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  • Page 1 Getting started...
  • Page 2 Switzerland. and its predictability. The EPSILON 7 sits in Since 1988 we have consistently followed the centre of the EN B class.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting started This guide gives you a brief look at using your EPSILON 7, but it does not replace the official manual, where you will find detailed instructions about setting up, flying charac- teristics, manoeuvring, upkeep and service. The manual can be downloaded from www.
  • Page 4 As an intermediate the EPSILON 7 is suitable for the recreational pilot who regularly flies in thermal conditions. This pilot will have a competent, well-practised active flying style. If this is the case the EPSILON 7 will make pure pleasure of extensive thermaling flights.
  • Page 5 Delivery and initial settings Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown EPSILON 7 delivery includes: by the dealer before delivery to check for correct basic settings. Any personal alteration • Speed lines with speedbar you make to the paraglider will result in it los- •...

  • Page 6: Speed System With Spi

    It’s sometimes surprising how fast you need and push the markers to Position 2 (80%). to fly to get the most out of the EPSILON 7. The Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) uses The EPSILON 7 is not specially sensitive to the EPSILON 7’s polar curve and McCready...

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Speed System

    Adjusting the speed system Take the time to set up your speed system. You are now ready to fly. 1) Make sure that the speed lines run freely If needed, you can also change the point at through the harness pulleys. which the pulley action changes from 3:1 to 2) Pull the speedlines through the harness 2:1.
  • Page 9 To change this transition point move the knot that supports the ball b . Move the knot downwards if you want the transition to hap- pen sooner. Move it up to make this happen at a higher speeds. Make sure that the speed lines are not so short that the wing would be permanently accelerated in flight.
  • Page 10 When you are in the spiral keep your weight big ears easier. To apply, pull both outer, neutral. The EPSILON 7 comes out of a spi- red-marked A-lines briskly downwards at the ral by itself with a neutral sitting position. At same time.
  • Page 11 to the inside of the turn. Outside weight or outside brake are enough to recover from a high sink rate spiral. More manoeuvres are described in detail in the manual on www.advance.ch/epsilon.
  • Page 12 10kg above the recommended copter, tail glide, reversal and asymmetric boundary for the 23 size, and 15 kg for 26 spiral are to be well flown with the EPSILON 7. and 28 sizes. The EPSILON 7 still keeps its EN/LTF B rating...

  • Page 13: Flying With A Wet Paraglider

    Flying with a wet paraglider There’s a risk of parachutal stall. Parachutal In order to guard against the risk of para- stall is often the result of a combination of chutal stall with a wet wing the glider should factors. The water adds to the weight of the braked as little as possible and big ears glider.
  • Page 14 Gliders and harnesses are becoming ever more compact and light, so we are deliver- ing the EPSILON 7 with its matching ruck- sack, the new COMFORTPACK 2.

  • Page 15: Technical Details

    Technical details Flat surface 23.0 26.0 28.0 30.0 Aspect ratio 5.15 Recommended takeoff weight 60-80 75-95 85-110 100-130 Increased takeoff weight 80-95 95-110 110-125 Glider weight 4.65 5.45 5.75 Trim speed km/h 38 +/-2 Max. speed km/h 51 +/-2 Certification EN/LTF 1 Pilot, wing, equipment 2 for dynamic flying and/or basic acro manoeuvres...

  • Page 16: Warranty And Service

    (FAQs) Your EPSILON 7 has to have a check every on www.advance.ch. 24 months – or every 12 months if used a lot. You can find detailed information about the...
  • Page 17 E P S I L O N 2 3 / 2 6 / 2 8 / 3 0 St A St B C St St C 3CD3 3CD2 3CD1 SL up SL low...
  • 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...

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