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- Page 1 Pluto II PILOT'S MANUAL Thank you for taking the time to read this booklet. Pluto II...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Full stall Negative spin 4. Care, maintenance and repairs Ground-handling UV damage Storage Repairs 5. Technical details Certification Technical data Line plan Specification of materials 6. About Axis Pluto II... -
Page 3: Introduction
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. -
Page 4: Pre Flight
Brake-line length When you receive your new Pluto II, the brake-line length is set the same as the Axis test glider. This length has been finely tuned by Axis test pilots and it should not be necessary to adjust it. -
Page 5: Weight Range
Weight range The Pluto II must only be flown within the certified weight range as shown in this manual. The weight range quoted is the total in-flight weight which includes pilot, glider, harness, clothing and accessories. Pre-flight safety Before flying this glider you should: ... -
Page 6: Flying The Pluto
3. FLYING THE PLUTO II We recommend you practice inflating your glider before flying it, and make your first flights in gentle conditions on a familiar flying site. A. Normal flight Pre-flight check A proper pre-flight check is essential for safe flying. Before launch lay the glider out into a slight arc and check that: ... -
Page 7: Losing Altitude
Unnecessary knots and loops in a speed system are not recommended. Maximum useable speed is one of the strong points of Axis paragliders and the Pluto II is no exception. However, in spite of this exceptional stability, any collapse at full speed will be more severe than the same event experienced at trim speed. - Page 8 It is important these manoeuvres are initially practiced under qualified supervision and preferably during a safety training course. Big ears This is the easiest and safest technique for descent while maintaining forward speed. Depending on how much of the wing-tip you deflate, 3m/s to 5m/s sink rate can be achieved.
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Page 9: Asymmetric Collapse
Initiation: Weight shift and smoothly pull on one brake so the glider goes from a normal 360-degree turn into a steep turn and from there into a spiral dive. Once established in the spiral the descent rate and bank angle can be controlled with weight shift and the releasing or pulling of inner brake. -
Page 10: Symmetric Collapse
can risk stalling the glider completely. Release the speed-bar immediately if you have a big collapse during accelerated flight and, while keeping weightshift neutral, apply slight brake to the open side. Let the glider enter a turn if space allows in order to avoid a spin or stall. -
Page 11: Care, Maintenance And Repairs
4. CARE, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS The materials used to construct your Pluto II have been carefully chosen for maximum durability. If you treat your glider carefully and follow these guidelines it will last you a long time. Excessive wear can occur by bad ground-handling, careless packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light, exposure to chemicals, heat and moisture. -
Page 12: Repairs
Larger repairs or cell replacement should only be carried out by the manufacturer’s authorised agent. Damaged lines should be replaced by your Axis dealer. When a new line has been fitted always check its length against its counterpart on the opposite side of the wing. -
Page 13: Technical Details
5. TECHNICAL DETAILS The Pluto II has a relatively high-curve profile for a glider in its class. This provides for great performance, quick turning ability and a high degree of safety. The canopy is reinforced by tapes which connect attachment points inside the cells – this prevents distortion and helps the canopy keep its form, and also allows fewer line attachment points and so less lines and less drag. - Page 14 Technical specification Flat area (m2) 20.07 22.39 25.34 28.47 Flat span (m) 10.50 11.09 11.80 12.51 Flat aspect ratio 5.49 5.49 5.49 5.49 Projected area (m2) 16.82 18.76 21.23 23.86 Projected span (m) 8.00 8.45 8.99 9.53 Projected aspect ratio 3.81 3.81 3.81...
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Page 15: Line Plan
Line plan Pluto II... - Page 16 Line lengths: Pluto II XS 214,2 209,5 213,2 222,1 245,3 206,1 201,5 204,9 213,7 226,4 208,3 203,9 207,3 216,1 215,7 206,1 202,4 204,8 213,1 206,3 199,2 195,2 197,3 205,7 190,4 198,6 195,1 196,7 203,7 183,5 105,4 102,3 103,2 115,3 185,7 93,9 91,2 91,8...
- Page 17 Pluto II S 226,2 221,4 225,1 234,9 258,9 217,6 212,9 216,4 226,3 239,1 220,2 215,4 218,8 228,2 228,3 217,5 213,7 216,2 225,2 218,1 210,6 206,3 208,5 217,1 201,4 209,8 206,2 208,1 215,5 193,9 111,3 108,1 109,2 121,6 196,3 99,4 96,6 97,1 108,3 179,5...
- Page 18 Pluto II M 240,7 235,5 239,5 250,0 275,8 231,5 226,6 230,4 240,6 254,5 234,3 229,2 232,8 242,7 242,6 231,6 227,2 230,0 239,4 231,9 224,0 219,4 221,9 231,0 214,3 223,5 219,4 221,5 229,1 206,2 118,5 115,1 116,0 129,6 208,8 105,7 102,6 103,2 115,0 191,0...
- Page 19 Pluto II L 255,0 249,5 254,0 265,0 292,2 245,3 240,1 244,3 255,3 269,7 248,5 242,8 246,8 257,2 257,1 245,6 240,7 243,9 253,9 246,0 237,5 232,7 235,1 244,9 227,1 237,0 232,5 234,7 243,2 218,8 125,8 122,0 123,0 137,6 221,2 112,0 109,0 109,5 122,1 202,6...
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Page 20: Specification Of Materials
Specification of materials Canopy Leading edge (upper & lower surface) : Porcher Sport: Skytex Evolution 9092 E85A, water-repellent, 45 g/m2 Upper surface: Porcher Sport: leading edge :Skytex 9092 E85A,”evolution”, 45 g/m2 Skytex 9017 E77A, water-repellent, 40 g/m2 main sail: Lower surface: Porcher Sport: Skytex 9017 E77A, water-repellent, 40 g/m2 -main sail: Ribs: Porcher Sport: Skytex 9017 E29A, hard finish, 40 g/m2... -
Page 21: About Axis
Axis started to design and make paragliders in 2001. Success swiftly followed and now many of the world’s best competition pilots choose to fly Axis. They have won podium places at competitions around the world, including at recent World Cup events and the World Championships.