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- Page 1 Getting started...
- Page 2 Welcome to ADVANCE Many thanks for choosing an ADVANCE - direct from us. This information is always product. We wish you a lot of fun and many available to download from our website on rewarding hours in the air with it. www.advance.ch/safety.
- Page 4 You as pilot The PI 2 sizes are subdivided into three dif- Thermal ferent weight ranges, ‘Thermal’, ‘Hike&Fly’ In the Thermal Range with wing loadings up and ‘Miniwing’. These are based on wing to 3.5 kg/m the PI 2 is very easy to fly be- loading and make different demands on pi- cause of its balanced canopy behaviour.
- Page 5 Hike&Fly Miniwing The Hike & Fly Range at wing loadings be- In its Miniwing Range with wing loadings tween 3.5 and 4.5 kg/m is intended for starting at 4.5 kg/m the PI 2 becomes an recreational pilots and hikers who appreci- Actionwing.
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Page 6: Technical Details
Technical Details THERMIK HIKE & FLY BEGINNER OCCASIONAL THERMIK HIKE & FLY MINI VOILE BEGINNER OCCASIONAL THERMIK HIKE & FLY MINI VOILE OCCASIONAL EXPERT HIKE & FLY MINI VOILE EXPERT The table shows the EN/LTF A certification as “Beginner”, EN/LTF B certification as “Occasional”... -
Page 7: Delivery And Setup
Delivery and Setup Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown The PI 2 delivery package contains: by the dealer before delivery to confirm cor- PIPACK § rect basic setup. Subsequent alterations to COMPRESSBAG § the paraglider made by the owner will invali- Repair Kit §... - Page 8 The risers Big ears system Quicklinks and clips Softlinks Speed system pulleys Speed system with ‘low friction’ rings Brummel hooks Magnet clips Poppers Swivel 10 Suspension loop with ‘Easy Connect System’ marks standard light 11 ‘Low friction’ brake ring...
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Page 9: Easy Connect
Easy Connect The PI 2 has an ‘Easy Connect System’, compatible for ADVANCE harnesses and paragliders. It helps to ensure that you connect the wing to the harness correctly. The backs of the C-risers have coloured markings: red on the left, blue on the right in the direction of flight. - Page 10 Wet paraglider If you fly a wet paraglider the risk of para- To minimise the risk of parachutal stall a chutal stall is heightened. Parachutal stall is wet glider should be braked as little as pos- often the result of a combination of factors. sible, and big ears never used.
- Page 11 Manoeuvres and fast descents Because of the PI 2’s lightweight construc- ears as the main fast descent technique for tion you should not do deliberate manoeu- the PI 2. vres such as spins, fullstalls and collapses; Big ears for example in SIV training. The PI 2 gener- The A base line for big ears has its own ris- ally reacts very dynamically to these events er on the Standard Riser Version.
- Page 12 increased by accelerating after applying big recovery from the stabilised high speed spi- ears. ral dive. Be aware that very high vertical speeds can be quickly attained at high wing Spirals loadings. Make sure you have enough The steep spiral is another way to get down height above ground for the recovery.
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Page 14: Handle With Care
Handle with care! Every effort has been made to reduce the aging process; these should be avoided. PI 2’s weight, and this should always be Only pack and store your paraglider when it borne in mind. Take good care of the PI 2’s is completely dry. - Page 15 Packing and care Always pack your PI 2 rib on rib, so that the (mildew)! Do not leave the wing com- plastic rods at the front all lie flat on each pressed in its bag for longer than neces- other at the same height. Fold the PI 2 to sary.
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Page 17: Service And Warranty
Service and Warranty After purchase register your wing online at You can find the up-to-date version of the www.advance.ch/warranty, so that you can detailed official manual, further information benefit from the ADVANCE extended war- about safety and current notices, and ans- ranty. - Page 18 advance thun ag www.advance.ch fon +41 33 225 70 10 uttigenstrasse 87 info@advance.ch fax +41 33 225 70 11 ch 3600 thun...