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- Page 2 The PIUMA enables pilots to progressively develop their hang glider flying experience. Icaro 2000 srl is a company that leads the world in the field of hang gliding construction. The results attained in competition and sales put it in first place amongst hang glider manufacturers.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 3 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 K EEP THE RISKS TO A MINIMUM 1.2 P RELIMINARIES 1.3 A SSEMBLY CHECK AND FIRST FLIGHT ... -
Page 4: Introduction
1.3 Assembly check and first flight Every hang glider manufactured by ICARO 2000 is test flown at least once before delivery to the • customer. However, if you wish, you can request another test flight from your dealer. -
Page 5: Certification And General Restrictions
There are good racks on the market, expressly designed for glider transport; these can be easily assembled on normal roof racks. Ask your dealer or Icaro 2000 for details. 4.2 By Gondola or Cable Car To avoid any damage when transporting your glider on the cable car it is advisable to be present to... -
Page 6: B Yplane
Your glider needs to be well protected if it is to be transported by plane. Use a wooden crate, or a stiff cardboard tube. Your dealer or ICARO 2000 can supply these. Always let the airline know the dimensions and weight of your glider, well in advance. - Page 7 Piuma 2019-1-En 5.1.1 Starting Point Important: All the circular-section speed bars manufactured by Icaro 2000 are made with complex curves on several planes. The curves in the horizontal plane create the grips. The curves in the vertical plane are designed in such a way so that when the pilot moves laterally in flight, the distance between pilot and speed bar remains roughly constant.
- Page 8 Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 8 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 5.1.3 Mounting the fiberglass tips Remove the tip cover and open the wing-tip zipper. • Insert the thick end of the fibreglass tip through the opening of the sail and into the aluminium hole •...
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Page 9: Check List
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 9 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 6. Check List Warning: Before every flight it is imperative to do a systematic check of the glider. 6.1 Assembly Check Begin at the glider’s nose. Go counter-clockwise around the glider through all listed locations, opening and closing zippers where necessary to perform the checks. -
Page 10: Equipment Check
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 10 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 6.2 Equipment Check Harness Parachute is in place and the handle is secured. • Zippers are unobstructed and run freely. • Hook in and perform a hang check. -
Page 11: Disassembly
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 11 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 7. Disassembly As with assembling your glider, disassembly must be performed with the glider on the frame. 7.1 On the A-Frame 7.1.1 Starting Point Stand the glider with its tail into wind. - Page 12 Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 12 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 7.1.2 Folding the Sail Wingtips With one tip-bag in your pocket, stand in front of the leading edge. Take hold of the wingtip, • holding it by the wingtip batten lever bolt and pass the fabric under the extremity of the leading edge and upward in front of it.
- Page 13 Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 13 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 7.1.3 Final Steps Put the battens and the fibreglass tips into their bag. • Return the extremity of the keel to its closed position. • Remove the nose fairing.
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Page 14: Hints And Tips
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 14 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En Place the downtubes between the leading edges, inside the sail. • Place the battens and the speedbar into the rear part of the glider cover. To do this, you will have to •... -
Page 15: Landing
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 15 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En experienced pilots who want to try out a simple and safe wing, without too many performances. In spite of the excellent characteristics, facility and predictability, of this wing, you must not underestimate the dangerous situations which can be found during the flight. - Page 16 Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 16 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En that the tips are held correctly inside it. Check that the sail tension on the left wingtip is equal to that of the right wingtip. If there is a •...
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Page 17: Trim Speed
It should never be necessary to have to apply a correction greater than 15 mm rotation. If it should be necessary, contact your dealer or Icaro 2000. To fasten the cam in the new position, screw down the screw on the head of the cam, tightening it well. - Page 18 Piuma 2019-1-En Check reflex and dihedral as described in the previous chapter. • Every 2 years: Have a complete check performed by an authorized dealer or directly by Icaro 2000. • Replace all bottom wires. • Remove the sail and carefully check the frame for bends, dents, corrosion or other damage.
- Page 19 Spare Parts: If you need any spare parts, you may contact your Icaro 2000 dealer or our factory directly. If you should ever place an order (by phone, fax or e-mail), keep the following information in mind so we may enhance the quality of our service (fast and accurate) and to avoid ordering the wrong part: The exact model of the glider.
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Page 20: Technical Data
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 20 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 11. Technical Data Recommended pilot + harness weight (Min/Max). This is the range of pilot + harness (or Trike) weights (hook-in weight) ideal for the respective hang glider. -
Page 21: Maintenance Log
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 21 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 12. Maintenance Log Details of any modifications or repairs made to your glider should be entered here. Date Modifications or Repairs Notes... -
Page 22: Owner's Log
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 22 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 13. Owner’s Log. This log provides a history of the glider's ownership. Please make sure details are correct when you sell the glider. Purchase Name Telephone... -
Page 23: Parts List
Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual Page # 23 / 44 06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En 14. Parts list In the following drawings, it is possible to find the name and the code of the parts that form the g lider. ... -
Page 24: Triptych Piuma S
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