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- Page 1 Horizon ET 160 & 180 OWNER'S MANUAL 3904 Airport Way E.Wenatchee, Wa. 98802 TEL: 509-886-4605 FAX: 509-886-3435...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONT ENTS Secti on Page SPECIFICATIONS. FLIGHT OPERATIONS / LIMITATIONS. TESTING. ASSEMBLY FROM BROKEN DOWN FORM BREAKDOWN FOR SHIPPING. SET-UP AND FOLD-DOWN PROCEDURE. . 4-5 PRE-FLIGHT. FOLD-DOWN. FLYING. . 8-9 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION. . 10-11 TUNING AND TROUBLE SHOOTING. . - Page 3 If you ever need any spare parts or advice do not hesitate to contact your nearest North Wing dealer, or contact us direct. All of us at North Wing would like to welcome you to the growing family of Horizon ET pilots!
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Page 4: Specifications
S E C T I O N 1 : S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Horizon 160 Horizon 180 SPAN 30' 5" 32' 6" NOSE ANGLE 122 Deg. 122 Deg. ASPECT RATIO 5.74 5.83 SAIL AREA... -
Page 5: Flight Operations / Limitations
S E C T I O N 2 : F L I G H T O P E R A T I O N S / L I M I T A T I O N S Placards bearing test flight information and operating limits are located on the glider's keel behind the cross-tubes pull back cable catch. -
Page 6: Testing
T E S T I N G The Horizon Hang Glider has undergone extensive testing and has satisfied the standards of the designers and North Wing Inc. as well as the HGMA. The Horizon has not been tested to any state or federal airworthiness specification. -
Page 7: Set-Up And Fold-Down Procedure
SECTION 5: SET- UP AN D F OLD DOWN PR OCEDURES Your Horizon E T's unique components were designed to set-up in the simplest, most efficient manner. The instructions given below provide you with the step-by-step procedure for setting up your glider. By closely following these instructions, you can assure yourself a smooth, quick set-up. - Page 8 5) FIG. 4 Check the battens against the template and for symmetry. Placing all white rib fittings in the right wing, insert the battens from root to tip with gentle pressure, until the batten meets resistance, and then lift sail at trailing edge and gently shake in order to billow it.
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Page 9: Pre-Flight
12) Insert the four lower surface battens carefully, as there is the possibility of missing the batten pocket as battens enter the sail. When the batten reaches the leading edge pocket, push up on the double surface near the leading edge and finish inserting the batten. -
Page 10: Fold-Down
11) Check all the lowe r rigging. 12) Check that the control frame uprights are straight and that the bolt is corre ctly assembled with wing nut and ring. 13) HOOK IN AND HANG CHECK. FOL D DOW N PR OCEDURE To fold down your Horizon ET, just reverse the set-up procedure steps as described above. -
Page 11: Flying
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N A N D S T O R A G E Avoid hard spots pressing on the glider during transportation or storage and have as many supports as possible. Use rope or webbing rather than elastic to secure the glider and tie both ends of the glider to a support or down to the ends of the vehicle in order to stop the glider flexing. -
Page 12: Flying
STALLS When practicing stalls always make sure that you have sufficient altitude. The stall characteristics of the Horizon ET are very straightforward. If you push out slowly it is hardly possible to stall the glider at all and the Horizon ET will mush without a tendency to drop a wing. -
Page 13: Compliance Verification
SECTION 7: COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION SHEET HORIZON STABILIT Y S YST EM There are multiple features built into the Horizon ET to achieve a safe degree of pitch stability. These are: 1- Reflex (rebend) in root area ribs. 2- Tip wand angle setting. 3- The airfoil shape in all ribs. - Page 14 NOTE : THESE SPECIFICATIONS ARE INTENDED ONLY AS A GUIDE LINE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT A GIVEN GLIDER IS A CERTIFIED MODEL, AND WHETHER IT IS IN ITS CERTIFIED CONFIGURATION. BE AWARE, HOWEVER, THAT NO SET OF SPECIFICATIONS, HOWEVER DETAILED, CAN GUARANTEE THE ABILITY TO DETERMINE WHETHER A GLIDER IS THE SAME MODEL AS WAS CERTIFIED, OR IS IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION IN WHICH IT WAS CERTIFIED, OR HAS THOSE PERFORMANCE,...
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Page 15: Tuning And Trouble Shooting
Therefore, it should not be necessary to make any changes in your glider's tuning or configuration. If however, you have any questions, please contact your authorized North Wing dealer. If any adjustments are made on your glider, we recommend that they be noted in your Maintenance Log (Section 12 of this Manual). - Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART KEY ACTION Check for proper assembly, twisted thimbles. Crossbar setup cable not fouled on kingpost bolts. All ribs secured, check for proper position of trailing edge lines. Match all ribs to the airfoil maintenance blueprint provided with your H ORIZ ON E T. Move hang strap back ( 1/2 "...
- Page 17 If your Horizon ET has a turn, you have to check for bent battens first and then for bent spars. If you cannot find a bent leading edge, it is still possible, that one one of the leading edges has been stressed in a hard landing and this results in slightly different bending characteristics of both leading edges.
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Page 18: Maintenance Schedule
S E C T I O N 9 : M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E Your new Horizon ET will require very little in the way of maintenance if you care for it properly in your day-to-day use. - Page 19 S A I L 1) If you must wash the sail, wash it with a light detergent only. Better still, wipe the sail down frequently with a soft, damp cloth and that will keep detergent washing to a minimum. 2) Acetone or alcohol can be used to remove stubborn stains without harming the sail.
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Page 20: Guaranteed Maintenance
This unique service, provided by all North Wing Se rvi ce Cente rs, should be followed very seriously at the risk of voiding your warranty. -
Page 21: Maintenance Inspection Sheet
GLIDER MAINTENANCE INSPECTION SHEET Customer's Name:_____________________Purchase Date:_________ Glider model/size:____________________ Serial number:__________ Inspection Points (Description) 6 months 1 year Check all ribs against pattern (including nose rib). Check all sail attachment points (grommets, screws, rib cords, fittings) Check all tubing for straightness, normal corrosion, wear, and fatigue areas (inner and over sleeve edges). -
Page 22: Glider Disassembly
S E C T I O N 1 1 : G L I D E R D I S A S S E M B L Y PREPARATION: In order to best perform this operation, you must first place your glider "right side up"... - Page 23 A F E W L A S T W O R D S Your North Wing Horiz on E T is a sophisticated high performance hang glider, that will give you years of safe and enjoyable soaring, provided that you treat it properly and always maintain a healthy respect for the demands and potential dangers of flying.
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Page 24: Maintenance Log
SECTION 12: MAINTENANCE LOG Glider T ype: _ ______ _____ ____ ____ Serial Nu mber: __________ DATE WO RK ACC OMPLI SHED INITIALS ________ _ __ ______ _____ ____ ______________ ___ ________ ________ _ __ ______ _____ ____ ______________ ___ ________ ________ _ __ ______ _____ ____ ______________ ___...