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Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Nevada2 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 inspection .................................. 6
5.1.2. Launch ......................................................... 6
5.1.3. Flight.............................................................7
5.1.4. Landing.........................................................7
5.2. Fast descent............................................................7
5.2.1. Big Ears......................................................... 8
5.2.2. B-line Stall.................................................... 8
5.2.3. Spiral Dive................................................... 8
5.3. Zvláštní letové režimy
5.3.1. Jednostranné zaklapnutí vrchlíku
5.3.2. Čelní zaklapnutí vrchlíku
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5.3. SIV manoeuvres........................................................ 9
5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse ..................................... 9
5.3.2. Full-Frontal Collapse ...................................... 10
5.3.3. Deep stall......................................................... 10
5.3.4. Full Stall............................................................ 10
5.3.5. Spin................................................................... 10
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER .......................................... 11
7.CHECKING YOUR GLIDER.................................................... 12
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER................................................. 12
9. DIAGRAM AND DIMENSIONS........................................... 14
10. LINE PLAN.......................................................................... 15
11. ENJOY YOUR FLYING........................................................ 16
12. CUSTOMER CARE.............................................................. 17
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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 Nevada2 paraglider 1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….. 1 5.3. SIV manoeuvres……………………..……….…………….…. 9 5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse …….………………………… 9 2. YOUR PARAGLIDER………………………………………………… 1 5.3.2. Full-Frontal Collapse ……………………………….. 10 2.1. Technical description…………………………………….. 1 5.3.3. -
Page 2: Introduction
Brazil and in Africa, Gradient´s favourite testing ground. Nevada2 is designed as a high EN-B category glider and thus is intended for experienced pilots, who are capable of active flying. Outstanding performance, nice handling, predictable behaviour and stable accelerated flight makes Nevada2 a very interesting solution for a really wide range of occasional and experienced pilots who need high performance and safety for long XC flights. - Page 3 The main C-lines are connected to the karabiners through loops, allowing easier adjustment when your glider is serviced. Nevada2 is supplied with a well proven three-riser speed-system which gives great acceleration and maximum speed. The risers are made from 15mm wide webbing from PES material with small and special shaped carabiners Peguet.
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Page 4: Technical Data
Pilot’s manual for Nevada2 2.2. Technical data Nevada2 units Flat Area 21,80 23,20 25,20 27,54 30,00 Projected area 18,43 19,61 21,30 23,28 25,36 Span 11,23 11,59 12,08 12,62 13,18 Projected span 8,73 9,01 9,39 9,81 10,25 Aspect ratio 5,75 5,75... -
Page 5: Materials
Pilot’s manual for Nevada2 2.3. Materials Canopy Fabric code Upper sail-leading edge NCV Skytex E44 - Everlast, 40 g/m Upper sail-rear part NCV Skytex E25 - Universal, 38 g/m Bottom sail NCV Skytex 70032 - Universal, 38 g/m Ribs NCV Skytex, E29A - Hard, 40 g/m... -
Page 6: Certification
Nevada2 is EN-B and LTF-B certified in all sizes. The EN/LTF certificate for each Nevada2 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
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT This manual is intended as a guide to the characteristic features of your new Nevada2 paraglider. Under no circumstances should it be used as a ‘learn-to-fly’ manual for paragliding or as a substitute for a paragliding training course. -
Page 8: Flight
Pilot’s manual for Nevada2 5.1.3. Flight Nevada2 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. Flying in turbulent conditions When flying through severe turbulence, stabilise the canopy with simultaneously applying a little brake (C handles) to both sides. -
Page 9: Big Ears
When opening big ears activated by B-lines, release outer B-lines slowly, smoothly and symmetrically. CAUTION: It should be realized, that due to the fact that Nevada2 has two main lines for each side only, the big part of canopy will be folded. The bigger sink rate of the glider increases the angle of attack. By pushing the speed bar, this effect is compensated. -
Page 10: Siv Manoeuvres
Recovery: Nevada2 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 11: Full-Frontal Collapse
Recovery: Nevada2 recovers from a full stall automatically once the brakes are smoothly released. During correct recovery from a full stall Nevada2 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 12: Maintaining Your Glider
Pilot’s manual for Nevada2 Recovery: Under normal circumstances Nevada2 is capable of recovering from a spin automatically when the 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: Checking Your Glider
Gradient supplier as soon as possible. 7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER After 150 flying hours or two years your Nevada2 must be thoroughly checked and tested by the manufacturer or by a Gradient authorised service centre. This check is primarily focused on: ... - Page 14 When ordering new lines use the codes in the attached line diagram. Use the code ‘NVD2’ and size of the glider, followed by the line code. E.g. the outside long line in row A for a Nevada2-28 is: ‘NVD2-28 A1.2’.
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Page 15: Diagram And Dimensions
Pilot’s manual for Nevada2 9. DIAGRAM & DIMENSIONS... -
Page 16: Line Plan
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Page 17: 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 Nevada2 will combine to ensure you have many hours of fantastic flying. -
Page 18: Customer Care
Pilot’s manual for Nevada2 12. CUSTOMER CARE Please contact your nearest Gradient dealer for any questions concerning your Gradient equipment. You can find the list of all Gradient dealers on our website. http://www.gradient.cx/en/Agencies For all other questions or requests please email us at gradient@gradient.cx Our production and development centre is located in the Czech Republic Gradient.s.r.o.
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