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- Page 1 User Manual Edition 1 / 6_2015...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ALPHA 6 – come fly with me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - Page 3 Register your ALPHA 6 online on www .advance .ch/warranty; you will then receive product updates or safety-related bulletins about the ALPHA 6 direct from us . This information will also be available to download from our website at www .advance .ch, as will the latest ver- sion of this manual and further updated information .
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Page 4: About Advance
About ADVANCE ADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading para- glider manufacturers . Since it was founded in 1988, the company has consistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both in develop- ment and production . The results are quality products with distinctive characteristics . -
Page 6: The Alpha 6
- easy to sort and easy to see . After a simple takeoff your ALPHA 6 is in the air . The ALPHA 6 is also light – thanks to carefully designed internal structure and high quality materials . -
Page 7: All The Details
Extended weight range mize the risk of clipping in with risers twisted or on the wrong side . On top of its recommended weight range the ALPHA 6 has another 15 «Quick Snap» kg added on, but at these weights the wing remains in the EN/LTF A The ALPHA 6 has split A-risers for trouble-free big ears . -
Page 8: Piloting Requirements
Piloting Requirements Right from the start the ALPHA 6 gives the beginner or leisure pilot the safety they need when they lift off into the third dimension . A sense of achievement is guaranteed from the beginner’s first flights, encouraged by the knowledge that you can always trust the ALPHA 6 completely . -
Page 10: Using The Paraglider
Within 10 days of purchasing your glider we ask you to fill in the regis- tration form on the internet, to be found under “Warranty” . The ALPHA 6 comes with an COMFORTPACK rucksack, an inner bag, a compression strap, a repair kit, a mini windsock in the canopy col- ours and a ‘Getting Started’... -
Page 11: Speed System
. The ALPHA 6 speed system is designed to of approximately 45 cm ( equivalent to your shoulder width ) and a fully retain the wing profile during accelerated flight, keeping the wing’s... -
Page 12: Weight Range
. Glide performance remains the same over the whole weight range, but climbing performance will be altered – lighter means better climbing in easy conditions . When the ALPHA 6 is flown in its upper weight area, the higher wing loading produces a higher trim speed, and a more dynamic and agile flying character . - Page 13 50 kg ALPHA 22 // 50 – 70 kg + 15 kg ALPHA 24 // 60 – 80 kg + 15 kg ALPHA 26 // 70 – 95 kg + 15 kg ALPHA 28 // 85 – 110 kg + 15 kg ALPHA 31 // 100 –...
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Page 14: Flight Characteristics
. Each riser has coloured sewing running up the back of the C-riser, red for left and blue for right, in the direction of The ALPHA 6 has split A-risers; the thin outer one is used for big flight . - Page 15 During the pull-up you should walk towards the ALPHA 6 as necessary § In a lot of wind and/or on steep ground the ALPHA 6 needs little or to control its rising rate . Turning round and taking off with the ALPHA 6 almost no initial tug ( just lead it up ) .
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Page 16: Normal Flight
Normal flight Turning flight In calm air the ALPHA 6 best glide is achieved with fully released The ALPHA 6 has precise response to brake application . It reacts brakes . Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition . -
Page 17: Accelerated Flight
Tip: If a brake line were to break you can steer your ALPHA 6 Caution: Even though the ALPHA 6 is stable in accelerated with the rear C-risers if necessary . flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel happy with . -
Page 18: Collapses
( spiralling ) . Prevent this from developing by using just enough (but no more) The ALPHA 6 has a very stiff and stable canopy . With an active flying outside brake . Then open the cravated wingtip by pulling the orange technique collapses can be almost completely prevented in normal stabilo line . -
Page 19: Rapid Descents
Info: Big ears is also possible using two lines ( per side ) with the encourage reopening by the use of excessive brake, because of the ALPHA 6 . Here it is important that the glider must then be accel- risk of a fullstall . - Page 20 Enter the spiral by progressively pulling one brake . Your head and field The ALPHA 6 comes out of a steep spiral dive by itself if a neutral sit- of view should be directed in the turn direction . As the angle of bank ting position is maintained .
- Page 21 B-Stall Caution: The ALPHA 6 was tested in accordance with the latest certification requirements . In a neutral sitting position, and after The whole paraglider structure and its profile shape would be severely releasing the inside brake, a spiral dive of up to 14 m/s sink rate strained by a B-stall .
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Page 22: Stalling
. If this happens you must immediately noise reduce . After reaching minimum speed the paraglider first goes release the brake lines, so that the ALPHA 6 can return to normal flight into a brief phase of deep stall . Then further brake will cause complete by itself . -
Page 23: Deep Stall
. or a slow recovery from B-Stall . However, in rain or when the canopy is wet the ALPHA 6, like every other paraglider, becomes more prone to deep stall . If the wing does go into deep stall, recovery should be made by using the speed sys- tem, exclusively . -
Page 24: Flying With A Wet Paraglider ( Risk Of Deep Stall )
Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall . Deep stall is often The ALPHA 6 is suitable for winch launching . When taking off in wind- the result of a combination of factors . The weight of the wet canopy... -
Page 25: Paramotoring
Paramotoring The ALPHA 6 is certified for paramotoring . You can find the paramo- toring appendix to the ALPHA 6 manual on www .advance .ch . under Downloads . Acrobatics While developing the ALPHA 6 attention was concentrated on simple and safe use, and similarly-natured flying behaviour . -
Page 27: Maintenance, Repairs And Care
§ Regularly remove sand, leaves, stones and snow from the cells . Gather your ALPHA 6 rib on rib, so that the plastic rods at the leading edge lie as flat as possible on one another, all at the same height . This Openings with Velcro closures are provided at the wing tips for this will prolong your ALPHA 6’s life and keep its fast and excellent filling... -
Page 28: Taking Care
«Service», or at www .advance .ch . The general check procedure for paragliders is a constituent part of the ALPHA 6 manual . This manual also contains basic technical infor- mation and the line lengths of the glider . -
Page 29: Disposal
Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product . We use only non-hazardous materials that are subjected to continuous quality and environmental impact assessments . When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time, please remove all metal parts and dispose of the lines, canopy and risers in a waste incinera- tion plant . -
Page 30: Technical Details
Technical details ALPHA 6 Area flat 22 . 1 26 . 1 28 .5 31 .9 Area projected 18 .9 20 .6 22 .3 24 .4 27 .3 Recommended Takeoff weight 50-70 60-80 70-95 85-110 100-130 Increased takeoff weight 70-85... -
Page 31: Materials Used
/ 2 . 1 mm / 1 .9 mm / 1 .5 mm ( base lines ) ADVANCE products the ALPHA 6 is designed and produced as a re- sult of the latest developments and contemporary knowledge . We have... -
Page 32: Certification
Certification The ALPHA 6 has EN and LTF certification . The test reports can be downloaded from www .advance .ch . Certification ratings can only provide limited information about a paraglider’s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air . The certification grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight ma- noeuvres in calm air . -
Page 34: Service
Service ADVANCE Service Centres § download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE . ADVANCE operates two company-owned Service Centres that carry out checks and repairs of all types . The workshops based in §... - Page 35 plate . If no date is evident the applicable date is that on which the glider was transferred from ADVANCE to the ADVANCE dealer . The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any other claim . Claims in respect of damage resulting from careless or incorrect use of the product ( e .g .
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Page 36: Wing Parts
Wing parts Air intakes Upper surface Lower surface Ribs Cells Winglet Cleaning Velcro... -
Page 37: Line Plan
22 / 24 / 26 / 28 / 31 Line plan 2StCD 2CD1 2CD3 2CD5 2CD6 2CD7 2CD2 2CD4 3CD1 3CD3 3CD2... -
Page 38: Risers
Risers 1 . Big ears system with «Quick Snap» 2 . Quicklinks and clips 3 . Speed system pulleys 4 . Brummel hooks 5 . Magnet clips 6 . Swivel 7 . Suspension loop with «Easy Connect System» marks 8 . Brake ring... -
Page 39: Boline Knot
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- Page 42 User manual supplement Edition 1 / 12_2015...
- Page 43 Similarly with trims open manoeuvres will be a little more dynamic be- Hybrid-Risers cause of the lower angle of attack . Even though the ALPHA 6 is ve- The Hybrid-Risers are fitted with trimmers . These can be used for both...
- Page 44 Certification Provided that it is equipped with the Hybrid-Risers appropriate to the ALPHA 6 has EN / LTF certification as a paraglider . Sizes 24 to 31 have DGAC certification for motor flying . Relevant certified weight ranges are shown in the adjoining table .
- Page 45 Technical Data ALPHA 6 with Hybrid-Risers Takeoff weight paramotor 60 – 130 70 – 140 85 – 150 100 – 150 Length of risers (upper hang point) 40 .5 44 .5 Length of risers (lower hang point) 51 .5 Trimmer travel 8 .0...
- Page 46 Hybrid-Tragegurten Hybrid-Risers Elévateurs hybrides 1 . Fussbeschleuniger Speed system Accélérateur à pieds 2 . Trimmer Trimmer Trim 3 . Oberer Einhängepunkt Upper hang point Point d’ancrage supérieur 4 . Haupteinhängepunkt Lower hang point Point d’ancrage inférieur 5 . Trimmer-Schlaufe zur Fixierung Zwei Einhängepunkte zum Motorfliegen Stowable trimmer loops Two hangpoints for paramotor flying...
- Page 47 Trimmer offen Trimmer fixiert Trimmers in use Trimmers stowed Trim dévérouillé Trim vérouillé...
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