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- Page 3 We are happy to answer all questions. Please fill out the warranty card below and return to us. PARATECH will reward you with a small surprise. W A R R A N T Y C A R D Käufer/ Buyer:...
- Page 4 W A R R A N T Y C A R D (Kopie des Käufers)/Buyers Copy Käufer/ Buyer: Verkäufer/Seller Name/Name: Flugschule/Flight School: Adresse/Address: Telefon/Phone: Email/e-mail: Kaufdatum/Date of Purchase: Kleidergrösse:/ Dress size Seriennummer/Serial Number: PARATECH P43 Grösse/Size: PARATECH AG Beim Alpenblick CH - 9057 Weissbad...
- Page 5 Only licensed pilot or pilots under supervision of a licensed instructor are permitted to fly the P43. You are not permitted to fly the PARATECH P43: • outside the minimum or maximum range of the permitted hang weight •...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: 1 Characteristics of the PARATECH P43 2 PARATECH Technology 2.1 Computer Aided Design 2.2 Shape of Canopy 2.3 Airfoil 2.4 Cell Opening with PAF (Permanent Air Flow) 2.5 Reinforcement 2.6 Diagonal tapes 2.7 Risers 2.8 Line-Layout 2.9 Cascading Lines 2.10 Line Controll... - Page 7 4.3 Forward Launch 4.4 Spiral and Spiral Dive 4.5 Thermal Flying and Flying in Turbulant Conditions „ Proactive Flying“ 4.6 Landing 4.7 Winch Towing 5 Fast descend with over 15ft/sec. Sink Rate 5.1 B-Line Stall 5.2 Spiral Dive 5.3 Ears and Big Ears with Speed System 6 Extreme Flight Maneuvers 6.1 Deep Stall or Parachuting 6.2 Asymetric Deflation/Colaps...
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Page 8: Characteristics Of The Paratech P43
Flying without being actively involved is dangerous as with any other flying vehicle. The P43 was designed as all other PARATECH paragliders with highest priority on safety. The design team reached a break through in stability in connection with per- formance, fun and balanced handling. -
Page 9: Paratech Technology
2.3 Airfoil The P43’s airfoil was researched and refined by PARATECH in intensive and in- volved calculations and test flights. Different airfoils spread over the total canopy op- timize the lift. This is the reason for a balanced combination of performance and sta- bility. -
Page 10: Risers
2.7 Risers The PARATECH P43 is equipped with a 4 part riser with an additional speed system attached. A second A-Riser makes ’’Big Ears’’ easier .Optimal simplicity for launch- ing. B-Stall possibility, steering with D-Risers and perfect geometry for accelerated flying plus weight specified strength where the most important aspect during devel- opment of the risers. -
Page 11: Conclusion
It took many months of intensive labor to develop the P43. Even the smallest details were designed with much care and thought. With the P43 PARATECH has reached the goal to create a modern paraglider which will give its pilots many flying hours of pure joy. -
Page 12: Competable Harnesses
3.3 PARATECH M2 We especially recommend the PARATECH M2 for the P43. The basic ’Model 2’ is complete and captivates with variable reserve chute position, comfortable seat and detailed functionality. -
Page 13: Paratech A5
• Double sewn and integrated reserve chute attachment with Velcro guide • Pulleys and eyes for speed system attachment • Seat board angle adjustable during flight 3.4 PARATECH A5 The basic package of the A5 is complete and captivates with incredible seat comfort and perfect functionality. - Page 14 • Instrument cockpit...
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Page 15: Flying
4 Flying 4.1 Risers with Speed System Risers without Speed System 4.1.1 The Speed System of the P43 The footrest lines are moved with the on the risers with Brummel hooks attached speedlines. The footrest lines are guided by the on the harness attached pulleys. Adjust the length of the footrest on each side of the foot pedal so that with stretched legs the speed system is fully engaged which means, both pulleys touch each other. -
Page 16: Accelarated Flying
For lowest sink rate brake with approx. 8 – 12 inches. To fly slow in thermals to gain altitude is senseless and extremely dangerous. The speed system works as follow: Stepping on the speed bar pulls down the A-Riser which pulls down 2/3 of the B- Riser. -
Page 17: Forward Launch
3) Check also the steering lines which should lead unobstructed like all other lines to the canopy. Check the tying of the main steering line. Both steering lines should be the same length. The correct length of the main steering line from the branching point to the ring on the handle should be compared to the line chart and is not allowed to be changed. -
Page 18: Spiral And Spiral Dive
Leaning forward take a few steps releasing gently the brakes and launch. Brake a bit to fly with the speed of the lowest sinking rate. This position of the steering line is also the position in which the P43 has the most stability in turbulent conditions. 4.4 Spiral and Spiral Dive The P43 is flexible and reacts direct and immediate to steering impulses. -
Page 19: Landing
Entering a strong thermal or partial thermal pay attention that the canopy does not fall behind the pilot and get caught in a dynamic current. This can be prevented by loos- ening the steering line as you enter the lift to gain some speed. Conversely when the paraglider enters or leaves an up-draft or a thermal and flies ahead of the pilot the glider needs to be slowed down. -
Page 20: Fast Descend With Over 15Ft/Sec. Sink Rate
5 Fast descend with over 15ft/sec. Sink Rate The P43 allows B-Line stall, spiral dive as well as big ears while using the speed sys- tem for a fast descent with more then 15 ft/sec. sink rate. 5.1 B-Line Stall The B-line stall is induced by grabbing the B-lines above the line connections and pulling the B-risers down. -
Page 21: Ears And Big Ears With Speed System
5.3 Ears and Big Ears with Speed System Without releasing the brake lines take the outer A-risers (A2 , see pg 11) of the P43 on both sides in your hand and pull down letting the lines run through your hands like over a pulley (wear heavy gloves). -
Page 22: Extreme Flight Maneuvers
6 Extreme Flight Maneuvers Attention: Practicing extreme maneuvers should only be done over water in an offi- cial and competent safety training course. For safety reason have a rescue boat on stand by and the pilot should be equipped with a faint proof life vest and a radio to stay in touch with the safety training instructor. -
Page 23: Line Over Or Cravatte
In order to recover from a negative spin release both brakes. The P43 will recover automatically and continue with normal flight. In none of the PARATECH test flights or testing for the DHV rating did negative spinning occur. -
Page 24: Emergency Steering
To induce a full stall reach your hand through the brake handles (as in holding ski poles) and grab the ring of the brake handle between your thumb and index finger . Pull the brakes quickly down until your arms are extended and hold your hands under the seat board. -
Page 25: Care, Packing, Repair And Check-Up
7 Care, Packing, Repair and Check-Up Even with good care your P43, as any other paraglider, will show evidence of age and use which can influence its flying safety. A regular check-up of the canopy and lines is mandatory. From time to time, especially with older gliders, a porosity test is a must. -
Page 26: Final Remarks
SEE YOU IN THE SKY Your Team Our address for further information: PARATECH AG Beim Alpenblick CH - 9057 Weissbad Email info@paratech.ch Web www.paratech.ch Tel +41 (071) 787 30 31... -
Page 27: Technical Documantations
9 Technical Documantations 9.1 Technical Datas Technical Data P43 XS P43 S P43 M P43 L Sail measurements projected 20.50 m² 22.42 m² 24.33 m² 26.50 m² Sail measurements laid out 23.6 m² 25.8 m² 28.0 m² 30.5 m² Span width laid out 11.29 m 11.81 m 12.30 m... -
Page 28: Line Plans
9.2 Line Plans 9.2.1 P43 (all sizes) -
Page 29: Permits
9.3 Permits 9.3.1 P43 XS... -
Page 33: P43 S
9.3.2 P43 S... -
Page 37: P43 M
9.3.3 P43 M... -
Page 41: P43 L
9.3.4 P43 L...
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