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Avax XC2
USER MANUAL
Please read this manual carefully and keep its instruction
in mind when using your Avax XC2 paraglider

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  • Page 1 Avax XC2 USER MANUAL Please read this manual carefully and keep its instruction in mind when using your Avax XC2 paraglider...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS: 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: Introduction

    - an essential feature of modern high-performance paragliders. • Avax XC2 is supplied with a well proven four-riser speed system which gives great acceleration and maximum speed. • The well-proven three-level line concept with progressively differing diameters is used.

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    2.2. Technical data Avax XC2 Area ......21.32 m 23.27 m 25.06 m 26.91 m 29.10 m Span ....... 11.66 m 12.18 m 12.64 m 13.10 m 13.63 m Aspect ratio ..... 6.38 6.38 6.38 6.38 6.38 Proj. surface area .… 18.38 m 20.06 m...

  • Page 5: Certification

    WITH A BELATED OPENING OF THE CANOPY ! 4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER Every Avax XC2 , before it is given to a customer, has a final check-up and test- flight to verify that its characteristics and measurements correspond to the manufacturer's specifications.

  • Page 6: Addition Of Speed System

    4.1. Brake line adjustment When you receive your new Avax XC2, the brake line-length is adjusted to 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: Launch

    Take off can be made easier by a light pull on the brakes. 5.1.3. Flight When the brakes are loose, Avax XC2 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: Landing

    Maximum speed is one of the strong points of GRADIENT paragliders and the Avax XC2 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: B-Line Stall

    It will soon stabilise above your head. - recovery: On releasing the B-risers Avax XC2 automatically returns to normal flight without staying in deepstall (sackflug) or shooting in front of the pilot. Let go of the risers smoothly and symmetrically.

  • Page 10: Frontal Collapse Of The Canopy

    - recovery: Avax XC2 recovers from a spiral automatically as soon as the brakes are released. Release them smoothly and always finish a spiral dive with safe altitude! 5.3. Special flight regimes No matter what category of canopy you fly or what level of certification it has, in turbulence or in strong thermals you may experience all kinds of collapses.

  • Page 11: Deep Stall ("Sackflug")

    - recovery: Avax XC2 cannot stay in this regime of deep stall flight, so after the brakes are released the glider automatically returns into normal flight. If you need...

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Storage

    - recovery: Under normal circumstances Avax XC2 is 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 (excepting brake lines) must be replaced ! ! ! • After 200 flying hours or after 2 year at the latest your Avax XC2 must be thoroughly checked and tested by the manufacturer or authorised GRADIENT...

  • Page 14: Repairs

    XC2 24, XC2 26 or XC2 28, followed by the line code; for example: - the outside long line in row B for Avax XC2 26 : XC2 26 - B 1.3 - the front short stabilo-line for Avyx XC2 28 : XC2 28 - S 3.1...
  • Page 15 Avax XC2 Avax XC2 Avax XC2 Avax XC2 - system of suspension MIDDLE OF THE CANNOPY 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.2 3.3 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.10 3.11 3.12 BREAKS...

  • Page 16: Conclusion

    8. CONCLUSION Even though Avax XC2 has outstanding performance and stability, it must be understood that every 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".

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