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- Page 1 PArAglider trAtus Version 1.0 Date: 04.11.2010 Manual (E)
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website : www.swing.de where you will find additional information relating to your paraglider and any changes to the Manual.
- Page 3 Dear SWING Customer THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SWING PRODUCT! We hope that flying a Swing glider 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
URE PERFECTION ......................13 INE SYSTEM ........................13 ISERS ..............14 ECHNICAL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS 04 SETTING UP THE STRATUS 8 AND TEST-FLYING..........15 .....................15 EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT Adjusting the main brake lines..............15 Adjusting the brake handle ...............17 Speed system....................18 Harnesses......................19 Reserve ......................19 ................19... - Page 5 05 FLYING THE STRATUS 8 ..................21 ..........21 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK ......................21 POINT CHECK ........................22 AUNCH ......................22 EVEL FLIGHT ........................22 URNS ..................23 APID DESCENT METHODS Spiral dives....................23 B-stall ......................24 Big Ears......................24 ........................25 ANDING 06 TYPES OF USE....................26 ......................26...
- Page 6 ....................36 EGULAR INSPECTIONS Lines.......................36 .......................37 NSPECTION General......................37 Inspection periods ..................37 Validity of inspection...................37 Inspection by the pilot ................38 .......................38 ARRANTY 10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ..............39 ......................39 WING WEBSITE ....................39 RODUCT REGISTRATION ....................39 WING NLINE & ................39 ACEBOOK...
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Page 7: 01 Introduction
Manual can be damage. found on our website at www.swing.de. This Manual was current at the time of going to print. This Manual can be downloaded from Swing’s website prior to print. -
Page 8: Swing Flugsportgeräte And The Environment
Swing Flugsportgeräte and the environment Protection of the environment, safety and quality are the three basic values of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and these have implications on everything we do. We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness. Respect for nature and the... -
Page 9: 02 Safety
However, few other sports demand such a paraglider. high level of individual responsibility as The Stratus 8 was developed and tested paragliding. Prudence and risk-awareness solely for use as a paraglider for foot-launch are basic requirements for the safe practice and winch-towing. -
Page 10: Safety Notices
The certification and warranty rectify them. shall be rendered invalid if there are Swing publishes on its website any technical changes of any kind (incl. paraglider design safety notices and airworthiness instructions or changes to the brake lines beyond the... -
Page 11: Glider Categories And Guidelines
EN/LTF-certification. There is also further information on the website of the relevant licensing body. Suitability for training The Stratus 8 is generally not suitable for use as a training glider. Safety Section 2... -
Page 12: 03 Technical Description
Stratus 8 – Pure perfection amalgamation of design elements. Its development broke new ground and The Stratus 8 is a highlight of the high- achieved a new high-tech concept. The performance class - dynamic, timeless and High Arc Technology increases with an even more sporty appearance. -
Page 13: Line System
WARNING Line system The service intervals for the lines given in the Maintenance and Service book The Stratus 8 has A, B and C line levels, must be observed under all which fork twice from the bottom (riser) to circumstances. -
Page 14: Technical Information And Materials
Technical information and materials The Maintenance and Service book has detailed technical information, including take-off weight, design information and speed range. It also includes extensive information about the canopy and line material used. Section 3 Technical Description... -
Page 15: Setting Up The Stratus 8 And Test-Flying
Adjusting the main brake lines taken that the paraglider is not slowed down in trim and accelerated flight because of the The Stratus 8 is delivered ex factory with a brake lines being too short. Safety issues brake adjustment marked which complies... - Page 16 Fig. 2: Overhand knot loss of control of the glider. Ensure that only overhand or bowline knots are used and that they are tied correctly. Section 4 Setting up the Stratus 8 and test-flying...
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Page 17: Adjusting The Brake Handle
Adjusting the brake handle The Stratus 8 is fitted with Swing’s Multigrip brake handles, which allows the stiffness of the grip area to be adjusted. The various options for stiffening the brake handles allow them to be adjusted to suit the pilot’s particular preferences. -
Page 18: Speed System
Speed system Fig. 5: How the Stratus 8 speed system works The Stratus 8 already has a high basic trim to the speed system so that your legs are speed, but this can be increased fully stretched when at maximum... -
Page 19: Harnesses
Fasten the speed bar to the harness before launch to avoid tripping over it when Swing offers the Stratus 8 in various sizes. If preparing to launch or taking off. you are choosing between two sizes, your personal flying preferences will determine which glider to choose. -
Page 20: First Flight
WARNING Do not overestimate your own abilities. Do not allow the paraglider’s classification or the behaviour of other pilots to make you careless. Section 4 Setting up the Stratus 8 and test-flying... -
Page 21: Flying The Stratus 8
Carefully sort out all the rigging lines and 05 Flying the Stratus 8 make sure that there are no lines underneath the canopy, tangled or caught The Stratus 8 was developed for up in any way. performance pilots with extensive flying experience. The basic types of flying... -
Page 22: Launch
With the Stratus 8, Swing has developed a glider which reacts immediately to steering input and is extremely responsive. The Stratus 8 performs best in turns when it is The pilot must work actively to keep the flown with sufficient speed and weight- glider on the ground in higher wind shifting. -
Page 23: Rapid Descent Methods
In the spiral dive, very high turn speeds sink rates over and under 14 m/s. The can be reached with an increase in Stratus 8 automatically recovers from the acceleration due to gravity (up to over spiral dive within one turn up to 14 m/s. -
Page 24: B-Stall
This manoeuvre should be avoided at are still weight-bearing. Therefore, do low temperatures. Pilots should be not fly any extreme manoeuvres with aware that this considerably increases Section 5 Flying the Stratus 8... -
Page 25: Landing
WARNING Always fly with sufficient speed when you are near the ground (well above stall speed) to avoid an unintentional stall. Flying the Stratus 8 Section 5... -
Page 26: 06 Types Of Use
• The Stratus 8 may not be towed with a is not increased further by the brakes. towline tension of more than 90 daN. On a winch launch, the glider should if •... -
Page 27: Motorised Flight
Motorised flight This is regulated in Germany by the DULV (German Ultralight Association). If you wish to fly the Stratus 8 with a motor, then please contact Swing, the manufacturer of the engine unit and the DULV (or the governing body in your area). -
Page 28: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
07 Dangerous situations WARNING and extreme flying Always keep within the recommended limits. Avoid aerobatics and extreme Dangerous situations loading such as spirals and big ears. This will prevent accidents and avoid Pilot error, extreme wind conditions or over-loading the glider. turbulence which goes unnoticed by the pilot In turbulent conditions, always keep for too long may leave the wing in an... -
Page 29: Front Stall
Recovery changes to profile characteristics caused by moisture (e.g. flying in rain). Paragliders The Stratus 8 will normally recover quickly have a particular tendency to stall if the and automatically from a front stall, but re- wing-loading is too low. -
Page 30: Full Stall
(count 21, 22, 23). If the brakes are has come undone or a brake line is released too slowly, the paraglider may defective, the Stratus 8 can also be steered spin. The spin stops automatically when the and landed using the rear risers. -
Page 31: Advertising And Adhesives
• water (as older gliders do because they lose use no brake input or as little as their water-repellent coating over time) and possible is closer to the deep stall limit because of its • do not use big ears design and age, less water absorption and •... -
Page 32: Sand And Salt Air
Sand and salt air In many cases, sand and salt air cause the lines and fabric to age much more rapidly. If you often fly near the sea, the glider should be inspected more frequently than normally required. Temperature range Temperatures under -10 °C and over +50°C can make the paraglider unfit to fly. -
Page 33: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
Storing the paraglider Packing the paraglider Fold up the Stratus 8 as shown in steps 1- 4. The leading edge reinforcements (Mylar and Rigid-System) on the front edge are placed on top of each other to avoid bending or misshaping them. -
Page 34: Storing And Transporting The Glider
When choosing a place to launch, spare petrol cans or oil containers. try to find somewhere which is smooth and The Stratus 8 should not be exposed to free of stones and sharp objects. extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car Do not stand on the glider. -
Page 35: Lines
Lines fabric coating and weaken it. The glider The Stratus 8 has various different high- becomes porous and loses braking quality and accurately manufactured lines strength. which have been selected according to the Do not under any circumstances put the load and area of use. -
Page 36: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
It is helpful to provide the type designation comparison with the lengths in the check of the paraglider if you are contacting your sheets. The line lengths for the Stratus 8 are Swing dealer with any queries or ordering listed in the Maintenance and Service book. -
Page 37: Inspection
B) Gliders for personal use and tandem General gliders (not used commercially) must be inspected every two years from the Swing’s service programme as set out in the purchase date. Maintenance and Service book should be followed so that the same high level of flight... -
Page 38: Inspection By The Pilot
Inspection by the pilot or other Swing product must be sent to Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH for inspection. Under § 14 para. 5 of the German Swing generally includes all email Aeronautical Products Investigation Order addresses provided in warranty cards in its (LuftGerPV), pilots in Germany are able to distribution list. -
Page 39: Swing On The World Wide Web
Swing website Swing has a comprehensive website, which Swing-Online Shop provides additional information about the Stratus 8 and many other issues related to At Swing’s Online Shop paragliding. Swing’s website is the first port you are able to obtain of call for Swing’s worldwide following: directly from Swing the www.swing.de... - Page 40 • Speedflying • Accessories • Video footage by pilots www.youtube.com/user/SwingParagliders#p/a/ u/0/1_T7QrzaEtU Section 10 Swing on the World Wide Web...
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Page 41: 10 Appendix
DULV 10 Appendix Mühlweg 9 71577 Großerlach-Morbach Addresses Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7192 93014 - 0 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Email: info@dulv.de An der Leiten 4 www.dulv.de 82290 Landsberied Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 Fax: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 870 Versions Email: info@swing.de... - Page 42 Notes __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Notes...
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