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- Page 1 PArAglider NYOS Revision: 1.3 Date: 16.02.2018 Manual (EN)
- Page 2 The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page. Express written consent from SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles), and in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic or mechanical.
- Page 3 Dear NYOS RS 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 SETTING UP THE NYOS RS AND FIRST-FLYING ..............15 ........................15 EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT Adjusting the main brake lines ....................15 Adjusting the brake handle ......................17 Speed system ..........................18 C-bridge system ........................19 Other features ..........................19... - Page 5 ............................ 21 IRST FLIGHT ................21 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK ..........................21 POINT CHECK ............................21 AUNCH ............................ 22 EVEL FLIGHT ............................22 URNS ........................22 APID DESCENT METHODS Spiral dives ..........................22 B-stall ............................23 Big Ears ............................24 ............................
- Page 6 ............................. 35 NSPECTION General .............................35 Inspection periods ........................36 Validity of inspection ........................36 ............................. 36 ARRANTY SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................... 37 SWING ..........................37 WEBSITE Product registration .........................37 SWING Technology ........................37 Facebook, Twitter & youtube ....................37 SWING TV ..........................37 SWING App ..........................37...
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Page 7: 01 Introduction
Furthermore, it could lead to serious injuries or even death. This applies in particular, but not only, to the instructions given in the sections Safety, Flying the NYOS RS, Types of Use and Dangerous Situations and Extreme Flying. Introduction Section 01... -
Page 8: Series Of Instructions
If you follows the picture. are not able to arrange appropriate disposal, SWING will be happy to recycle the paraglider Bullet points for you. Send the glider with a short note to this Bullet points are used in the Manual for lists. -
Page 9: 02 Safety
It is part of the lead to serious injuries or even death. certification and belongs with the paraglider. The NYOS RS was developed and tested solely Safety advice for use as a paraglider for foot-launch and All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks. -
Page 10: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability
Intended use The operating limits must be observed throughout the entire flight. The NYOS RS has solely to be used as “light aerial sports equipment” with an empty weight When planning your flight, pay attention to of less than 120 kg, category paraglider. -
Page 11: Glider Categories And Guidelines
EN/LTF certification. There is also further information on the website of the Suitability for training relevant licensing body. The NYOS RS is not suitable for use as a EN/LTF certification training glider. The NYOS RS received B classification in the final classification by the licensing body. -
Page 12: 03 Technical Description
These features offered by the NYOS RS are overshoot or launch the pilot unintentionally. something all pilots are looking for, and the... -
Page 13: Line System
Line system The NYOS RS 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 NYOS RS with Kevlar reinforcement allow the pilot to adjust the speed of the NYOS RS using a pulley system to suit his/her individual preference. There is more information on using the speed system in the section “Flying the NYOS RS”. -
Page 15: Setting Up The Nyos Rs And First-Flying
The factory setting for the NYOS RS is intended 04 Setting up the NYOS RS to allow optimum handling. It is therefore and first-flying generally necessary make adjustment to the length. Before the first flight However, if required, the brake setting can be... - Page 16 Ensure that only overhand or bowline knots are used and that they are tied correctly. Section 04 Setting up the NYOS RS and first-flying...
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Page 17: Adjusting The Brake Handle
Adjusting the brake handle The NYOS RS 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 them to be adjusted suit pilot’s particular preferences. -
Page 18: Speed System
The NYOS RS already has a high basic trim You will not be able to use the paraglider’s full speed, but this can be increased considerably potential if the speed system is too long. -
Page 19: C-Bridge System
Various problems can be prevented by briefly pulling down the rear C-risers. Fig. 9 Adjustment of flightdirection by C-bridge Other features The NYOS RS does not have a trimmer or any other adjustable, detachable variable features in addition to the speed bar and speed limiter. -
Page 20: Recommended Weight Range
The comments given below regarding dynamics in relation to wing-loading are particularly true if you are outside this range. Swing offers the NYOS RS 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 Nyos Rs
Avoid pulling hard on the risers. The Is the handle for the reserve chute NYOS RS launches very easily and is easy to secure? control. Launching is even easier if the canopy is arranged in a half-moon shape. -
Page 22: Level Flight
Level flight flight positions. When the brakes are open, the NYOS RS’s Many flying situations call for a very rapid flight is stable and level. The brake lines can be descent to avoid a dangerous situation, e.g. the... -
Page 23: B-Stall
Given the complexity and the possible risks of the spiral dive, SWING recommends that this DANGER manoeuvre be learnt under qualified instruction. At a high sink rate (above 14 m/s) it may be... -
Page 24: Big Ears
(well above stall speed) to manoeuvre by folding down a sufficiently large avoid an unintentional stall. part of the wing tips so that the pilot does not then have to counteract the tendency to Section 05 Flying the NYOS RS... -
Page 25: 06 Types Of Use
The winch and release must have a certificate of compliance which covers the towing of paragliders. The NYOS RS was developed and tested for use solely as a paraglider for foot launch and for The winch operator must have undertaken winch launch. -
Page 26: Tandem Paragliding
In Germany, use of paragliders for motorised flight requires additional certification. Please check the situation in your country. WARNING If you would like to use the NYOS RS with a motor, please contact SWING, When... -
Page 27: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
Most manoeuvres can be practised with the handle extreme situations. NYOS RS during safety training in the same way as with a glider without RAST. Only those manoeuvres for which the glider... -
Page 28: Collapsing The Paraglider
Recovery A provoked collapse from a roll or pitch The NYOS RS will normally recover quickly and movement can lead to uncontrolled flight automatically from a front stall, but re-inflation positions. Such collapses are unrealistic and can be assisted by light symmetrical brake have no training benefit. -
Page 29: Full Stall
The most common come undone or a brake line is defective, the cause is going below the minimum speed or NYOS RS can also be steered and landed using flying near the minimum speed combined with the rear risers. -
Page 30: Advertising And Adhesives
not wet through. This makes the top surface so Advertising and adhesives “rough” in texture from the drop formation that the airflow over the top of the wing separates Always make sure before attaching advertising from the surface. This phenomenon has been to the glider that the adhesive planned will not known for some time from hang-gliding and alter the glider’s flight behaviour. -
Page 31: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
08 Storing and looking after the paraglider Storing the paraglider Packing the paraglider It is very important to pack the paraglider carefully to ensure the longevity of the leading place protection Fig. 12 edge reinforcements. Fold up the glider as underneath the section of the glider which has shown in the diagrams below. -
Page 32: Storing And Transporting The Glider
Fig. 15 SWING uses a specially developed polyamide compression strap around the glider and fasten fabric for the NYOS RS which has a high-quality it by pulling gently. Make sure that the glider is coating for improved UV resistance, colour only loosely folded and is not bent or fastness and air permeability. -
Page 33: Lines
If the glider is not thoroughly rinsed, there may be permanent damage to the material. Lines The NYOS RS has various different high-quality and accurately manufactured lines which have been selected according to the load and area of use. You should also protect the lines from... -
Page 34: Cleaning
3cm. Single replacement lines for the NYOS RS can be ordered direct from us online http://swing.de/line-service.html replacement complete groups of lines must be carried out by a SWING authorised workshop. -
Page 35: Lines
The line lengths for the NYOS RS are listed in the Maintenance and The overhand knot and bowline knots Service book. described are permitted only for connecting the main brake lines/brake handle. -
Page 36: Inspection Periods
The terms of the warranty are in the enclosed warranty card. You must register your paraglider or other SWING product in order to be able to rely on the warranty. Section 09 Repairs, Inspections and Warranty... -
Page 37: Swing On The World Wide Web
Paragliding On SWING’s website, you will find an extensive Speedflying range of accessories for your paraglider, useful Accessories products for pilots, as well as additional ... -
Page 38: Appendix
Appendix EAPR EAPR GmbH 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 39: Glider Details
Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: NYOS RS __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 201__ Mark and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership 1. Owner: Name: Address: Telephone: Email: 2. Owner: Name:... -
Page 40: Inspection And Repairs Carried Out
Inspection and repairs carried out: Date: Work carried General condition Completed by Stamp and signature out: on delivery: (Name): SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany...
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