6.7. Minimum sink and instructions to familiarize you with the main II.ii. Triple Seven Mission 9.7. Line lengths ROOK2 ML 6.8. Accelerated flight characteristics of your new glider. It contains instructions Welcome to the Triple Seven Team! We are excited that you III. Manual 9.8. Line lengths ROOK2 L on how to use and maintain the wing, however, its 6.9. Active flying have chosen to fly the ROOK2, as we are confident that purpose is not to serve as learning material to pilot this 4.
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»Good pitch stability and easy to pilot »Light weight and easy launch control »EN-B, LTF-B certification ROOK2 is a glider designed by the Valic Brothers, made for local soaring and cross country flying. The glider’s technical design is based on experience and technology of competition wings, with great emphasis on ease of flying and safety. Who is this glider for? This wing is a high performance EN-B, LTF-B certified glider intended ...
Certification Designer’s thoughts The ROOK2 has passed the European EN-B certification Our design goal from the beginning was to upgrade the overall good feeling of ROOK2 predecessor. We have managed to gain big leap in performance which will remain manageable for wide range of pilots in class B. Designing this wing was great joy as we knew we are building something that will feel safe and yet very performative in hands of many pilots. Urban Valič...
Before flight Accelerator settings sure that the main carabiners are properly closed. Harness The ROOK2 speed system increases the speed of the glider by 14km/h with the accelerator at full travel, from trim speed at The ROOK2 has passed EN-B certification testing using a GH - 38km/h to full speed at 52km/h. ABS type harness. This certification allows the ROOK2 to be flown Elements, components with most of the harnesses on the market, but keep in mind that Before attaching the accelerator system to the ROOK2 risers, the change of a harness greatly influences the feeling of the glider, ...
Flying ROOK2 Weight range Wing inflation towards the canopy. In this way you double check that the lines are not tangled, stuck or damaged. Each size of the ROOK2 is certified for its own weight range. Still being on the training slope and having prepared and checked The above mentioned weight includes the weight of the pilot and everything, inflate your wing and play with it to get a feel of your complete paragliding equipment, together with the glider, harness, new glider while ground handling. By doing this you are making a First Flight Final preflight check all accessories and optional ballast. Every glider changes its final check of the canopy and lines, and that everything is in order. ...
1. Inflating and raising the glider with the knot. If the knot is on the brake lines you might want to her head at all times, compensating and correcting any unwanted 2. Controlling the wing and wing check gently and briefly “pump” the appropriate brake line. After you get comfortable flying the ROOK2, you can start movements of the wing. 3. Accelerating and take-off practicing using the speed system, which will provide better Please note that by pulling the lines, the knot may get stuck in Few examples: performance while gliding against the wind and through a sinking It is always advisable to practice and improve proper launching ...
Wing deflations can occur in a strong turbulence. The ROOK2 is motion. After the recovery, release the brake lines for your glider to • Using a full stall, but it is essential to be very familiar with this hard to keep the ROOK2 in deep stall. If you apply the brakes a regain its trim speed. Y ou must be aware of the fact that asymmetric manoeuvre. You also want to have a lot of relative height. little bit too much you enter the full stall. If you release the brakes designed and tested to recover without pilot’s input in almost all ...
The ROOK2 was not designed for aerobatics, therefore, these may while making turns. This proves to be useful for cross country, the spiral dive by itself. The ROOK2 has no tendency of a stable not be performed on this glider. In addition to this, any extreme when landing outside of your usual landing field. Another advice spiral but you should be aware of the procedure for exiting a ...
Maintenance Packing instructions lines must be repaired by a specialized repair shop. Damaged lines should be replaced by a Triple Seven dealer. When replacing a line it It is important to correctly pack your glider as this prolongs its should always be compared with the counterpart for adjusting the ...
Packing ROOK2 3. FOLD LEADInG EDGE BACK TOWARD TRAILInG EDGE AnD ALIGn THE CELS 1. FOLD THE GLIDER LIKE HARMOnICA 4. FOLD THE GLIDER In THREE PARTS 2. ALIGn THE CELLS 5. FInISHED...
STAnDARD Middle1 cascades Edelrid A-8000-U-070-000 12. Clip for brake handle ACCELER- Middle1 cascades Elderid A-8000-U-050-000 ROOK2 MS LEnGTHS (mm) 13. ROOK2 has no trimmers or any ATED Middle1 cascades Liros PPSL 191 other adjustable or removable MS-Distance between pulleys: 180 Middle 2 cascades Elderid A-8000-U-090-000 device...
Line lengths ROOK2 L Line plan ROOK2 Lines Length (mm) LINE CHECK First gallery 7056 7242 Lines A Lines B Lines C Lines D BR lines 7032 7152 2084 1620 1020 7053 7103 2059 1593 7002 7123 6984 7127 7004...
Line lengths ROOK2 ML Line lengths ROOK2 MS Lines Length (mm) LINE CHECK Lines Length (mm) LINE CHECK First gallery 6775 6938 First gallery 6490 6650 Lines A Lines B Lines C Lines D BR lines 6751 6851 Lines A...
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Line lengths ROOK2 S Lines Length (mm) LINE CHECK First gallery 6197 6363 Lines A Lines B Lines C Lines D BR lines 6173 6282 1239 1429 6171 6237 1216 1401 6126 6253 6107 6253 6123 6193 6060 6158 5989...
Certification specimens Class: Class: PG_0954.2015 PG_0975.2015 In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: In accordance with EN standards 926-2:2013 & 926-1:2006: 23. 02. 2016 23. 02. 2016 Date of issue (DMY): Date of issue (DMY): 777 jadralna padala d.o.o. 777 jadralna padala d.o.o. Manufacturer: Manufacturer: Rook 2 L...
Safety and responsibility Paragliding is a dangerous and high risk activity, where safety depends on the person practicing it. By purchasing this equipment you are responsible to be a certified paragliding pilot, and you accept all risks involved in paragliding activities, including serious injury and death. Improper use or misuse of paragliding equipment considerably increases these risks. The designer, manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler and retailer cannot and will not guarantee your safety when using this equipment or accept responsibility for any damage, injury or death as a result of the use of this equipment. This equipment should only be used by qualified and competent pilots or by pilots under supervision of qualified paragliding instructors. You must not use this equipment if you are not trained. You alone as a qualified and competent pilot must take full responsibility to ensure that you Guarantee understand the correct and safe use and maintenance of this paragliding equipment and to use it only for the purpose that it was designed for and to practice all proper safety procedures before and during its use. Triple Seven WARRAnTY: All Triple Seven products are fully warranted for 24 months, against material defects that are not the result of normal wear or accidental damage.
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Top 5 XC tips 1. Master your equipment and techniques. Climbing is the most important! Practice it, especially in weak conditions and don’t be afraid to bomb out. Attend safety and XC courses and learn to fly your glider safely along its full speed range. 2. When circling in a weak thermal, cruise and explore it for better lift. When you hit strong cores, tighten up! 3. Know the theory and try it out! Imagine thermals and when you find them, look down and think... Where is it coming from? What was the trigger? Look around, Look around, Look around! Use every sign of luck and don’t hesitate to take it. 4. Plan your XC at home and let your imagination free. In this way, you will have a mission on the take- off and you will not be taken by surprise at cloud base, not knowing what to do next. 5. Fly together with friends and have fun! Share exciting experiences, ask questions and don’t forget the first rule of aviation - always have an alternative option or plan B. “Primoz Susa”...
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