details of Repairs or Maintenance Carried out by Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 25 gt WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES 14 1 Shark 132 GLIDER MODEL Shark 132 MANUFACTURED BY AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether 1116 in the certified configuration Be aware however that no set of specifications however detailed can guarantee the ability to determine whether a glider is the same model or is in the same configuration as was certified or has those performance stability and structural characteristics required by the certification standards An owner s manual is required to be delivered with each HGMA cer
22. he ability to determine whether a glider is the same model or is in the same configuration as was certified or has those performance stability and structural characteristics required by the certification standards An owner s manual is required to be delivered with each HGMA certified glider and it is required that it contain additional airworthiness information M 0090 Weight of glider with all essential parts and without cover bags and non 35 kg 77 Ibs essential parts Leading Dimensions Outside diameter at nose 2 37 Crossbar Dimensions Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge 3188 mm 125 51 bolt at eee UM centre line outside diameter Keeldimensins dimensions 2 The cross bar centre load bearing pin 1215 mm 47 83 The pilot hang loop 1410 mm 55 51 N E mm EQ 69 SalDimensions 000000000000 Dimensions Location of Test Fly Sticker Front Keel Recommended Pilot Hook in Weight Range 80 125 kg 176 276 lbs Recommended Pilot Proficiency Int Adv Hang 3 4 least and greatest allowable distances whether variable through tuning or through in flight variable geometry from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 29 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL NB Conversions 2 205kg pound 25 4 mm inch Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 30 Section 15 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL ASSEMBLY D
23. is a dangerous manoeuvre and can result in a tail slide and severe tumble As a guideline the angle at which the glider stalls is about the same as the angle it will recover If you push out too much in a turn the glider will turn tighter unless you are flying very slow in which case you may tip stall So keep on a little extra speed in turns until you get used to the glider Spins As with all the later design gliders the Shark will resist spinning If you do stall a wing in a turn and enter the initial stages of a spin move your weight forward and to the high side of the rotation and the glider will recover Thermalling The optimum speed for thermalling is a little above stall speed it may be necessary to fly faster than this in rough conditions to maintain good control The VG is usually fully off for thermalling but up to 1 3 VG can be used to make the glider roll in to the turn more for stronger thermals Depending on the nature and area of the thermal a bank angle of between 10 and 50 degrees can be used Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 16 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Landing Landing is easy in the Shark Your final approach should be a straight 01106 into the wind faster than trim speed approx 25 mph 40 km h The VG should be in the off position Reduce air speed slowly keeping wings level When the glider reaches trim speed a full flare is required Flare aggressively holding the uprights out and up It is impo
24. ly is faster to load but is much cleaner both aerodynamically and visually The tip strut requires more tension than the other mainsail battens and utilises an over centre lever to obtain the required tension The upper and lower surface at the tip has been faired down so that both surfaces meet The leading edge mylar pocket is wrapped further around the leading edge which improves the surface airflow Testing has confirmed a performance increase due partly to the increased leading edge wrap As you start to look closer at the Shark you will find several innovative features inside the sail The standard VG system which requires the X Bars to move forward and backward has been replaced by system which operates at the X Bar leading edge junction The cam plate is operated by a wire which runs to the nose of the glider The plate pivots around the X Bar and pushes the leading edge out which tightens the sail Several advantages are gained from the X Bar cam system The side wire attachment point is inboard of the cam which allows the side wires to be tight in all VG settings Tight rigging is a major benefit during launch and general ground handling The cross bar centre hinge point can be moved further back as it is not required to move for the VG system The result is a stronger compression member because the X Bars are straighter and slightly shorter Straighter cross bars also reduces the load on the pull back wire which results in easi
25. o front because it is tapered and the glider is bulkier at the rear when short packed Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 15 C WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 9 FLIGHT TECHNIQUE Take Off Don t forget to hook in The VG should be in the lull off position for launch The Shark has a slightly tail heavy static balance and is very easy to launch Hold the nose in a slightly elevated position with the wings level run hard keeping the nose at the same angle It is important that the pilot accelerates smoothly during the launch run rapid acceleration will cause the nose to rise sharply with the risk of stall on launch Turns The Shark can be easily directed into a turn even at slow speeds however for a fast roll rate and easier handling it is best to pull on a little extra flying speed The Shark will maintain a turn until the turn is removed by pilot input Allow yourself plenty of margin for safety Don t fly too slowly when scratching close to the hill Stalls When practising stalls make sure you have sufficient altitude Push out slowly approx 1 mph per sec speed reduction the glider will tend to mush without dropping a wing The sink rate will increase in this mush mode more than two fold If you push out faster the nose will pitch higher this is followed by a gentle pitch down until the glider regains flying speed and recovers from the stall Never stall the glider with the nose pitched up too high This
26. owards the centre of the glider to tension 11 ATTACH FRONT FLYING WIRES The ring on the front flying wires can now be inserted in to the Quick Clip Block Ensure that the catch is positively locked If the glider has been assembled flat it should now be lifted on to the control frame Be aware of the tip battens Make sure you have a firm grip on the keel when raising the nose from the flat position in strong winds 12 INSERT UNDER SURFACE BATTENS The rear keel can be popped off and used to lift the rear of the glider in light wind conditions The under surface battens should be inserted past the hole in the sail and then pulled backwards to the rear of the pocket 13 INSERT NOSE BATTEN Insert the nose batten tail end first and locate it on the fitting on the front of the keel A visual check of the variable geometry system is advisable at this point 14 INSTALL NOSE FAIRING Attach the nose fairing applying the top velcro first then gently tension over the nose plates and attach the velcro to the undersurface 15 PREFLIGHT INSPECTION You are now ready for the wing pre flight inspection as outlined in the next section It is imperative that you carry out this inspection every time you rig and before you fly Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 11 C WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 6 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION Athorough pre flight inspection is mandatory for any aircraft and the best technique is a circular walk around the
27. ower than a lighter pilot The heavier pilot causes an increase in twist through extra leading edge flex The king post should be moved forward one hole Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 18 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 10 2 Pitch Stability System Stability in the pitch axis is provided by reflex in the root section Alterations to the lengths of rigging airframe adjustments to the airfoil can have adverse effects on pitch stability Reflex bridles provide pitch stability at low angles of attack Correct attachment and adjustment of the reflex bridles is essential for maximum stability A string line can be used to check the reflex bridles are correct The line should be firmly stretched between the reflex bridle attachment eyelet on corresponding battens on the right and left side of the glider Check the measurement from the string line to the top of the keel The glider should be in full VG off configuration standing on the control frame It is important to supportthe keel off the ground from the rear flying wire attachment point otherwise the keel will flex and the measurements will be incorrect String tension and measurement technique will also give small variations of 10 mm This tolerance should be considered when checking against the chart below Bridle Checking Specifications Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 19 C gt WindSports Shark MANUAL 10 3 Roll Yaw Through time and use it is possibl
28. rtant that the pilot does not swing the legs forward whilst flaring This results in the pilot s centre of gravity moving forward which will cause the nose to drop In strong wind it is possible to fly the glider onto the ground slowing up gradually Be careful not to push out too hard in windy conditions Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 17 gt WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 10 TUNING Your Shark was test flown and delivered to you in good trim If however any adjustments are made to your glider we recommend that they be recorded in your maintenance log at the rear of this manual If you feel that the glider requires adjustment to trim in the roll or pitch axis you should check that the problem is not caused by something asymmetrical in the frame or battens In order of priority check the following 1 Ensure that the wires including luff lines are correctly routed 2 Check the battens against the profile 3 Check that the tip struts have the same tension on both sides 4 Check that the keel is straight 5 Check that the sail is correctly mounted on the leading edges 6 Check leading edges are straight and the rear leading edges are located correctly 10 1 Pitch Trim Standard position of king post is in the middle hole To make the glider trim faster move the king post base forward one hole on the keel To trim slower move the king post base rearward one hole A heavier pilot may make the glider trim sl
29. s for kinks 2 2 ice eue e s check Variable Geometry pulley and piates and ceas 2 a s s 4 s All hee OE SUR RNC PER BESESERE3REES ade si a am ec check Security ot King Postease 2 2 2 2 2 2 check Bottom Down Tube ting and security of qu sorews 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 It is recommended that a those items marked 1 2 and 3 be performed by the owner of the glider b those items marked 4 be performed by the owner in conjunction with another pilot and those items marked with a 5 should be performed by Airborne or an accredited Airborne service agent Log Book When maintenance is performed always check appropriate square and make an entry in the maintenance log at the rear of this manual Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 21 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 11 2 Notes Periodic Inspections 11 2 1 Airframe Tubing 11 2 1 1 Installation amp Removal When removing tubing do not bend or force tubes When installing do not distort tubing from its original shape 11 2 1 2 Inspection Inspect tubing for cracks damage from abrasion elongated holes or distortion in tube surface Never attempt to repair tubing always replace with new part Inspect tubing for corrosion in and out If corrosion is present the component should be replaced 11 2 1 3 Replacement Aluminium tube comes in many different sizes and grades It is important tha
30. t the correct replacement parts are used 11 2 2 Bolts 11 2 2 1 Installation amp Removal After tightening all bolts should have at least one and a half to two threads showing All self locking nuts should not be installed more than two times Be sure not to over torque bolts when installing 11 2 2 2 Inspection Check bolts for worn shanks bad threads or corrosion 11 2 3 Sails Sail Inspection Check for tears in the sail cloth or any loose or unravelled seams Check all inspection zippers to see if they function smoothly and close completely Inspect tip webbing for damage The sail may be repaired with appropriate sail tape or a sewn on patch Airborne or an authorised agent should be consulted about sail repairs Keep the sail clean of oil and dirt by washing the sail with soap and water Keep the sail covered when not in use CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO SUN DRAMATICALLY SHORTENS THE LIFE OF SAILS Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 22 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 11 3 Inspection after Hard Landing Itis necessary to do a detailed inspection following any unusual stressing of the Hang Glider this full inspection should include all details listed for six monthly maintenance The inspection should be noted in the log book and any replacement to be recorded 11 4 Defect Reports Details of any defect which develops in service and which if kept uncorrected would compromise the continued safe operation of the han
31. tee the ability to determine whether a glider is the same model or is in the same configuration as was certified or has those performance stability and structural characteristics required by the certification standards An owner s manual is required to be delivered with each HGMA certified glider and it is required that it contain additional airworthiness information 2 Mere me Weight of glider with all essential parts without cover bags essential 32 kg 71 lbs parts Leading Edge Dimensions 212 80 237 237 127 87 Outside diameter at rear 5811 attachment point 1 34 bolt at glider centre line 244 Keldmenions 44 09 Rear 1355 mm 53 35 SailDimensions 68 50 38 39 382 28 143 292 lbs Recommended Pilot Proficiency Int Adv Hang 3 4 NB Conversions 2 205kg pound 25 4 mm inch least and greatest allowable distances whether variable through tuning or through in flight variable geometry from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 28 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL gt 14 3 Shark 156 GLIDER MODEL Shark 156 MANUFACTURED BY AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration Be aware however that no set of specifications however detailed can guarantee t
32. tified glider and it is required that it contain additional airworthiness information Weight of glider with all essential parts and without cover bags and non essential 28 kg 62 lbs parts _ 3050 mm Nose Plate anchor hole to rear sail attachment point 5215 mm Crossbar Dimensions o 2778 mm Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge bolt at glider centre line Largest outside diameter Keel dimensions CCC The cross bar centre load bearing pin 1135 mm 44 69 The pilot hang loop Fwd 1295 mm 50 98 Rear 1325 mm 52 17 sailDimensions Chord length at 3 ft outboard of centre line 1640 mm 64 57 38 30 368 50 110 187 0 Recommended Pilot Proficiency Int Adv Hang 3 4 least and greatest allowable distances whether variable through tuning or through in flight variable geometry from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 26 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL NB Conversions 2 205kg pound 25 4 mm inch Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 27 gt AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL 14 2 Shark 144 GLIDER MODEL Shark 144 MANUFACTURED BY AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration Be aware however that no set of specifications however detailed can guaran
33. try ensures that every glider is built in accordance with the standard it was designed to This gives even the most experienced pilot a sense of security when flying an AirBorne glider We hope that you have hours of great flying with your new glider Fly high and safely Rick Duncan Russell Duncan Shane Duncan Rob Hibberd and Paul Mollison AirBorne WindS ports Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 6 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL c Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS x sanki Shanka meter meter meter wase 9070060 ais e 10860 8400168 22 02 nn o sns 2 a s RECOMMENDED PILOT 50 85 kg 110 187 65 105 kg 143 232 80 125 kg 176 276 HOOK IN WEIGHT pounds pounds pounds RANGE Includes Equipment MINIMUM SPEED At 40 km h 25 mph 40 km h 25 mph 43 km h 27 mph max recommended weight MAXIMUM SPEED A 71 km h 44 mph 78 km h 48 mph 79 km h 49 mph min weight VNE Velocity Never to 85 km h 53 mph 85 km h 53 mph 85 km h 53 mph Exceed VA Maximum rough air 74 km h 46 mph 74 km h 46 mph 74 km h 46 mph manouvering speed Conversions 2 205kg pound 25 4mm inch 1 609km mile Va Test speed x 707 Vne Test Speed x 816 Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 7 gt WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS WARNING Hang Gliding is a high risk sport The safe operation of this hang glider ultimately rests with you the pilot We b
34. ur ability to fly intelligently and conservatively The owner and operator must understand that due to inherent risks involved in flying a hang glider no warranty of any kind is made or implied against accidents bodily injury and death other than those which cannot by law be excluded We hope that your new glider will provide you with many hours of safe flying AIRBORNE Issue Date 14 June 1995 Page 8 AirBorne WindSports Shark MANUAL Section 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT This warranty extends to new Hang Gliders and or accessories and equipment manufactured by AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LTD Airborne and shall not embrace any other accessories or equipment in the sale AIRBORNE warrants to the customer the hang glider and or accessories manufactured or supplied by AIRBORNE to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service and of merchantable quality and fit the purpose for which they are ordinarily used This Warranty will apply for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of dispatch of the hang glider not withstanding the number of hours flown but subject to the hang glider remaining the property of the customer This warranty does not exclude any rights implied in favour of any customer by any applicable Federal and State legislation AIRBORNE will make good any parts required because of defective material or workmanship as set out in the Warranty THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO Any mechanical
35. wing The nose area is the ideal place to start your pre flight check followed by each assembly point Keep in mind the three most critical set up areas 1 The nose quick clip 2 Control bar base tube connecters 3 The cross bar tension quick clip Starting atthe nose we suggest the following checklist ensuring all bolts and fasteners have the appropriate thread protruding beyond the nut 1 Check the nose plate assembly ensuring that the king post wire is not kinked Sight along both leading edges checking for similar curves 2 Walk towards the tip feeling for dents in the leading edge 3 Check cross bar leading edge junction through the zipper access Check cam plate is in order Ensure that the pivot bolts are secure 4 Check sail tip webbing is undamaged and is located properly on the fitting Ensure tip fitting pins are fully inserted into the tip bung and velcro is in place 5 Crouch down and lift tip to eye level to inspect that the tip strut and dive stick are properly located and that the rear leading edge is undamaged 6 Walk towards the keel checking all battens are secured and correctly loaded 7 Check all luff lines attachments are in order 8 Check that the cross bar retaining shackle and rear top wire are secured on the quick clip 9 Check the rear top rigging and that the reflex bridle carabina is properly closed 10 Check king post base 11 Repeat steps 2 7 for the other side wing in reverse ord

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