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  • Page 1 Version 7 February 2020 DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents 1. Quick Summary 2. Welcome 3. Introduction 4. Preparation 5. Flight Characteristics 6. Recovery Techniques 7. Storage and Servicing 8. Technical Data 9. Service booklet 10. Closing Words 11. Appendix DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 3: Quick Summary

    The 9cm carbon or plastic brake handle inserts can be added to make the brake handles more rigid. • Trimmer webbing is subject to wear, so the Dual 2 is delivered with a spare set of trimmers. These can be easily changed by the pilot.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Congratulations on your purchase of the BGD DUAL 2 The DUAL 2 is suitable for both commercial and recreational tandem flying. Exceptional handling combined with good speed and performance make this a wing a real pleasure to fly. It is very easy to launch, requiring only a very short take- off run, helping you get airborne safely with first-time passengers who are not used to running.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    We recommend that you contact your dealer or BGD directly before performing any kind of change. The harness dimensions used during the certification tests was: hangpoint height 55cm, chest-strap width 44cm. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Trimmers The Dual 2 comes with long-travel trimmers. For take off and landing it is best to release the trimmers 30mm from their fully-trimmed position. This intermediate position is marked with white stitching. The wing will come up more easily with this setting.
  • Page 7 Ensure all the buckles are secure and properly adjusted for comfort. 6. TRIMMERS: Ensure the trimmers are set equally on each side. The recommended trimmer position for take-off is with the trimmers released 30mm. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 8 7. BIG-EARS BLOCKER: Ensure the neoprene covers are pulled down over the Big Ears Blocker System on each riser to prevent lines from being caught in the cleats. Your paraglider is now ready for flight. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 9: Flight Characteristics

    This manual is not intended as an instruction book on how to fly your paraglider. You should be a qualified pilot or under suitable supervision, but the following comments describe how to get the best from your wing. Sizes and Weight ranges The DUAL 2 is available in three sizes: 38m , 40m and 42m All sizes retain good flying characteristics throughout the whole of their certified weight ranges.
  • Page 10 Tandem Risers trimmers big- The DUAL 2 is equipped with tandem risers with 10cm-travel to adjust the trim speed of the wing, and a ears blocker system to automatically hold big ears in. There is no speedbar. A diagram of the risers can be found in section 8 of this manual.
  • Page 11 The paraglider will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input from the pilot. At the maximum in-flight weight, without the accelerator your glider will fly at approximately the trim speed noted in the Specifications table in section 7. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 12 B-Line Stall This is a fast descent method and is a useful emergency procedure. With both hands through the brake handles, take DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 13 Care should be taken when exiting from any spiral dive. To pull out of a steep spiral dive, release the applied brake gradually or apply opposite brake gradually. A sharp release of the brake can cause the glider to surge and dive as DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 14 The glider can also be steered using the rear-risers but be careful not to cause a premature stall. 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. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 15: 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 change to normal flight, but it is very important not to turn too fast as this could induce a spin. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 16 The act of controlling the direction will tend to reinflate the wing. However, with more persistent collapses it may be necessary to pump the brake on the collapsed DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 17 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. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 18: Storage And Servicing

    Tears no longer than 100mm can be repaired in this way providing they are not in a high-stress area. If you have any doubt about the airworthiness of your canopy please contact your dealer or BGD directly. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 19 At the end of your paraglider’s life span, please remove all metal parts and put the different materials in an appropriate waste/recycling plant. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    8. Technical data 8. Technical data Materials The DUAL 2 is made from the following quality materials: Top surface: Porcher Skytex 38g/m Universal Bottom surface: Dominico N20 DMF 36g/m Internal structure: Porcher Skytex 40g/m Hard Nose reinforcing: Plastic wire 2.5mm and 2.0mm...
  • Page 21 Flat span (m) 14.46 14.83 15.20 Projected span (m) 11.47 11.77 12.06 Weight range (kg) 100-200 110-210 120-220 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min sink (m/s) Best glide Certification EN+LTF: B DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 22 8. Technical data Overview of glider parts Openings Top lines Mid lines Leading edge Lower lines Trailing edge Risers Harness DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 23 Brake line pulley Brake handle Tab to pull back cover Camcleat Big Ears Blocker Neoprene cover Trimmers have 10cm travel Replaceable trimmer webbing Plastic puller ball Knot inside ball to replace trimmer webbing DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 24 8. Technical data Line Plan DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 25 10mm. The actual measurements for the wings tested during EN certification can be found in the Appendix of this manual. DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
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  • Page 31: Service Booklet

    9. Service booklet 9. Service Booklet Test Flight Record Model Size Serial Number Colour Date of test flight Company signature and stamp DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 32 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 : DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 33 9. Service booklet Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...
  • Page 34 9. Service booklet Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 35: Closing Words

    We recommend that you fly with a certified harness with back protection and a reserve parachute. Always use trusted 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 DUAL 2 manual EN version 7 February 2020...

  • Page 36: Appendix

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