Swing Spitfire Manual

Swing Spitfire Manual

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13.07.2011 Version

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  • Page 1 pitfire rAve manual 13.07.2011 Version...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If you have any questions which are not answered in this manual, please do not hesitate to contact us directly (Tel: +49 81 41 32 77 888 - info@swing.de), or your Swing dealer. The Swing Team.
  • Page 4: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability

    Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and any other parties from any and all claims for loss, damage, injury or expense that you, your next of kin or relations or any other user of your Swing speed rider may suffer as a result of use of the Swing speed rider, including liability arising under law and contract on the part of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and any other parties in the design and manufacture of the Swing speed rider and...
  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    Be on the look-out for potential obstacles. Ensure when flying near ground level that no third parties will be injured.. • FOOT LAUNCH = INCREASED RISIK. Please bear in mind that the Spitfire was designed for flying on skis. • Do not be afraid to speak out if you feel that others are overestimating their abilities. Likewise, accept comments from others, even if it is unpleasant to acknowledge mistakes.
  • Page 6: Warning

    • The Swing Spitfire is not suitable for foot-launch. We recommend that it be used only in combination with skis. • The Swing Spitfire should only be used as a speed rider. Do not under any circumstances use it as a parachute.
  • Page 7: Your Swing Spitfire And Brave Ii

    Tip! This symbol is used when we give advice on correct use of the speed rider. 5. Your Swing Spitfire and Brave II What is delivered with the Swing Spitfire? Fig. 1: Items included in delivery (incl.
  • Page 8: What Does The Swing Spitfire Look Like

    Fig. 2: Swing Spitfire in action Manufacture of the Swing Spitfire Your Swing Spitfire was manufactured in Swing’s production facility using the latest machines and manufacturing techniques. A thorough quality control is carried out after every stage in manufacture. The quality control of course includes inspection of the materials used as well.
  • Page 9: Tests

    Tests In addition to the extensive flight tests, the strength of the Swing Spitfire has also been tested under DIN EN 926-1. The results are at www.swing.de. Spitfire technical data Size Certification EN926-1 Level Professional Expert Advanced Beginner Beginner No. of cells Area flat (m²)
  • Page 10: Using The Spitfire With Other Harnesses

    The brakes of the Swing Spitfire have been adjusted by the manufacturer in such a way that the brake handles can be held as shown in the photo. In this way, they are ideally adjusted for the Swing Spitfire. A strip of plastic is delivered with the brake handle.
  • Page 11 The riser of the speed rider is designed in such a way that it can be used while wearing gloves. Your Swing Spitfire is fitted with trimmers. Even if the trim range seems short, it has a great impact on the “dive &...
  • Page 12: The Brave Ii Convertible Harness

    The Brave ll is one of the latest generation of convertible harnesses and specifically designed for Speedriding. The harness was designed primarily for use with the Swing Spitfire, and in its design importance was placed on ease of use, a high level of comfort and safety.
  • Page 13 The Brave II can be adjusted to suit your height using the shoulder straps (Fig. 12). Using the chest strap (Fig. 13) you can adjust the Brave ll, firstly, according to your height and, secondly, the length of the chest strap is also relevant to using your bodyweight to steer your Swing Spitfire.
  • Page 14 The seating position can be adjusted using the side straps (Fig. 14). It is possible to sit in a more upright or a more reclined position. Fig. 12: The shoulder straps can be used to adjust the Brave II to your height Fig.
  • Page 15: The Speed Bag

    On launch, simply take the glider out of the speed bag, roll up the speed bag and put it into the side pocket. After you have finished riding, gather together the Swing Spitfire, take out the speed bag and lay it out open beside the glider.
  • Page 16: First Launch

    Always check when you are putting away the Swing Spitfire that you have put all of the lines and straps into the speed bag and that nothing is hanging out which could get caught. After you have finished speedriding for the day, you can also attach the risers to the strap on the speed bag, by feeding the strap through the riser loops.
  • Page 17: Storing And Looking After The Glider

    Remove it from the convertible harness backpack and open the speed bag so that air can get in. Make sure that you do not store the Swing Spitfire while it is wet. It should always be dried out after use, preferably overnight in a room as described above.
  • Page 18: Glider And Pilot Details

    Glider and pilot details SPITFIRE SPITFIRE SPITFIRE SPITFIRE Model: Size: Serial number: ___________________________________________ Colour: Date of purchase: ________________________________________ 1. Owner First name: _____________________________________________ Surname: ______________________________________________ Street: _________________________________________________ Town/City: ______________________________________________ Country: _______________________________________________ Tel.: ___________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________ 2. Owner First name: _____________________________________________...
  • Page 19 RISK CONCEPT...
  • Page 20 RISK = DEGREE OF HARM X LIKELIHOOD OF OCCURRENCE RISK-MINIMISATION safe equipment: REDUCED -glider (size) -reserve chute DEGREE OF HARM -safety equipment (helmet, protection) -skis/shoes appropriate flight programme: safe equipment -developed according to your personal condition (physical and mental) -suitable for the area appropriate flight programme -suitable for the weather -suitable for the (flying) group...
  • Page 21: Notes

    Notes...

This manual is also suitable for:

Brave 2

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