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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Flying with a wet paraglider . -
Page 4: Thank You For Flying Advance
Thank you for flying ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of I OTA- a quality product from ADVANCE . We are sure that you will spend 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 . -
Page 5: About Advance
About ADVANCE ADVANCE is a worldwide leading paraglider manufacturer based in Switzerland . Since its founding in 1988 the company has continued 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 . -
Page 6: Iota - Easy Performance
I OTA – Easy Performance ADVANCE launches the new I OTA Series, a High-Level EN B glider for Maximum Performance ambitious cross-country pilots . Featuring an optimized, low-weight Detailed simulation and stress analysis enabled us to engineer the design, the XC-Intermediate I OTA represents the most accommodat- double 3D shaping and surface ballooning to the greatest advantage . -
Page 7: Pilot Requirements
Pilot requirements As a XC-Intermediate the IOTA is only suitable for the practised ther- the preservation of wildlife and landscape . mal pilot who has, at least, carried out some cross country flying and Wearing an adequate helmet, suitable boots and clothing, and the car- acquired the necessary feeling for a glider in active air . -
Page 8: Using The Paraglider
Using the paraglider Delivery Adjusting the brake lines Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before deliv- The length of the brake lines has been set at the factory so that, with ery to check for correct settings and trim . The dealer finally enters the hands fully up, the trailing edge remains unbraked in accelerated date of the first flight on the type placard fastened on a rib at the cen- flight –... -
Page 9: Speed System With Spi
Example IOTA / 26 Position neutral Speed system with SPI The I OTA has a speed system with a Speed-Performance-Indicator ( SPI ), which reads off against 3 positions on the backs of the risers . Position 30% The red markers on the speed system enable a precise speed bar po- sition to be set to suit the in-flight situation . -
Page 10: Setting Up The Speed System
Caution: Even though the I OTA 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 I OTA speed system can, with the help of the SPI, be adjusted so that the whole speed system travel can be used . -
Page 11: Suitable Harnesses
Suitable harnesses The I OTA 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- Basically the I OTA can be flown with any harness that does not have tem . -
Page 12: Weight Range
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 . -
Page 15: Flight Characteristics
Flight characteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with your new glider in for takeoff . The I OTA inflates reliably from the middle out, and rises quiet conditions, in a familiar flying area . A few pull-ups at an easy site very straight with little exertion . -
Page 16: Normal Flight
Takeoff in stronger wind ( reverse takeoff ) Info: The I OTA is very easy to take off . Just as for the forward takeoff you should also suit your pull-up impulse to the wind and The reverse takeoff is mainly recommended for stronger winds . During slope when making a reverse pull-up ( as described in section the pull-up you should walk towards the I OTA as necessary . -
Page 17: Turning Flight
It is often more efficient to disregard minor pitching rather than correct Caution: To keep good manoeuvrability make sure to fly your it by overcontrolling with the brakes . The test team tried rear riser con- I OTA with enough airspeed while turning in thermals – not too trol but do not recommend it because of the performance reduction much outside brake . - Page 18 § 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 I OTA is very stable in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel hap-...
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Page 19: Collapses
Collapses 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 Asymmetric collapsing of the canopy high drag they produce cravats can lead to strong rotation ( spiralling ) . Stop an increase in rotation rate by just the correct amount of out- The I OTA features a very taut and stable canopy . -
Page 20: Rapid Descents
Symmetric collapse ( frontstall ) Rapid descents After a spontaneous or A-riser provoked collapse the airflow breaks For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team away from the profile and the canopy will pitch back . The pilot swings recommend big ears ( with or without speed bar ) or the spiral dive –... - Page 21 Remark: Big ears is also possible using two lines ( per side ) with increases so will the rate of turn and centrifugal force . the I OTA . Here it is important that the glider must be accelerated The behaviour of the spiralling paraglider can be separated into two as well, and the trailing edge must not be braked .
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Page 22: Stalling
B-Stall Caution: The I OTA only comes out of a spiral dive by itself if the pilot is in a neutral sitting position . From a steep spiral with a The whole paraglider structure and its profile shape would be severe- high sink rate –... - Page 23 If a wing stalls completely the paraglider will go into a spin / negative To recover, the canopy has to be pre-inflated . To do this the brakes rotation . The I OTA will react dynamically, but will still be manageable by should, at first, be released slowly and symmetrically, and only fully re- the less experienced pilot .
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Page 24: Landing
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 . -
Page 25: Flying With A Wet Paraglider
Flying with a wet paraglider Winching Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall . Deep stall is of- The I OTA is suitable for winch launching . When taking off in windless ten the result of a combination of factors . The weight of the wet can- conditions, ensure that the paraglider is laid out in an arched or even opy goes up, and this increased weight increases the angle of attack, wedge shape ( to avoid risk of the glider rosetting ):... -
Page 26: Acrobatics
Acrobatics While developing the I OTA attention was concentrated on simplicity, safety 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 . -
Page 28: Maintenance, Repairs And Care
Maintenance, repairs and care Packing § If the glider gets wet with salt ( sea ) water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water . Pack your I OTA 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 . -
Page 29: What To Do If The Leading Edge Gets
What to do if the leading edge gets Repairs damaged? As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider yourself . If a plastic rod breaks or its seam rips the glider must be taken to an The various seams and lines are made with great precision, and, for ADVANCE checking facility where the rod can be replaced or sewn this reason, only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may... -
Page 30: Disposal
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’... -
Page 31: Technical Details
Technical details IOTA Area flat Area projected 19 .2 21 .6 23 .3 24 .9 Recommended Takeoff weight 60 – 85 75 – 100 90 – 115 105 – 130 Glider weight 4 .45 4 .85 5 . 1 5 5 .45 Aspect ratio flat 5 .5... -
Page 32: Materials Iota
Materials IOTA Gallery lines Edelrid Aramid A-8000U-130 / 090 / 070 / 050 We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over . Like all ADVANCE products the I OTA is designed and produced as a result of Brake cascades the latest developments and knowledge . -
Page 33: Certification
Certification The I OTA has EN and LTF C 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 . -
Page 35: Service
Service ADVANCE Service Center when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE . § find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs ( Frequently ADVANCE operates two company-owned service centres that car- ry out checks and repairs of all types . The workshops based in Asked Questions ) . - Page 36 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 .
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Page 37: List Of Parts
List of parts Zugbänder Zellöffnungen Obersegel Untersegel Zellen Zellwand Winglet Schmutzauslass... -
Page 38: Lineplan
Lineplan 23/26/28/30 2AB7... -
Page 39: Risers
Risers 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 . SPI-Scale ( Back of the C-risers ) -
Page 40: Bowline Knot
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