Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Dudek Coden
Summary of Contents for Dudek Coden
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
NOTE! Please read this manual carefully before your first flight! Page TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ..................3 2. About the wing..................4 For whom the Coden THE PROJECT DESIGN CLOTH RIGGING RISERS SPEED SYSTEM WHICH HARNESS 3. Flight.....................9 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LAUNCH... -
Page 3: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS! We are pleased to welcome you among constantly growing number of Dudek Paragliders pilots. You've become yet another proud owner of a high performance state-of-the-art paraglider. Extensive development, use of most modern engineering methods and thorough testing resulted in a user friendly paraglider, which will provide you with great performance, making sure you will stay on the very top of the field. -
Page 4: About The Wing
2. ABOUT THE WING For whom the Coden? Coden is a 2-row competition wing of 6,95 aspect ratio and 77 cells. It is dedicated for highly skilled and experienced pilots. Even as the paraglider passed EN-D flight tests, it demands that steering inputs are very precise and measured. For that reason the Coden is meant mostly for active competitors. - Page 5 Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the Coden. All materials used come from marked production batches, and each production step can be verified down to identification of specific worker and controller.
-
Page 6: Cloth
SR-Scrim fabric. RIGGING All of the Coden lines (including mains) are unsheathed. Because of low number of the lines we made sure they are strong enough by using Technora cores, featuring high strength and stretch-resistance. -
Page 7: Speed System
Overly long brake lines are not advised either, as total lack of strain can prove dangerous in some situations. Our newest steering handle used in Coden, besides its attractive, light design, features: Soft neoprene cover, a swivel to prevent possible twisting of the steering line, EK (Easy Keeper) system). -
Page 8: Which Harness
The maximum action is reached when speed system pulleys touch. Speed system operation Before take-off attach paraglider risers to the harness with main carabiners. Then connect speed system cords with hooks or quick-links. Before launching make sure that speed system is not tangled and runs freely. To use the speed system simply place your feet on the speed bar and push forward in a horizontal plane. -
Page 9: Flight
USER MANUAL 3. FLIGHT PRE-FLIGHT CHECK A thorough pre-flight check is essential for any aircraft and the Coden is no exception. Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider (in a horseshoe directed against wthe wind) following checks must be made: canopy, lines and risers condition. -
Page 10: Turns
TURNS Coden is an agile wing, with smooth reactions to the steering inputs. Handling is actually easy and forces grow proportionally to position of the brakes. Adding some weight shift will make the paraglider turn really quick... -
Page 11: Thermalling And Soaring
THERMALLING AND SOARING When flying the Coden minimum sink is reached with slight brake pressure applied (10 to 15 cm, depending on pilot’s weight). In turbulent conditions the canopy should be flown with a small amount of brake applied. -
Page 12: Active Steering With Acb System
LANDING The Coden is easy to land. Just make sure that last turn into the wind is done with sufficient altitude, since prior to touch down you should build up speed, fully releasing the brakes. Then flare out at 1 - 2 meters over ground by gently braking. -
Page 13: Winching And Motoparagliding
During tests numerous flights were made with winch start and backpack power units, as these are the only means to gain some height in flatlands. Absolutely no contradictions were found for using Coden in such flights. CAUTION During start, especially winched or with a motor, always remember to bring the wing directly over your head. -
Page 14: Rapid Descents
B-Stall Since the Coden is equipped with two rows only, it is not advised to try B- stall. Most of attempts led to stall, and recovery to normal flight was not guaranteed. -
Page 15: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS WISE, CORRECT AND SAFE FLYING, SO THAT YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO DESCEND RAPIDLY! AEROBATICS Coden was not designed with aerobatics in mind. WING OVER You make a wingover by executing a series of consecutive, alternating turns with growing bank angle. - Page 16 Can happen in strong turbulence. Active piloting will usually prevent its occurrence. Coden is a modern paraglider with significantly stiffened leading edge. Tests have shown that most often canopy reinflates spontaneously, however in specific turbulent conditions it is possible that airflow will keep the leading edge collapsed.
-
Page 17: Paraglider Care
Proper maintenance of the paraglider will greatly enhance its durability FOLDING AND STORAGE Coden was built with wide use of recent technological advances, like plastic wire stiffeners of the leading edge. Because of that the paraglider should be carefully folded, according to materials, conditions of transportand storage. -
Page 18: Deterioration: A Few Tips
Due to small number of suspension lines and their significant load a check is advised every 60 flight hours, and a replacement every 100 hours. Technical inspection is is carried out by the manufacturer or authorised distributor (trained for inspections). DETERIORATION: A FEW TIPS! This paraglider is basically made of Nylon, a cloth which - like any synthetic material - deteriorates through excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays emitted... -
Page 19: Technical Data
USER MANUAL 5. TECHNICAL DATA Coden 23_M 25,5_L Certification EN D LTF D Number of cells Surface area (flat) [m 23,70 25,50 Surface area (projected) [m 20,22 21,75 Span (flat) [m] 12,83 13,31 Span (projected) [m] 10,31 10,69 Aspect Ratio (flat) -
Page 20: Warranty, Aerocasco
AeroCasco insurance against damage and repair costs. WARRANTY Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of charge repairs caused by the material or production faults along following scheme: For the free-flying paragliders warranty covers 36 months (3 years) or 300 flight hours (depending on what comes first).If the paraglider is used for powered... - Page 21 Normal warranty does not cover repairs of damages caused by the user or a third party. As costs of such repairs can be considerable, Dudek Paragliders offer an AeroCasco insurance. It covers a one-off repair of any mechanical damage, no matter how big and whoever inflicted them.The only expenses the purchaser has to...
-
Page 22: What Have You Bought
FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. SEE YOU IN THE AIR! 7. WHAT DID YOU BUY Dudek paraglider you’ve bought includes: Backpack Transport bag (with your canopy inside). Paraglider itself (canopy, lines, risers). -
Page 23: Rigging Scheme
USER MANUAL RIGGING SCHEME Rigging (suspension lines) scheme is on the next page, while tables of lines' lengths are published in Service Documents on our website www.dudek.eu... -
Page 25: Risers: Design And Accessories
USER MANUAL 9. RISERS AND ACCESORIES steering line ACB toggle pulley covered swivel steering handle ball speed system pulleys Easy Keeper steering speed magnets handle system hooks carabiner... - Page 26 Speed system influence on the aerofoil Full speed Risers neutral (without speed) Slowest speed, Increased speed, minimum sink, increased sink Take off position All risers neutral at: 540mm Speed system with maillons for 25.5 size: (with maillons) A - 410 A’...
- Page 27 Cell Leading edge Intakes Stabilizer Mini-ribs Ribs Trailing edge Risers...
- Page 28 MADE IN EUROPE...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Coden and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers