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Summary of Contents for Advance acoustic SIGMA 9
- Page 1 User manual Edition 1 / 05_2014...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Materials SIGMA 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 4: Thank You For Flying Advance
. If you have any further questions or problems please contact your dealer or get in touch directly with ADVANCE . We wish you a lot of enjoyment with your SIGMA 9, and always «happy landings» . Team ADVANCE... -
Page 5: About Advance
About ADVANCE ADVANCE is a worldwide leading paraglider manufacturer based in Switzerland . Since its founding in 1988 the company has con- tinued to follow its own policies and ideas in both development and production . The result is fully-finished products with distinctive characteristics . -
Page 6: Sigma 9 - Compact Power
Light Advantages of reduced weight The SIGMA 9 is the lightest of its class . At only 4 .9 kg (25 size) it gets close to being a light wing, thanks to the use of high quality materials and sophisticated design . The SIGMA 9 can be packed... -
Page 7: Other Important Details
(vortex-effect) . Velcro closures at the wingtips make it easy to remove debris like sand and snow from the glider . The SIGMA 9 is made from high quality fabrics, and the ball bea- rings in the speed system pulleys ensure minimal rolling resistance . -
Page 8: Pilot Requirements
Pilot requirements The SIGMA 9 is a high performance intermediate that suits the Wearing an adequate helmet, suitable boots and clothing, and the experienced thermal pilot who has, at least, already made his first carrying of an emergency parachute are essential . Before every... -
Page 9: Using The Paraglider
Started» booklet . Basic settings At delivery the basic set up of the SIGMA 9 will be the original trim situation that the ADVANCE test team found to be best . Certification was also gained in this condition . Any alterations or changes to the paraglider, such as altering the line lengths or fitting different risers or quicklinks, will result in a loss of the glider’s certi-... -
Page 10: Speed System With Spi
. Each of the SIGMA 9 SPI positions has an icon with a value for Position 80% headwind, expected climb and sink rate . These indicated positions are effective for only one of their three values, taken in isolation –... -
Page 11: Setting Up The Speed System
. Setting up the speed system The SIGMA 9 speed system can, with the help of the SPI, be adjusted so that the whole speed system travel can be used . The system is correctly set when pushing the first speed step gives you the 30% position, and pushing the second achieves 80% acce- lerate . -
Page 12: Suitable Harnesses
The SIGMA 9 was specially trimmed for use with a streamlined har- ness . For this reason we recommend a harness with speedbag in order to get the best out of the SIGMA 9’s great performance . The ADVANCE IMPRESS or LIGHTNESS harness is particularly suitable... -
Page 14: Weight Range
. The SIGMA 9’s performance remains the same whether flying in its lower or upper weight region . When the SIGMA 9 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 15 60 kg SIGMA 9 / 23 // 60 – 85 kg 38 km/h 39 km/h 40 km/h SIGMA 9 / 25 // 75 – 100 kg 38 km/h 39 km/h 40 km/h SIGMA 9 / 27 // 90 – 115 kg...
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Page 16: Flight Characteristics
§ In a lot of wind and/or on a steep slope the SIGMA 9 needs little little wind . -
Page 17: Normal Flight
Takeoff in stronger wind (reverse takeoff) Info: The SIGMA 9 is very easy to take off . Just as for the forward takeoff you should also suit your pull-up impulse The reverse takeoff is mainly recommended for stronger winds . -
Page 18: Turning Flight
SIGMA 9 with enough airspeed while turning in thermals – not too much outside brake . Turning flight Tip: If a brake line breaks you can steer the SIGMA 9 using The SIGMA 9 has short and precise brake travel when steering . It the C risers . - Page 19 § when the angle of attack decreases (e .g . wing pitches forward ), the speed bar is released Caution: Even though the SIGMA 9 is very stable in acce- lerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel happy with .
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Page 21: Collapses
(spi- ralling) . Stop an increase in rotation rate by just the correct amount The SIGMA 9 features a very taut and stable canopy . With an of outside brake . Then open the cravated wingtip by pulling the active flying technique in normal flying conditions, collapses can be orange stabilo line . -
Page 22: Rapid Descents
Caution: ( big ears ) § To simulate a front collapse all A-risers must be taken hold The SIGMA 9 has split A-risers, which make it easy to apply big of and pulled down . ears . § After a very impulsively provoked front collapse in accele- To do this pull both outer A-risers quickly down at the same time . - Page 23 Remark: Big ears is also possible using two lines (per side) Enter the spiral by progressively pulling one brake . Your head and with the SIGMA 9 . Here it is important that the glider must field of view should be directed in the turn direction . As the angle be accelerated as well, and the trailing edge must not be of bank increases so will the rate of turn and centrifugal force .
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Page 24: Stalling
. If this happens you must immediately release both Caution: After recovering from a spiral dive it could be that brake lines, so that the SIGMA 9 can return to normal flight by itself . the pilot flies into turbulence that he has caused . Fly actively... - Page 25 . Then further brake will cause complete airflow breakaway, and the wing will fall back in fullstall . The SIGMA 9 has a strong desire to fly again, but is easy...
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Page 26: Landing
Landing Always make a proper landing circuit with a well-planned final ap- proach . As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to level the flight-path, before applying full brake to completely arrest the forward speed . Caution: Steep turn reversals lead to strong swinging of the pilot, and should not be done near the ground . -
Page 28: Flying With A Wet Paraglider
Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall . Deep stall is The SIGMA 9 is suitable for winch launching . When taking off in often the result of a combination of factors . The weight of the wet... -
Page 29: Acrobatics
Acrobatics While developing the SIGMA 9 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 expanded weight range: Wingovers, Helicopters, Tail Glide, Reversal, SAT and Asymmetric Spiral . -
Page 31: Maintenance, Repairs And Care
§ If the glider gets wet with salt (sea) water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water . Pack your SIGMA 9 rib to rib, so that the plastic rods in the ribs at the leading edge lie as flat as possible on one another, all at the §... -
Page 32: What To Do If The Leading Edge Gets
Replacement parts such as lines, quicklinks, and repair material months (2 years) . With intensive use ( >150 flying hours per year, or for the SIGMA 9 can be obtained from ADVANCE or an ADVANCE excessively demanding use ) an annual check is needed, after the Service centre and/or reseller . -
Page 33: Disposal
Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product . We use only non-toxic 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 incineration plant . -
Page 35: Technical Details
Technical details SIGMA 9 Area flat 22 .5 Area projected 18 .8 20 .9 22 .5 24 .2 Recommended T/O weight 60 – 85 75 – 100 90 – 115 105 – 130 Glider weight 4 .55 4 .9 5 .25 5 .55... -
Page 36: Materials Sigma 9
Edelrid Aramid A-8000U-130 / 090 / 070 / 050 We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over . Like all ADVANCE products the SIGMA 9 is designed and produced as Brake branches a result of the latest developments and knowledge . -
Page 37: Certification
Certification The SIGMA 9 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 paraglider’s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air . -
Page 38: Service
Service ADVANCE Service Center § 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 §... - Page 39 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 defects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults .
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Page 42: List Of Parts
List of parts Tension straps Air intakes Upper sail Undersail Cells Ribs Winglet Foreign object outlet... -
Page 43: Lineplan
Lineplan... -
Page 44: Risers
Risers 1 . Big Ears System 2 . Pulley speed system 3 . Brummel hooks 4 . Magnetic clips 5 . Swivel 6 . Brake ring 7 . Speed-Performance-Indicator ( SPI ) 8 . SPI-Scale ( Back of the C-risers) -
Page 45: Bowline Knot
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