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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Thank you for flying ADVANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Acro flying . -
Page 3: Thank You For Flying Advance
Thank you for flying ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of an OMEGA XALPS 3 – a quality product from ADVANCE . We hope that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with it . This user manual is an important part of the glider . Here you will find instructions and important information about safety, care and main- tenance, and that’s why we recommend that you read this document carefully before your first flight . -
Page 4: About Advance
About ADVANCE ADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading para- glider manufacturers . Since it was founded in 1988, the company has consistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both in develop- ment and production . The results are quality products with distinctive characteristics . -
Page 5: The Omega Xalps 3
The OMEGA XALPS 3 The OMEGA XALPS 3 transforms the OMEGA XALPS series into a Nitinol Rods completely new glider generation . As the first 2-liner from ADVANCE, it As a first ADVANCE glider the OMEGA XALPS 3 uses Nitinol Rods . impresses with outstanding technological features and combines the These Nitinol Rods, are especially adapted to the lightweight construc- entire know-how of the development team . -
Page 6: Pilot Requirements
Pilot requirements General advice about paragliding The OMEGA XALPS 3 is a thoroughbred high performance wing, which should be flown exclusively by very experienced, performance-orienta- Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowl- ted cross country or competition pilots . edge of the subject, as well as, of course, the necessary insurance cover and licence . -
Page 7: Handle With Care
Handle with care The ADVANCE OMEGA XALPS 3 is designed to be as light as possible for its specific areas of use . This places significant demands on those who use and look after it . The owner should become very familiar with the product, its qualities and requirements . -
Page 8: Using The Paraglider
Using the paraglider Delivery Adjusting the brake lines Before delivery every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the deal- The brake handle positions have been set at the factory to allow free er and checked for correct settings and trim . When this has been done brake line travel of approximately 8 cm between the brakes free posi- the dealer enters the date of the first flight on the label attached to a tion and the point where brake application first affects the wing trailing... -
Page 9: Setting The Speed System
Setting the Speed System Weight range We recommend that the OMEGA XALPS 3 speed system is correctly The weight ranges for the two different sized gliders are given in the adjusted before your first flight . When doing this you must confirm that “Technical Data”... -
Page 10: Flight Characteristics
Flight characteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with a new glider in Forward Takeoff quiet conditions at a site you know . A few pull ups on easy ground will Even for a long line wing the OMEGA XALPS 3 only needs a light im- give you confidence in your OMEGA XALPS 3’... -
Page 11: Normal Flight
Normal flight hindrance of excessive brake and speed corrections, thus improving its climb performance – quite distinctly . In a thermal choose your bank n quiet air the OMEGA XALPS 3 best glide is at trim speed – fully re- angle and let the glider circle steadily in this attitude . -
Page 12: Accelerated Flight
Accelerated Flight When the angle of attack increases ( e .g . wing pitches back when § entering lift ), the speed bar is briefly pressed harder . The OMEGA XALPS 3 wing remains extremely stable even in accele- rated flight . However, paragliders operate at a lower angle of attack When the angle of attack decreases (e .g . -
Page 13: Using The Pitch Control Handles
Using the Pitch Control Handles The OMEGA XALPS 3 has Pitch Control Handles (on the backs of the B-risers) . It is possible to steer using these B-handles instead of the brake lines – from trim speed right up to 100 % speedbar . When taking hold of the B-handles make sure that you have released your brake wraps . -
Page 14: Collapses
Collapses Symmetrical collapse (Frontstall) Following a spontaneous front collapse the airflow will break away Asymmetric collapse from the wing profile, the canopy will stop flying and pitch back . Wait, The OMEGA XALPS 3 has a particularly taut and very stable canopy . without pulling the brakes, until the wing is back above you, and af- An asymmetric collapse of more than 50% at trim speed will result in ter it has returned to normal forward flight (after some delay) you can... - Page 15 Fast descents by progressive increase of a steering demand . Head and field of view should be directed in the turn direction . Rotation rate, speed and cen- For a quick and efficient way of getting down we recommend, depen- trifugal force will rise with increasing angle of bank .
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Page 16: Stalling
Stalling that the OMEGA XALPS 3 is kept flying straight by careful brake, and the cravat corrected by pulling the relevant orange-marked stabilo line Stalling on one side (Spin) down . It has not been possible to establish stable deep stall . For more on this last subject see also section “Flying with a wet paraglider”... -
Page 17: Landing
Landing Always make a proper landing circuit with a well-planned final ap- proach . As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to le- vel the flight-path, before applying full brake to completely arrest the forward speed . Caution: Steep turn reversals lead to strong swinging of the pi- lot, and should not be done near the ground . -
Page 18: Flying With A Wet Paraglider
Flying with a wet paraglider Acro flying Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall . Deep stall is of- The OMEGA XALPS 3 is not suitable for acrobatic flying . ten the result of a combination of factors . The weight of the wet cano- Paramotoring py goes up, and this increased weight increases the angle of attack, which always puts the glider nearer the deep stall limit . -
Page 19: Packing
Packing General Be aware that careless packing will shorten your OMEGA XALPS 3’s life . Do not leave the wing unnecessarily in the sun, and never subject The OMEGA XALPS 3 should be packed cell on cell . There are vari- it to large temperature changes . - Page 20 Info: ADVANCE recommend packing and storing the OMEGA XALPS 3 in a cell bag . The ADVANCE Tubebag (304 gms) is ve- ry suitable . Packing with the Tubebag Packing in a sausage bag is good for the wing, and is easy to do . It avoids undesirable sliding over the ground .
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Page 21: Maintenance And Checks
Maintenance and checks Maintenance fluctuations, and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent con- densation forming . Ultraviolet light, heat, humidity, sea water, aggressive cleaning agents, unsuitable storing and physical abuse ( dragging across the ground ) Do not drag the glider across the ground . §... -
Page 22: Check
Check Extensive preparation and inspection complete a depiction of this high quality product . According to the current requirements uncove- A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months red Aramid lines have to have at the least the same lifespan as conven- ( 2 years ), >... -
Page 23: Repairs And Disposal
Repairs and disposal Repairs Line repairs A damaged line must be changed, without exception . The easiest op- A paraglider is a lifting surface of complex construction . Seams and tion is to go to an ADVANCE Service Centre or your ADVANCE dealer . lines have been made with great precision . -
Page 24: Disposal
Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product . We use only non-hazardous materials that are subjected to continuous quality and environmental impact assessments . When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time, please remove all metal... -
Page 25: Technical Details
Technical Details OMEGA XALPS 3 Area flat 21 .8 22 .8 24 .4 Area projected 18 .55 19 .4 20 .76 Span flat 12 .31 12 .59 13 .03 Span projected 9 .91 10 . 1 35 10 .48 Aspect ratio flat 6 .95 6 .95 6 .95... -
Page 26: Materials Used
Materials used OMEGA XALPS 3 We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over . Fabric Like all ADVANCE products the Skytex 32 Universal, 70032 E3W Top surface OMEGA XALPS 3 is designed Skytex 27 classic 2 70000 E3H and produced as a result of the Skytex 32 Universal, 70032 E3W latest developments and con- Lower surface... -
Page 27: Certification
Certification The OMEGA XALPS 3 has EN and LTF certification . The categorization applies to all OMEGA XALPS 3 sizes in accelerated as well as unacce- lerated flight . Certification assessments can be downloaded on www . advance .ch The category granted at certification can only give a limited indicati- on of a paraglider’s behaviour in thermal and turbulent air . -
Page 28: Suitable Harnesses
Suitable harnesses Info: Experience has proved the theory – a streamlined harness can significantly improve gliding performance . Basically the OMEGA XALPS 3 can be flown with any harness that do- es not have rigid cross bracing (see section “Certification“) . The OMEGA XALPS 3 was specially trimmed for use with a streamlined harness . -
Page 29: Service
Service ADVANCE Service Center find out about new safety-related knowledge and advice concerning § ADVANCE products . ADVANCE operates two company-owned service centres that car- ry out checks and repairs of all types . The workshops based in download an application form in PDF format which you can use §... - Page 30 of the product) . This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product . The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any claim other than those li- sted above . Claims in respect of damage resulting from careless or in- correct use of the product (e .g .
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Page 31: List Of Parts
List of parts Upper surface Under surface Air intakes Cells Winglet... -
Page 32: Lineplan
Lineplan 22 / 23 / 24 1A10 1B10 1A11 1A12 1A13 2AB4 2AB2 1A14 2AB1 2AB5 1A15 2AB3 1A16 3AB3 1C15 3AB2 1C16 3AB1 1C10 1C11 1C12 1C13 1C14 4AB1 AST up 1S13 1S12 1S11 1S10 3CD4 3CD1 3CD3 3CD2 AST low 4CD1 4CD2... -
Page 33: Risers
Risers A-Riser B-Riser Speedsystem pulleys Brummelhook Attachement point for the harness Brake line guide Pitch Control System (B-handle) -
Page 34: Bowline
Bowline... -
Page 35: Installation Instructions Softlink
Installation instructions Softlink... - Page 36 a d v a n c e t h u n a g + 41 3 3 225 70 10 i n f o @ a d v a n c e.c h u t t i g e n g s t r a s s e 87 w w w.