Edition 1 / 10_2014 User manual
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1. User manual Edition 1 10 2014 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE About ADVANCE 4 ine lIOTA Easy Performante us dono ro u kee we eS ae Pilot requirementS General advice about paragliding Fa Using the paraglider L C yT e TEE ae La eee Een 8 Basie SENNOS si ache ded ve RE 8 Adjusting the brake lines 8 Speed system with SPI 9 Setting up the speed system 10 Suitable harnesses 11 WEICH Felder uu sets tine ey oo een 12 Fight characteristics enanas cae isuga Le ee ee ew ue TACO hee NE eae din wee one ew Be 15 Ne dan MOM spero odon 16 TUNG o nen nee ara 17 Accelerated flight ooooomoo momo 17 Palee A eae p pa eee So nee be a 19 Rapid descents 20 s lli E EEEE EN E E EEEE Oe 22 E 16 ETEEN E E EEE EEE sam un ees 24 Flying with a wet paraglider 25 V KI I ae are re hah a kamas ee oe a 25 ACODAMOS rro tn dies daa 26 Maintenance repairs and Care A A 28 Care and maintenance 28 What to do if the leading edge gets damage 1 idea a s W OMS hore nee E 29 So RE isms See Gear io pa mataas Boe Ge ee ae 29 PRODAO ikas e eta Ga o oe kee hee dese 292. 36 _ist Of parts Obersegel Winglet Schmutzauslass Zellwand Zellen Zugbander Untersegel Zelloffnungen 37 _Iineplan ADVANCEIOCTA 23 26 28 30 nn I ar Pe A3 A4 ee A5 ren oo AQ 2A1 2A2 A10 DAB 2A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 E i A11 6 B7 B8 2A5 3A1 3A2 25 DAG A12 i 4 B10 N 2B1 2B2 3A3 B12 N 283 au A14 2B5 2AB7 Py 286 B13 OT B14 3B1 3B2 3B3 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 08 09 C10 C1 eas q q ee q 2CD3 N N faa Serup 2CD1 20D2 50D4 Y 205268 if q q D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 as CST low 3CD2 3CD1 45 13 10 u 8 9 F6 3 5 j x F5 1 2 4 F3 F2 F1 VR3 VR2 VRI IL 4 SL up SL low z AISers 1 Big Ears System 2 Pulley speed system 3 Brummel hooks 4 Magnetic clips 5 Swivel 6 Ceramic Ring 7 Speed Performance Indicator SPI 8 SPl Scale Back of the C risers 39 BOWING KNOT advance thun ag ton 418382257010 www advance ch uttigengstrasse 87 Jax 4138 225 70 11 info advance ch ch S600 Thun
3. depending on the situation from which the paraglider is allowed to fly again the reaction can be quite vigorous shooting forward with a raised risk of collapse The canopy can be arrested while shooting forward by well judged braking Normal flight can then be resumed without a further collapse Tip Basically in all out of control flight situations but especial ly the onset of a one sided stall you should immediately release both brakes fully hands up Fullstall Although the IOTA responds early to brake input it has very long brake travel and very high brake load at the stall point This means a large safety margin for the pilot Entry into a fullstall is achieved by progressively and symmetrically pull ing down both brake lines Forward speed reduces Airflow and wind noise reduce After reaching minimum speed the paraglider first goes into a brief phase of parachutal stall Then further brake will cause complete airflow breakaway and the wing will fall back in fullstall The IOTA has a strong desire to fly again but is easy to hold in the stall A half wrap of the brakes is recommended to fly fullstalls To recover the canopy has to be pre inflated To do this the brakes should at first be released slowly and symmetrically and only fully re leased when pre inflation is complete The IOTA then flies away rela tively cleanly without shooting forward too much Tip AS a basic principle you should immediately and f
4. Poorly flown wingovers can cause a wingtip to fold inwards from the side causing it to catch in the lines and create a cravat Due to the high drag they produce cravats can lead to strong rotation spiralling Stop an increase in rotation rate by just the correct amount of out side brake Then open the cravated wingtip by pulling the orange sta bilo line Clearing a cravat can be also done more quickly by pumping The appropriate brake should be applied to 75 brake travel within a maximum of two seconds and then released immediately N Caution If you want to make an accelerated collapse during safety training we recommend that you lead up to it slow ly starting with unaccelerated and then partially accelerated attempts Symmetric collapse frontstall After a spontaneous or A riser provoked collapse the airflow breaks away from the profile and the canopy will pitch back The pilot swings back underneath after a short delay Wait without applying brake un til the wing is again above you and returns to normal flight After a big collapse reopening may be delayed but do not forcibly encourage reo pening by the use of excessive brake because of the risk of a fullstall ll Caution To simulate a front collapse all A risers must be taken hold of and pulled down After a very impulsively provoked front collapse in accelerat ed configuration for example during SIV training it can happen that the front of the cano
5. D ae A E RU ENE au 2 30 Technical details Materials IUTA 2 44 oda a Sula kerk uw ew wa 32 CertifiCatllOfi sca was deat anne 33 Se a tags Berner UR eed now be bee oe LER a eee ADVANCE Service Center 30 The ADVANCE website 35 SEO Da re dae a dw ee en ee ua de Wae a o Bah ee neuen een FSGS creta a tota pia 3 223 A oe eee ene wae ee ee ee ees g sts Thank you Tor Thing ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of IOTA a quality product from ADVANCE We are sure that you will soend many rewarding hours in the air with it The user manual is an important part of the glider Here you will find instructions and important information about safety care of the glid er and maintenance and that s why we recommend that you read this document carefully before your first flight Register your IOTA online on www advance ch garantie so that you will receive product updates or safety relevant information about the IOTA direct from us This information can also be downloaded from our website on www advance ch de services sicherheit The latest version of the manual as well as additional information can similarly be found on www advance ch We wish you a lot of enjoyment with your IOTA and always happy landings Team ADVANCE About ADVANCE ADVANCE is a worldwide leading paraglider manufacturer based in Switzerland Since its founding in 1988 the company has con
6. ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months 2 years With intensive use gt 150 flying hours per year or excessive ly demanding use an annual check is needed after the first check When a check is carried out the condition of all materials is assessed in accordance with strict guidelines and tested with great care Finally the overall condition of the glider is rated and recorded in a test report You can find additional information about the check in this manual in the section Service or at www advance ch The general check instructions for ADVANCE paragliders are a stand ard part of the lOTA handbook This also contains fundamental techni calities and the glider s line lengths Repairs As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider yourself The various seams and lines are made with great precision and for this reason only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may fit identical replacement parts or replace entire cells Exceptions to this rule are the replacement of lines and the repair of small tears up to 5 cm or holes in the fabric that may be glued with the self adhesive rip stop included in the repair kit After a repair or the replacement of a line the glider must always be opened out and checked on the ground before the next flight Replacement parts such as lines quicklinks and repair material for the IOTA can be obtained from ADVANCE or an ADVANCE Service cen tre and
7. Thanks to compu tationally modelled lightweight structure design techniques the IOTA weighs only 4 45kg 23m2 size And yet the IOTA is a robust and du rable product thanks to the material choice of Skytex 32 and 38 from Porcher Sport The low weight of the canopy improves takeoff behav iour considerably increases passive safety and contributes to direct handling Exceptional passive safety The IOTA features a low minimum flying speed Approach to the stall is clearly communicated to the pilot via clearly progressive brake pres sure This is all the result of an optimal air intake design Low IOTA canopy mass means low wing inertia and an overall compact concept contributes to the reassuring character of the IOTA All these factors contribute to the IOTA s high safety level Maximum Performance Detailed simulation and stress analysis enabled us to engineer the double 3D shaping and surface ballooning to the greatest advantage The result for us an even smoother wing surface and more shape sta bility looked at from every direction Your result even more perfor mance The lOTA s balanced compactness and a carefully chosen pitch stable profile mean that you can always make the most of the wing s potential in real life conditions lot requirements As a XC Intermediate the IOTA is only suitable for the practised ther mal pilot who has at least carried out some cross country flying and acquired the necessary feeling
8. and user friendliness both in general use and flying behaviour Appropriate pilot skill and correct technique are essential in order to successfully carry out the following manoeuvres especially in the ex panded weight range Wingovers Helicopters Tail Glide Reversal SAT and Asymmetric Spiral The wing was tested to the usual 8g load fac tor but is not specially strengthened for acro Be aware that dynamic manoeuvres put greater loading on the struc ture and can shorten the glider s life This means that a regular check of the paraglider is essential for your safety In addition there will be the special requirements of your country to be observed 26 vlalntenance repairs ana care Packing Pack your IOTA rib to rib so that the plastic rods in the ribs at the lead ing edge lie as flat as possible on one another all at the same height This will prolong your IOTA s life and keep its fast and excellent filling qualities at takeoff You should randomly offset your packing centre line so that the final chordwise fold is not always along same cell Only pack and store a dry paraglider and avoid unnecessary compressing and tight packing Always store your glider in a dry and dark place Care and maintenance Ultraviolet light heat humidity sea water aggressive cleaning agents unsuitable storing and physical abuse dragging across the ground speed up the ageing process The life of a paraglider can be exten
9. for a glider in active air He flies actively can recognize and prevent collapses at their onset and can carry out the normal fast descent manoeuvres Only if these requirements are met will he will be able to make full use of this wing s performance potential and fly cross country relaxed and safe Intended use The IOTA belongs to the Light aerial sport device category with a weight of less than 120kg The IOTA is not certified for two seater flying General advice about paragliding Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowl edge of the subject as well as of course the necessary insurance cover and licence A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weather conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be adequate for the paraglider used The paraglider pilot is also required bear a sense of responsibility towards the natural world especially regarding the preservation of wildlife and landscape Wearing an adequate helmet suitable boots and clothing and the car rying of an emergency parachute are essential Before every flight all items of equipment should be checked for damage and airworthiness A proper pre takeoff check must also be carried out Every pilot bears sole responsibility for their participation in the sport of paragliding Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the pilot s safety Using tne paraglid
10. or reseller 29 Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product We use on ly non toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and en vironmental impact assessments When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time please remove all met al parts and dispose of the lines canopy and risers in a waste inciner ation plant 30 lechnical detals IOTA 23 26 28 30 rea flat m 23 26 28 30 Area projected me 19 2 21 6 23 3 24 9 Recommended Takeoff weight kg 60 85 75 100 90 115 105 130 Glider weight kg 4 45 4 85 5 15 5 45 Aspect ratio flat ans 5 5 040 5 9 Aspect ratio projected 3 9 3 9 3 9 3 9 Span flat m 11 35 11 95 12 45 12 85 Span projected m 8 65 9 15 9 45 9 75 Trim speed km h 38 5 1 38 5 1 38 5 1 38 5 1 Max speed km h 53 2 53 2 53 2 53 2 Certification EN LTF B EN LTF B EN LTF B EN LTF B Number of cells 59 59 59 59 Number of risers 3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 Maximum chord 249 204 274 6 283 8 Riser lengths 48 50 52 94 Max accelerate travel 11 12 13 13 5 Max line lengths incl risers 707 749 779 805 Max symmetric brake travel at max weight 65 69 13 78 Trims none none none none Other adjustable removable Sone sane a Aone variable devices 1 Values depending on wing loading harness pilot and glider size 2 Pilot wing equ
11. Before takeoff get your canopy into the right shape Do this while sorting the lines by pulling the brake lines in until you have the perfect curved shape Info You can also use the inner A lines for an IOTA takeoff but handling is easier using all the A risers Takeoff in light wind forward takeoff The IOTA only needs a moderate pull up impulse even in a light wind It is not necessary to step back and run into the lines Guide the glid er up with pronounced leaning forward but without too much of a pull on the A risers until the canopy is overhead During the pull up phase any correcting should only be done by decisive going under the wing without using the brakes After any necessary correcting and a satis factory visual check a few determined steps with good leaning forward will achieve lift off even in little wind Info A IOTA takeoff is exceptionally easy to do Match your ef forts as described in the section Takeoff to the wind condi tions and takeoff slope Takeoff in stronger wind reverse takeoff The reverse takeoff is mainly recommended for stronger winds During the pull up you should walk towards the IOTA as necessary Turning round and taking off with the IOTA will then prove to be easy Tip Playing with the glider on flat ground in some wind gives a good feeling for the wing You can get to know the IOTA s char acteristics very well and try out takeoffs stalling shooting for ward tendency a
12. al to release the brake careful ly and or reapply a little inside brake if necessary so that you can pre vent the wing pitching back excessively and then diving in front Make sure that you start the recovery with plenty of height remaining above the ground Generally speaking you should allow the same amount of time to recover as it took to enter the manoeuvre but remember that the sink rate will be higher The IOTA is a very agile and precise wing this means that it goes into a spiral easily and quickly and a very high descent speed more than 14 m s can result easily and quickly 21 Caution The IOTA only comes out of a spiral dive by itself if the pilot is in a neutral sitting position From a steep spiral with a high sink rate more than 14 m s recovery requires active out side brake with weight shift to the outside at the same time Caution Weight shifting to the inside of the turn results in in creased acceleration and stable continued rotation In this case active counter braking with simultaneous weight transfer to the outside of the turn is required to end the manoeuvre push your body outwards Caution The lOTA is approved for harnesses in group GH without rigid cross bracing Harnesses in group GX with cross bracing or those with very low suspension points carabi ners may drastically change the flying characteristics in a spiral Caution Do not fly spiral dives or aggressive changes of direc tio
13. ased position in unaccelerated flight and that point where the lines first affect the trailing edge We recom mend a bowline knot for attaching the handles See illustration in the appendix Example lOTA 26 Position neutral Position 30 Position 80 Speed system with SPI The IOTA has a speed system with a Speed Performance Indicator SPI which reads off against 3 positions on the backs of the risers The red markers on the speed system enable a precise speed bar po sition to be set to suit the in flight situation Best gliding to the next thermal needs an on going choice of speed to fly depending on the current values of headwind expected next climb rate and the rate of sink Thanks to its high stability the IOTA can be flown fully accelerated in light turbulence without problem The choice of accelerated speed for best glide does play an important role for this high performance glider For simplicity the IOTA s SPI positions are each indicated by a picture showing the degree of headwind expected next climb rate and current sink speed Each of the IOTA SPI positions has an icon with a value for headwind expected climb and sink rate These indicated positions are effective for only one of their three values taken in isolation con sidered by itself This means that either the headwind or the expected rate of climb or the sink rate applies to that position The SPI principle is based on the simple using headw
14. ation without gaining any advantage Tip Always choose a suitable speed for best glide taking into account the actual headwind sink rate descending air and ex pected next climb Collapses Asymmetric collapsing of the canopy The IOTA features a very taut and stable canopy With an active flying technique in normal flying conditions collapses can be almost com pletely prevented The wing gives very precise canopy feedback and makes it possible to sense an impending collapse early on thus help ing timely pilot reaction Should a collapse occur the wing will fold in a predictable and progressive manner from wing tip towards the centre If the glider does however suffer a side collapse at trim speed it will respond to collapses of 50 or more with a slight turning tendency al lowing heading to be easily held with light counter steering Normally the wing will reopen without pilot action With an asymmetric collapse in accelerated flight the wing will react more impulsively because of the higher forces associated with higher airspeed The turning behaviour caused by a collapse at full speed is more dynamic but can be well controlled If a collapse is slow to reopen a deep but fast pull on the closed side brake will help It is important to completely release the brake again to let the glider keep its flying speed Be careful with the brake on the open side and only apply enough to keep straight so as not to stall the wing
15. cant proportion of the specifications that have to be met 33 Service ADVANCE Service Center ADVANCE operates two company owned service centres that car ry out checks and repairs of all types The workshops based in Switzerland and France are official maintenance operations which have many years experience and indepth product specific expertise The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other authorised service centres that provide the same services All service facilities use original ADVANCE materials exclusively You can find all information on checks and repairs and the relevant addresses at www advance ch The ADVANCE website At www advance ch you will find detailed information about ADVANCE and its products as well as useful addresses which you can contact if you have any questions Among the things you will be able to do on the website are complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchasing the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty find out about new safety related knowledge and advice concerning ADVANCE products download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions subscribe to the ADVANCE Newsletter so that you will be regularly informed by e mail about news and products It is well worth visiting th
16. ded significantly by observing the following advice Allow a wet or damp glider to dry by leaving it completely unpacked at room temperature or outside in the shade If the glider gets wet with salt sea water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water Clean the glider only with fresh water and a little neutral soap if nec essary Do not use solvents under any circumstances If the glider has been subjected to increased stress Such as a tree landing have it examined by an expert Regularly remove sand leaves stones and snow from the cells Openings with Velcro closures are provided at the wing tips for this purpose Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before and after flight UV light Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature fluctua tions and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent condensa tion forming Do not drag the glider across the ground When landing make sure that the canopy does not fall on its lead ing edge 28 What to do if the leading edge gets damaged If a plastic rod breaks or its seam rips the glider must be taken to an ADVANCE checking facility where the rod can be replaced or sewn back in To guarantee a long lifespan it is important that the wing is not allowed to fall on its leading edge after landing otherwise the fabric can be damaged by abrasion But mainly there is a risk as in all para gliders that the crossports could tear Checks A new
17. e ADVANCE website regularly because the range of services offered is continuously being expanded 35 Warranty In order to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty you are requested to complete the relevant form on the website in the Warranty section within 10 days of purchase As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any de fects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults In or der for a warranty claim to be made ADVANCE must be notified im mediately on discovery of a defect and the defective product sent in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible man ufacturing fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or re placement of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product The period for warranty and ser vice intervals begins from the date of the first flight entered on the glid er s identification placard If there is no date visible the date on which the the wing was transferred from ADVANCE to the ADVANCE retail ing partner applies The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any claim other than those list ed above Claims in respect of damage resulting from careless or in correct use of the product e g inadequate maintenance unsuitable storage overloading exposure to extreme temperatures etc are ex pressly excluded The same applies to damage attributable to an acci dent or normal wear and tear
18. er Delivery Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before deliv ery to check for correct settings and trim The dealer finally enters the date of the first flight on the type placard fastened on a rib at the cen tre of the wing This entry together with your completed warranty form ensures that deficiencies in the product due the manufacturer are covered by the ADVANCE warranty See Warranty in the Service section Delivery of alOTA includes a COMFORTPACK 2 rucksack an inner bag a compression strap a repair kit speedlines with speedbar a mi ni windsock in the wing colours and a Getting Started booklet Basic settings At delivery the basic set up of the IOTA will be the original trim situa tion that the ADVANCE test team found to be best Certification was also gained in this condition Any alterations or changes to the par aglider such as altering the line lengths or fitting different risers or quicklinks will result in a loss of the glider s certification See section Certification Adjusting the brake lines The length of the brake lines has been set at the factory so that with hands fully up the trailing edge remains unbraked in accelerated flight no crease in the wing Basically this setting should be kept If the brake line length does have to be reset there should be 8 10 cm depending on the glider size of initial free brake line movement be tween the brakes fully rele
19. ght region When the IOTA is flown in its up per weight area the higher wing loading produces a higher trim speed and a more dynamic and agile flying character Tip ADVANCE recommend that the IOTA is flown in the middle to the upper part of its recommended weight range IOTA 28 90 115 kg 13 ONL characteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with your new glider in quiet conditions in a familiar flying area A few pull ups at an easy site will give you confidence in the lOTA s handling qualities from the very beginning Takeoff Before every takeoff carry out the following pre takeoff checks 1 Harness and helmet done up reserve OK 2 Lines free 3 Canopy open 4 Wind direction and strength assessed 5 Airspace and field of view clear The IOTA takeoff behaviour is very smooth and easy for both forward and reverse takeoffs The canopy inflates quickly and rises progres sively without hanging back or shooting in front Because the IOTA rises very easily it is very important to match the pull up impulse to the conditions This means In alot of wind and or on a steep slope the IOTA needs little or al most no pull up impulse In calm conditions and or flat land a relaxed pull up makes sense The IOTA has split A risers We recommend that you use all the A risers for takeoff The IOTA inflates reliably from the middle out and rises very straight with little exertion Tip
20. goes up and this increased weight increases the angle of attack which always puts the glider nearer the deep stall limit Added to this water drops on the top surface have a detrimental effect on the laminar flow of the boundary layer near the leading edge which distinctly re duces the maximum lift coefficient If the wet glider is also being flown at its lower weight limit there is a further small effect of increasing the angle of attack as well as there being a lower airspeed because of the reduced wing loading In order to avoid the risk of deep stall with a wet glider the wing should be braked as little as possible and big ears not used at all As a further preventative measure apply moderate 25 40 speed bar All these actions have a small effect in reducing the angle of attack Should the wet glider get into deep stall recovery can only be achieved using the speed bar See also section Deep stall Winching The IOTA is suitable for winch launching When taking off in windless conditions ensure that the paraglider is laid out in an arched or even wedge shape to avoid risk of the glider rosetting Winch launch is only permitted if the pilot has completed a tow training course only Germany DHV the winch system is certified for use with paragliders the winch operator has been fully trained in paraglider winching 25 Acrobatics While developing the IOTA attention was concentrated on simplicity safety
21. h the brake lines when big ears are applied and do not use this descent method if the wing is wet See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Tip If you want to lose height as quickly as possible and fly away from a danger zone at the same time we recommend the fol lowing apply big ears and use as much speedbar as conditions allow Spiral dive For the most comfortable way of doing this we recommend a neutral sitting position without active weight shift and a shoulder width cara biner distance approx 45 cm Enter the spiral by progressively pulling one brake Your head and field of view should be directed in the turn direction As the angle of bank increases so will the rate of turn and centrifugal force The behaviour of the spiralling paraglider can be separated into two phases in the beginning the glider begins with a normal turn which progressively tightens with increasing angle of bank In the second phase the paraglider engages its spiral mode This means that the wing dives forward with an increase of acceleration During this phase of the manoeuvre try to keep a neutral sitting position and give way to the centrifugal force your body will be pushed to the outside Recovery from the manoeuvre is achieved by progressively releas ing the inside brake The body weight should be slightly displaced to the outside of the turn While coming out of a spiral dive with high ver tical and rotational speeds it is essenti
22. he speed system is correctly adjusted when you can use the full travel available on the risers Make certain that the speed lines are not set too short thus causing the wing to be pre accelerated all the time Suitable harnesses Basically the IOTA can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing see section Certification The chosen harness should ideally have a carabiner distance of ca 45 cm and a support height of between 40 and 48 cm Info Experience has proved the theory a streamlined harness can significantly improve gliding performance The IOTA was specially trimmed for use with a streamlined harness For this reason we recommend a harness with speedbag in order to get the best out of the IOTA s great performance The ADVANCE IMPRESS or LIGHTNESS harness is particularly suitable since the IOTA was designed and tested with them in mind Weight range The weight ranges for the different wing sizes are listed in the Technical Data section The figures given there refer to total take off weight This includes the pilot s body weight including clothing as well as the weight of all the equipment paraglider harness instruments etc everything that s going to fly Flying at the lower or upper limits of the weight range can affect the flying characteristics of the wing without however compromising your safety The lOTA s performance remains the same whether flying in its lower or upper wei
23. ind and sink and the extended including expected climb rate McReady Speed To Fly theory Caution Even though the IOTA has a high degree of stability in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel comfortable with Setting up the speed system The IOTA speed system can with the help of the SPI be adjusted so that the whole speed system travel can be used The system is cor rectly set when pushing the first speed step gives you the 30 posi tion and pushing the second achieves 80 accelerate Both toes fully extended should then reach 100 pulleys touching If by setting the speed bar line lengths a first adjustment of the speed system for leg length and harness does not result in the set up de scribed above fine adjustment is possible by changing the two stage settings on the risers By moving the knots which locate the gear change balls 1 see illustration the speed system travel and loading can be adjusted Example If the Knots are moved downwards the changeover from the 3 1 ratio to 2 1 occurs earlier raising the loading but shortening the total travel Conversely moving the knots up wards delays the gear change and lengthens the total travel of the speed bar The IOTA speed system is arranged so that the profile shape of the wing is fully retained over the angle of attack range of the speed sys tem This maintains the beneficial qualities of the profile at high speeds Caution T
24. ipment 31 Materials IOTA We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over Like all ADVANCE products the IOTA is designed and produced as a result of the latest developments and knowledge We have chosen all the mate rials very carefully under conditions of the strictest quality control Leading edge Skytex 38 Universal Top surface Skytex 32 Universal Under surface Skytex 32 Universal Ribs Skytex 40 Hard Intermediate ribs Skytex 32 Hard Lines Base lines Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 230 190 130 090 Gallery lines Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 130 090 070 050 Brake cascades Edelrid Aramid A 8000U 190 070 050 Brake lines Edelrid Dyneema 7850 240 Risers Polyester Technora 13mm Quick links MR 3 5mm Delta Inox S12 Sewing thread Polyester 32 Certification The IOTA has EN and LTF B certification The test reports can be downloaded from www advance ch Certification ratings can only provide limited information about a para glider s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air The certi fication grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight manoeu vres in calm air During the development of an ADVANCE paraglider the emphasis is first and foremost on flying behaviour and handling and not exclusive ly on the certification test The result is a well rounded product with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certification rating oc cupies a signifi
25. lling with the brakes The test team tried rear riser Con trol but do not recommend it because of the performance reduction due to profile distortion Turning flight The IOTA has short and precise brake travel when steering It responds very directly and progressively to increasing steering inputs as soon as brake line free travel has been taken up When starting a turn be careful how you apply the steering brake just the right amount not too much Active weight shift effectively assists steering Angle of bank can always be increased stabilised or reduced by brake line load The IOTA makes a very agreeable companion in thermals You do not have to correct for large pitching movements and this improves your climbing behaviour and therefore your performance significantly When thermalling choose the desired angle of bank and correspond ing radius and try to let the glider turn steadily at this attitude Outside brake should be used to steady the wing tip and in particular control the rate of turn Anything stronger will slow the wingtip down and lose the glider s good steering qualities A harness specifically designed to match the flying characteristics of the IOTA helps you to initialise and stabilise turns of this type which should be as even as possible See also section Suitable harnesses Ill Caution To keep good manoeuvrability make sure to fly your IOTA with enough airspeed while turning in thermals not t
26. n with big ears applied the raised wing loading carried by fewer lines can damage the glider Caution After recovering from a spiral dive it could be that the pilot flies into turbulence that he has caused Fly actively to pre vent a collapse B Stall The whole paraglider structure and its profile shape would be severe ly strained by a B stall We recommend that you don t fly B stalls on a regular basis If the B Stall is to be flown however recovery must con sist of a complete and hesitation free release of the B risers so that normal flight is resumed within two seconds The B stall is difficult for light pilots to do because of the high force required H Caution When B stalling do not pull the B riser quicklinks low er than the upper speed system pulleys on the A risers other wise you will also pull the outer A risers down This gives you the risk of a rosette Stalling One sided stall spin When circling tightly in a thermal the IOTA indicates clearly by strong ly increasing brake load the risk of a stall Even so if a wing does stall you will feel a marked reduction of brake load on the inside of the turn If this happens you must immediately release both brake lines so that the IOTA can return to normal flight by itself 22 If a wing stalls completely the paraglider will go into a spin negative rotation The IOTA will react dynamically but will still be manageable by the less experienced pilot Even so
27. nd collapses while remaining safely on the ground The ADVANCE test team have a motto one hour ground training is worth 10 high flights N B Ground handling practice can increase wear on your glider Info The IOTA is very easy to take off Just as for the forward takeoff you should also suit your pull up impulse to the wind and slope when making a reverse pull up as described in section Takeoff Normal flight In calm air the IOTA best glide is achieved with fully released brakes Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition When fly ing into a headwind through descending air or when proceeding to the next thermal glide performance will be distinctly improved by ap propriate use of the speed system The SPI helps you do this See sec tion Speed Performance Indicator SPI Despite the wing s high stability an active flying style is recommended collapses can be almost completely avoided This means keeping the lightly braked glider directly above you in other words countering roll and pitch disturbances When the angle of attack increases flying into a thermal wing swings back the brake lines should be temporarily released fully until the glider returns to its overhead position When the angle of attack reduces glider dives forwards pilot swings back the wing should briefly be braked more It is often more efficient to disregard minor pitching rather than correct it by overcontro
28. oo much outside brake Tip If a brake line breaks you can steer the IOTA using the C risers Accelerated flight The IOTA wing remains extremely stable even in accelerated flight However paragliders operate at a lower angle of attack while flyino at their higher speeds and the degree of stability is generally reduced The higher aerodynamic forces involved at higher airspeeds mean that a collapse can be more dynamic see also section lt Collapses gt When encountering severe turbulence while flying accelerated release the speedbar fully before applying the necessary stabilising brake The IOTA s high degree of structural stability allows it to be flown in normal ly turbulent air while accelerated Active speedbar should be employed for adjusting angle of attack under these conditions instead of brake Pitch attitude disturbances can be minimised in this way and optimal glide performance can be maintained See also section lt Speed sys tem with SPI when the angle of attack increases e g wing pitches back when en tering lift the speed bar is briefly pressed harder when the angle of attack decreases e g wing pitches forward the speed bar is released Caution Even though the IOTA is very stable in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel hap py with Tip Make sure that brake is not applied at the same time as speed bar otherwise you will find yourself in the worst possible gliding situ
29. py does not open by itself Help the wing to open with a brief brake impulse by pulling the brakes to 75 within one second immediately and completely release them then be prepared to control the forward surge Rapid descents For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team recommend big ears with or without speed bar or the spiral dive the choice depends on the situation Tip Fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet conditions so they won t become emergencies when you need them Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips big ears The IOTA has split A risers which make it easy to apply big ears To do this pull both outer A risers quickly down at the same time The wingtips will fold and can be easily held in this position To reopen re lease the risers if the wingtips do not open by themselves a brake im pulse will help them Sink rate can be further increased by using the speedbar Depending on the situation the glider can be steered using weight shift 20 Remark Big ears is also possible using two lines per side with the IOTA Here it is important that the glider must be accelerated as well and the trailing edge must not be braked ll Caution Do not fly spirals or sharp changes of direction with big ears applied the increased loading carried by fewer lines can damaoe the structure ll Caution Be aware that flying with big ears brings the stall closer Be careful wit
30. tinued to follow its own policies and ideas in both development and production The result is fully finished products with distinctive characteristics The team of experts behind the ADVANCE brand share both the pas sion for and confidence in their ADVANCE products At home in the air themselves they bring valuable personal experience and dedication to the workplace Thorough checking of the production process and supervision of the working practices in ADVANCE s own factory in Vietnam guarantee high quality work A long standing relationship with cloth and line man ufacturers means that ADVANCE know how finds its way directly into the development of new materials ADVANCE place great importance on after sales service and have a well developed worldwide service network A continuous exchange of experience with customers keeps new knowledge flowing in which has an influence on ADVANCE products and so the Circle of Service is completed OTA Easy Performance ADVANCE launches the new IOTA Series a High Level EN B glider for ambitious cross country pilots Featuring an optimized low weight design the XC Intermediate IOTA represents the most accommodat ing balance between performance and piloting ease within the en tire ADVANCE product range The high performance capabilities of the IOTA open the door to the world of long cross country flights New Semi Light Category There is now a new category called Semi Light
31. ully release both brakes in all out of control situations then be prepared to control the resulting surge carefully Deep stall Stable parachutal stall cannot be established whether attempted by brake or B stall In rain or if the canopy is wet the IOTA like all paragliders is more vul nerable to parachutal stall If the wet glider were to go into parachutal stall you should recover only by accelerating using the speedbar See also section Flying with a wet paraglider 23 Landing Always make a proper landing circuit with a well planned final ap proach As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to lev el the flight path before applying full brake to completely arrest the for ward speed Caution Steep turn reversals lead to strong swinging of the pilot and should not be done near the ground Caution Braking will reduce your speed and increase your sink but it will certainly seriously restrict your ability to manoeuvre Caution Getting below minimum speed leads to stalling this should unquestionably be avoided when top landing and on fi nal approach Caution Never let your glider fall to the ground on its leading edge The overpressure so caused inside the wing can rip the cell walls and damage the leading edge 24 Flying with a wet paraglider Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall Deep stall is of ten the result of a combination of factors The weight of the wet can opy
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