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- Page 1 User Manual Edition 1 / 11_2015...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The PI 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
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 . Now we wish you a lot of enjoyment with your PI 2, and always «happy landings» . Team ADVANCE... -
Page 5: About Advance
About ADVANCE ADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading paraglid- er manufacturers . Since it was founded in 1988, the company has con- sistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both in develop- ment and production . The results are quality products with distinctive characteristics . -
Page 6: The Pi 2
Enjoy the freedom and the versatility – in the air and on the ground . The table shows the EN/LTF A certification as “Beginner”, EN/LTF The new PI 2 is one of the lightest low-pack-volume serial wings on B certification as “Occasional” (Leisure) and the EN/LTF C level as the market, and, with four sizes and three specified weight ranges per “Expert”... -
Page 7: One Wing, Many Uses
Each PI 2 size is subdivided into three weight ranges «Thermal», «Hike & Fly» and «MiniWing » . These classifications are a function of wing at 4 .5 kg/m2, and provides the PI 2 with an actionwing’s higher trim speed . The purely dynamic possibilities of this flying style encourage... -
Page 8: Piloting Requirements
. This is reflected by the EN/LTF A certification . that is to go into the air) . As such, the PI 2 makes a good school glider, suitable for beginners . Loading and wing size These pilots will continue to feel happy and relaxed under this qui- et and well-balanced wing, long after they have completed the basics . -
Page 9: General Advice About Paraglider Flying
Expert – EN/LTF C General advice about paraglider flying Short lines and short brake travel give the PI 2 16 an EN/LTF C over its Taking part in the sport of paragliding requires suitable training, a fun- whole weight range (50 – 90 kg) . The 19 wing is also classified as EN/ damental knowledge of the materials involved, and the necessary li- LTF C in its extended range (75 –... -
Page 10: Handle With Care
Handle with care The ADVANCE PI 2 is designed to be as light as possible for its spe- cific areas of use . This places significant demands on those who use and look after it . The owner should become very familiar with the prod- uct, its qualities and requirements . -
Page 12: Preparing The Wing
. Connect the speed lines to the risers with the Brummel hooks . The basic settings of a PI 2 at delivery conform to the original trim that the Finally check that your final settings allow the full accelerate travel to ADVANCE test team have found to be best . -
Page 13: Suitable Harnesses
We recommend that you make your first flights with the new para- glider in quiet conditions at a familiar flying site . A few pull-ups on easy ground will give you confidence in handling your PI 2 - from the beginning . -
Page 15: Flight Characteristics
. A few pull-ups on Before every takeoff carry out the following checks: easy ground will give you confidence in handling your PI 2 - from the beginning . 1 . Harness and helmet done up, reserve OK? 2 . - Page 16 Light wind takeoff (Forward) minimum and flying speeds will all be noticeably higher; so, af- The PI 2 takes off in a well-behaved manner and only needs a moder- ter the pull up and canopy check, you must accelerate (run) to ate pull up –...
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Page 17: Normal Flight
The PI 2 has precise steering response . Once the free brake line trav- In quiet air the PI 2 glides best with fully released brakes . Light braking el has been taken up the wing reacts directly and progressively to in- slows the wing to minimum sink speed . -
Page 18: Accelerated Flight
High wing loading: High wing loading means high descent rates in the turn . Very good flightpath anticipation and knowl- The PI 2 has a speed system, and the wing is extremely stable in ac- edge of the terrain are essential near the ground . -
Page 19: Collapses
. The PI 2 has a very stiff and stable canopy . Collapses are rare, espe- cially at high wing loadings, and if an active flying style is employed col- Symmetrical collapse (Frontstall) lapses can be almost totally avoided in normal flying conditions . -
Page 20: Fast Descents
High wing loading: Deliberately provoked collapses are dis- folds the wingtips, and you can easily hold them in place . Forward and couraged . At high wing loading the PI 2 has a very collapse-re- vertical speeds can be increased by applying speedbar in this config- sistant wing, but its reactions to extreme flight situations could uration . - Page 21 . Do not resist Caution: The PI 2 was tested according to current certifica- this or try to sit up straight by transferring more weight to the inside ris- tion requirements .
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Page 22: Stall
It has not proved possible to establish a dry PI 2 in stable parachutal stall . If the canopy is wet the PI 2, like every paraglider, is more prone High wing loading: If one side of the wing is deliberately stalled to parachutal stall . -
Page 23: Landing
High wing loading: High airspeed, and high rate of descent in is further slightly raised, and the airspeed is lower anyway at the lighter the turn, make extra demands on the PI 2 pilot when landing at wing loading, further reducing the stalling speed margin . -
Page 24: Winching / Paramotoring
Winching / Paramotoring The PI 2 is not suitable for winching or paramotoring – it was developed for Hike & Fly . Acro The PI 2 is not suitable for acro flying because of its lightweight construction . -
Page 27: Maintenance, Repair And Care
Packing Care and maintenance Always pack your PI 2 rib on rib, so that the plastic rods at the leading Ultraviolet light, heat, humidity, sea water, aggressive cleaning agents, edge lie flat on each other at the same height . This will preserve the PI unsuitable storing and physical abuse ( dragging across the ground ) 2’s long life . -
Page 28: Check
. After a repair, or the replacement of a line, the The PI 2 has to have a check every 24 months, or 100 flights, or 100 glider must always be opened out and checked on the ground before flying hours –... -
Page 30: Technical Details
Technical details PI 2 Area flat 16 .0 19 .0 23 .0 27 .0 Area projected 14 .0 16 .7 20 . 1 23 .6 Recommended Takeoff weight 50-90 50-75 65-95 75-105 Increased takeoff weight – 75-95 95-110 105-120 Glider weight with standard risers 2 .21... -
Page 31: Materials Used
We continually inspect and test the great variety of raw materials that The PI 2 leading edge is made from 40 gm cloth . This contributes we use . Like all ADVANCE products the PI 2 was designed and man- much to the PI 2’s longevity . -
Page 32: Certification
Certification The PI 2 has EN and LTF certification . The certification test reports can be downloaded from www .advance .ch . The following certification categories were awarded to the different siz- es and their weight ranges: § 16er: 50 kg – 90 kg: EN/LTF C §... -
Page 34: Service
Service ADVANCE Service Centres § find out about new safety-related knowledge and advice concerning ADVANCE products ADVANCE operates two company-owned Service Centres that car- ry out checks and repairs of all types . The workshops based in § download an application form in PDF format which you can use Switzerland and France are official maintenance operations, certi- when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE . - Page 35 manufacturing fault is to be rectified ( repair, replacement of parts or re- placement of the product ) . This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product . Warranty and Service Intervals begin from the date of the glider’s first flight, recorded on the identifica- tion plate .
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Page 36: Wing Parts
Wing parts Upper surface Air intakes Lower surface Cells Ribs Winglet Cleaning Velcro... -
Page 37: Line Plan
Line plan 16 / 19 / 23 / 27 BST up 2StCD 2CD1 2CD3 BST low 2CD2 2CD4 3CD1 3CD2 SL up SL low... -
Page 38: Risers
Risers Big ears system Quicklinks and clips Softlinks Speed system pulleys Speed system with ‘low friction’ rings Brummel hooks Magnet clips Poppers Swivel Suspension loop with ‘Easy Connect System’ marks ‘Low friction’ brake ring Standard Light... -
Page 39: Instructions Palstek-Note
Instructions Palstek-Note... -
Page 40: Installation Instructions Softlink
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