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  • Page 1 Getting Star ted English...
  • Page 2 1988 – in both develop- ment and the production of paragliders, harnesses and accessories. This guide gives a brief look at using the EPSILON 9, but it does not replace the manual. The latest version can be found on: www.advance.ch/epsilon...
  • Page 3 You as Pilot As an intermediate the EPSILON 9 is suita- ble for the recreational pilot who regularly flies in thermal conditions. This pilot will have a competent, well-practised active flying style. If this is the case the EPSILON 9 will make pure pleasure of...
  • Page 4 Delivery and Basic Settings Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be The EPSILON 9 package contains: flown by the dealer to check for correct ini- COMFORTPACK § tial setup. Any personal alteration of the COMPRESSBAG § para glider results in the loss of its Repair-Kit §...
  • Page 5 Risers Quicklinks and Clips Pulley Speed System Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) Red cursor for the SPI Brummel Hook Easy-running Brake Pulley Swivel Magnet Clip Easy Connect System Support Point...

  • Page 6: Speed System With Spi

    Speed system with SPI The Speed Performance Indicator ( SPI ) uses the EPSILON 9 polar curve and the MacCready theory, and tells you the best speed to fly. The SPI gives you an indica- tion of the speed increase to choose tak- ing into account headwind, sinking air and the expected quality of the next thermal.
  • Page 7 Easy Connect System The EPSILON 9 has an ‘Easy Connect System’, common to ADVANCE harnesses and paragliders. It helps to ensure that you connect the wing to the harness correctly. The backs of the C-risers have coloured markings: red on the left, blue on the right in the direction of flight.

  • Page 8: Fast Descents

    In this case – with the turn. The EPSILON 9 will recover itself vertical speed of more than 14 m/s – from the spiral if neutral weight disposition...
  • Page 9 Correct Handling of Collapses If you have a collapse keep flying straight ahead by careful use of opposite brake, then open the closed side, if necessary, by pumping its brake. Be careful with brake on the open side so as not to stall the wing.

  • Page 10: Packing And Storage

    Packing and Storage Lay the ribs nose on nose when pa- Zip up the rucksack then pull in the side § § cking, so that the plastic rods lie flat on straps. each other and all at the same height. Fold the wing to the width of the inner Residual dampness in warm storage con- §...

  • Page 11: Technical Data

    60–77 70 – 88 80–100 92 –114 105–128 Glider weight 4.15 4.40 4.65 4.95 5.25 Certification EN / LTF B takeoff weight range in which the EPSILON 9 shows the best relationship between flying speed and climb. Pilot, wing, equipment...

  • Page 12: Service And Warranty

    You can also look at spare parts for your product, make orders and ask ADVANCE support direct. Your EPSILON 9 has to be checked every 24 months, after 150 flights or 150 flying hours – whichever comes first. The current...

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