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  • Page 1 Version 1.1 October 2019 CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents CONTENTS 1. Welcome 2. Introduction 3. Preparation 4. Flight Characteristics 5. Recovery Techniques 6. Storage and Servicing 7. Technical Data 8. Service booklet 9. Closing Words 10. Appendix CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    EN-B class. It is not suitable for beginners. The CURE 2 has a new structure and profile, with 74 cells. It has a high top speed with excellent glide at speed and good stability in wind and turbulence.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Limitations The CURE 2 is a single-seat paraglider. It is not intended for tandem use or for aerobatic manoeuvres. It is suitable for winching. Both pilot and winch operator should have the necessary training and qualifications for winching, and the winch system should be certified for paraglider use.
  • Page 5 There should be around 7cm slack in the brake lines, before they take effect on the canopy. It should not be necessary to shorten the brake lines. However, it is possible that shrinkage can occur. If necessary, the brake lines can be lengthened by adjusting the knots. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 6 Seat board width: 42cm. The horizontal distance between the attachment points of the paraglider risers (measured from the centre-line of the karabiners) must be: 38cm for pilots under 50kg 42cm for pilots from 50-80kg 46cm for pilots above 80kg CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    3. Unroll the canopy to each side so that the leading edge openings form a semicircular shape, with the trailing edge drawn together to form an arc. The harness should be drawn away from the canopy until the suspension lines are just tight. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 8 5. Before getting in to the harness you should be wearing a good helmet. Check the parachute container is correctly closed and the handle is secure. Put on the harness ensuring all the buckles are fastened and that it is well adjusted for comfort. Your paraglider is now ready for flight. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 9: Flight Characteristics

    Straight Flight Your paraglider will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input. At the maximum in-flight weight, without the CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 10 Your paraglider is resistant to collapse without any pilot action, but flying actively will increase the safety margin. Active piloting can make your flying experience safer and more enjoyable, and it becomes instinctive in good pilots. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 11 Speed System The CURE 2 is a fast paraglider with a top speed of 60 km/h. This means it has a full 20km/h of acceleration on the speed bar (the ‘delta’). This is almost double what you would find on a typical paraglider where 10-12 km/h is more typical.
  • Page 12 C-steering The CURE 2 is designed with an effective and light C-steering system that allows you to actively pilot the wing without using the brakes which is particularly useful when flying accelerated. When you pull the C-riser, 33% of the force acts on the B-riser too.
  • Page 13 4. Flight Characteristics C-steering FIG. 1: To use the C-steering system, place your fingers either side of the C-riser and grasp the C-handle. Applied pressure acts on the C- and B-risers in a 3:1 ratio. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 14 B-line stall. It is normally better to release the B-risers fairly quickly rather than slowly, as the latter may result in the canopy entering deep stall. Always release the risers symmetrically, as an asymmetric release from a B-line stall may result in the glider entering a spin. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 15 CAUTION: SPIRAL DIVES CAN CAUSE LOSS OF ORIENTATION (black out) AND TAKE SOME TIME TO EXIT FROM. THIS MANOEUVRE MUST BE EXITED IN TIME AND WITH SUFFICIENT HEIGHT! CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 16 The glider will collapse very quickly using this method. After landing, the B-risers can also be used to collapse the canopy, although it is more difficult to control the collapsed canopy on the ground with the B-risers. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 17: Recovery Techniques

    Recovery from deep stall is quite simple: The normal method is to simply initiate a mild turn. As the canopy starts to turn it will automatically revert to normal flight, but it is very important not to turn too fast as this could induce a spin. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 18 Most normal collapses will immediately reinflate on their own and you will hardly have time to react before the wing reinflates automatically. The act of controlling the direction CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 19 Loss of brakes In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be flown by gently pulling the rear risers for directional control. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 20: Storage And Servicing

    Tears no longer than 100mm can be repaired in this way providing they are not in high-stress areas. If you have any doubt about the airworthiness of your canopy please contact your dealer or BGD directly. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 21 Our sport takes place in the natural environment, and we should do everything to preserve our environment. A glider is basically made of nylon, synthetic fibres and metal. At the end of your paraglider’s life, please remove all metal parts and put the different materials in an appropriate waste/recycling plant. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    7. Technical data 7. TECHNICAL DATA Materials The CURE 2 is made from the following quality materials: Top surface CCB: Porcher Skytex 38g/m Top surface back: Porcher Skytex 32g/m Bottom surface LE: Porcher Skytex 32g.m Bottom surface: Porcher Skytex 27g/m...
  • Page 23 98 - 122 Ideal weight range (kg) 64 - 73 73 - 83 83 - 93 93 - 105 105 - 120 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min. sink (m/s) Best glide Certification EN+LTF: C CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 24 7. Technical data Overview of glider parts Trailing edge Cell openings Leading edge Top lines Middle lines Lower lines Brake lines Risers Harness CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 25 7. Technical data Risers (S) Maillon ‘Baby A’ or Big Ears riser C-steering system A-riser Brake-line pulley Snaplock Accelerator system 20mm karabiner loop The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 26 7. Technical data Brake and accelerator travel Size Riser length (mm)* Accelerator travel Brake range (mm) (cm)** *Actual riser lengths may differ by not more than 5mm ** Maximum symmetric control travel at maximum weight in flight CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 27 7. Technical data Line Plan CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 28 The difference in line length between the manual and the sample may be no more than 10mm. The actual measurements for the samples tested during EN certification can be found in the Appendix of this manual. CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 29 1186 1921 2773 1473 1334 CMU1 2467 1359 1266 1164 2713 Bridle check CMU2 2744 Single line lengths CMU3 1372 1245 CMU4 3711 CMU5 4249 4524 BMU1 1092 4203 5157 AMU1 4455 4293 4648 4693 4807 CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 30 1229 1991 2881 1525 1381 CMU1 2568 1409 1313 1206 2823 Bridle check CMU2 2852 Single line lengths CMU3 1421 1290 CMU4 3860 CMU5 4422 4704 BMU1 1129 4374 5364 AMU1 4636 4466 4832 4882 4999 CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 31 2060 2989 1577 1427 CMU1 2667 1457 1358 1248 2932 Bridle check 1002 CMU2 2958 Single line lengths CMU3 1470 1335 CMU4 4010 CMU5 4593 4883 BMU1 1166 4543 5567 AMU1 4815 4640 5022 5076 5199 CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 32 2131 3101 1631 1477 CMU1 2773 1508 1405 1293 3047 Bridle check 1036 CMU2 3070 Single line lengths CMU3 1521 1380 CMU4 4165 CMU5 4771 5068 BMU1 1206 4720 5780 AMU1 5001 4819 5205 5262 5391 CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 33 2224 3247 1700 1539 CMU1 2908 1573 1466 1350 3194 Bridle check 1081 CMU2 3214 Single line lengths CMU3 1586 1440 CMU4 4367 CMU5 5000 5310 BMU1 1257 4948 6054 AMU1 5241 5052 5450 5513 5649 CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 34: Service Booklet

    8. Service booklet 8. SERVICE BOOKLET Test Flight Record Model Size Serial Number Colour Date of test flight Company signature and stamp CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 35 No flights : Type of service : Service No 2: Date : Stamp - Signature : No flights : Type of service : Service No 3: Date : Stamp - Signature : No flights Type of service : CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 36 8. Service booklet Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...
  • Page 37 8. Service booklet Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 38: Closing Words

    We recommend that you fly with a standard harness with back protection and a reserve parachute. Always use good equipment and an approved helmet. See you in the sky! BGD GmbH Am Gewerbepark 11, 9413 St. Gertraud, Austria Tel: +43 (0) 4352 20477 e-mail: sales@flybgd.com www.flybgd.com CURE 2-manual-EN-1-1 October 2019...

  • Page 39: Appendix

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