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- Page 1 PILOT MANUAL Axion...
- Page 2 SOL AXION and wish you many enjoyable flying hours ! If you have any questions, doubts,suggestions or constructive criticism regarding any SOL product please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to give help and advice. SOL PARAGLIDERS SOL SPORTS IND.
- Page 3 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS THIS PARAGLIDER MEETS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DHV GÜTESIEGEL ( GERMAN HANG / PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION'S CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS ) OR OF THE AFNOR ( SHV AND AEROTESTS ).
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Page 4: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Type Zoom factor 0.875 0.92 0.955 0.99 No. of cells 25 x 2 + 4 Projected wingspan 9.31 9.78 10.17 10.54 surface area m² 21.95 24.27 26.15 28.1 aspect ratio 3.95 3.95 3.95 3.95 Overall wingspan 11.45 12.03 12.49 12.95 surface area... - Page 5 RIGGING SYSTEM The lines of the SOL AXION are made of a strong and stretch resistant sheath- core construction: the sheath consists of coloured polyester with a core of white Polyethylene or brown Technora.
- Page 6 This trimming should not be altered. SPEEDSYSTEM The SOL AXION can be flown with a foot-operated speed system. However, the Gütesiegel classification may change : check the certificate ! The AXION has 3 risers. All A-lines are attached to the A-riser, the B-lines and the stabiliser together to the B-riser, the 3rd riser, “C”, leads to all the C-lines...
- Page 7 flight, and yet short enough to allow the full speed range. (Use of 2 speed bars in a ladder fashion can enable you to reach the full range if your legs are not long enough.) Ensure both cords on the speed bar are of equal length, to avoid putting a turn in the glider.
- Page 8 Be careful ! When using the speedsystem, the angle of attack is lowered, thus airspeed is increasing, and the canopy is destabilising. Therefore do not use the speedsystem in turbulent conditions, close to the ground or near other airspace users ! DO NOT USE THE SPEEDSYSTEM IN ANY EXTREME MANOEUVRES! IF THE CANOPY DOES COLLAPSE, RELEASE THE SPEED BAR IMMEDIATELY AND CORRECT ANY TUCKS AS NORMAL !
- Page 9 HARNESS Any harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with a SOL AXION. Please note, the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the pilots body. Caution ! Too tight cross straps can drastically effect the handling, and thus may not actually contribute to higher safety.
- Page 10 Hold your arms stretched back and down as an extension of the A-lines. Before continuing, a last glance and check of the canopy is obligatory. A good progressive run ensures your SOL AXION will inflate and come up equally and quickly, a “surging forward” is unusual.
- Page 11 (edge of thermals). In case it is necessary to turn the SOL AXION in a confined area at slow speed, it is recommended to steer the decelerated canopy by loosening the brake at the outside of the turn while applying a little more brake on the inside of the turn.
- Page 12 “Speed system”. Landing : The SOL AXION is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into wind. During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately 1 meter above the ground the pilot should “flare” the canopy, according to conditions.
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Page 13: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
SAFETY TRAINING COURSE (INSTABILITY TRAINING) UNDER PROPER INSTRUCTION ! Tuck : A negative angle of attack will cause the SOL AXION, like any other glider, to tuck. If one wing tucks, straight flight is maintained by “correcting for direction”, braking gently on the inflated side. - Page 14 To induce a full stall, apply full brake on both sides and hold the brakes in that position with all your strength. The SOL AXION generally flies backwards during a full stall and forms a front rosette. The canopy must be stabilised (flying directly overhead) before letting out the full stall.
- Page 15 For recovery from an intentional spin, also release pulled down control line. Watch for and dampen any surging. In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time, the SOL AXION surges forward on one side and a big and dynamic asymmetric tuck can occur. If so brake gently to stop canopy surging, correcting tuck : see “tucks “.
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Page 16: Rapid Descents
Emergency steering : In case it is impossible to control the SOL AXION with the control lines the outer C-lines, C-risers or the stabiliser lines may be used to steer and land the canopy. - Page 17 NOTE : If two lines are pulled, only one A-line is remaining. Keep hold of the control handles together with the A-lines. The canopy remains completely controlable through one sided braking or weight shift. It maintains straight flight but with an increased sink rate (up to approx.
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Page 18: Looking After Your Paraglider
Even when packed in the bag do not leave in the sun. The lines of the SOL AXION are made of an inner core of Polyethylene or Technora and an outer sheath of polyester. Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during , should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible. - Page 19 A line plan is enclosed in this operators manual or may be requested from the manufacturer or distributor. An annual inspection of the SOL AXION should be carried out by the manufacturer or distributor. The DHV requires a two yearly maintenance check.
- Page 20 The SOL AXION is at the forefront of modern paraglider design. You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your SOL AXION if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose.
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Page 21: Overall Plan
OVERALL PLAN... -
Page 22: Flight Log
FLIGHT LOG MODEL:________________________________ SIZE:____________________ SERIAL No.______________________ PURCHASED FROM:_____________________ DATE:______________ TEST FLOWN BY:_______________________ DATE:______________ DATE SITE DURATION FLIGHT DETAILS... -
Page 23: Inspection Checklist
INSPECTION CHECK LIST MODEL:_______________________ DATE OF INSPECTION:_______________ OWNER:________________________________________________________ ADDRESS / FONE:________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ CONDITION LEADING EDGE CELL OPENINGS ______________________ DACRON RE-ENFORCEMENT ______________________ TOP SURFACE PANERS ______________________ BOTTOM SURFACE PANERS ______________________ TRAILING EDGE ______________________ BRAKE / CONTROL LINE ATTACH. POINTS ______________________ A LINES UPPERS ______________________ B LINES UPPERS ______________________... - Page 24 LINE PLAN...
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