Introduction - Axis VEGA II Pilot's Manual

1. INTRODUCTION

When setting out to design our next-generation cross-country glider we had a clear
target: we wanted to create the best paraglider possible for discerning sports and
recreational pilots. Pilots who want top performance and sensitive handling, but who
rightly demand ever more security.
The Vega II is that glider, keeping the comfortable but precise characteristics of the
original Vega while improving on the glider's already high performance and safety
margins.
With an internal structure based on the successful Mercury competition glider the
Vega II includes our unique differential speed system. This means pilots can achieve a
good sink-rate at half or one-third speed bar, and maintain good stability at maximum
speed: in short, it gives the glider excellent usable speed.
The Vega II is an intermediate-performance glider (EN-C, corresponding to DHV2 or
AFNOR Performance) and is meant for qualified pilots who hold a full paragliding pilot
licence. It is designed as an ideal cross-country glider, suitable for experienced pilots
who fly regularly and who will enjoy a performance glider with good safety
characteristics.
This manual provides information about the glider, which will help you to fly safely
and keep your wing in good condition. If after reading this manual you have any
further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us or any authorised Axis dealer.
Thank you for choosing the new Vega II from Axis.
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By the purchase of this equipment, you are responsible for being a certified paraglider
pilot and you accept all risks inherent with paragliding activities including injury and
death. 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.
If any aspect of the use of our equipment remains unclear, please contact your local
paragliding instructor, Axis dealer or the Axis importer in your country.
Vega II
SAFETY NOTICE
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