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- Page 1 PArAglider Twin RS Version: 1.0 Date: 01.06.2016 Instruction Manual (EN)
- Page 2 INFORMATION Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website: www.swing.de where you will find additional information relating to your Swing product and any changes to the Manual.
- Page 3 Dear TWIN RS owner THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SWING GLIDER. We hope that flying a Swing glider will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your glider set it apart from others.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
INE SYSTEM ............................... 15 ISERS ..........................15 ECHNICAL 04 SETTING UP THE TWIN RS AND TEST-FLYING ................16 ........................16 EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT Adjusting the main brake lines ....................16 Adjusting the brake handles ......................17 Speed system (trimmer) ......................19 Tandem spreader bar ........................ - Page 5 Reserve ............................21 Recommended weight range ....................... 21 05 FLYING THE TWIN RS ......................22 ............................22 IRST FLIGHT ................... 22 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK ............................ 23 POINT CHECK ............................. 23 AUNCH ............................23 EVEL FLIGHT ...............................
- Page 6 Lines............................. 37 ............................38 NSPECTION General ............................38 Inspection periods ........................38 Validity of inspection ........................38 ............................39 ARRANTY 10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ..................40 ..........................40 WING EBSITE ........................40 RODUCT REGISTRATION & ......................40...
- Page 7 DULV ............................41 ............................41 ERSIONS ............................ 42 LIDER DETAILS ..................... 42 ILOT DETAILS ROOF OF OWNERSHIP : ....................43 NSPECTION AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT : .............................. 44 OTES...
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Page 8: 01 Introduction
01 Introduction Special text DANGER Manual SWING requires you to familiarise yourself Sections of text headed “Danger” indicate with your new paraglider by reading this a situation where there is imminent Manual before your first flight. This will allow danger, which in all probability will lead to... -
Page 9: Series Of Instructions
If you Bullet points are used in this Manual for lists. are not able to arrange appropriate disposal, Example: Swing will be happy to recycle the glider for risers you. Send the glider with a short note to this ... -
Page 10: 02 Safety
A sound assessment of the The TWIN RS was developed and tested conditions for flying is particularly important. solely for use as a paraglider for foot-launch Paragliders are not designed to be flown in and for winch-towing. -
Page 11: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability, Operating Limits
Swing publishes on its website any technical Pilots are responsible for their own safety safety notices and airworthiness instructions and must ensure that the airworthiness of the which are issued in respect of Swing equipment is checked prior to every flight. - Page 12 Note also, as part of the operating limits, that: the TWIN RS is designed for solo or tandem paragliding use by more than two people is prohibited WARNING...
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Page 13: Glider Categories And Guidelines
The descriptions of flight characteristics The TWIN RS is also certified for use as a contained in this Manual are all based on solo glider when the vario-riser is used. test flights, which were carried out under This means it is also suitable for heavier standardised conditions. -
Page 14: 03 Technical Description
Line system The TWIN RS has A, B and C- line levels, which fork twice from the bottom (riser) to the top (canopy) and which are divided into main, intermediate and top lines. The individual line levels are connected with one another using the “handshake knot”... -
Page 15: Risers
WARNING The 25mm wide risers specially developed The paraglider is delivered ex factory with for the TWIN RS allow the pilot to use a the Maillon quick links secured using trimmer to adjust the speed of the TWIN RS Loctite (a strong thread-locking to suit individual preferences. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Twin Rs And Test-Flying
Adjusting the main brake lines and right brakes must be adjusted symmetrically. The TWIN RS is delivered ex factory with a brake adjustment which is marked on the If the brakes are shortened, care must be brake lines and conforms to the certified test taken that the paraglider is not slowed down sample. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Brake Handles
Adjusting the brake handles The TWIN RS is fitted with Swing’s Multigrip brake handles, which allows the stiffness of the grip area to be adjusted. The various options for stiffening the brake handles allow them to be altered to suit the pilot’s... - Page 18 Fig. 4: Removing the stiffening from the Swing Multigrip brake handle and replacing it Multigrip brake handle after removing both stiffening rods. These are the various parts: ...
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Page 19: Speed System (Trimmer)
Speed system (trimmer) WARNING The TWIN RS already has a high basic trim speed, but this can be increased Problems (such as collapses or tucks) considerably by using the additional speed have a more drastic effect with increased system. It is particularly useful if there is a speed than in unaccelerated flight. -
Page 20: Tandem Spreader Bar
These are shown in Fig. 8. national regulations. Differences in height are offset by attaching the passenger's carabiners in the upper, Fig. 8: Tandem spreader bar Section 4 Setting up the TWIN RS and test-flying... -
Page 21: Suitable Harnesses
Suitable harnesses reserve. Please familiarise yourself with the relevant laws and regulations in other For solo flight, the TWIN RS can in principle countries before you fly. be used with harnesses with seat board which have “GH” or race classification. -
Page 22: 05 Flying The Twin Rs
05 Flying the TWIN RS WARNING First flight A careful pre-flight check is required for any type of aircraft. Make sure that you Carry out your first flights only during stable exercise the same level of care each time weather, and in a familiar area or on a you carry out the check. -
Page 23: 7-Point Check
Avoid pulling hard on the risers. The TWIN RS launches very easily and is easy to WARNING control. Launching is even easier if the canopy is arranged in a half-moon shape. -
Page 24: Turns
Turns tighten automatically. Exiting the manoeuvre With the TWIN RS, Swing has developed a at high sink rates can take several turns. glider which reacts immediately to steering Given the complexity and the possible risks input and is extremely responsive. -
Page 25: B-Stall
Pilots should be aware that stable spiral. this considerably increases the tendency The spiral may lead to loads and/or to deep stall. disturbance to consciousness which prevent later deployment of your reserve. Flying the TWIN RS Section 5... -
Page 26: Big Ears
Assist the opening process by a short, The TWIN RS has a big ears support feature impulsive pumping motion with the brakes if to make the big ears manoeuvre more the ears do not open automatically. -
Page 27: 06 Types Of Use
06 Types of use WARNING The most common cause of stall on winch The TWIN RS was developed and tested for is releasing the A-risers too early while the use solely as a paraglider for foot launch and glider is rising. The pilot should ensure winch launch. -
Page 28: Attaching The Towline Release System
If you appropriate towing equipment and a suitable wish to fly the TWIN RS with a motor, then winch operator. please contact Swing, the manufacturer of the engine unit or an LBA-approved testing Attaching the towline release system agent. -
Page 29: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
Please note that all of the manoeuvres Swing advises against subjecting the described in this Manual were carried out for materials of the TWIN RS to excessive stress the purposes of the type-test certification with during a safety training (SIV) course. -
Page 30: Collapsing The Glider
Recovery Collapsing the glider The TWIN RS will normally recover quickly Asymmetric collapse and automatically from a front stall, but re- inflation can be assisted by light symmetrical Asymmetric collapses are caused by the brake input. In the case of extreme front... -
Page 31: Full Stall
The spin has come undone or a brake line is stops automatically when the brakes are defective, the TWIN RS can also be steered released completely. and landed using the rear risers. In this case, stall happens more quickly and... -
Page 32: Other Tips For Dangerous Situations
Other tips for dangerous WARNING situations Flying in extremely humid weather or in rain is outside the operating limits of the Stalling in rain glider. If you are not able to avoid flying in In general, there are two reasons why a rain, please observe the following: paraglider may go into deep stall in rain: ... -
Page 33: Overloading
Overloading The glider structure is put under high levels of strain in particular on extreme flight manoeuvres, rapid descent methods (spiral dives) or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres. They considerably accelerate the aging process of the structure and should therefore be avoided. The glider must be inspected earlier than is usually the case if it has been put under more than the usual degree of strain. -
Page 34: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
Storing the paraglider Packing the paraglider Pack the TWIN RS as shown in Figs. 1-4. The leading edge reinforcements on the front edge are placed on top of each other to avoid bending or misshaping them. This... -
Page 35: Storing And Transporting The Glider
Do not Swing uses a specially developed polyamide pack your glider too tightly after use and, fabric for the TWIN RS which has a high- even though it is very comfortable, never sit quality coating for improved UV resistance, on the backpack with the glider inside. -
Page 36: Lines
Lines a weak soap solution for stubborn stains, and then rinse it out carefully and thoroughly. The TWIN RS has various different high- Leave the glider to dry in a place which is quality and accurately manufactured lines well-ventilated and in the shade. -
Page 37: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
Swing paragliders have an exact comparison with the lengths in the check identification on the underside of the stabilo sheets. The line lengths for the TWIN RS are lines or on the centre rib, which is obligatory listed in the Maintenance and Service book. -
Page 38: Inspection
Inspection periods WARNING The TWIN RS must be inspected as follows Do not under any circumstances use (check the situation in your country): knots to shorten the lines. Any knot will All Gliders must be inspected at least weaken the line considerably and may every two years from the purchase date. -
Page 39: Warranty
Service warranty You must register your paraglider or other Swing product in order to be able to rely on the warranty. You are able to register quickly and easily online on our website. Service Online-Guarantee http://www.swing.de/online-warranty.html... -
Page 40: Swing On The World Wide Web
Facebook, Twitter & youtube 10 Swing on the World Swing is very active with the new media of Wide Web Facebook, Twitter and youtube and has Swing Website various websites which are updated daily on various topics related to Swing has a comprehensive website, which aviation and Swing products. -
Page 41: Appendix
Appendix EAPR European Academy of Parachute Rigging Addresses e.V. Marktstr. 11 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH 87730 Bad Grönenbach An der Leiten 4 Germany 82290 Landsberied Tel: +49 (0) 8334 - 534470 Germany Fax: +49 (0) 8334 - 534469 Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 Email: info@para-academy.eu... -
Page 42: Glider Details
Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: TWIN RS TRS __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 201__ Dealer’s stamp and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership Owner 1: Name: Address: Tel.: Email: Owner 2:... -
Page 43: Inspection And Repairs Carried Out
Inspection and repairs carried out: Date: Work carried General Completed by Stamp and signature: out: condition on (Name): delivery:... -
Page 44: Notes
Notes: Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany...
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