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- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL KANGAROO...
- Page 2 SOL KANGAROO and wish you many enjoyable hours of flying! If you have any questions, doubts,suggestions or constructive criticism regarding any SOL product please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to give help and advice. SOL PARAGLIDERS SOL SPORTS IND.
- Page 3 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS THIS PARAGLIDER MEETS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DHV GÜTESIEGEL ( GERMAN HANG / PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION'S CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS ) OR OF THE AFNOR ( SHV AND AEROTESTS ). ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PARAGLIDER WILL RENDER ITS CERTIFICATION INVALID ! THE USE OF THIS PARAGLIDER IS SOLELY AT THE USER'S OWN RISK !
- Page 4 Technical Data Model KANGAROO Tipo Zoom factor N.º of cells Projected wingspan 11.55 Projected surface area 34.55 Projected aspect ratio 3.86 Flat wingspan 14.60 Flat surface area Flat aspect ratio Line diameter 1.1-1.7-2.1 Line length 8.70 Line consumption max. profile depth 3.52...
- Page 5 The KANGAROO is a slim, elliptical wing with a slightly rearward swept plan form. 48 cells ensure a smooth top surface, exact airfoil reproduction, and yet most importantly, fewer suspension points. The KANGAROO has greatly reduced the...
- Page 6 B-riser, the C-riser leads to all the C-lines and the break, D in the Comparing with a mono glider, the risers of the KANGAROO are shorter in order to compense the height of the tandem connection that connects the passenger with the pilot.
- Page 7 Details Riseres / Tandem connection Harness Any harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with a SOL KANGAROO. Please note, the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the pilots body.
- Page 8 Flight Preflight check A thorough preflight check is essential for any aircraft, the SOL KANGAROO is no exception. Due to the responsability for the passenger the pilot has to be in possession of a valid paragliding license for instruction flights and keep his equipment always checked and inspected.
- Page 9 (edge of thermals). In case it is necessary to turn the SOL KANGAROO in a confined area at slow speed, it is recommended to steer the decelerated canopy by loosening the brake at the outside of the turn while applying a little more brake on the inside of the turn.
- Page 10 Motored Flight / Aerobatics : The SOL KANGAROO is neither designed to be used for motorised flight nor for aerobatics.
- Page 11 SAFETY TRAINING COURSE (INSTABILITY TRAINING) UNDER PROPER INSTRUCTION ! Tuck : A negative angle of attack will cause the SOL KANGAROO, like any other glider, to tuck. If one wing tucks, straight flight is maintained by “correcting for direction”, braking gently on the inflated side.
- Page 12 In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time, the SOL KANGAROO surges forward on one side and a big and dynamic asymmetric tuck can occur. If so brake gently to stop canopy surging, correcting tuck : see “tucks “.
- Page 13 A- risers to reduce the angle of attack and re-attach airflow to the canopy. Emergency steering : In case it is impossible to control the SOL KANGAROO with the control lines the outer D-lines, D-risers may be used to steer and land the canopy. Rapid Descents...
- Page 14 NEVER DO BIG EARS IN A SPIRAL ! DHV-tests have proven that loads can be developed higher than those used in certification tests, which could result in structural failure of the glider, as less lines are taking these high loads. Big ears : The outer cells of the wing tips may be deflated by pulling down the outer A-lines through the A2.
- Page 15 Even when packed in the bag do not leave in the sun. The lines of the SOL KANGAROO are made of an inner core of Polyethylene or Technora and an outer sheath of polyester. Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during, should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible.
- Page 16 Prevent lines from catching on anything as they may be over stretched. Do not step onto the lines. Uncontrolled strong wind take offs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the material.
- Page 17 The SOL KANGAROO is at the forefront of modern paraglider design. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your SOL KANGAROO if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose.
- Page 18 OVERALL PLAN...
- Page 19 LINE PLAN...
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Page 20: Flight Log
FLIGHT LOG MODEL : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SIZE : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SERIAL No. _ _ _ _ PURCHASED FROM: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ TEST FLOWN BY : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE : _ _ _ _ _ _ _... -
Page 21: Inspection Checklist
INSPECTION CHECK LIST MODEL : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ OWNER : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ADDRESS / FONE : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE OF INSPECTION : _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _... - Page 22 1) This warranty is valid for materials and mistakes on manufacturing processes being observed under predefined conditions. 2) This warranty is for every SOL paraglider AFNOR, CEN or DHV rated for leisure use only. This does not include professional equipment.
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