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BRIGHT III
USER MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully and keep its instruction
in mind when using your BRIGHT III paraglider

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  • Page 1 BRIGHT III USER MANUAL Please read this manual carefully and keep its instruction in mind when using your BRIGHT III paraglider...
  • Page 2 CONTENS: INTRODUCTION DESCRIPTION OF PARAGLIDER 2.1. Technical description 2.2. Technical data 2.3. Specifications of materials CERTIFICATION ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER 4.1. Break line lengths 4.2. Addition of speed system FLIGHT OPERATIONS 5.1. Standard flight regime 5.1.1. Pre-flight inspection 5.1.2. Launch 5.1.3. Flight 5.1.4.

  • Page 3: Description Of Paraglider

    2.1. Technical description • BRIGHT III has an elliptical ground plan with a slight positive contortion of the leading edge. This which means that the "ears" (stabilo) of the parachute curve gently backwards. This modern design gives quite a few advantages.
  • Page 4 Technical data BRIGHT III Area ......23.94 m 26.98 m 29.89 m 32.64 m Span ....... 10.70 m 11.35 m 11.95 m 12.49 m Aspect ratio .... Proj. surface area ..20.86 m 23.50 m 26.04 m 28.44 m Proj. wingspan ..

  • Page 5: Adjusting Your Glider

    You may only make adjustments to the break line lengths or to the speed system of your BRIGHT III and only then in keeping with the recommendations of this manual.

  • Page 6: Flight Operations

    4.1. Brake line adjustment When you receive your new BRIGHT III the brake line-length is adjusted to be the same as that used during the DHV tests. This length should suit most pilots and is indicated on the main control line. It is of course possible to adjust the break line length to suit each pilot's physical build, height of harness hang points, or style of flying.
  • Page 7 Take off can be made easier by a light pull on the brakes. 5.1.3 Flight When the brakes are loose, BRIGHT III is trimmed to fly at best glide angle. The best sink rate is produced with both the control lines drawn down evenly to about 20%-25% of their range.
  • Page 8 Maximum speed is one of the strong points of GRADIENT paragliders and the BRIGHT III is no exception. Not only has it got a very high maximum speed, but unlike some other paragliders the full speed range is useable. In spite of this exceptional stability at high speed don't forget that any collapse at full speed will be more sever than the same event experienced at normal trim speed.
  • Page 9 BRIGHT III can also be steered in big ears by means of weight- shift. BRIGHT III is equipped by split A-risers for easier big-ears.
  • Page 10 Keep an eye on the tension of the control line all the time - reduced tension signalises an overload of the glider and danger of falling into a negative spin. - recovery: BRIGHT III recovers from a spiral automatically as soon as the brakes are released. Release them smoothly and always finish a spiral dive...
  • Page 11 - recovery: BRIGHT III cannot stay in this regime of deep stall flight, so after the brakes are released the glider automatically and returns into normal flight. If you...

  • Page 12: Maintanence And Storage

    - recovery: Under normal circumstances BRIGHT III s capable of recovering from a negative spin automatically when brakes are released. Caution: In general when there is a very fast or a long-lasting rotation and when the brakes are released too quickly, the canopy may shoot in front of the pilot followed by a massive asymmetrical collapse.
  • Page 13 GRADIENT supplier as soon as possible. • After 200 flying hours or after 2 years at the latest your BRIGHT III must be thoroughly checked and tested by the manufacturer.
  • Page 14 Also give the indicator “BR III” (BRIGHT III) and the size of the canopy of your glider, i.e. BR III 24, BR III 26, BR III 28, BR III 30 followed by the line code;...
  • Page 15 BRIGHT III BRIGHT III BRIGHT III BRIGHT III – – – – system of sus system of suspesion pesion system of sus system of sus pesion pesion MIDDLE OF THE CANNOPY 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4...
  • Page 16 8. CONCLUSION Even though BRIGHT III has outstanding performance and stability, it must be understood that even the safest paraglider is an aircraft and that all airsports can be relatively dangerous. Remember that your safety lies in your own hands and that "lucky pilots are well prepared pilots".