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- Page 1 ultralight performance– CCC MANUAL/SERVICE 10/2015 ENGLISH SERIALNR.:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Introduction Welcome to skywalk! Congratulations on the purchase of your new X-ALPS2 and thank you for your trust in us Description, Technical Data, Line System Description, Technical Data, Line System and in our products. In this manual you will find information that will help you quickly get to know your new paraglider to ensure your fun for a long time. - Page 3 Wingspan flat (m) 12,41 remind you of a comp wing. The X-ALPS2 has plenty of energy in reserve to let you adjust Aspect ratio flat 7,00 your turning radius and bank angle without losing speed.
- Page 4 With all considerations and calculations however, our focus is always on safety. The mix of materials used on the lines of the X-ALPS2 is an ideal combination of AS THE PILOT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THE AIRWORTHI- NESS OF YOUR GLIDER BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT.
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Page 5: Acceleration System
> The brake line knots right and left, following the lines all the way up to the canopy The skywalk X-ALPS2 is licensed for all certified harnesses of the GH type > All other lines from the risers to the canopy (harnesses without solid cross-bracing). - Page 6 TURNING The X-ALPS2 is very easy to sort due to the 3 line levels, yet sorting should always be completed carefully. All lines have to run freely without any knots and twists from the The skywalk X-ALPS2 is very manoeuvrable and reacts to steering inputs directly risers to the canopy.
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Page 7: Acceleration System 8
LANDING The skywalk X-ALPS2 rarely collapses even without a pilot reaction. However, maintaining The skywalk X-ALPS2 can be landed easily. Make your final approach against the wind and an active flying style will greatly increase your margin of safety. let the glider slow down at its own rate. Further reduce the speed by applying the brakes lightly and evenly. - Page 8 This manual is not intended to be an instruction manual and skywalk highly recommends taking part in a safety training course over water. You can also pack any skywalk glider with elastic nylon wires by any other method without The following hints will help you to get the most out of your glider.
- Page 9 SPIRAL DIVE BIG EARS The skywalk X-ALPS2 does not tend to enter a stabile spiral dive – rather, it will recover by In contrast to the spiral dive, with big ears your forward speed is higher than your sink speed.
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Page 10: Extreme Flight Maneuvers
Despite this, it is possible to perform a parachutal stall. Gliders with porous The X-ALPS2 is an CCC glider and should be flown by seasoned pilots with experience in material (UV radiation) are especially susceptible, as are those that are burdened extreme conditions. -
Page 11: Materials
The skywalk X-ALPS2 is manufactured from the highest quality materials. feel light. In this case, don’t increase the bank angle any more as the tip could collapse skywalk has selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience, impulsively. -
Page 12: Maintenance
The metallic parts can be turned in at a metals recycling center. The best solution by kiting up the glider on the ground. is to send your retired skywalk glider directly to us. We will then take care of recycling it. -
Page 13: Homologation
CAUTION The X-ALPS2 is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120kg in the paraglider category. The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in the IF THE GLIDER IS SUBJECTED TO ABOVE AVERAGE WEAR AND TEAR (EX- development of a skywalk paraglider. - Page 14 11 BR 5 The X-ALPS2 will provide you with plenty of joy over many years if you treat it and care for it properly. Respect for the demands and dangers of our sport are essential for br 10 successful and beautiful flights.
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Page 15: Overview Glider
RISERS OVERVIEW GLIDER X-ALPS2 TRAGEGURT X-ALPS2 525 mm 460 mm A A2 B 440 mm 525 mm 400 mm 360 mm 1 Stem lines 2 Top lines 3 Bottom sail 4 Cell openings 5 Top sail 6 Trailing edge 7 Nameplate... -
Page 16: Line Length
LINE LENGTH 1189 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides Length Material Comment 1212 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides 1149 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides 1261 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides 1065 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides 1183 Edelrid 8000U-50 double spliced both sides... - Page 17 CANOPY DIMENSIONS Canopy dimensions On last lined rib (stabilo) Rib n° from Rib n° from (from center) center Distance Tension Manual tolerances center Distance Tension Manual tolerances Chord +/-10mm Full Span 12250 Tab A +/-10mm 1/2 Trailing Edge 6312 Tab B +/-10mm Chord A 2194...
- Page 18 Test Protocol Date: Examinations of the lines: Firmness of mais´n lines: Customer, Name: Adress: Phone: Visual check of trimming: Checkflight necessary? Glider: Size: Serial number: Gütesiegel patch? Identification plate? Gütesiegelnr.: Date of last check: Date of first flight: Year of construction: Condition: Very good condition Accomplished checking:...
- Page 19 NOTES...
- Page 20 Card within 14 days back to skywalk, or simply complete the on-line formula on the skywalk homep- age. In the case of damage the Glider should be sent to skywalk at the customers expense with a copy of the sales contract. Guarantee decisions and Guarantee repair will be carried out exclusively by sky- walk.
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