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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MATERIALS........................ 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................. 9 HARNESS........................9 CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER ................10 ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES ..................10 FLYING THE ICON ....................11 TOWING ........................15 MOTORISED FLIGHT....................15 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES ................ 15 RAPID DESCENTS....................19 LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER..............21 FULL LINE LENGTHS ....................

  • Page 3: General

    The Icon must not be used during rain or snow- fall. The Icon must not be used in high or gusty winds. The Icon must not be used in cloud and fog. The Icon must not be used by pilots without sufficient knowledge or experience.

  • Page 4: Overall Plan

    (&( Operating limits The Icon is light sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120 kg in the category paraglider. The Icon has been tested by certification laboratory European Para Academy to LTF/EN-D category. The Icon is certified for solo flight. The Icon has been load and shock-tested and passed with a load corresponding to 8G of the maximum weight in flight 125 kg.

  • Page 5: Technical Description

    UV. Rigging system: The galery lines and brake lines of the Icon are made of proven strong and stretch resistant non-sheated Edelrid Aramid/Kevlar lines. Main lines are made from sheathed Liros PPSL Dynema. The entire rigging system comprises individual suspension lines looped and stitched at each end.
  • Page 6 The Icon is equipped with 4 risers per side (A, A1, B, C). The two central A-lines per side are attached to the main A-risers while outermost A main lines are attached to A1 risers.
  • Page 7 (&( Test your speed system for the correct length of cord on the ground first (simulating flying position), with your harness and risers, before flying with it! The full range is reached when the 2 pulleys join together. Before launch, attach the paraglider’s risers to the harness with the main karabiners. Then attach the ”Brummel-hook”...

  • Page 8: Materials

    MATERIALS Tissue (PORCHER SPORT, Rue du Ruisseau B.P. 710,38290 ST. QUENTIN FALLAVIER, FRANCE) Top Sail - Leading Edge - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Top Sail - Trailing Edge - SKYTEX 38 E25A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m Bottom Sail - SKYTEX 27 E71A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 27 g/m Main ribs, Diagonals - SKYTEX 40 E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 40 g/m Ribs - SKYTEX 38 E29A - 100% nylon 6.6 , 33 Dtex, 38 g/m...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Differences of more than 5cm change the basic characteristics of the glider and are potentially dangerous. Nearly all on the market ABS harnesses are " GH " harnesses and suitable for the Icon . These “GH“harnesses are different to “GX“ harnesses, which have a lower attachment point for the main karabiners and effective cross bracing.

  • Page 10: Check On A New Paraglider

    340 cm for Icon 29. The available brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size and loading. By max. load it is approximately 60 cm for the Icon 24, 65cm for the Icon 26, 70cm for the Icon 29.

  • Page 11: Flying The Icon

    Preparing for take off: As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the Icon! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch with even the slightest damage! Also check the maillons connecting the lines and the risers.
  • Page 12 Check carefully that they are closed properly. Launch The Icon is very easy to launch. This is possible in almost all wind conditions except strong headwinds. Before take off recheck the canopy, the direction of the wind and the air space around you! When the pilot is ready to take off he/she holds all A-risers and the brake handles in each hand.
  • Page 13 A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by loosening the brakes in good time. In a calm air the Icon can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing loading) by application of 60 cm up to 65 cm of the brake range.

  • Page 14: Approach And Landing

    If this occurs you will need to release the brakes immediately. In case it is impossible to control the Icon with the brake lines the C-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Pulling brake too fast or too hard can result in the canopy entering a negative spin.

  • Page 15: Towing

    The Icon has no tendencies towards deep stall/parachuting. Therefore we allow tow- launched flights with a similar technique to that described above.

  • Page 16: Asymmetric Collapse

    Asymmetric collapse: A negative angle of attack can cause all or part of the leading-edge of the Icon to collapse (e.g. in turbulent air). Basically the Icon will re-open spontaneously from closures of up to 70% with a change of direction of up to 360°. The time this takes, and the associated height loss, can however be noticeably reduced by appropriate action by the pilot.
  • Page 17 The Icon generally self recovers from an initiated front tuck. When having a very large front tuck, a frontal rosette can happen (the wingtips move forwards: shaping a horseshoe).
  • Page 18 (directly overhead). This usually takes 3-6 seconds. The Icon generally flies backwards during a full stall but doesn’t always form a front rosette. A frontal rosette can be formed by entering the full stall slowly.

  • Page 19: Rapid Descents

    To exit, release the inside brake slowly. The Icon did not show a tendency to remain in a stable spiral by sink rates up tp 10 m/s during testing. At high sink speeds or if the pilot keeps his weight on the inside, the wing can stay in a continued deep spiral and has to be actively exited.
  • Page 20 In order to collapse the outside wing, pull the outside A-lines. When the pilot holds the outside A1-risers on both sides and pulls them down, the Icon easily tucks the outside wings and enters a stable descent mode. The pilot keeps hold of the brake handles along with the outside A1-risers in his hands.

  • Page 21: Looking After Your Paraglider

    LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your paraglider. Deterioration: a few tips!  The canopy is mainly made of NYLON, cloth which, like any synthetic material, deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV. Hence, it is recommended that you reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use.
  • Page 22 In Conclusion: The Icon is a modern paraglider. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your Icon if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose.

  • Page 23: Full Line Lengths

    FULL LINE LENGTHS Full line lengths Icon All lengths are measured from riser`s main attachment point up to the tissue of canopy on attachment points. Brake lines are measured from the Swivel on brake handle up to the trailing edge.

  • Page 24: Line Plans

    LINE PLANS Line descriptions: The following printed line plans show the line configurations. Line types in colors Riser lengths Icon Trim-position Accelerated The lengths are measured from the main attachment point to the lower edge of rapid links.

  • Page 25: Line Plan Icon

    LINE PLAN ICON...

  • Page 26: Length Of Line Icon

    LENGTH OF LINE ICON Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Icon 24 Icon 26 Icon 29 445,0 470,0 490,0 Dynema/Polyester PPSL-160 445,0 470,0 490,0 Dynema/Polyester PPSL-160 445,0 470,0 490,0 Dynema/Polyester PPSL-160 24,2 25,4 26,5 Aramid/Polyester A-8000U-050 24,3 25,5...
  • Page 27 (&( Length of line [ cm ] Line Material Icon 24 Icon 26 Icon 29 43,2 45,5 47,5 Aramid/Polyester A-8000U-050 51,3 54,0 56,4 Aramid/Polyester A-8000U-050 46,6 49,0 51,2 Aramid/Polyester A-8000U-050 41,8 44,0 46,0 Aramid/Polyester A-8000U-050 44,2 46,5 48,6 Aramid/Polyester A-8000U-050...

  • Page 28: Manual For Paraglider Checks

    MANUAL FOR PARAGLIDER CHECKS Check-intervals All paragliders used in flight must be checked at least every 24 months. For paragliders used by paragliding schools the period is 12 months. Personnel authorised to carry out checks A valid flying license and training course by National association are the basis for permission to carry out paraglider checks Identification of glider An identity sticker with details of certification and serial number is attached to the glider.
  • Page 29 (&( Line length measurement Lines should be separated and each line measured under a tension of 5 kg. Measurement is made from the line karabiner to the canopy`s surface in according to the method of certification. Measurement of brake lines is made from the knot on swivel to upper loop of galery line.

  • Page 30: Treating Nature With Respect

    TREATING NATURE WITH RESPECT Finally the call to practise our sport with respect for nature and wildlife! Don't walk outside marked routes, don't leave any waste, don't make needless noise and respect the sensitive biological balance in the mountain eco system: especially in the take off area! CHECKS Name...

  • Page 31: Test Flight Certificate

    I C O N – Paraglider type: – Serial number: ..Test flown on: _________________________________ MAC PARA TECHNOLOGY Confirmation by dealer: _________________________________ Technical data Icon Icon Icon High Performance EN-D 26 (M) 29 (L)

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