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- Page 1 Owners Manual Airtaxi² Version 1.0 Stand 16.07.2019 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@Independence.aero...
- Page 2 Technical Drawing: Leading edge Type label in middleprofile Upper surface Lower surface Wingtip Brake line Stabilo line Trailing edge Riser lines Main brake line Riser Brake handle Main Karabiner Spreader bar...
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Page 3: Dear Independence Pilot
1. Dear Independence Pilot We are pleased to welcome you to the world of Independence paragliders. The Airtaxi² was developed for those biplace pilots who enjoy very good performance, high speed and high manoeuvrability and do not want to do without safety. - Page 4 4. Technical Describtion: Canopy construction: The canopy of the Airtaxi² is made of nylon fabric by Dominico Tex Corp. and NCV Industries. This synthetically manufactured fabric is woven with a reinforcing mesh to prevent tearing and increase tensile strength at the seams. The coating makes the fabric water repellent, UV resistant and air impermeable.
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Page 5: Technical Data
i.e. the trimmer is pulled down. To accelerate the paraglider, loosen the trimmer buckle. This extends the B/C/D riser, reduces the angle of attack and increases the trim speed. The adjustment buckle allows a stepless adjustment from "completely closed" to "completely open". Both trimmers must always be adjusted symmetrically to the same position. -
Page 6: Rescue Parachute
6. Tandem-specific features The following chapter is not meant to be a guide for biplace flying. Rather, we would like to address some special features of biplace flying that were already taught during the training as a tandem pilot. 6.1. Harness The Airtaxi²... -
Page 7: Landing Technique
The T-Bar supplied as standard has the following attachment points: Pos. 1: Attachment point for the paraglider (karabiner not included) Pos. 2: fixed connection bridle for the rescue parachute (length 200 cm) Pos. 3: Attachment point pilot Pos. 4: Upper attachment point passenger (normal attachment) Pos. -
Page 8: Flight Operation
! Are all line locks correctly screwed and the plastic inserts fastened? ! All the panels, including the ribs and V-tapes, must be inspected for cracks. Any damage, however inconspicuous, must be inspected and repaired by an expert. A damaged paraglider is not airworthy! 8. -
Page 9: Accelerated Flight
- Rescue system handle correctly attached? - all buckles and main carabiners closed (also on passenger harness)? Take-off: - Risers not attached twisted? - Trimmer set symmetrically? - Brake handle and correct riser taken up? - Is the pilots position in the middle so that all lines are symmetrically tensioned? - Is the wind direction okay? - Obstacles on the ground? - Air space free? -
Page 10: Active Flying
9.5. Turns: The high agility of the Airtaxi² is due to its special steering characteristics: It reacts very directly and without delay to control impulses. By shifting the weight (the pilot leans on the inside of the curve), very flat curves can be flown with minimal loss of altitude. -
Page 11: Powered Flight
11. Powered flight The Airtaxi² is currently not certified for flying with a paramotor or trike. 12. Extreme flight situations 12.1. Side collapse A side collapse is probably the most common malfunction in paragliding. If the Airtaxi² collapses in turbulent air, this usually only occurs in the outer wing area. -
Page 12: Full Stall
Even if the canopy is wet or the air temperature is very low, the tendency to stall increases. Flying in the rain should be avoided as far as possible, as the raindrops on the canopy increase the Vmin and thus the tendency to stall increases. - Page 13 13. Decent aids 13.1. Spiral dive The spiral dive is the most efficient way to descend fast. However, high loads occur for material and pilot. It has to be taken into consideration that, depending on the daily shape, the outside temperature (cold!) and the sink rate, you may sooner or later lose consciousness.
- Page 14 If the glider starts to rotate during the B-stall or if it forms a collar, the flying manoeuvre must be immediately released. The reasons can be: turning: asymmetrical pulling of the risers, 1 B-riser and 1 C-riser pulled down; collar: too excessive pulling of the B-risers.
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Page 15: Line Lengths
! All other types of damage, such as large rips, rips at seams, torn line hangpoints, torn and damaged lines may only be repaired by an authorised workshop or the manufacturer. ! Only original spare parts are to be used! A list of the lines used in the glider model can be found in the individual line plan under item 16 "Individual line lengths". -
Page 16: Line Names
16.1. Line names All lines in Independence paragliders are named according to the same scheme. When ordering replacement lines, please always determine the designation according to the following explanation and order it stating the type and size of glider! The first digit indicates the line level (A, B, C, D; K = brake). The numbering starts from the centre of the glider at 1 and continues to the stabilizer. - Page 17 17.1. Overall line length All line and riser lengths listed below are, in accordance with EN 926-2:2013, in conformity with the test specimen. The specified lengths have been checked by the testing laboratory and are within the tolerance permitted in the standard. Lengths measured from suspension point of riser to lower sail, brake lines to end of main steering line under 50 N tension 17.2.
- Page 18 18. Inspection instructions Airtaxi² 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 19 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 20 Control of line strength: The proof of line strength should be documented analogously to the proof required in the LTF for the type test: Main line: From each line level (A, B, C) a main line is removed from the centre of the glider and the breaking load is determined.
- Page 21 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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