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- Page 1 Page: 1 of 21 Manual Paraglider F1RST LTF 1 / EN A Am Tower 16 54634 Bitburg Phone: +49 (0) 6561-94 96 80 E-Mail: info@flyfirebird.com www.flyfirebird.com Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany...
- Page 2 Congratulations first: Now you are the happy owner of a FIREBIRD F1RST! We have contributed our long years of experience into the development and production of the F1RST to unify maximum security with the handling of a fun wing. And we’re sure you’ll love it.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
16. Care, Storage, Repairs and Disposal ..............20 16.1. Care ......................20 16.2. Storage ......................20 16.3. Repair ....................... 20 16.4. Disposal..................... 21 17. Nature and Environment ..................21 Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany... -
Page 4: Overview
Date: 10.03.2008 Manual Revision: 0 F1RST Page: 4 of 21 1. Overview Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany... -
Page 5: Technical Description
A special coating makes the wing water-repellent, UV resistant and airtight. The F1rst consists of 36 cells. The end of the wing (stabilizer) is bent down and seamlessly integrated in the rest. -
Page 6: Acceleration System
For line arrangement see line plan on page 2.3 Acceleration System The F1RST has an acceleration system, which automatically returns to base position after use. The riser does not have a lockable trimmer. Use of the acceleration system shortens the A, B and C risers and the angle of attack will be reduced. -
Page 7: Technical Data
Surface area projected m² 21,46 23,29 25,19 Wingspan projected 8,17 8,51 8,85 Aspect ratio projected 3,11 3,11 3,11 Take off weight min. Take off weight max. Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany... -
Page 8: Line Plans
Date: 10.03.2008 Manual Revision: 0 F1RST Page: 8 of 21 5. Line Plans 5.1 F1RST S Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany... -
Page 9: F1Rst M
Date: 10.03.2008 Manual Revision: 0 F1RST Page: 9 of 21 5.2 F1RST M Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany... -
Page 10: F1Rst L
Date: 10.03.2008 Manual Revision: 0 F1RST Page: 10 of 21 5.3 F1RST L Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany... -
Page 11: Measurement
6985 6625 6605 6645 6720 7005 6565 6545 6575 6630 6920 6515 6500 6515 6560 6855 6490 6480 6480 6510 6800 6180 6175 6135 6245 6760 Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany... -
Page 12: Harness
“GH”. Nearly all harnesses recently produced are type GH harnesses and suitable for the F1RST. They differ from the GX harness due to their low suspension and not very effective (if at all included) cross straps. Cross straps have not proven themselves in combination with modern paragliders. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Brake / Steering Lines
(see in the manual of the harness).If there is any defect, you are definitely not allowed to take-off! The easiest way to take off with the F1RST is to lay it out in an arc. You have to lay it out against the wind. -
Page 14: Harness
The most important thing during the take-off is, like at all other gliders too, not the force but the constancy of the pull. Because the F1RST is very easy to lift up, you have to brake it a little bit on steep takeoff areas or in strong wind conditions, to avoid that the glider is overtaking you. -
Page 15: Turning
For best performance and easiest take off we recommend a pre-acceleration system! 13. Using a Motor At the moment the F1RST is not yet certified for flying with a paramotor. But several manufacturers of paramotors are planning to do this certification. The current status of the certification can be inquired from the paramotor manufacturer or directly from us. -
Page 16: Extreme Flight Maneuvers
If you do not react actively on the asymmetric collapse by braking the open side, the F1RST mostly opens automatically within a half turn or less. If the glider does not open again - because of strong turbulences or other influences (e.g. -
Page 17: Parachutal Stalls
Normally, letting up on the steering lines will allow the glider to resume normal flight. If the canopy and the lines are in good condition, the F1RST will speed up again automatically after 2-3 seconds. If this does not happen you must push the A-risers forward or use the speed-system of the glider. -
Page 18: Negative Spin
14.8. Emergency Steering In the event of loosing control of the steering lines, the F1RST can be flown easily with the rear risers (D lines). A stall happens quicker when steering with the rear risers, as if steered with the brake lines. -
Page 19: B-Line Stall
15.3. B-Line Stall The B-Stall with the F1RST is easy to enter. Both B-risers are pulled down slowly and symmetrically up to 20cm. The glider stalls and gets into a vertical descent flight. To end the B-stall you simply release the risers within one second. -
Page 20: Care, Storage, Repairs And Disposal
In time the UV rays will damage the material of the paraglider. Therefore don’t leave the F1RST out in the sun unnecessarily. Take care that the paraglider will not get dirty while laying it out. The dirt particles can damage the material. -
Page 21: Disposal
Thank you for your confidence in our product! Am Tower 16 54634 Bitburg Germany Phone: +49 (0) 6561-94 96 80 E-Mail: info@flyfirebird.com www.flyfirebird.com Firebird GmbH & Co. KG ● Am Tower 16 ● 54634 Bitburg ● Germany...
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