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- Page 1 MANUAL/SERVICE Seriennr:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INhALtSVERzEIChNIS Einleitung Seite 3 Beschreibung Seite 4 technische Daten Seite 5 Aufhängesystem Seite 6 Beschleunigungssystem Seite 8 Gurtzeug Seite 9 Flugpraxis und Flugeigenschaften Seite 10 Abstiegshilfen Seite 14 Extrem Flugmanöver Seite 16 Materialien Seite 19 Wartung Seite 20 Entsorgung Seite 23 Natur- und landwirtschaftsverträgliches Verhalten Seite 23 2-Jahrescheck... -
Page 3: Einleitung
The handbook will comprehensively inform you on the skywalk TONKA. This handbook also gives you tips for flying safely and with confidence, so that you can enjoy many hours in the sky with your TONKA. For helpful suggestions, questions or critic, please call or send us an e-mail. -
Page 4: Beschreibung
TONKA. Thus, the TONKA is a fun and light but still robust wing, suitable for a wide range of use. For soaring in strong winds, your next hike & fly tour or in the thermals, the TONKA will be your trusty companion. -
Page 5: Technische Daten
tEChNICAL DAtA type Cells Area (m2) 17,5 Wingspan (m) Aspect ratio Area projected 14,6 Aspect ratio projected 3,75 Canopy weight 3,3kg Weight range 56-105kg Certification LtF09/EN: D CAUtION: thE IDENtIFICAtION PLAtE IS PRINtED ON thE INSIDE OF thE StABILO. hERE thE DAtE OF FIRSt FLIGht AND thE NAME OF thE PILOt MUSt BE ENtERED. -
Page 6: Aufhängesystem
Liros Dyneema and Tecnora lines in the TONKA. The skywalk TONKA is equipped with 3 A-, 3 B- as well as 3 C and 1 stabilo line. The top lines of the last cells attach to the stabilo – main line, together with the stabilo toplines, which lead directly to the B-riser. - Page 7 Each pilot is responsible for their own safety and must ensure that their aircraft (paraglider) has been checked and serviced for its airworthiness before launching. You can only fly your skywalk TONKA with a valid flying license and in accordance with local rules and regulations.
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Page 8: Beschleunigungssystem
SPEED SYStEM The skywalk TONKA can be equipped with a foot-operated speed system. The Speed Sys- tem works on the A-,B-, C3-Risers. Exact specifications can be found on the riser illustration. INStALLING thE ACCELERAtOR EqUIPMENt:Most standard harnesses have pul- leys attached for the speed system. The... -
Page 9: Gurtzeug
GURtzEUG All EN- or LTF-certified harnesses from the harness group GH ((harnesses without solid cross-bracing) are authorized for use with the skywalk TONKA. CAUtION: FULLY CROSS-BRACED hARNESSES INFLUENCE hANDLING DRAStI- CALLY AND DO NOt LEAD tO INCREASED SAFEtY PERFORMANCE! -
Page 10: Flugpraxis Und Flugeigenschaften
FLIGht tEChNIqUES AND PERFORMANCE PREFLIGht ChECK AND MAINtENANCE: It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight to inspect for defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long periods of storage. Check thoroughly: > All seams of the harness, the seams of the rescue and risers >... - Page 11 Tangled lines can have disastrous consequences! thE LAUNCh The skywalk TONKA is very easy to launch. It has no tendency to get stuck and does not demand any special knowledge outside of the standard paragliding techniques. If you fly in the upper weight range, the launch speed will be noticeably higher than that of a normal-sized glider.
- Page 12 TEQUILA3. Because of the high wing load of the canopy at the upper end of the weight range, the TONKA reacts to even moderate brake input with significant curves and sub- stantial altitude loss. It is a lot of fun to improve your flying abilities with the TONKA. CAUtION:...
- Page 13 LANDING: The skywalk TONKA can be landed easily but the pilot must adjust accordingly for the higher flight and landing speed. Make your final approach against the wind and let the glider slow down. Further reduce the speed by applying the brakes lightly and evenly.
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Page 14: Abstiegshilfen
Due to the higher wing load, entering a spiral dive with the TONKA is simple. Bank and sink speed can be controlled by dosed pulling or release of the brake line on the inside of the curve. - Page 15 B-stall. If the wing does not reopen you may speed up the opening process by dosed, symmetrical brake pressure. Because the TONKA is equipped with a 3-line system, the pressure on the B-riser is somewhat higher than the pressure on a conventional 4 line-level wing.
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Page 16: Extrem Flugmanöver
This type of instability never occurred during any of our test flights with the skywalk TONKA. Still, in extremely turbulent air or as a result of exceptional pilot error it is possible that the folded wing section might get tangled in the lines. The pilot may then stabilize the paraglider with carefully dosed counter-braking. - Page 17 The leading edge will fold along the whole length of the wing. Carefully dosed braking will reduce oscillation and simultaneously speed up the open- ing of the canopy. As a general rule, the skywalk TONKA will recover from the front tuck automatically.
- Page 18 (response time >= 1 sec). The glider opens and surges forward to pick up speed. Braking symmetrically will prevent the sky- walk TONKA from surging too far forward. If the pilot does not brake, the TONKA will surge forward dramatically and a front tuck may result.
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Page 19: Materialien
> If the pilot inadvertently enters negative spin and exits it immediately, the skywalk TONKA will return to normal flight without any major sink. The brake which was pulled too far comes back until the airflow has contact again with the inner wing. Prolonged negative spin causes the canopy to shoot too far to one side. -
Page 20: Wartung
MAINtENANCE With proper maintenance, your skywalk TONKA will stay in airworthy condition for several years. A well maintained paraglider lasts a lot longer than one which is packed carelessly after use. In the air, your life depends on the condition of your glider. - Page 21 Rubbing and cleaning leads to faster deterioration of your paraglider. The PU-coated sail cloth of the skywalk TONKA is maximally soil-resistant. If you still think that your paraglider needs to be cleaned, then use a soft and wet towel or sponge.
- Page 22 UV-exposure. LINE REPAIR: The lines of the skywalk TONKA are made from Dyneema or Tecnora cores with a pol- yester cover. Avoid overloading single lines, since overstretching is irreversible. Contin- uous bending of the lines at the same spot decreases the strength, even if only slight- ly.
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Page 23: Entsorgung
DISPOSAL skywalk places high value on the environmental compatibility and quality control of our materials. If your glider should reach the point where it is no longer airworthy, please remove the metal parts. All other parts such as lines, cloth and risers can be brought to a waste disposal center. -
Page 24: 2-Jahrescheck
The check will have to be confirmed by a DHV-stamp. Missing this deadline or if the check is carried out by an non-authorised company will result in the immediate loss of your skywalk TONKA model certification and all warranty and liability claims. We highly recommend that a skywalk-authorized center perform the 2-Year-Check. -
Page 25: Schlusswort
CLOSING WORDS Paragliding is a fascinating sport. With the skywalk TONKA, you have a glider in your hands which represents the very peak of glider technology today. This glider will bring you years of enjoyment when you treat it with care. Respect for the challenges and dangers of flying is a prerequisite for satisfying, enriching flights. -
Page 26: Leinenplan
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Page 27: Tragegurte
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