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Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Golden5 paraglider
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................. 1
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER......................................................... 1
2.1. Technical description............................................ 1
2.2. Technical data....................................................... 3
2.3. Materials................................................................ 4
3. CERTIFICATION............................................................... 5
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER............................................. 5
4.1. Brake line adjustment.......................................... 5
4.2. Addition of the speed system ............................ 6
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT................................................... 6
5.1. Standard flight ...................................................... 6
5.1.1. Pre-flight check ...........................................6
5.1.2. Launch ......................................................... 6
5.1.3. Flight.............................................................6
5.1.4. Landing.........................................................7
5.2. Fast descent............................................................7
5.2.1. Big Ears......................................................... 7
5.2.2. B-line Stall.................................................... 7
5.2.3. Spiral Dive................................................... 8
5.3. Zvláštní letové režimy
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5.3. SIV manoeuvres........................................................ 8
5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse ..................................... 8
5.3.2. Full-Frontal Collapse ...................................... 9
5.3.3. Deep stall......................................................... 9
5.3.4. Full stall............................................................ 9
5.3.5. Spin................................................................... 9
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER .......................................... 10
7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER................................................... 10
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER................................................. 11
9. DIAGRAM AND DIMENSIONS........................................... 12
10. LINE PLAN.......................................................................... 13
11. ENJOY YOUR FLYING........................................................ 14
12. CUSTOMER CARE.............................................................. 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
User Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Golden5 paraglider 5.3. SIV manoeuvres……………………..……….…………….…. 8 1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….. 1 5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse …….………………………… 8 5.3.2. Full-Frontal Collapse ……………………………….. 9 2. YOUR PARAGLIDER………………………………………………… 1 5.3.3. Deep stall………………………………………………... 9 2.1. -
Page 2: Introduction
Pilot’s manual for Golden5 1. INTRODUCTION The new Golden5 is the latest wing from the Gradient development team. The wing is the follow-up to the most successful Gradient model ever, the Golden series. The result is pure style, an aerodynamic design with an incomparable variety of uses and the potential to meet the demands of all kinds of pilots. - Page 3 The main C-lines are connected to the karabiners through loops, allowing easier adjustment when your glider is serviced. Golden5 is supplied with a well proven three-riser speed-system which gives great maximum speed. Small, simple details make this glider complete. Gradient has paid attention to details too, including: clearing holes on the wing tips, split A-riser, mini and micro attachment points on the wing tips and trailing edge and a new rucksack, an inner bag and a riser bag.
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Page 4: Technical Data
Pilot’s manual for Golden5 2.2. Technical data Golden5 Units Flat Area 22.20 24.10 26.12 28.32 30.52 Projected area 18.85 20.47 22.18 24.17 25.92 Span 10.88 11.34 11.80 12.30 12.76 Projected span 8.56 8.92 9.28 9.75 10.03 Aspect ratio 5.34 5.34 5.34... -
Page 5: Materials
Pilot’s manual for Golden5 2.3. Materials Fabric code Canopy Porcher Marine 9017 Skytex 38, E25 Universal, 38 g/m Upper sail Porcher Marine 9017 Skytex 38, E25 Universal, 38 g/m Bottom sail Porcher Marine 9017 Skytex 40, E29 Hard, 40 g/m... -
Page 6: Certification
Golden5 is EN-B and LTF-B certified in all sizes. The EN/LTF certificate for each Golden5 is located on a rib in the middle of canopy. Certification is valid for the use with all ABS harnesses. This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment to be made to the length of the waist strap. -
Page 7: Addition Of The Speed System
Take off can be made easier by a light pull on the brakes. 5.1.3. Flight Golden5 is trimmed to fly at best glide when the brakes are fully up. Best sink rate is achieved when both brakes are drawn down evenly to about 10-15% of their range. -
Page 8: Landing
5.1.4. Landing Landing with Golden5 is very simple and shouldn’t cause any problem. On your first flights you may be surprised at how well it glides. Take account of this when making your landing approach! Into wind, at about one metre above the ground pull the brakes down all the way. -
Page 9: Spiral Dive
Recovery: Golden5 recovers from a Spiral Dive automatically as soon as the brakes are released. Release them smoothly and always finish a Spiral Dive with safe altitude! CAUTION: When exiting the Spiral Dive make sure your position in the harness is neutral. -
Page 10: Full-Frontal Collapse
Recovery: Golden5 recovers from a full stall automatically once the brakes are smoothly released. During correct recovery from a full stall Golden5 shows no extreme tendencies such as diving in front of the pilot. If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly there is a possible tendency for the glider to dive ahead of the pilot. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Glider
Gradient supplier as soon as possible. 7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER After 180 flying hours or two years your Golden5 must be thoroughly checked and tested by the manufacturer or by a Gradient authorised service centre. This check is primarily focused on: ... -
Page 12: Repairing Your Glider
When ordering new lines use the codes in the attached line diagram. Use the code ‘G5’ and size of the glider, followed by the line code. E.g. the outside main line in row A for a Golden5-28 is: ‘G5-28 A1.3’. -
Page 13: Diagram And Dimensions
Pilot’s manual for Golden5 9. DIAGRAM & DIMENSIONS... -
Page 14: Line Plan
Pilot’s manual for Golden5 10. LINE PLAN... -
Page 15: Enjoy Your Flying
‘fallen hero’. Remember this and the fun that only free-flying can bring will be yours. We believe that your sensible attitude and the flight characteristics of your Golden5 will combine to ensure you have many hours of fantastic flying.
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