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- Page 1 PArAglider MIURA Revision: 1.1 Date: 30.03.2020 Manual (EN)
- Page 2 Manual. There is further information about the SWING website in the section “SWING on the World Wide Web”. The date and version number of this Manual are given on the front page.
- Page 3 It is essential that you read this Manual thoroughly before your first flight. We hope that flying the MIURA RS will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your paraglider set it apart from others. Your SWING paraglider was developed to comply with all of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
............................ 13 INE SYSTEM ............................14 ISERS ..........................14 ECHNICAL SETTING UP THE MIURA RS AND FIRST-FLYING ..............15 ........................15 EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT Adjusting the main brake lines .....................15 Adjusting brake handle stiffness ....................16 Speed system ..........................17 Other features ..........................20 ...................... - Page 5 FLYING THE MIURA RS ...................... 22 ............................ 22 IRST FLIGHT ................22 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK ..........................22 POINT CHECK ............................22 AUNCH ............................ 23 EVEL FLIGHT ............................23 URNS Emergency steering ........................23 ........................23 APID DESCENT METHODS Spiral dives ............................24...
- Page 6 ............................. 37 NSPECTION General ............................37 Inspection periods .........................37 Validity of inspection ........................37 ............................. 37 ARRANTY SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................... 38 SWING ..........................38 WEBSITE Facebook, Twitter & youtube ......................38 SWING TV .............................38 SWING App ...........................38 APPENDIX ..........................39 ............................
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Page 7: 01 Introduction
01 Introduction Special text DANGER Manual SWING requires you to familiarise yourself with Sections of text headed “Danger” indicate a your new paraglider by reading this Manual situation where there is imminent danger, before your first flight. This will allow you to... -
Page 8: Miura Rs And Miura Rse
A speed limiter for speed system travel can be Protection of the environment, safety and fitted to the Miura RS if required. The Miura RS quality are the three core values of SWING then becomes the Miura RSe when speed Flugsportgeräte... -
Page 9: 02 Safety
It is part of the instructions given in the sections Safety, certification and belongs with the paraglider. Flying the MIURA RS, Types of Use and Dangerous Situations and Extreme Flying. The MIURA RS was developed and tested solely for use as a paraglider for foot-launch and All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks. -
Page 10: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability, Operating Limits
50°C Intended use the glider is used for aerobatics/extreme The MIURA RS has solely to be used as “light flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle aerial sports equipment” with an empty weight greater than 135° ... -
Page 11: Glider Categories And Guidelines
Pilots are able to limit speed system travel if Suitability for training they wish (MIURA RSe). The MIURA RS received A classification when it has reduced The MIURA RS is suitable for use as a training speed system travel. glider. Legal requirements in some countries may require speed system travel to be reduced for the purposes of training. -
Page 12: 03 Technical Description
This system divides the interior of paraglider into several The MIURA RS is our new glider with A and B chambers crossways to the flight classification, which occupies a special position direction. in the paragliding world because of its versatile... -
Page 13: Line System
Line system Inflation behaviour The MIURA RS has A, B and C- line levels, which RAST slows down the inflowing air when the fork twice from the bottom (riser) to the top paraglider is inflating. The front part of the... -
Page 14: Risers
Risers The 12mm wide risers, specially developed for the MIURA RS with Kevlar reinforcement allow the pilot to adjust the speed of the MIURA RS using a pulley system to suit his/her individual preference. There is more information on using the speed system in the section “Flying the MIURA RS”. -
Page 15: Setting Up The Miura Rs And First-Flying
MIURA RS given in During production, the MIURA RS goes through the Maintenance and Service book. several quality control checks before finally undergoing an exact type certification test. -
Page 16: Adjusting Brake Handle Stiffness
Brake line length for the Miura RS can be easily checked by making a simple comparison with an A-line. There is further information on this in the section “Quick brake line check”. -
Page 17: Speed System
Speed system The MIURA RS already has a high basic trim speed, but this can be increased considerably by using the additional speed system. It is particularly useful if there is a strong headwind,... - Page 18 Fig. 8 How the MIURA RS speed system works (MIURA RS without speed limiter top figure, MIURA RSe with speed limiter bottom figure) Section 04 Setting up the MIURA RS and first-flying...
- Page 19 Input through the speed bar is only redirected from the speed system’s top pulley and travel is much shorter with noticeably more force required, It is only in the second stage that the MIURA RS complies with requirements classification. In the first stage and when not accelerated the MIURA RS fully complies with the requirements for A classification.
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Page 20: Other Features
Other features under the seat board. The MIURA RS does not have a trimmer or any Do not attach any additional ballast to the main other adjustable,... -
Page 21: Harness Influence
Height (B): normal distance from the riser attachment points (measured from carabiner centre lines) to the top of the seat board. Fig. 11 Harness measurements Fig. 12 Overview of different harness geometries and damping Setting up the MIURA RS and first-flying Section 04... -
Page 22: Flying The Miura Rs
Is the harness in good condition? Avoid pulling hard on the risers. The MIURA RS Is the handle for the reserve chute secure? launches very easily and is easy to control. -
Page 23: Level Flight
RS is achieved with the brakes fully open. MIURA RS can also be steered and landed In calm air the MIURA RS reaches min. sink using the back risers. with slight braking. -
Page 24: Spiral Dives
Furthermore, for exiting the manoeuvre, During testing, the MIURA RS always recovered several turns with a corresponding loss of automatically from spiral dives when the pilot’s altitude may be required. -
Page 25: B-Stall
The glider may go into a deep reopen. It is important with the MIURA RS not stall if they are released too slowly or into a to pull down the outer A-risers too far for “big negative spin if not released symmetrically. -
Page 26: Landing
06 Types of use For recovery release the speed bar, wait until The MIURA RS was developed and tested for the wing has slowed down and let go of both A- use solely as a paraglider for foot launch and risers. -
Page 27: Attaching The Towline Release System
Motorised flight The MIURA RS may not be towed with a towline tension of more than 100 daN. In Germany, use of paragliders for motorised flight requires additional certification. WARNING The additional certification for motorised flight is in progress at the point of printing. -
Page 28: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
< 80 kg (40±2) cm (40±1) cm materials of the MIURA RS to excessive stress during a safety training (SIV) course. 80– 100 kg (44±2) cm (42±1) cm Uncontrolled flight positions can occur during > 100 kg (48±2) cm... -
Page 29: Safety Training And Rast
Safety training and RAST reopened by pulling firmly on the stabilo lines. Most manoeuvres can be practised with the MIURA RS during safety training in the same WARNING way as with a glider without RAST. Counter-steering too strongly on the inflated... -
Page 30: Full Stall
increased level of permeability, altered trim/line stops automatically when the brakes are length and changes to profile characteristics released completely. caused by moisture (e.g. flying in rain). Spin Paragliders have a particular tendency to stall if the wing-loading is too low. The spin is a stable flight attitude, in which one side of the canopy stalls, while the other side In a deep stall, the airflow from the front... -
Page 31: Advertising And Adhesives
newer a glider is, the greater the number of They considerably accelerate the aging process droplets caught on the top surface and the of the structure and should therefore be bigger those droplets are, the greater the risk avoided. that there could be airflow separation. We were The glider must be inspected earlier than is able to recreate these conditions by practical usually the case if it has been put under more... -
Page 32: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
The glider is now folded up along its length, and the leading edges are on top of each other without having being bent. Fig. 13 Sequence folding the MIURA RS Section 08 Storing and looking after the paraglider... -
Page 33: Storing And Transporting The Glider
Please follow the care instructions and handle Storing and transporting the glider the MIURA RS carefully so that it stays in good Even if your paraglider was completely dry when condition for a long time. it was packed up after the final flight of the season, for long-term storage you should if ... -
Page 34: Dampness / Humidity
Lines Sand and salt air The MIURA RS has various different high-quality and accurately manufactured lines which have In many cases, sand and salt air cause the lines been selected according to the load and area of and fabric to age much more rapidly. -
Page 35: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
Repairs compared with the lengths in the check sheets. Line lengths for the MIURA RS are given in the Small repairs to the glider Maintenance and Service Book. You can repair small tears in the wing yourself... -
Page 36: Quick Brake Line Check
If you need to replace damaged or worn-out parts, use only original parts or approved parts from the manufacturer. Quick brake line check The Miura RS is fitted with a system that allows pilots to check easily the basic set-up of the brakes. Fig. 14... -
Page 37: Inspection
Validity of inspection Inspection It is very important that your glider is serviced General at the required intervals throughout its entire life. SWING’s service programme as set out in the Please aware here specific Maintenance and Service book should be... -
Page 38: Swing On The World Wide Web
Smartphone App so that you can keep up-to-date at all times. www.SWING.de This brings the latest news, On SWING’s website, you will find an extensive range of accessories for your paraglider, useful photos and videos, as well as products for pilots, as well as additional... -
Page 39: Appendix
Appendix AIR Turquoise Route du Pré-au-Comte 8 Addresses 1844 Villeneuve SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH Switzerland An der Leiten 4 Tel.: +41 (0)21 965 65 65 82290 Landsberied https://para-test.com Germany DULV Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 88 Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e.V. Fax: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 70 Mühlweg 9... -
Page 40: Glider Details
Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: MIURA RS __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 202__ Mark and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership Name: Address: Telephone: Email: Inspection and repairs carried out:...
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