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Summary of Contents for SOL paragliders Flexus LOTUSOne
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WELCOME TO THE L TEAM! ....................... 4 ABOUT L ............................5 PHILOSOPHY ............................6 INTRODUCTION ............................. 6 S - POWER GLIDER ........................6 S - CHARACTERISTICS ........................7 S - THE PROJECT ........................... 7 S - TECHNICAL DATA ........................8 S - D ............................ - Page 3 ........................26 ATERAL SYMMETRIC LOSING ..............................27 ........................27 RONTAL YMMETRIC LOSING ............................. 27 ARACHUTAL ..............................28 TALL ............................28 EGATIVE URNS ............................ 29 MERGENCY LYING ............................... 29 INGOVER S - UP-KEEP, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS................. 30 ..............................30 TORAGE ..............................30 ACKPACK ..............................
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Page 4: Welcome To The S O Lteam
WELCOME TO THE TEAM! Thank you for selecting a Paragliders. You have just acquired a high quality product, manufactured under one of the most demanding industry standards worldwide. We trust your will bring you many great life memories you will cherish forever. We would like you to read this manual carefully and thoroughly. -
Page 5: About S Ol
About Founded in 1991, after six months of research and many visits to several manufacturing facilities and suppliers, began its production in partnership with the European brands Condor, Comet and Nova. became autonomous in 1999 with its own testing and development centers. From the beginning has adopted the philosophy of utilizing certified designs, manufactured with imported materials of the highest quality by specialized and skilled-... -
Page 6: Philosophy
Philosophy 's philosophy is to introduce products that are considerably better than current ones, in order to guarantee significant advancements in four aspects: Safety, Performance, Ease of Operation and Innovation. Safety: The new product has to offer a level of safety that is at par or better than the one it is replacing. -
Page 7: S - Characteristics
- Characteristics Characteristics was built and developed with an extra portion of attention. The team who was built and developed with an extra portion of attention. The team who was built and developed with an extra portion of attention. The team who created the power glider has received a large number of suggestions from all over the has received a large number of suggestions from all over the has received a large number of suggestions from all over the... -
Page 8: F L E X U S S - Technical Data
- Technical data - Data LOTUS unid. Zoom/Zoom 0,93 0,965 1,035 1,08 Zoom/Zoom Células/Cells Zellen/Cellules Envergadura porj./Projected span 8,53 8,82 9,15 9,48 9,81 10,24 Projizierte Spannweite/Envergure projetée Área projetada/Projected surface 18,62 19,88 21,40 22,97 24,62 26,81 Projzierte Fläche/Surface projetée Alongamento projetada/Projected A/R 3,91 3,91 3,91... -
Page 9: F L E X U S - Materials
- Materials Top / Bottom Wtx40 PU+Silicon Coating 40 gr/m Profiles and Internal Diagonal Reinforcements Pro-Nyl High Tenacity Nylon Rip-Stop Hard finish 42gr/m Reinforcements 2.5 mm Nylontabs Lines The lines are made of technora and polyester. They are known for its high grade of resistance and low stretching overtime. -
Page 10: S - Over All Vision
- Over all vision Brake lines Upper lines Stabilizer Trailing edge Etiquette Leading Edge Middle lines Stabilizer lines Main lines Risers... -
Page 11: S - Line Plan
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Page 12: F L E X U S - S Suspension System
- Suspension system lines consist of a beige technora core of high resistance to tension and has low distortion rate, covered by a layer of colored polyester. The set is made of individual lines, with sewn ties on both extremities. The upper lines distinguish themselves (next to the inside layer) and the main lines, which are connected to the Quick Links. -
Page 13: F L E X U S - R Sisers
- Risers... - Page 14 - Trimmer and accelerator The risers of the have a system of an accelerator and a trimmer (11, 12, page 13). Figure 1: Neutral point = Best glide and most passive safety. Risers Length cm. Figure 2: Accelerator in action = More speed, less passive safety and heavy handling. Risers Length cm.
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Page 15: S - Adjusting Your Speed System
Attention • The use of the trimmer simultaneously with the accelerator makes your power glider more vulnerable for closings. We recommend not to use both in turbulence. • In case of closing the reaction of the power glider could be aggressive if the pilot is using the trimmer or the accelerator or both. -
Page 16: S - Brake Toggles
- Brake toggles In case you switch do another power unit it might be that you have to readjust the lengths of the brake lines. This adjustment can easy be made on the riser, in the figure number 5 is the original adjustment which works with most of the power units on the market. -
Page 17: F L E X U S - C Shanging The Trimmer Tab
- Changing the trimmer tab The trimmer tab may be damaged after hours and hours of use. The riser of the permits an easy change of the tab. -
Page 18: F L E X U S S - Flight
- Flight First Flight A careful First Flight is necessary with every power glider, the is no exception. This flight must take place on a practice hill. After unpacking the power glider and laying out it in a horseshoe shape position, the following steps must be taken: •... -
Page 19: Takeoff Pre-Flight Checklist - Do Not Forget
Takeoff Pre-flight Checklist - DO NOT FORGET • Make sure reserve is OK! Opening device and pins activated? • Helmet? • Carbines closed? • Harness – Connected all Locks closed? • ‘A’ risers in hands? • Untangled brakes in hand? •... -
Page 20: Reverse Takeoff
Reverse Takeoff Reverse takeoffs in strong wind conditions are also very easy to execute. Due to risk of takeoff with entangled lines (twist), it is highly recommended to take some time and practice reverse takeoffs on a small, leveled hill initially. Takeoff with trike For launching with a trike you need a long flat runway. -
Page 21: Turns
Turns is very sensitive, responding instantly to turn commands. Leveled turns can be achieved with the shifting of weight on the risers with minimum altitude loss. A combination of weight shifting and breaking technique is the most efficient way of executing turns in any situation. -
Page 22: Active Flight
Active flight For best performance during your flight, it is important to be always sensitive to what your canopy is trying to communicate. The key elements of active flying are the advancements and tension control. When the canopy moves ahead of you, carefully apply the brakes, so that the canopy returns to be above you, and if the canopy moves behind you, you must release the brakes. -
Page 23: Landing With Paramotor
Landing with paramotor It's very easy to land with the . Before landing switch off the engine. The final approach stage must be done in straight line upwind. During this final glide, the power glider must be decelerated slowly and at about 1 m from the ground the pilot must stall the canopy, according to the conditions. -
Page 24: F L E X U S S - Fast Descent Maneuvers
- Fast descent maneuvers Attention • All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched off or with motor idling. • All fast descent maneuvers must be executed in light conditions and at sufficient altitude, so that they can be performed as necessary under extreme flying conditions. -
Page 25: B-Stoll
faint and to lose flying controls, and crash. Furthermore, they will exert a lot of force and affect the pilot and equipment alike. The pilot should never exercise this maneuver in turbulences or with wide lateral angles. In windy conditions, the pilot must be aware of oscillations during the maneuver. -
Page 26: F L E X U S S - Behavior In Extreme Maneuvers And Collapses
- Behavior in extreme maneuvers and collapses Attention • In all extreme maneuvers and collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling and don´t apply power. • Extreme maneuvers must be executed under the supervision of a qualified instructor, on safe courses and with the entire infrastructure available for above ground and water flying! •... -
Page 27: Line-Over
Line-Over In the eventuality of lines going over the canopy during flight, the pilot must take the following steps: • Try to maintain a straight flight: Shift the weight to the open side of the power glider and assist with a light brake tension on the open side. •... -
Page 28: Full Stall
Full Stall To create a ‘Full Stall’, the pilot must pull both brakes to the end, and hold them tightly in this position. In this situation, the flies in most times on reverse, in a forward horseshoe shaped tie. The canopy must be stabilized before the procedure for normal flight re-entry is initiated. -
Page 29: Emergency Flying
Emergency Flying In case braking controls are impossible, the canopy can be driven by utilizing risers 'C' and eventually land. Pay close attention to the length of the command, which should be shorter than braking commands. Attention • Switch of the engine or keep the motor idling. Wingover In order to perform a 'Wingover' the pilot must generate a strong pendulum effect by alternating turns on both sides. -
Page 30: F L E X U S S - Up-Keep, Maintenance And Repairs
- Up-keep, maintenance and repairs Attention A good maintenance will extend the life of your for many years to come. Storage The power glider must be stored dry, in a dry place, protected from UV light and away from chemical products. Backpack Your backpack was designed with comfort and practicality in mind. -
Page 31: Cleaning
Cleaning Cleaning must be performed only when it is absolutely necessary. We recommend the use of water only with a smooth sponge or cloth. Do not use any chemical product, since it will damage the material permanently. Maintains and inspection The first inspection check is mandatory completing 1 year or 100 flights, whichever comes first. - Page 32 Avoid storing the power glider for long periods in areas with high humidity or heat, this causes premature aging of the materials. Keep away sand, stones or snow from entering the canopy cells because any weight on the trailing edge slows the canopy down, possibly creating a stall, furthermore, sharp corners may cut the fabric.
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Page 33: Repairs
Repairs Always check your equipment after an incident or in case the canopy has been stored for a long time. Repairs must be performed only by the manufacturer, distributor or authorized personnel. Minor repairs could be handled by yourself, although we recommend that repairs should be performed by the manufacturer or authorized personnel. -
Page 34: F L E X U S S - Warranty
- Warranty Every power glider manufactured has a Warranty of 1 year or 100 Hours of Flight, whichever comes first. Warranty Terms 1. This warranty is defined as repair or substitution of the defective power glider parts determined by the producer. 2. -
Page 35: This Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover • Any alterations on original fabric colors, lines and risers. • Any damage caused by chemical products, sand, friction, cleaning products or salt water. • Any damage caused as a result of errors during operation of the Power glider, incidents or emergency situations. -
Page 36: F L E X U S S - Golden Rules
- Golden Rules 1. Never place your engine downwind of your wing. 2. Check, check and re-check the fuel system for leaks. 3. Have you enough fuel to get you there? Better too much than too little! 4. Check for any loose articles that could trail or fall into the propeller while flying and fasten them securely. -
Page 37: Final Words
Final words Safety is the major theme of our sport. In order to fly safely, pilots must train, study, practice and be alert to the dangers around us. In order to achieve excellent safety levels, we must fly regularly as much as possible, don't go beyond our limitations and avoid exposing ourselves to unnecessary dangers. -
Page 38: F L E X U S S - Flight Log
- Flight Log Size: Serial number: Date of purchase: Purchased from: Date Duration Site Flight Details... -
Page 39: F L E X U S S - Inspection
- Inspection Owner: Address: Phone: Date: Condition Cells Dacron re-enforcements Bottom Leading Edge Tabs Upper A-Lines Upper B- Lines Upper C- Lines Midle A- Lines Midle B- Lines Midle C- Lines A-Main-Lines B- Main-Lines C- Main-Lines Stabilizers' Lines Brake-Lines Internal Cell Walls Cross Ports Maillon Rapides Toggles...
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