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- Page 1 12/08/2019 (rev-2) APCO Aviation Setting Future Standards Factory: 7, Chalamish Street - Industrial Park - Caesarea 3088900 ISRAEL www.apcoaviation.com Tel: +972 4 6273727 Fax +972 4 6273728...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Apco Aviation's gliders are carefully manufactured and inspected by the factory. Please use the glider only as described in this manual. Do not make any changes to the glider. -
Page 3: Cruiser Technical Data
This equipment should be used under proper conditions and after proper instruction from a qualified instructor. APCO Aviation Ltd. has no control over the use of this equipment and a person using this equipment assumes all risks of damage or injury. -
Page 4: Construction
www.apcoaviation.com 3 CONSTRUCTION The glider is constructed with a top and bottom surface, connected by ribs. One top and bottom panel, together with the connecting ribs is called a cell. Each cell has an opening on the front lower part. The cells fill with air forcing the panels to take the shape dictated by the airfoil (rib) section. -
Page 5: Trimming
www.apcoaviation.com 6 TRIMMING All Apco gliders are trimmed for optimum performance combined with unsurpassed safety. It is very important not to re-trim or tamper with any of the lines or risers as this may alter the performance and safety. Trimming of the brake line should be done in accordance with this manual and carefully checked before flying. -
Page 6: First Check And Preflight Inspection
www.apcoaviation.com rigging the brake line through the intended pullies on the machine, use another hand to hold the brake lines together pulling away from the PPC till the safety line is tight, adjust the main brake line in accordance to this length and fix it to that position. NOTE: •... -
Page 7: Layout
www.apcoaviation.com • Avoid getting the lines wet. If they do get wet, dry them as soon as possible at room temperature and never store them wet. Never fly with wet lines as their tensile strength will be temporarily reduced. IT IS STRICTLY RECOMMENDED TO CHANGE THE BOTTOM LINES ON EVERY PARAGLIDER ONCE A YEAR OR EVERY 100 HOURS, WHICH EVER COMES FIRST. -
Page 8: Front Stall Or Symmetric Collapse
www.apcoaviation.com 8.6.3 FRONT STALL OR SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE In the event of a front stall the wing will normally re-inflate on its own immediately without any change of direction. To speed up re-inflation briefly apply 30%-40% brake (to pump open the leading edge). Do not hold the brakes down permanently to avoid an unwanted stall. -
Page 9: Take Off Procedure
www.apcoaviation.com CAUTION: IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO BOTH LAUNCH, LAND AND PACK THE WING ON A SOFT SURFACE SUCH AS GRASS OR SAND. ANY HANDLING (SUCH AS LAUNCHING, LANDING, FOLDING, MAINTAINING) OF THE WING ON ROUGH, HARD SURFACES (PAVED, TARRED, OR ROCKY), WILL DAMAGE THE FABRIC IN CONTACT AREAS WITH THE GROUND AS A RESULT OF ABRASION. -
Page 10: Level Flight
www.apcoaviation.com You should always be able to land safely in case of engine malfunction, so it’s better not to take unnecessary risk and always fly with a safe margin of speed and height. Depending on the power unit geometry, it is possible that after take-off you will notice a propeller torque (known as P-factor). -
Page 11: Packing
www.apcoaviation.com the landing field, as there is no possibility of opening the throttle and going around. At the altitude of 1-1.5meters, flare the wing, in a rate that when reaching the ground the sink rate is approximately 0m/s. Remember: • Whenever possible, get to know the landing field before taking off. •... -
Page 12: Storage
www.apcoaviation.com 11 STORAGE When the wing is not in use, the wing should be stored in a cool, dry place. A wet wing should first be dried (out of direct sunlight). Protect the wing against sunlight (UV radiation). When on the hill keep the wing covered or in the bag. Never store or transport the wing near paint, petrol or any other chemicals. -
Page 13: Diagrams & Line Tables
www.apcoaviation.com 13.1 DIAGRAMS... - Page 14 www.apcoaviation.com...
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