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- Page 1 Owners Manual Blizzard Version 1.0 Stand 02.08.2019 Fly market GmbH & Co. KG Am Schönebach 3 D-87637 Eisenberg Tel.: +49 (0) 8364 9833-0 Fax: +49 (0) 8364 9833-33 Email: info@skyman.aero...
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Page 2: Technical Drawing
Technical Drawing: Upper Surface Trailing Edge Lower Surface Leading Edge Riser Lines Wingtip Riser Stabilo Line Main Brake Line Brake Handle Main Hangpoint to Harness Carabiner... -
Page 3: Important Notes
Like every paraglider, the Blizzard also has its own character and wants to be flown in its own way. In order to provide you with the greatest possible flying pleasure, we have compiled the following owner´s manual. - Page 4 The coating makes the fabric water repellent, UV resistant and air impermeable. The Blizzard consists of 40 cells. The wing tip (stabilizer) is pulled down and is integrated seamlessly into the canopy. The canopy is ventilated through openings on the underside of the profile nose. Cross ventilation is provided by precisely dimensioned holes (cross ports) in the profile rib.
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Page 5: Technical Data
Functionality and handling: Before take-off, the brummel hooks are hooked into the brummel hook of the acceleration system of the harness's foot accelerator. Make sure that the suspended accelerator is running freely.The length of the foot accelerator must be set correctly before using it for the first time. This is done best in the simulator. The length is set correctly if the accelerator rope still has some slack and is not under tension when the accelerator is not in use. -
Page 6: Flight Operation
(see harness manual). If a defect is found, do not take off under any circumstances! The Blizzard can best be started if it is laid out in an arch. When laying out, the canopy must be laid out against the wind. - Page 7 As with all gliders, the most important thing when launching is not the force but the constancy of the tension. As the Blizzard is very easy to inflate, it needs to be braked on steep take-off areas or in strong winds to avoid overtaking the canopy.
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Page 8: Accelerated Flight
9.7. Landing: The Blizzard is easy to land. In the final glide against the wind the wing can be let out slightly braked. At a height of approx. 1 m above ground, the angle of attack is raised and intercepted by an increased braking level. The time of landing should coincide with the full use of the brakes. -
Page 9: Winch Towing
12. Extreme flight situations: 12.1. Side collapse: A side collapse is probably the most common malfunction in paragliding. If the Blizzard collapses in turbulent air, this usually only occurs in the outer wing area. In order to maintain the flight direction in this flight condition, the opposite, open wing side has to be braked. -
Page 10: Front Stall
In this case it is absolutely necessary to release the steering lines! If the canopy and lines are in good condition, the Blizzard will automatically pick up speed again within 2 to 3 seconds. If, for whatever reason, this is not the case, the A-risers must be pushed forward or the acceleration system must be activated. -
Page 11: Emergency Steering
12.8. Emergency steering: If the steering lines fail, the "Blizzard" can easily be steered by using the rear risers. The distance to the stall is of course much shorter when steering with the rear risers than with the steering lines, it is about 10 - 15 cm with the "Blizzard". - Page 12 The condition of the paraglider affects your life in the air. A well-kept and properly treated paraglider can reach twice its age. To ensure that the Blizzard carries its pilot as long as possible and safely through the air, please consider the...
- Page 13 Maintenance: ! The Blizzard must be inspected at least every two years or every 100 operating hours by an authorized workshop or by the manufacturer. ! A line measurement should be performed every 20 flying hours and should be compared with the data sheet.
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Page 14: Line Lengths
- because there is not enough load on the lines to stretch them during flying. On the technical side, almost nothing can be done. The Blizzard is equipped with a minimal faster trim (+mm to C) to avoid this shortening. - Page 15 16.3. Single line length Blizzard 16 A Riser A Riser B Riser A Riser 45.5 B Riser B Riser 56.5 43.5 44.5 B Riser 43.5 41.5 41.5 49.5 107.5 51.5 321* 321* 46.5 C Riser C Riser C Riser 61.5 48.5...
- Page 16 18. Inspection instructions Blizzard Attention: Fly market GmbH & Co. KG is not liable for any errors made by the person (or service company) carrying out the inspection. This person (or company) always works on their own responsibility! If in doubt about the procedure of the inspection or the airworthiness of the equipment, always contact Fly market GmbH &...
- Page 17 18.5. Test procedures Identification of the equipment Once the paraglider has been handed over, an initial inspection is carried out and the paraglider is identified on the basis of the official manufacturer's documents. Check the type label and inscriptions for correctness, completeness and readability. Visual inspection of the canopy: The upper and lower sail, leading edge, trailing edge, ribs (including any V-ribs), cell partitions, seams, flares and line loops are examined for cracks, shearing, stretching, damage to the coating, repairs and other...
- Page 18 1.25 times the nominal value (e.g. nominal value 50 daN, determined breaking load >62,5 daN), a test of further lines on the B/C/D levels can be omitted. Limit values of the individual lines for the Blizzard: Line position...
- Page 19 Checkflight: A check flight is only necessary after major repairs. During the check flight it must be determined whether the flight characteristics of the paraglider being tested have changed compared to a brand-new glider. The examiner must be capable of comparing the construction regulations with the flight behaviour of the paraglider to be tested and of determining any changes in the characteristics of the paraglider.
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