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- in fact every- cepts, both in development and production. one who values low drag - and could not do without their warm speedbag. We hope that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with your IMPRESS 3.
Getting started This guide gives you a brief look at getting going and managing your new IMPRESS 3, but it does not replace the official manual. Detailed guidance about preparation, use in flight, maintenance, service and more can be found in the official manual on...
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The • Radio Pocket delivery package includes: • Speedbag with Cockpit, Spoiler and The IMPRESS 3 harness is delivered with the Instrument Panel foam protector in position under the seat, • Speed System with 2 Brummel hooks the comfort foam installed in the back and •...
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Innovationen and Features The IMPRESS 3 comes with a number of E Pilot relief tube Exit in speedbag small but important details; just what you F Safe-T-System and Closure Remember need for comfortable flying: System A Removable Instrument Panel on the...
Harness Adjustment Before your first flight it is possible to set up white marks). your IMPRESS 3 in only 5 quick and easy 2. Adjust Speedbag Length: The length of steps. To do this we recommend that you the speedbag, and therefore the body’s...
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speedbag straps (toes) until the feet are at gravity by changing the lengths of the up- the desired angle. per and lower speedbag lines. If possible 3. Adjusting the upper body (back) angle: get an observer to check the speedbag Now set the recline angle using the back angle.
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pressure along the line of the main support you should shorten the main support loadshare strap. If necessary you can ad- just the leg and chest straps individually. Repeat the adjusting process after every flight at first, or as often as necessary.
- your safety depends on it. Each obtained from the reserve weight by using step is explained in detail in the IMPRESS 3 this formula (Reserve weight in Kgs x 2.7 = manual. If you are not sure how to do it do Volume in Litres).
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Open the zips backwards to their the inner container starting points, then close them com- pletely. Stow the zippers in their zipper 3 Put the inner container into the IMPRESS 3 ‘garages’. as follows: d. Secure the reserve compartment by a.
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4 After every repack and every reserve in- The reserve handle, permanently connect- stallation carry out a compatibility test as ed to the four-flap inner container supplied, follows: forms an essential part of the harness; you may only use this reserve handle. •...
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Using the Speedbag The IMPRESS 3 speedbag is closed by a (for example after having released the chest/ new chest strap/speedbag safety device, leg straps after a failed takeoff). called Closure Remember System. This fas- tening is directly connected to the chest/leg Stay leaning forward after takeoff, with body straps and draws the pilot’s attention, when...
Using the Speed System Make sure that the speed lines are not adjusted too short, but that you are able to use the full speed range. Accelerate with one foot, leaving the other on the footboard. For more speed press the first accelerating foot to the footboard and pick up the second step with the second foot.
Technical Details Pilot Height 155-170 171-185 186-200 Seatboard Width n/a * n/a * n/a * Hangpoint Height n/a * n/a * n/a * Carabiner Distance 40-48 40-48 40-48 Total Harness Weight Load Test DIN EN 1651 / LTF II 91/09, 120 kg Foam Protector Certification LTF II 91/09 *) The hammock principle means that the harness conforms exactly to the shape of the pilot.
An up-to-date version of the detailed and of- tails online. ficial manual, further advice about safety, updated news and the FAQs can also be Your IMPRESS 3 should have a check every found on www.advance.ch. 24 months, and be regularly inspected. Confirmed damage must be immediately...
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