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- Page 1 VEGA II PILOT'S MANUAL Thank you for taking the time to read this booklet. Vega II...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Pre flight Pre-delivery inspection Brake-line lengths Weight range Pre-flight safety 3. Flying the Vega II a. Normal flight Pre-flight inspection Launch Flight Landing b. Losing altitude Big ears ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Improper use or misuse of paragliding equipment greatly increases these risks. Neither Axis nor the seller of Axis equipment shall be held liable for personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances. -
Page 4: Pre Flight
Brake-line length When you receive your new Vega II, the brake-line length is set the same as the Axis test glider. This length has been finely tuned by Axis test pilots and it should not be necessary to adjust it. -
Page 5: Weight Range
Weight range The Vega II must only be flown within the certified weight range as shown in this manual. The weight range quoted is the total in-flight weight which includes pilot, glider, harness, clothing and accessories. Pre-flight safety Before flying this glider you should: ... -
Page 6: Flying The Vega
Brake pressure is progressive. This gives a responsive and sporty feel to the handling. In an emergency (e.g. a broken brake line) the Vega II can be manoeuvred by steering carefully with the rear risers or by weight shift. -
Page 7: Landing
Landing On your first flights you may be surprised at how well the Vega II glides. Take account of this when making your landing approach and give yourself the opportunity for S- turns or a longer approach than you might be used to. - Page 8 While in big ears your forward speed can be increased by using the speed system. The Vega II can be steered with big ears in by weight-shift alone. Initiation: Reach up as high as possible and take hold of the outer A-line on each side of the glider.
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Page 9: Asymmetric Collapse
Deep stall The Vega II has no tendency to either get into, or stay in, a deep stall. If the glider does enter a deep stall, accelerate the glider out of the deep stall by either pushing on the A-risers or by using the speed bar. -
Page 10: Full Stall
Vega II shows no tendency to surge strongly in front of the pilot. -
Page 11: Care, Maintenance And Repairs
4. CARE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS The materials used to construct your Vega II have been carefully chosen for maximum durability. If you treat your glider carefully and follow these guidelines it will last you a long time. Excessive wear can occur by bad ground-handling, careless packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light, exposure to chemicals, heat and moisture. -
Page 12: Repairs
Axis supplier. After 100 hours of flying or two years, whichever is sooner, your Vega II must be checked and tested by the manufacturer’s authorised agent. Vega II... -
Page 13: Technical Details
The Vega II has been designed for hill and/or tow launches. It is not a paramotor wing. The use of a power unit, paramotor or motor with the Vega II has not been tested by the manufacturer or by the testing authority. - Page 14 0.51 0.54 Number of cells Weight range (kg) 65-80 70-95 85-110 100-130 125-170 Minimum speed (km/h) Trim speed (km/h) Accelerated speed (km/h) Minimum sink rate Glide ratio Glider weight (exc bag, kg) Homologation EN-C EN-B EN-C EN-C none Vega II...
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Page 15: Line Plan
Line plan Vega II... - Page 16 Line Schedule AXIS VEGA II XS, S, M, L Line length after sewing -under 5 daN. Name Quant. Liros PPSL 2405 2538 2661 2823 2306 2434 2551 2706 2306 2434 2551 2706 2263 2389 2503 2655 2164 2284 2394 2540...
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Page 18: Specification Of Materials
LIROS: Dyneema PPSL 275/1.90, minimum strength 275 daN (XL and tandem) LIROS: Dyneema DFLS 200/1.42, minimum strength 200 daN Risers: Mouka Tišnov: PES Pre-stretched polyester, minimum strength 2000 daN Maillons: Elair Servis: Niro triangle 4/200, minimum strength 200 daN Speedsystem pulleys: Riley Fittings Australia: RM 302 Vega II... -
Page 19: About Axis
The lessons learned from these thousands of hours of competition success have been used to develop the Vega II, a new generation of glider. We welcome feedback from you about your new Vega II. Send it to us at info@axispara.cz or info@axispara.co.uk (UK pilots).
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