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- Page 1 PArAglider exus Version 1.0 Date: 27.05.2015 Manual (EN)
- Page 2 INFORMATION Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website : www.swing.de where you will find additional information relating to your paraglider and any changes to the Manual.
- Page 3 Dear Nexus pilot THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SWING PRODUCT! We hope that flying a Swing glider will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your paraglider set it apart from others. Your Swing paraglider was developed to comply with all of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
............................13 INE SYSTEM ...............................14 ISERS ....................14 ECHNICAL IN FORMATION AND MATER IALS SETTING UP THE NEXUS AND TEST-FLYING .................15 ........................15 EFORE THE FIRST FL IGHT Adjusting the main brake lines ....................15 Adjusting the brake handle .......................16 Speed system ..........................17 C-bridge system .........................19 Other features ...........................19... - Page 5 ............................21 IRST FLIGH T ..................21 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FL IGHT CHECK ...........................21 POINT CHECK .............................22 AUNCH ............................22 EVEL FLIGHT ...............................22 URNS ........................23 APID DESCEN T METHODS Spiral dives..........................23 B-stall............................24 Big Ears ............................25 ............................25 ANDING TYPES OF USE........................26 ..........................26 INCH LAUNCH Attaching the towline release system ..................26...
- Page 6 ............................38 NSPECTION General ............................38 Inspection periods........................38 Validity of inspection .........................38 Inspection by the pilot .......................39 ............................39 ARRANTY SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB..................40 ..........................40 WING WEBSITE Product registration........................40 Swing-Online Shop........................40 Facebook, Twitter & youtube ....................40 Swing TV ............................40 APPENDIX..........................41 ............................41 DDRESSES Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH ....................41...
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Page 7: 01 Introduction
Sections of text headed “Please note” paragliders indicate possible damage to property, which may occur if the instructions are © Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH not followed. Sections of text headed “Tip” give advice or tips which will make it easier to use your paraglider. -
Page 8: Series Of Instructions
In this Manual, instructions which must be followed in a certain order are numbered Protection of the environment, safety and consecutively. quality are the three core values of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have Where there is a series of pictures with <... -
Page 9: 02 Safety
However, few other sports demand such a high level of individual responsibility as The Nexus was developed and tested solely paragliding. Prudence and risk-awareness for use as a paraglider for foot-launch and are basic requirements for the safe practice winch-towing. -
Page 10: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability
Registration” in the section “Swing on the airworthy. In addition, when flying outside of World Wide Web”). Germany, pilots must observe the relevant regulations in each country. WARNING The glider may only be used if the pilot has a licence which is valid for the area or is flying... -
Page 11: Glider Categories And Guidelines
This applies in particular, but not only, to EN/LTF certification the instructions given in the sections The Nexus received C classification in the Safety, Flying the Nexus, Types of Use final classification by the licensing body. and Dangerous Situations and Extreme Flying. -
Page 12: Target Group And Recommended Flying Experience
“actively”, and who understand the possible implications of flying a paraglider with reduced passive safety. Suitability for training The Nexus is generally not suitable for use as a training glider. Section 2 Safety... -
Page 13: 03 Technical Description
General layout illustration Line system The Nexus has A, B and C line levels, which fork twice from the bottom (riser) to the top (canopy) and which are divided into main, middle and top lines. The individual line levels are connected with one another using the “handshake knot”... -
Page 14: Risers
The 12mm wide risers specially developed for the Nexus with Kevlar reinforcement allow the pilot to adjust the speed of the Nexus using a pulley system to suit his/her individual preference. There is more information on using the speed system in the section “Flying the Nexus”. -
Page 15: Setting Up The Nexus And Test-Flying
Note that the brake cascades already cause drag by their aerodynamic resistance. Before the first flight Modern gliders such as the Nexus have less tolerance with regard to adjustment of the WARNING brake lines. It is therefore normally not A specialist must test-fly and inspect the necessary to alter the length. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Brake Handle
Adjusting the brake handle The Nexus is fitted with Swing’s Multigrip brake handles, which allows the stiffness of the grip area to be adjusted. The various options for stiffening the brake handles allow... -
Page 17: Speed System
Speed system Multigrip brake handle on delivery with both The Nexus already has a high basic trim stiffeners speed, but this can be increased considerably by using the additional speed system. - Page 18 . You will not be able to use the paraglider’s full potential if the speed system is too long. Fig. 5: How the Nexus speed system works Section 4 Setting up the Nexus and test-flying...
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Page 19: C-Bridge System
C-risers. Fig. 7: Adjustment of flightdirection by C- bridge Other features The Nexus does not have a trimmer or any other adjustable, detachable or variable features in addition to the speed bar. Suitable Harnesses Fig. 6: Stabilizing by C-Bridge GH group or race harnesses with seat board are suitable for use with the Nexus. -
Page 20: Reserve
Determine your take-off weight by weighing yourself with all of your equipment and your backpack. Swing offers the Nexus in various sizes . If you are choosing between two sizes, your personal flying preferences will determine which glider to choose. -
Page 21: 05 Flying The Nexus
05 Flying the Nexus WARNING The Nexus was developed for performance A careful pre-flight check is required for pilots with extensive flying experience. The any type of aircraft. Make sure that you basic types of flying described below should exercise the same level of care each time be second nature for such pilots, but have carry out the check. -
Page 22: Launch
The WARNING Nexus performs best in turns when it is flown with sufficient speed and weight-shifting. Too The pilot must work actively to keep the much braking increases the sink rate. -
Page 23: Rapid Descent Methods
The certification tests differentiate between One of the reasons for the high sink rates over and under 14m/s. The Nexus performance of the Nexus is the automatically recovers from the spiral dive optimised wing tip profile. These also within one turn up to 14m/s. -
Page 24: B-Stall
This manoeuvre should be avoided at low The spiral may lead to loads and/or temperatures. Pilots should be aware that disturbance to consciousness which this considerably increases the tendency prevent later deployment of your reserve. to deep stall. Section 5 Flying the Nexus... -
Page 25: Big Ears
Therefore, do not fly any extreme manoeuvres with big ears. This manoeuvre should be avoided in low temperatures. Pilots should be aware that this increases the tendency to deep stall. Flying the Nexus Section 5... -
Page 26: 06 Types Of Use
increased further by the brakes. The Nexus may not be towed with a towline tension of more than 90 daN. On a winch launch, the glider should if ... -
Page 27: Aerobatics
If a webbing release system is used, Please check the situation in your country. there is an increased risk of lockout. This If you would like to use the Nexus with a means that the glider does not fly towards motor, please contact Swing, the... -
Page 28: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
Material stress and damage or without training. SWING advises against subjecting the WARNING materials of the Nexus to excessive stress during a safety training (SIV) course. These instructions are not a substitute Uncontrolled flight positions can occur during for the need for safety training. We... -
Page 29: Tips On The Manoeuvres
If you would nevertheless like to fly at the pulling on the separate stabilo lines. limits of the Nexus in a safety training course, then you should cause the WARNING asymmetric collapse and the front stall dynamically with high force input. -
Page 30: Deep Stall
flying near the minimum speed combined WARNING with the effects of turbulence. In full stall, the paraglider loses its forwards Full stall and spin are manoeuvres which travel, surges backwards and deflates . If the can be fatal if recovery is not correct. brakes are held down, the canopy comes up These manoeuvres should therefore be over the pilot again. -
Page 31: Emergency Steering
We were has come undone or a brake line is able to recreate these conditions by practical defective, the Nexus can also be steered tests and computer simulations, but they and landed using the rear risers . -
Page 32: Advertising And Adhesives
Advertising and adhesives Always make sure before attaching advertising to the glider that the adhesive planned will not alter the glider’s flight behaviour. If you are in doubt, we recommend that you do not attach the adhesive. PLEASE NOTE Attaching adhesives to the glider which are large, heavy, or made of unsuitable material may result in revocation of the... -
Page 33: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
08 Storing and looking after the paraglider Storing the paraglider Next, all the ribs on one side are Fig. 6b: Packing the paraglider placed one on top of the next, so that the It is very important to pack the paraglider leading edges are not bent. -
Page 34: Storing And Transporting The Glider
When your equipment is in the car boot, keep it as far away as possible from any spare petrol cans or oil containers . The Nexus should not be exposed to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car during summer). The heat may cause any Fold up the glider along the length, Fig. -
Page 35: Looking After The Paraglider
Swing uses a specially developed polyamide room (but out of the sun). It may take several fabric for the Nexus which has a high-quality days before the canopy has dried completely coating for improved UV resistance, colour because the fibres absorb water. -
Page 36: Cleaning
Do not walk on the lines after the glider has been spread out and watch out for spectators or skiers who may inadvertently go over the lines . When you are packing up the glider, be careful to avoid putting any unnecessary kinks in the lines and use only the overhand knot or bowline knots described for the brake lines. -
Page 37: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
Swing paragliders have an exact comparison with the lengths in the check identification on the underside of the stabilo sheets. The line lengths for the Nexus are lines or on the centre rib, which is obligatory listed in the Maintenance and Service book. -
Page 38: Inspection
It is very important that your glider is There is additional information on serviced at the required intervals throughout its entire life. In order to benefit from Swing’s inspections in two separate booklets , both of which form part of this Manual: warranty: ... -
Page 39: Inspection By The Pilot
Swing product must be sent to information/certification sticker. Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH for inspection. Swing generally includes all email addresses Inspection by the pilot provided in warranty cards in its distribution list. If you only wish to register for the Under §... -
Page 40: Swing On The World Wide Web
Paypal. Nexus and many other issues related to paragliding. Swing’s website is the first port Facebook, Twitter & youtube of call for Swing’s worldwide following: Swing is very active www.swing.de... -
Page 41: 11 Appendix
11 Appendix EAPR European Academy of Parachute Rigging Addresses Marktstr. 11 87730 Bad Grönenbach Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Germany An der Leiten 4 Tel.: +49 (0) 8334 - 534470 82290 Landsberied Fax: +49 (0) 8334 - 534469 Germany Email: info@para-academy.eu Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 www.para-academy.eu... -
Page 42: Glider Details
Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: Discus Dis __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 201__ Mark and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership 1. Owner: Name: Address: Telephone: Email: 2. Owner: Name: Adress: Telephone: Email:... -
Page 43: Inspection And Repairs Carried Out
Inspection and repairs carried out: Date: Work carried General Completed by Stamp and signature out: condition on (Name): delivery:... -
Page 44: Notes
Notes: Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany...
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