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1. or steering inputs in general should be smooth and gentle e Donot try to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting the gas pedal before that can cause dangerous oscillations Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying e The faster the trim setting is the more brake input is required to take off When clipping in the crossed risers you can find proper connection of the speed system particularly hard Be careful not to confuse the risers Climbing Once you took off safely continue heading against the wind using brakes to correct rate of climb Do not try to climb too steeply attempts to increase climb rate by pulling the brakes will have an adverse effect due to the additional drag actual rate of climb will worsen and with the throttle fully open even a stall can happen In powered flight the Plasma behaves more like an aeroplane than a paraglider and it is good idea to think about it in this way If there are no obstacles present it is by far safer and more impressive for the spectators to fly level for a while after take off and gain some speed before converting it to height with a brief pull on the brakes Another reason not to try climbing too steeply is the risk connected with engine failure at low altitude Although the Plasma in a steep climb does not stay back so much as conventional paragliders do the low speed is more likely to cause a stall Besides you should always be able to land safel2. when landing on a slope After landing in strong wind the paraglider can be safely put down with B risers or with a strong pull on the rear D risers 3 2 4 WINCHING Plasma is not designed for winching As mentioned before reflex profile used in the wing has an inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack While in normal flight such a disposition makes it safer during winch start it can be dangerous Nevertheless a lot of successful winches on Plasma have been made Experience shows that it should only be done with opened trims blue area To sum it up winching can be done but proper attention must be paid 3 3 POWERED FLIGHT CAUTION Before each start it is necessary to have a thorough check of the wing harness and power unit In powered flight most of the wing characteristics remain as described above chapter 3 2 Still there is additional information needed concerning power output proper matching of the wing engine propeller etc Dudek Paragliders cannot take responsibility for all possible combinations but if you contact us we are always ready to help First flights In order to get familiar with your wing we recommend flying with closed trimmers at first read area because in this configuration Plasma behaves asa standard wing Flying like that try pulling the brakes some until you feel resistance usually it will be at about 1 4 of the range Once you feel competent with your wing you can start experi
3. 1 Wing over 3 6 Extreme manoeuvrese 3 6 1 One sided collapse 3 6 2 Frontal collapse 3 6 3 Full stall and negative spin 3 6 4 Parachutal stall 3 6 5 Line over and cravatte 3 6 6 Emergency steering 4 CANOPY Gal sarsar soia man cea Cina a ic E ada etica 25 4 1 Storage 4 2 Cleaning 43 Repair 44 Deterioration a few tips Da Technical dat rs11 25 24020 tt cauta cui A am ll ee A 27 6 Three Star Security Assistance 28 7 What have you boUghti sizi cica coca sanar nana aaa aaa aaa aaa 31 8 Rigging Cables ois etc vin rise died ati ac lt alt lafi 33 a Cell openings Main suspension lines e Stabilizer Tine 1 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS We are pleased to welcome you among the growing number of Dudek Paragliders pilots You ve become a proud owner of state of the art Plasma paraglider Extensive development application of the most modern methods and thorough testing make the Plasma a user friendly paraglider offering the pilot a lot of fun combined with great performance We wish you many enjoyable and safe flying hours DISCLAIMER Please read this Manual carefully and note the following details e The purpose of this Manual is to offer guidelines to the pilot using the Dudek Plasma wing and it is by no means intended to be used as a training manual for this or any other paraglider in general e You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so
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5. fuel for the flight It is always better to have too much than too little Check if there is nothing loose in the harness that could possibly contact the propeller in flight Whenever you encounter a problem fix it AT ONCE however small Always put on and lock the helmet before getting in the harness Before each launch run a full pre flight inspection After landing control the wing facing the direction of flight as on turning you always risk getting lines in the propeller Turn only if there is danger of falling on your back Do not ask for trouble do not fly over water between trees or power lines and other places where engine failure will leave you helpless Remember turbulence caused by other gliders or even yourself especially when flying low It is not reasonable to let go of the brakes below 100 meters because a possible power unit malfunction may reguire immediate attention In general never trust your engine as it can stop at any moment Always fiy as if that s exactly what it s going to do Unless it is not absolutely necessary e g collision avoidance do not USER MANUAL execute tight turns against the torgue direction Especially when climbing you can easily enter a stall and conseguent negative spin e Do not fly at low altitude with a tail wind as it pretty much narrows your options e Do not wait for the problem to grow any change of engine sound or a vibration can indicate some trouble or even serious tro
6. in paragraph 3 2 1 a From now on you should steer the paraglider facing forward without looking back over your shoulder when the wing is low behind you turning can cause some lines to get in the propeller Also possibly falling on your back and the propeller is dangerous and costly so this should be avoided at any price even that of some damaged lines During launch when you feel that the strain on both risers is equal open up full power and lean back to counter the engine thrust so that it can push you forward rather than to the ground The best option is not to use the brakes allowing the paraglider to rise as it was laid out If it starts to swerve from its course just pull the opposite riser and run under the centre of the wing while preserving starting direction If the wind suddenly weakens give a stronger pull on the risers If the paraglider drops to one side or back too far to be lifted again kill the engine interrupt launch and check the conditions once again As the wing rises the forces grow lighter and it should stabilise above your head without overshooting This is the best moment to check if it is inflated well and the lines are not tangled but do it without stopping nor turning If you feel the forces on the risers decrease run faster and let go of the risers See whether there is any opposition on the brakes and if necessary use them to correct direction or to increase lift at take off Remember e Ifth
7. is engaged collapses practically do not occur and can be induced only by a very strong turbulence Still if it happens a corresponding counter steering is required to keep the Plasma on course In normal conditions with collapses up to 50 of the wingspan Plasma will reinflate instantly and spontaneously 3 6 2 FRONTAL COLLAPSE The reflex profile of the Plasma makes it practically impossible especially at higher speeds During tests we succeeded in creating this situation only with fully closed trimmers Such forced collapses were very deep so recovering required pilot action short and equal application of both brakes 3 6 3 FULL STALL AND NEGATIVE SPIN May occur as a result of serious negligence or intentional action of the pilot You have to be careful when flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation Wing recovers spontaneously in initial phase of stall otherwise use standard procedures PASA 3 6 4 PARACHUTAL STALL Under normal conditions does not occur If you want to prevent it happen at all simply stick to a couple of rules e after B stall release the risers quickly and evenly Don t be afraid Plasma does not jump forward excessively e after big ears execution engage the speed system This will increase both the sink rate and safety margin as big ears constitutes an aerodynamic brake with significant loss of speed Nevertheless if such a parachutal stall happens e g due to strong t
8. not pulled up appropriately PLASA Tip Steering Toggles TST In order to facilitate steering the wing while at maximum speed configuration opened trimmers and full speed bar we ve invented our own novel system of controlling the stabilizers Prior to grabbing miniature TST handles Tip Steering Toggles pilot places the main steering handles in a special Toggle Docking Stations eguipped with strong neodymium magnets In this way you can comfortably steer the wing via TST handles not worrying about the brakes getting tangled Easy Catch bar fo The Easy Catch Bar is a medicine for all those having troubles with finding bar inflight It is designed so that the bar always remains forward of the lines The bar itself is very durable it is going to serve you long Double Comfort Toggle DCT F DCT in order to satisfy different needs of our clients we have created a Double Comfort Toggle system With this solution it is possible to have your brake handles in stiff or soft configuration with no need to buy another set of toggles and replace them every time All you have to do now is take out the stiffening rod and there you are the soft handle is ready to use Easy Keeper EK A Easy Keeper is the name of our new indigenous way to hold the brake handles at the risers The strong neodymium magnets keep them firmly in place while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily This idea was deve
9. of pleasant airtime Still you must be aware of possible dangers and face them wisely You must accept the fact that all air sports are potentially dangerous and your actual safety depends solely on you We insist that you fly safely and this concerns both the weather choice and safety margin during all manoeuvres FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY SEE YOU IN THE AIR 8 RIGGING TABLES FC Lengths are measured with a specialised computer operated device All lines are stretched with a 5 kg load before cutting Thanks to the abovementioned device and proper procedures final tolerance of line lengths does not exceed 0 15 XP main suspension line of x row xD secondary line of x row xT third level of x row near the canopy FC fourth level of steering lines near the canopy CAUTION Distances given below are to be understood as distances between connection points When cutting a line for repair 20 cm extra must be added as at each end a 10 cm stitch is required to fix the loop The only exception is the main steering line EP1 which is looped only at the upper end while there is 20 cm left on the lower end for fastening brake handle this means 30 cm extra is needed Rigging scheme FFL FDS FDI Fpi Plasma 25 580 3050 3910 575 3035 3880 580 2480 4515 5
10. of weather conditions e g wind at different altitudes and intelligent use of thermals convergence and other kinds of lift will help you greatly reduce fuel consumption and increase flight range Of course the engine is always there to bring you in the right place Do not hesitate to lead the Plasma into tight thermalling then and you will be surprised how efficient it is Possible shortening of the trimmers will make the climb ratio even better Trimmers and speed system operation The reflex wing section enables the Plasma pilot to use a wide range of trimmers and speed system action You are free to experiment with all possible settings as long as you are on safe altitude Fully opened trimmers blue area increase the speed and stability of the wing and with it also its ability to cope with turbulences and overall penetration As forces on the brakes grow at high speeds the weightshifting or steering with TST system becomes increasingly effective Turns executed in this way are slightly wider but needed steering force will be smaller and airspeed will not decrease With slow trimmer settings red area there is an improvement in sink and steering forces diminish so exploring the thermals becomes possible Worth noting is Plasma s impressive speed range the maximum speed is over three times greater than its stall speed Study drawings of trimmers and speed system setting as well as their influence on the wing shape Indepe
11. the safest way to deal with this question is to close the throttle and release the brakes Especially less experienced pilots tend to overreact It is called a pilot induced oscillation and proven solution is to leave the brakes alone 3 3 2 LEVEL FLIGHT Once you have gained safe height after take off and wish to go for a route you can turn onto the right direction fully open the trimmers and let off the brakes If the conditions are turbulent it can look foolhardy but it is the feature of the reflex profile the faster you fly the more stable is your Plasma That s why you really can confidently release the brakes and enjoy your flight MLASMMA CAUTION Some pilots with previous free flying experience may have a well grounded habit of keeping the brakes slightly applied at all times Such a technique while quite reasonable on a free flying wings as it allows for quick pilot reactions and decreases sink is not advisable on reflex profile wings When you pull the brakes the Plasma profile loses its self stabilizing features If you happen to have a variometer or altimeter aboard watch it In level flight it is very easy to start climbing unintentionally The instruments will help you optimise speed and fuel economy Of course each flight will depend on current configuration of your gear but thanks to its ability to fly safely without constant piloting the Plasma will let you adjust everything to the best effect Good knowledge
12. two spots marked for brake handles to be accordingly fixed When flying with lower hangpoints or free flying the brake lines are to be run through the higher pulleys only and the brake handles should be positioned at higher marks thus shortening the brakes in general The rule is simple higher hangpoints require longer brake lines lower hangpoints require shorter lines Before you take your Plasma on powered flight we strongly advise to try out everything first Hang up the entire PPG unit with ropes sit in the harness and have someone pull up the risers You must make sure that in flight you will always be able to reach the brake handles even if the airflow blows them away While being suspended in this way you have a perfect opportunity to adjust the speed system too The speedbar should not be pulling pull its lines and risers when it is not applied Neither should it be too loose for it could catch the propeller then An additional way to check the whole configuration out is to visit take off site in steady winds With the engine off fill the wing and take it up over your head When it stabilises check that the brakes are loose and are not pulling the trailing edge There should be a spare inch or so before they activate Remember that it is always safer to set the margin of play too big than too small And most important the setting must always be symmetrical 3 2 FREE FLIGHT no power unit Although the Plasma acco
13. 5 8130 8020 7900 7830 35 Plasma 28 610 3225 4165 610 3210 4130 615 2620 580 3160 4510 580 3145 4500 575 2535 595 3195 5165 590 3180 5275 595 2590 5390 590 2830 575 2780 590 2815 580 2155 550 2000 550 1940 545 515 520 400 355 375 345 320 320 585 2795 570 2755 585 2800 575 2030 545 1895 545 1860 540 505 515 390 345 360 330 280 280 590 2395 570 2330 595 2390 580 1305 545 1380 550 1500 545 510 520 1055 1000 800 760 545 520 4805 620 2720 4830 2135 1330 1700 1460 3445 2900 460 6755 4975 580 2635 5040 2035 605 2690 600 2445 575 2370 605 2415 590 550 560 555 520 535 1175 1120 900 860 620 590 2080 1525 1120 3160 475 6565 1420 1230 3490 450 245 1645 1090 480 1555 655 1545 1035 1575 1415 1345 1415 1365 1385 1425 1275 1165 660 590 Line lengths given in mm T letter stands for line type Technora Total line lengths measured from lower surface of the wing stitching to the inner side of triangular maillons at the risers 10 mm tolerance 7975 7925 7920 7940 7955 7925 7895 7845 7840 7845 7850 7725 7680 7545 7515 7430 7430 7230 7925 7870 7865 7885 7900 7875 7845 7805 7800 7810 7820 7700 7655 7535 7505 7420 7420 7245 8010 7945 7940 7975 8000 7960 7925 7865 7860 7885 7895 7765 7710 7585 7545 7450 7425 7260 8145 8085 8080 8110 8140 8090 8050 7985 7980 7990
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15. 8245 8235 8270 8295 8255 8220 8165 8160 8180 8195 8060 8005 7870 7830 7730 7705 7535 8450 8390 8385 8415 8445 8395 8355 8290 8285 8295 8305 8185 8130 7975 7930 7805 7775 7565 8520 8565 8305 8250 8350 8490 8625 9835 9650 9545 9430 9335 9325 9170 9005 8930 8860 8810 8830 8775 8620 8510 8380 8305 37 S ZLER 9 RISERS DESIGN AND ACCESSORIES Figure 1 Hangpoint setting A high B low A steering line D c B AA higher pulley for the low hangpoints E Easy Keeper magnets lower pulley for the high hangpoints brake handle with DCT system trim buckle gt trim setting scale speed trim system closing grip 4 pulleys B replaceable trimmer band carabiner to the speed bar miniature TST steering toggles Figure 2 Trimmers influence on the wing profile Trimmers closed Trimmers in 0 position Trimmers fully opened Minimal speed and Best setting for take off Maximum speed minimal sink neutral configuration risers neutral config risers length A A B 460 mm length A A B 460 mm neutral configuration all i risers length 460 mm lengthening mm shortening mm 100 50 A oy 4 LN dA MLASMMA Figure 3 Trimmer settings influence on speed system action Lengthening and shortening values are given in respect to neutral risers length 460 mm Full acceleration with closed trimmers Full accele
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17. EY LASALA user manual www dudek eu NOTE Please read this manual before your first flight IMPORTANT Remember to fill in and send us the registration card sewn on to the trailing edge of the paraglider When we receive it we will send you the Warranty or AeroCasco confirmation whichever you choose You will also receive some small gifts along The confirmation will allow us later to identify the paraglider to categorise it in its proper insurance group and to determine the insurance expiry date Also the confirmation will be useful in future in case of selling the paraglider it will allow the new owner to keep all the benefits NOTE If you are not the first owner of the paraglider you should send us the registration confirmation together with a copy of previous users logbooks total of flying hours within 14 days from the date of purchase in order to be able to keep the warranty TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 Introduction sie ee a ataca ai aan aia aaa Hena m a aoleu i i 3 2 The WANG ceace eco EE MM Ca a ME MM a aaa 4 2 1 Design 2 2 Construction 3 Flight operation ceea imn pati aa aaa e De aaa aaa aaa d 8 3 1 Steering lines and speed system adjustment 3 2 Free flying 3 2 1 Take offt 3 2 2 Flight 3 2 3 Landing 3 2 4 Winching 3 3 Powered flight 3 3 1 Take off 3 3 2 Level flight 3 3 3 Landing 3 3 4 Golden rules 3 4 Quick descent methods 3 4 1 Big ears 3 4 2 Spiral dive 3 4 3 B stall 3 5 Acro Flying 3 5
18. Plasma preserves the energy well so there is a long float necessary to exchange the abundant speed for lift If the landing field is not big enough and you have to land on the spot we advise you to set the trimmers in red area It will increase lift coefficient of the wing simultaneously decreasing its sink rate and speed Such an action is especially important when flying with high surface loading Landing with power on Make a flat approach with the engine idling then level out and lose the speed before final flare Immediately after touchdown switch off the engine The main advantage of this procedure is of course the possibility of a repeated approach in case of any misjudgement Still if you forget to switch off the ignition before the wing falls down there is a considerable risk of damaging propeller catching lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running engine PLASA Remember If possible get to know your landing area before take off Whenever possible get to know the landing field before taking off Check the wind direction before planning the approach Landing with power off reguires much less space In case of any doubt practice the landing until you feel totally safe 3 3 4 GOLDEN RULES Never place the power unit downwind of the paraglider Check double check and then check once again if there is no fuel leakage Do you have enough
19. ading edge Their position was chosen very carefully so that they got maximum ram effect in possibly many flight situations In several places the leading edge features our CCS Closed Cell Structure system this is a number of closed cells in most important locations It s goal is to hinder the backflow form the cells out and thus to facilitate their refilling and canopy recovery in case of a collapse Each wingtip consists of four additional cells creating stabilizers They maintain correct tension of the canopy improve directional stability and play important role in keeping your turns efficient and even In the very tips there are cleaning slots placed there for easy removal of dirt form inside the wing Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the Plasma All materials used come from marked production batches and each production step can be verified down to identification of specific worker and controller Fabric Each kind fabric has it unique features and characteristics We composed them so that their interplay creates a perfect blend The Plasma upper surface is made of Porcher Skytex 45 Evolution fabric formerly named Aquatic perfectly proven in our earlier wings Basically it s a nylon material covered with superb E85A impregnate introduced into mass production in January 2002 after a series of extensive laboratory and real flying tests Such covered fabri
20. aglider s flying hours Ak AEROCASCO Normal warranty does not cover any repair of damage caused by the user or a third party As costs of such repair can be considerable Dudek Paragliders offers an AeroCasco insurance It covers a one time repair of all mechanical damage no matter how big caused by the user or a third party The only expenses the purchaser has to pay are shipping costs and the share of cost amount ca 35 E AeroCasco can be purchased for a brand new paraglider within two weeks from the date of purchase or within a year from the date of purchase provided that the paraglider has been inspected by the manufacturer NOTE In case of paragliders used by paragliding schools the procedure of granting AeroCasco is different The extent of insurance and general conditions may be different as well AeroCasco applies only to damage caused during take off flight or landing Of course any faults in the material or manufacturing flaws are covered by normal warranty In order to be able to receive the AeroCasco repair following REQUIREMENTS must be fulfilled PLASA When buying a new paraglider e the purchaser must buy the AeroCasco insurance within Golden Package or individually e the purchaser within 14 days from the date of purchase should send a correctly filled registration card sewn to the trailing edge After receiving the registration card we will send you AeroCasco confirmation which must be present
21. c is not very stiff and what s most important has increased tear stretch and UV resistance It is not siliconed so minor repairs can be easily made with self adhesive strips The lower surface is made of Skytex 40 Classic with E38A impregnate This fabric has a great weight resistance ratio and is one of the greatest Porcher successes in providing proper materials for the paragliding industry The ribs must be as rigid and stretch resistant as possible We found these qualities in Skytex 40 Hard with E29A impregnate All reinforcements are made of SR Scrim Rigging system Most of Plasma s rigging is sheathed by a coloured polyester layer which is covering brownish Technora core Low number of lines required such composition featuring high strength and stretch resistance The rigging system consists of individual lines with stitched or plaited loops at each end The upper level gallery lines start at the attachment points Lines of this layer are gathered by middle layer lines These in turn connect by twos or threes to the main suspension lines which are attached to the risers with triangular quick links maillons To prevent their slipping off the lines are kept together with a rubber O ring All the maillons are made of corrosion resistant polished stainless steel ensuring excellent strength and durability Brake lines run from the trailing edge through consecutive cascades to the main steering lines which are lead throug
22. d excessive paraglider fabric wear do not pack it too tightly Please note that with frequent playing on a field or a small hill your paraglider will deteriorate more quickly due to its repeated rising falling and being dragged around 4 2 CLEANING Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or alcohol as these can permanently damage the fabric 4 3 REPAIRS Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer authorised distributor or authorised workshop It is acceptable to fix minor cloth damage with the self adhesive patches included in the package 4 4 DETERIORATION A FEW TIPS The Dudek Plasma is made mainly of nylon a fabric which like any other synthetic material deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV rays that come with the sunlight Hence it is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use Even when packed in a bag it should not remain in the sun for long Plasma suspension lines consist of Technora inner core and polyester sheath Submitting them to excessive loads in flight should be avoided as it can cause irreversible damage Keep the paraglider clean since getting dust in the lines and fabric will reduce their durability MLASMMA Be careful to keep snow sand or stones from entering the cell openings their weight can slow or even stall the glider and sharp edges can damage the cloth Prevent lines fr
23. e cage of your power unit is not stiff enough the risers strained during launch can deform it to the extent of collision with the propeller Before giving it full power check that the cage does not catch any lines e Any brake operation or steering inputs in general should be smooth and gentle e Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting power before that can cause dangerous oscillations e Donotsit in the harness until you are sure you are flying The faster the trim setting is the more brake input is required to take off e The lower the hangpoints of your power unit are the easier is the launch Reverse launch in strong wind Reverse launch can be executed holding in one hand both A risers and one brake throttle and the second brake in the other hand With a decent wind it is by far the best way In weaker wind it is better to prepare a classic launch as running backwards with an engine on your back is not an easy thing to do It is reasonable not to pull the wing up until you are really determined to launch especially when it is clipped in Lay down the rolled paraglider with the trailing edge facing the wind Unfold the wing enough to find the risers and check that no lines are looped over the leading edge Stretch the risers against the wind separating the left and right one We suggest that you lay the risers in the same way as you will be turning during a reverse launch and place one riser over th
24. e other with the rear risers upmost It should be done this way because once you clip in the cage of your power unit will make turning on your own impossible Now run the pre launch checklist PASA After warming up the engine put the power unit on turn to face the wing go to the risers and clip them in the appropriate carabiners Pulling on the front and rear risers open the cells It is a good idea to pull up the wing briefly in order to check that the lines are not tangled Holding the risers brakes and throttle as described above pull the front risers and raise the paraglider over your head On most occasions you will not have to brake it especially if the trimmers are set for fast flight blue area Perhaps it does not agree with our experience but this is the way the reflex profile works When the trimmers are opened set above 0 the Plasma profile stabilises the wing and does not allow it to surge forward It can even stay back a little in such case pull the brakes a little and the glider will come forward Once you have it overhead turn around open the throttle and take off As with the classic launch in this case too you have to find such combination of trimmers brakes and throttle settings that will give you the best speed and rate of climb Remember e You are launching with your hands crossed You have to really master this technique before trying it with a running engine on your back e Any brake operation
25. ed when the paraglider is handed in for the repair This confirmation will entitle possible new owner to maintain the insurance When handing in the paraglider for the repair e the purchaser should present AeroCasco confirmation e the paraglider s serial number must be identical with that on the registration confirmation e the purchaser should pay a fee as a share of cost some 35 E AeroCasco is valid for one repair only There is a possibility of extending AeroCasco for one further year if no damage occurred during the first year It can be done provided that that the paraglider has been serviced by the manufacturer not later than one year after the date of purchase and the owner has paid the extension fee according to the price list on the day of servicing Remember to include the AeroCasco confirmation when you send the paraglider for servicing AeroCasco does not cover any of the following theft colour fading damage caused by incorrect storage or transport damage caused by chemicals salt water and force majeure GOLDEN PACKAGE Golden Package is a combined sales offer of the most wanted gear and services on a fair price In case of some paragliders including Plasma it is not available For the details on Golden Package consult your dealer or our web page 7 WHAT HAVE YOU BOUGHT The Dudek paraglider that you bought should have the following items e the paraglider itself canopy lines and risers e tran
26. ee with ribs additionally supported by diagonal VSS V shaped supports system Such arrangement ensures a smooth top surface exact aerofoil reproduction across the entire wingspan and yet more importantly minimal number of suspension points The lower surface has a RSS Reinforcing Strap System applied in the wing s interior RSS is an ballooning independent reinforcements system made entirely of paragliding fabric effectively stiffening and stabilizing the canopy Plasma aerofoil is another product of our Dudek Reflex Airfoil technology It was calculated with our previous experiences in mind and thoroughly tested with numerical methods The suspension points areas are additionally reinforced with laminated fabric so that loads are equally distributed on three planes vertically with the ribs diagonally with VSS system and level through RSS All crossports have been prepared using OCD Optimised Crossports Design technology Carefully designed shapes of the openings and their optimal placement between stress lines guarantee efficient pressure distribution in the canopy and its quick inflation These openings are scaled together with the ribs so that their replicability is flawless and they do not disturb the aerofoil in any way MLASMMA The Plasma leading edge is closed to airflow and its precise shape is supported by reinforcements of laminated fabric Cell openings are positioned on the undersurface in the vicinity of le
27. f aerofoil section The specific static pressure distribution creates a situation where at low attack angles only the wing fore part some 60 of the chord is producing lift while the rear 40 of the chord creates an effective stabiliser against excessive decrease of the attack angle The trimmer system allows you to considerably raise the rear part of the airfoil thus effectively reducing projected chord and surface area by some 30 giving the paraglider a higher wing loading and increased speed without change in the angle of attack The centre of pressure also moves forward adding enhanced pitch stability Such a shift of loading gives the wing exceptional tuck resistance and increases projected aspect ratio resulting in much better flight data especially at full speed Should you reguire more lift at lower speeds the rear section can be pulled down to restore a full airfoil effective along the whole chord Piloting the Plasma actually reminds one more of flying a conventional powered aircraft than a paraglider Below we will try to give you a closer look at some of the remarkable Plasma features 2 2 CONSTRUCTION Plasma s canopy was designed in our Canopy Shape Guard system comprising many elements resulting in exceptional coherence and stability of the shape Below you will find a short description of CSG subsystems The Plasma has an elliptical planform with slightly rearward swept tips Every second cell is divided in thr
28. h pulleys connected to the rear risers and then fixed to the brake handles Steering lines do not carry any load until the brakes are applied Some of the upper layer steering lines are additionally led through rings sewn into the trailing edge Because of this feature the trailing edge is shortened on application of the brake so that steering becomes lighter and more effective All the lines are distinguished with colours depending on their strength and diameter as follows 2 3 mm strength 420 daN colour celadon willow green 1 8 mm strength 280 daN colour red and orange the latter for pulling big ears 1 5 mm strength 190 daN colour violet 1 3 mm strength 140 daN colour green 1 2 mm strength 90 daN colour blue given colours are subject to slight changes In order to reduce overall drag there are unsheathed lines in the upper layer with 45 or 80 daN strength The risers For the Plasma we have chosen four way risers equipped with o ELR Easy Launch Riser system This is an specially marked A rises gold ribbon o speed system affecting A B and C risers when engaged o trimmers of red band with visible scale red slow and blue fast trim setting designed for quick and easy replacement in case of deterioration o two levels of the pulleys to be used depending on the hangpoint o Tip Steering Toggle system see details on pages 10 For quick and easy recognition in emergency some of
29. high loads on both pilot and glider Never do this manoeuvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles Control the dive and do not exceed 16 m s sink If the dive is not stopping after releasing the brake assist the glider with the outer one NEVER DO BIG EARS IN A SPIRAL PARA SIA In this manoeuvre smaller number of lines is carrying an excessive load mulitplied by the centrifugal force what can lead to damage of the lines or even the paraglider itself load of a single line can be much higher than passed in certification trials i e 8 G 3 4 3 B STALL To enter a B stall simultaneously pull down both B risers red tape by 10 15 cm The wing will collapse across the entire span along its B row the airflow over top surface will break and canopy surface will be decreased Forward movement will be almost completely stopped Further pulling B risers is not advised as it increases wing instability If the canopy forms a horseshoe with both wingtips in front of the pilot gently apply both brakes to recover To exit a B stall the risers should be released in a smooth and decisive manner On quick and symmetrical releasing B lines the airflow will reinstate and the wing will surge forward returning to normal flight In contrast to standard paragliders in case of Plasma there is no need to counter this surge with brakes yet another feature of the reflex profile CAUTION see Parachutal Stall All rapid descent techniques s
30. hould be practised in smooth air and only with sufficient height Full stalls and spins are to be avoided as recovery procedures since irrespective of paraglider type they may have dangerous consequences BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS SAFE AND CORRECT FLYING SO THAT YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO DESCEND RAPIDLY 3 5 ACRO FLYING Plasma is not designed to do any aerobatics 3 5 1 WING OVER You make a wingover by performing a series of consecutive alternating turns with growing bank angle Too much banking connected with some flaws in co ordination and execution can evoke pretty dynamic collapse CAUTION Steep turn with bank angle over 60 degrees is a prohibited aerobatic manoeuvre 3 6 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES CAUTION EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSE INSTABILITY TRAINING UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE WHILE PROVOKING OR EXITING REAL SITUATIONS THERE ISA DANGER THAT YOUR ACTIONS WILL PROVE TOO QUICK OR TOO STRONG SO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS EMPLOY GOOD JUDGMENT STAY CALM AND TAKE MEASURED ACTIONS Since all actions required to exit or prevent dangerous situations on Plasma are typical and pilots flying this wing should already have proper experience we are going to describe only the characteristic features of Plasma Description of standard methods dealing with extreme situations can be found in textbooks 3 6 1 ONE SIDED COLLAPSE Even when the trimmers are fully opened or the speed system
31. ing cm Total line lenght m Weight range kg a 7 C v 5 9 7 D a Bi o 5 D include equipment empty engine without fuel harness wing and pilot itself 27 MLASMMA 6 THREE STAR SECURITY ASSISTANCE xxx We are aware that purchase of a new paraglider is a big expense for every pilot That is why we are offering a security system that will allow you to insure your paraglider against damages We have introduced Three star Security Assistance which includes THREE STAR w Warranty for each glider UY AeroCasco optional X WARRANTY Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of charge repairs caused by the material or production flaws e for the free flying paragliders warranty covers 3 years or 300 flight hours depending on what comes first e forthe PPG paragliders warranty covers 2 years 200 flight hours e for the mountain wings MPG school or profit users warranty covers 1 5 year 150 flight hours If the free flying paraglider is used for powered flights every hour spent in the air should be counted as two WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY to any of the following canopy colour fading damage caused by chemicals or salt water damage caused by incorrect use damage caused in emergency situations damage resulting from accidents airborne or otherwise WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID if o flight is correctly registered in the logbook incl marking powered flight for freeflying paragliders 090000 e the parag
32. lider is used in accordance with the operating manual e the purchaser has not carried out any repair by him herself excl minor repairs with self adhesive patches e the purchaser has not carried out any modifications e the paraglider can be unmistakably identified e the purchaser can prove total flying hours of the paraglider e the paraglider is inspected according to prescribed timetable e the purchaser can present warranty confirmation and the paraglider card We will send you confirmation of the warranty as soon as we receive the registration card which you will find sewn on the trailing edge of your paraglider You should remove it fill it in legibly sign it and send by registered letter When you sell the paraglider please hand over this confirmation to the new owner together with a copy of your logbook and previous owners logbooks Only by sending these documents to the manufacturer can thenew owner maintain the warranty If you are not the first owner of the paraglider you should send us the waranty confirmation together with a copy of previous users logbooks showing total of flying hours from first purchase within 14 days from the date of purchase On receiving abovementioned documents we will send you a new confirmation that will entitle you to all guaranteed repairs within remaining warranty period If the previous user did not keep any logbook the warranty becomes null and void as we are not able to check the par
33. loped especially for the PPG dedicated paragliders for there is often a need to take your hands off the brakes to check or fix things With Easy keeper you can easily secure the brakes in flight thus minimizing danger of their contact with the propeller MLASMMA 3 2 2 FLIGHT The increased speed range of Plasma may demand some attention Nevertheless once you have mastered these additional aspects flying will become pure pleasure Good handling will let you make the best use of thermals and increased speed on glides means that your presence in sinking air will be shorter To avoid stalls when braking with slow trims setting red area their movement is restricted by the tape sewing Note it is possible to push the sewn tape through the buckle with both hands to replace it but normal operation range is restricted by said place When the trims are fully opened blue area the wing becomes faster and stiffer increasing its stability even more The brake forces increase too as well as the distance to the stall point The radius and bank angle in turns grow proportionately to the growing brake forces If the trims are set fast or fully opened and the wing is not flown near the ground a switch to TST steering is advised see page 10 TST system can be used in all speed system amp trim configuration Speed system use Full application of the speed system increases flight speed by some 30 In contrast to most paragliders it doe
34. menting with faster trim settings and speed system Learn to use all the additional speed and safety of the Plasma MLASMMA 3 3 1 TAKE OFF Classic launch with no wind Even when it seems that there is no wind at all it is rarely so Therefore always be careful in determining the conditions as because in PPG flying it is most important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind the danger of losing your airspeed while crossing the wind gradient is greatly reduced Special attention must be paid to trees power lines and other obstacles including the possibility of emerging rotors Wing preparation Lay out the paraglider downwind of the power unit with all suspension lines taut and pointing toward center of the power unit The risers are to be laid on the ground Set the trimmers at 0 see fig 2 In strong conditions faster settings blue area can be advised Make sure that you warm up the engine while standing windward of the wing Stop the engine before clipping in the risers Now have a guick check if o the helmet is on and locked the risers are clipped in the carabiners the trimmers are set nothing will get in propeller s way speed system is running without problems steering lines and handles are free and not twisted engine delivering full power airspace is clear for take off 0 0 0 When you are sure everything is OK you can clip in the wing and execute launch as described
35. ndent of the current wing configuration and speed turns can be much tightened and more effective with differential brake operation Slight use of the outer brake with considerable amount of the inner one will diminish the loss of lift during turn Turns can be much improved by additional use of throttle speed system etc as well Once with growing experience you will master these techniques you will be able to execute fully coordinated and effective turns that will bring to mind the aeroplane handling Remember e Trimmer setting is another part of the pre start check list e fit will be asymmetric the wing will be turning all the time And if you will inadvertently set them off the reflex profile of the Plasma will keep the wing level so after opening the throttle you ll start to descend with increased speed instead of climbing 3 3 3 LANDING In PPG flying there are two kinds of landing with and without power Power off landing At an altitude of 50 metres switch the engine off and start gliding as ona conventional paraglider It reduces the chances of damaging the propeller on landing but on the other hand there is only one attempt possible so it has to be done right With or without power Plasma better copes with turbulence on open trimmers blue area So if the conditions are rough it is better to make an approach with greater speed plan a lot of space as for a hangglider and wear that speed off before touching down
36. om catching anything as they can overstretch or tear Do not step on the lines Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground hard which may seriously damage the ribs sewing and surface material Knots can chafe suspension and or brake lines Check line lengths after tree or water landings as they can stretch or shrink Aline plan is included in this manual or may be obtained from the dealer when needed After landing in water you should check the wing fabric as well since the wave forces can cause the fabric to distort in some areas When taking the wing out of the water always do this by trailing edge so that water can flow out freely After a sea landing rinse the paraglider with fresh water Since salt crystals can weaken the suspension lines even after rinsing in fresh water you should replace the lines with new ones immediately after contact with salt water Every second year Plasma should undergo technical inspection by the manufacturer or authorised distributor USER MANUAL 5 Technical data N oa N 26 5 Certification EN Number of cells Surface area flat ft Surface area projected n Span flat m Span projected m Aspect Ratio flat Aspect Ratio projected Sink rate m s Speed km h Max cord cm Distance pilot to w
37. or when undergoing training at an accredited School or with an Instructor e Pilots are personally responsible for their own safety and their paraglider s airworthiness e The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk The manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability connected with this activity e This paraglider on delivery meets all the requirements of the EN 926 1 and 926 2 regulations Any alterations to the paraglider will render its certification invalid NOTICE Dudek Paragliders warns that due to the constant process of development the actual paraglider may differ slightly from the one described in the manual MLASMMA 2 THE WING WHO SHOULD FLY Plasma You are a good pilot and you like to compete You are looking for a top performing wing while preserving considerable stability and passive safety You are fond of reflex aerofoil characteristics especially its speed and tuck resistance so in short Plasma is a paraglider for you 2 1 DESIGN Plasma is a reflex aerofoil paraglider for experienced pilots looking for maximum performance available Nevertheless we worked hard in order to obtain passive safety level comparable to that of our other reflex wings so that Plasma doesn t differ from Plasma in behaviour Despite its higher aspect ratio and shorter brake travel pilots of advanced free flying wings won t be much troubled either only people so far flying classic i e non reflex PPG wings
38. ration with open trimmers good speed easy steering decreased small angle of attack maximum speed stability Classic speed system action great stability and hard steering shortening mm lengthening mm shortening mm 30 75 90 180 100 5 90 180 D Cc B A D Cc A DUDEK Paragiiders Dudek Paragliders ul Centralna 2U 86 031 Osielsko Poland tel 48 52 324 17 40 export dudek eu www dudek eu 8002 70A
39. rding to its design book is a fast PPG wing it behaves surprisingly well as a classic paraglider too and can be used as such without any changes The essential difference between Plasma and classic paragliders means is due to its increased tuck resistance both during start and flight and greater speed range it can be safely flown in strong conditions Generally and paradoxically from traditional point of view the faster you fly the safer is your flight 3 2 1 TAKE OFF In case of classic launch we recommend that after laying out the wing all lines be taut without unnecessary play The Plasma is pulled up with A risers only The optimal trim setting is 0 when launching for powered flight or fully closed when launching free flight Applying steady pressure on the A risers move forward The wing practically does not overshoot so the front collapses that otherwise happen quite often at launch with the Plasma occur rarely Instead it kind of waits for you to catch up with it In case of reverse launch we also recommend abovementioned trim settings Due to lack of overshooting take off is easy pilot has only to brake slightly Reverse launches can be executed without any problems even in weak wind 1 5 m s Caution During take off it is important to keep the risers under pressure until almost airborne Reflex profile used has an inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack In effect Plasma can lag behind the pilot when
40. s not decrease wing stability in fact Plasma seems to counter the turbulence even better then Still if you encounter serious trouble it is advisable to release speedbar With application of the speed system the brake forces increase considerably and brake effectiveness decreases At maximum speed and fully opened trims we strongly recommend steering the wing with TST system Turns executed in this way will be slightly wider but strength needed to initiate turn will be smaller and there will be no decrease in speed It is strongly recommended that speed system is used with half or fully opened trims Engaging speed system with closed trims red area can lead to a front stall 3 2 3 LANDING With closed trimmers red area Plasma lands like any other paraglider The brake forces initially low are growing proportionally giving ample warning before stalling Still you should be careful when flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation When landing with trims set fast blue area may require proportionately more space as the paraglider has a lot of kinetic energy and careless application of brakes may even cause the wing to climb Most pilots get to know the wing relatively fast and quickly gain enough trust to fly it in stronger conditions than they did ever before Still you should always be careful when flying low Remember that Plasma flies faster than ordinary paragliders and sometimes it can be of importance e g
41. sport bag with compression strap e MotoBag specialised double funcion backpack aspeed system with Easy Catch bar e awindsock e a pocket with paper work and repair wallet including o o A piece of self adhesive fabric 10 cm x 37 5 cm for small repairs Note that even small tears located in the vicinity of stitches have to be repaired by an authorised service A looped and stitched suspension line longer than the longest line used in the paraglider that is to be used as a temporary replacement Do not cut it if you have to replace a shorter line just tie it at the length needed A paraglider passport with entered date of purchase and valid technical inspection please check the serial number with the sticker on the wing tip The User Manual you are reading e Small gifts Remember to fill in and send us the registration card which is sewn on to the trailing edge of the paraglider MotoBag MotoBag is a dedicated solid backpack for PPG wings made of proven Cordura fabric Simultaneously it doubles as a quickpack if necessary Beside comfortable shoulder straps to hold it traditionally on your back it has side handles too so that you can carry it like a suit case when needed After turning it inside out it becomes a quickpack that will shelter your unfolded wing when you are in a hurry MLASMMA SUMMARY If you respect the rules of safe flying and proper glider care you will enjoy many years
42. the risers are distinguished with coloured band as follows A gold used for launching A blue used for big ears PLASA B red used for B stall D grey needed to keep the glider down in strong winds or interrupting the launch Main A row suspension lines connect to an A riser gold and A blue B and stabiliser lines go to B riser red C lines black go to C riser and D lines to D riser grey which through pulleys keep the steering lines too Brake handles are attached to the steering lines at optimal places guaranteeing safe and effective operation On the main brake lines there are two points marked higher and lower to be used depending on the harness hangpoint On adjusting the steering lines see chapter 3 1 Our newest brake handle used in Plasma besides its robust yet light design features e DCT Double Comfort Toggle system e EK Easy Keeper system look below 3 FLIGHT OPERATION 3 1 STEERING LINES AND SPEED SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT We strongly advise following actions to be supported by an instructor or at least an experienced pilot A brand new Plasma has its steering lines positioned for powered flight in high hangpoint configuration The risers of the Plasma are shorter than in most paragliders so the differences in hangpoints present somewhat smaller problem Still there are two sets of pulleys prepared higher and lower see risers scheme on page 37 Also on the main steering lines there are
43. uble You ll never know until you land and check it out e Be certain of your navigation e Remember that not everyone is fond of your engine noise Do not scare the animals 3 4 QUICK HEIGHT LOSS 3 4 1 BIG EARS In order to get the big ears you have to pull down the outer lines of the A risers usually distinguished with blue colour by about 50 cm While inducing big ears you should never never let the brakes out of your hands After tucking the tips in Plasma will continue to fly straight with increased sink rate up to 5 m s You can steer the wing pretty efficiently with weight shifting After releasing the lines the paraglider will usually open up on its own or you can assist it with a long stroke of the brakes For the sake of safety the possibility of a parachutal stall it is reasonable to engage speed system after pulling big ears in order to lessen the angle of attack of the wing centre Executing big ears with open trimmers is very difficult due to the reflex profile stabilisation CAUTION See the PARACHUTAL STALL chapter Never try to pull big ears during powered climb as the increased drag can lead to increase of the angle of attack and a parachutal stall Besides pulling the ears while climbing is pointless anyway 3 4 2 SPIRAL DIVE A spiral is characterised by reaching the highest sink rates possible Significant G forces however make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long as it can place
44. urbulence simply apply some pressure to the speed bar and or push the A risers forward You can release the trim too 3 6 5 LINE OVER and CRAVATTE Plasma is a modern wing which in order to decrease drag has fewer suspension lines and greater distance between them Therefore it s always possible that after a tuck stabiliser may tangle in the lines Usually a couple of pulls with a brake settles the matter If it s not enough try to untangle it with big ears or a stronger pull on the risers In case of any doubts you should always consider throwing a rescue chute It is there as a normal equipment part not just an ornament 3 6 6 STEERING IN EXTREME SITUATIONS In case of any malfunction that renders normal steering impossible you can safely steer and land Plasma using the D risers grey marking or stabilo lines 4 CANOPY CARE Looking after your paraglider will prolong the life of your Plasma 4 1 STORAGE Store the paraglider in a dry place away from chemicals and UV exposure Never pack or store the glider when wet as it significantly shortens life of the fabric Remember that the wing becomes damp even while Iying on green grass in full sunlight as the grass transpires A good precaution to avoid dampness and or UV when you have to wait in a start queue is to use quick pack after rigging up Always dry the glider thoroughly before packing or storage While drying never expose your paraglider to direct sunlight To avoi
45. will have to get used to it While designing it we put a lot of effort into flight safety pleasant handling good performance and wide speed range so that it will satisfy a great many pilots In many prototypes leading to final Plasma version we have tested several airfoils based on our own Dudek Reflex Airfoil Often we tried to decrease its stability in order to achieve take off and handling but invariably we ended with worsened safety at full speed with little improvement elsewhere We feel safe to declare the Plasma to be the best wing available in its class The fundamental feature of a good PPG wing is its great stability and tuck resistance A good PPG wing must be a very stable and tuck resistant craft When this is achieved the user does not have to concentrate all the time on piloting thus saving energy for navigation taking pictures or simply enjoying the flight In addition the faster and safer your paraglider is the more often you can fly While the Plasma was designed to retain all the features of a conventional paralider the application of a reflex aerofoil section added several new qualities First of all using that profile means that the wing stability does not depend exclusively on the pilot s weight and actions It maintains its own pitch attitude rising and falling through thermals while remaining stable above your head without need for so much pilot input Generally speaking the reflex profile is a special kind o
46. y in case of engine malfunction so it s better not to take unnecessary chances and better to fly with a safe margin of speed Depending on the power unit geometry it is possible that after take off you will notice a propeller torque turning moment It will try to turn you around so be prepared for counter steering with a brake or harness cross bracing If it happens during steep climb on slow trim and full power beware of the stall possibility Due to typical PPG feature considerable vertical distance between thrust axis and wing chord the range of safe power operation is closely connected to your skills and equipment Power unit induced oscillations Certain configurations of engine weight output and propeller diameter can cause serious oscillations during which the pilot is lifted to one side by the torgue effect swings down due to his weight then is lifted again and so on To avoid this you can e change the throttle setting and or e adjust the cross bracing to counteract the torque if there is one e present and or e shift yourself to the other side of the harness and or e change the trimmer setting The best method is to fasten opposite cross bracing or apply some weight shift Such oscillations usually occur at full power the greater the engine output and propeller diameter the bigger the swings In addition there are often too late or wrong pilot reactions increasing the trouble instead of solving it In any case
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