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- Page 1 A knight to look after you...
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Page 3: Xc Superstar
USER MANUAL Version 1.1, Date: 22.1.2018... -
Page 4: Introduction
It contains instructions Welcome to the Triple Seven Team! We are excited that you on how to use and maintain the wing, however, its have chosen to fly the Knight, as we are confident that this purpose is not to serve as learning material to pilot this glider will be the next step in your piloting career. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
II. Introduction 6.6. Normal flight, best glide 9.6. Line lengths Knight M II.i. Welcome 6.7. Minimum sink 9.7. Line lengths Knight S II.ii. Triple Seven Mission 6.8. Accelerated flight 9.8. Certification specimens III. Manual X. Safety and responsibility 6.9. Active flying 4. -
Page 7: Knight
»Progressive handling, offering easy and precise control characteristics »Profile and trim speed optimized for good climbing »Balanced wing tension, together with leading and trailing edge reinforcements for greater stability and good gliding performance throughout a wide speed range »Optimized geometry of the suspension lines and materials for reduced drag and better gliding performance »Good pitch stability and easy to pilot... -
Page 8: Designer's Thoughts
Certification The Knight has passed the European EN/LTF B certification for all commercially available sizes. The homologation results are enclosed at the end of this manual. -
Page 10: Before Flight
This will enable you to nicely inflate the wing and also familiarize yourself with it while ground handling. Every glider has to be checked by a Triple Seven dealer, however, as a pilot you want to do a proper pre-flight check yourself. -
Page 11: Harness
If in doubt how to properly set the accelerator system, in the harness. Tightening the chest strap increases your stability, please consult your instructor or Triple Seven dealer. but greatly increases the risk of twisting after a collapse. A tight setting also increases the tendency to maintain a deep spiral. -
Page 12: Weight Range
Weight range Wing inflation Each size of the Knight is certified for its own weight range. The Still being on the training slope and having prepared and checked above mentioned weight includes the weight of the pilot and everything, inflate your wing and play with it to get a feel of your complete paragliding equipment, together with the glider, harness, new glider while ground handling. -
Page 13: Flying Knight
Flying Knight First Flight Now that you have already familiarized yourself with your new glider while ground handling on a training slope, you are ready for your first flight. For the first flight it is recommend that you choose a familiar flying area and to fly your new glider in calm conditions. -
Page 14: Final Preflight Check
Final preflight check Wind speeds up to 25 to 30km/h are considered strong and extra 1. Strap into the harness. The leg straps should be the first to be care is required for the flight. If you are launching in strong winds connected on the take-off and the last ones to be released we recommend the reverse launch technique, with your brakes after the flight. -
Page 15: Normal Flight, Best Glide
briefly pulling the tangled lines, immediately fly to the landing reaction of the glider to a collapse in accelerated flight is more zone and land safely. radical in comparison to the one which occurs at trim speed. We recommend that you avoid accelerated flight near the ground Normal flight, best glide and to be very careful using the accelerator in turbulent conditions. -
Page 16: Flying In Turbulence
to let it fly normally. the length of time the pilot continues to over-handle. After every • If the pilot feels a loss of tension on the wing or a loss of input you have to allow the wing to re-establish its normal flying pressure on the brakes on one side of the wing, he should speed. - Page 17 control this event, apply both brakes slightly when the collapse Be prepared for the glider to surge forward, compensating the occurs and then instantly release the brakes to let the glider fly. surge with brake input if necessary. Be prepared to compensate for the glider’s slight surge forward while returning to normal flying.
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Page 18: Fast Decent Techniques
Fast decent techniques gently dives without deep stall tendencies. Spiral dive Fast descent techniques should be well familiar to any pilot as they The spiral dive is the most demanding of all three manoeuvres are important resources to be used in certain situations. These (Big ears, B-stall, Spiral) and should only be trained gradually and manoeuvres should be learned at your flying school as a part of always at high altitude. -
Page 19: Winch Launch
sinking speed. over-handling the glider low above ground. We recommend using • In fast spirals it may be necessary to apply the outer brake to weight shift. begin exiting the spiral dive. Landing • If practicing the spiral dive low, a pilot may not have enough altitude or time to safely exit this manoeuvre. -
Page 20: Maintenance
Maintenance Packing instructions It is important to correctly pack your glider as this prolongs its lifespan. We recommend that you fold the glider like a harmonica, neatly aligning the profiles with the leading edge reinforcements General advice side by side. The wing should then be folded in three parts or two folds. -
Page 21: Storage
Greater damages, including stitches and lines must be repaired by a specialized repair shop. Damaged lines should be replaced by a Triple Seven dealer. When replacing a line it should always be compared with the counterpart for adjusting the appropriate length. -
Page 22: Packing Knight
Packing the Knight 1. FOLD THE GLIDER LIKE HARMONICA 2. ALIGN THE CELLS... - Page 23 3. FOLD LEADING EDGE BACK TOWARD TRAILING EDGE AND ALIGN THE CELS 4. FOLD THE GLIDER IN THREE PARTS 5. FINISHED CHECK THE VIDEO: HTTP://777GLIDERS.COM/CONTENT/PACKING-KNIGHT...
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Page 24: Technical Data
Technical data 1. Suspension lines 2. Risers 3. Main lines 4. Middle cascades 5. Upper cascades 6. Brake lines... - Page 25 1. Canopy 2. Bottom surface 3. Top surface 4. Leading edge 5. Trailing edge 6. Intake cell openings...
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Page 26: Technical Data
Knight L LENGTHS (mm) STANDARD Knight L LENGTHS (mm) ACCELERATED L-Distance between pulleys: 190 Glider weight (kg) TRIMS The spare parts can be optained by Triple Seven dealers and IN FLIGHT WEIGHT MINIMUM representatives which can be found at www.777gliders.com MAXIMUM... -
Page 27: Knight Risers Arrangement
Knight risers arrangement 1. A1 riser 2. A2 riser, (Ears) 3. B riser, (B-Stall) 4. C riser 5. Maillons 6. Main attachment point Speed bar attachment point 8. Speed bar pulleys (200mm) 9. Brake handle 10. Brake line pulley 11. Main brake line 12. -
Page 28: Line Plan Knight
Line plan Knight MS, ML, L c12 c 11 br12 br11 br10... -
Page 29: Line Lengths Knight L
Line plan Knight S... -
Page 30: Line Lengths Knight M
Line lengths shall be specified when measured under a tension of 50 N, this tension being slowly and gradu- Line lengths Knight S ally applied before taking the measurement. Triple Seven Knight S Lines Length (mm) First gallery Lines A... -
Page 31: Line Lengths Knight S
Line lengths shall be specified when measured under a tension of 50 N, this tension being slowly and gradu- Line lengths Knight MS ally applied before taking the measurement. Triple Seven Knight MS Lines Length (mm) First gallery Lines A... - Page 32 Line lengths shall be specified when measured under a tension of 50 N, this tension being slowly and gradu- Line lengths Knight ML ally applied before taking the measurement. Triple Seven Knight ML Lines Length (mm) First gallery Lines A...
- Page 33 Line lengths Knight L Line lengths shall be specified when measured under a tension of 50 N, this tension being slowly and gradu- ally applied before taking the measurement. Triple Seven Knight ML Lines Length (mm) First gallery Lines A...
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Page 34: Certification Specimens
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Page 38: Safety And Responsibility
Safety and responsibility Paragliding is a dangerous and high risk activity, where safety depends on the person practicing it. By purchasing this equipment you are responsible to be a certified paragliding pilot, and you accept all risks involved in paragliding activities, including serious injury and death. -
Page 39: Guarantee
Triple Seven WARRANTY: Triple Seven WARRANTY: All Triple Seven products are fully warranted for 24 months, against material defects that are not All Triple Seven products are fully warranted for 24 months, against material defects that are not the result of normal wear or accidental damage. -
Page 40: Registration Information
Get involved As a new Triple Seven pilot we invite you to contact us in case of any technical or practical issues regarding equipment or techniques. We also invite you to send us your flying photos, videos or even postcards. We would like to hear from you and your exciting adventures with... -
Page 41: Contact
Contact Online resources Contact For complete help, the latest news, product information and support go to: Triple Seven Gliders Triple Seven Gliders Official website: Online resources www.777gliders.com Company: 777 jadralna padala d.o.o. Company: 777 jadralna padala d.o.o. For complete help, the latest news, product... -
Page 43: Top 5 Xc Tips
Top 5 XC tips Top 5 XC tips 1. Master your equipment and techniques. Climbing is the most important! Practice it, especially in 1. Master your equipment and techniques. Climbing is the most important! Practice it, especially in weak conditions and don’t be afraid to bomb out. Attend safety and XC courses and learn to fly your weak conditions and don’t be afraid to bomb out.
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