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- Page 1 PArAglider Version 2.0 Date: 10.12.2014 Manual (E)
- Page 2 IMPORTANT Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website: www.swing.de where you will find additional information relating to your paraglider and any changes to the Manual.
- Page 3 DEAR SWING CUSTOMER THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SWING PRODUCT! We hope that flying a Swing glider will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your paraglider set it apart from others. Your Swing paraglider was developed to comply with all of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
OLDING LINES ..........................16 ISERS ................16 ECHNICAL INFORMATION AND MATERIALS 04 SETTING UP THE CORE 3 AND TEST-FLYING ............. 17 ....................17 EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT Adjusting the main brake lines .................. 17 Adjusting the brake handle ..................19 Speed system...................... - Page 5 05 FLYING THE CORE 3 ....................23 ............... 23 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK ........................23 POINT CHECK ........................... 24 AUNCH ........................24 EVEL FLIGHT B-line steering ......................24 ..........................25 URNS ....................25 APID DESCENT METHODS Spiral dives ........................
- Page 6 LIDER DRAWING AND LINE PLAN 3.22 ................... 41 EASUREMENT FILE 3.23 ................... 42 EASUREMENT FILE 3.24 ................... 42 EASUREMENT FILE 11 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................ 43 ......................... 43 WING WEBSITE ..................... 43 RODUCT REGISTRATION ......................43 WING NLINE &...
- Page 7 ........................44 DDRESSES ......................... 44 ERSIONS Version 2.0 ........................ 44 ......................... 45 LIDER DETAILS .................. 45 ILOT DETAILS ROOF OF OWNERSHIP ................. 46 NSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT...
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Page 8: 01 Introduction
3. Inspection Information (Download): label follows the picture. General instructions and guidance on carrying out the regular inspection of paragliders Bullet points © Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Bullet points are used in the Manual for lists. Example: Special text risers ... -
Page 9: Swing Flugsportgeräte And The Environment
Swing’s website prior to print. Swing Flugsportgeräte and the environment Protection of the environment, safety and quality are the three basic values of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH and these have implications on everything we do. We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness. -
Page 10: 02 Safety
Prudence and risk-awareness paraglider. are basic requirements for the safe practice The Core 3 was developed and tested of the sport, for the very reason that it is so solely for use as a paraglider for foot- easy to learn and practically anyone can do launch. -
Page 11: Disclaimer, Exclusion Of Liability And Operating Limits
(refer to “Product the glider is checked prior to every flight. Registration” in the section “Swing on the The pilot should launch only if the paraglider World Wide Web”). is airworthy. In addition, when flying outside of Germany, pilots must observe the relevant regulations in each country. -
Page 12: Glider Categories And Guidelines
WARNING If pilots wish to fly the Core 3 but do not The descriptions of flight characteristics have a sufficient level of experience with 2- contained in this Manual are all based... -
Page 13: Description Of Pilot Skills Required
In addition, pilots must be familiar with the special requirements of flying a 2-line glider. Suitability for training The Core 3 is generally not suitable for use as a training glider. CCC certification The Core 3 is published on the CIVL webside as CCC certified glider. -
Page 14: 03 Technical Description
General layout Fig. 1: CAD drawing of Core 3 Core 3 – High end The new Core 3 is based on the model performance from Swing being replaced, the Core 2 which, with eighteen months of testing and trialling, had... -
Page 15: Line System
Line system circumstances. The Core 3 has sheathed lines with The Core 3 has A and B line levels, which diameters of less than 1mm. There is a fork twice from the bottom (riser) to the top risk of the lines breaking if there is... -
Page 16: Folding Lines
This riser is longer than the normal riser for the Core 3, so that the folding lines do not affect the canopy in any way when they are not being used. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Core 3 And Test-Flying
Adjusting the main brake lines may arise and performance and launch behaviour may deteriorate if the brake lines The Core 3 is delivered ex factory with a are shortened too much. brake adjustment marked which complies with the test sample and which should not be altered. - Page 18 Fig. 2: Overhand knot brake line to loosen and then lead to loss of control of the glider. Ensure that only overhand or bowline knots are used and that they are tied correctly. Section 4 Setting up the Core 3 and test-flying...
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Page 19: Adjusting The Brake Handle
Speed system The Core 3 already has a high basic trim speed, but this can be increased considerably by using the additional speed system. It is particularly useful if there is a strong headwind, for valley crossings or to leave a dangerous area quickly. - Page 20 Fig. 5: How the Core 3 speed system works The speed system must be correctly fitted WARNING and adjusted to ensure it operates smoothly during flight. Before first launch, the length Do not make the speed system too should be adjusted to suit the pilot and the short.
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Page 21: Certified Harnesses
Certified Harnesses travel. This quickly causes an unintended stall on the open side. The Core 3 can be used with any harness which has “GH” classification. There is more information about this on the licensing body WARNING websites (refer to Appendix). -
Page 22: First Flight
The Core 3 reacts to weight changes only by slightly increasing or reducing trim speed, with little noticeable influence on glide performance. You can therefore choose the size completely according to your own flying style. -
Page 23: Flying The Core 3
05 Flying the Core 3 make sure that there are no lines underneath the canopy, tangled or caught The Core 3 was developed for performance up in any way. and competition pilots with extensive flying experience. The basic types of flying... -
Page 24: Launch
Launch Level flight We recommend a forwards launch if there is When the brakes are open, the Core 3’s little wind. Pull up the glider with the lines flight is stable and level. The brake lines can stretched. It is not necessary to use any... -
Page 25: Turns
Recovery can The design of the Core 3 means that the B- be assisted by braking lightly on the outside. stall and “big ears” manoeuvres are not possible. -
Page 26: B-Stall
B-stall The design of the Core 3 means that the B- stall is not possible. Big Ears The design of the Core 3 means that the “big ears” manoeuvre is not possible. -
Page 27: 06 Types Of Use
Aerobatics is defined as flight manoeuvres at an angle greater than 135° along the longitudinal (roll) axis or lateral (pitch) axis. The Core 3 was not developed or tested for aerobatic use. WARNING Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all on the Core 3 is contrary to law and illegal. -
Page 28: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
If you plan to attend a safety training (SIV) turbulence which goes unnoticed by the pilot course with the Core 3, it is essential that for too long may leave the wing in an you take part beforehand in the special unusual flying position, requiring special Core 3 instruction course. -
Page 29: Collapsing The Paraglider
Recovery The Core 3 will normally recover WARNING automatically from a front stall, but re- inflation can be assisted by rapid, light Counter-steering too strongly on the symmetrical brake input on both sides. -
Page 30: Types Of Stall
8m/s. to prevent it. Recovery Deep stall Because of the Core 3’s high aspect ratio, Paragliders can go into a deep stall for a during a stall the wing-tips tuck and move variety of reasons: brake lines too short (no behind the canopy. -
Page 31: Spin
Core 3 can also be steered but they occur very rarely. and landed using the rear risers (there is... -
Page 32: Advertising And Adhesives
caused, mostly by alteration of the brake Overloading travel or angle of attack, e.g. by a gust or The glider structure is put under high levels thermal. of strain in particular on extreme flight manoeuvres, rapid descent methods (spiral dives) or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres. WARNING They considerably accelerate the aging process of the structure and should... -
Page 33: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
It is very important to pack the glider carefully in order to ensure the longevity of the leading edge reinforcements. Fold up the Core 3 as shown in the diagrams below. The leading edge reinforcements (Mylar and Rigid-System) on the front edge are placed on top of each other to avoid bending or misshaping them. -
Page 34: Storing And Transporting The Glider
Fig 6e: spare petrol cans or oil containers. with the first fold below the leading edge The Core 3 should not be exposed to reinforcements. Pay particular care not to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car bend any of the rigid reinforcements! during summer). -
Page 35: Looking After The Paraglider
If the glider gets wet or damp, it should be Swing uses a specially developed dried as soon as possible in a well- polyamide fabric for the Core 3 which has a ventilated room (but out of the sun). It may high-quality coating for improved UV... -
Page 36: Rigid Construction
“Packing the paraglider”. The plastic rods on the Core 3 can all be replaced through small pockets. If you notice that a plastic rod has been damaged... -
Page 37: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
It is helpful to provide the type designation sheets. The line lengths for the Core 3 are of the paraglider if you are contacting your listed in the Maintenance and Service book. -
Page 38: Inspection
B) Gliders for personal use and tandem General gliders (not used commercially) must be inspected every two years from the Swing’s service programme as set out in the purchase date. Maintenance and Service book should be followed so that the same high level of flight... -
Page 39: Inspection By The Pilot
Inspection by the pilot or other Swing product must be sent to Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH for inspection. Under § 14 para. 5 of the German Swing generally includes all email Aeronautical Products Investigation Order addresses provided in warranty cards in its (LuftGerPV), pilots in Germany are able to distribution list. -
Page 40: 10 Ccc - Documentation
10 CCC - Documentation Riser Drawing Riser length Manual from bottom riser to top maillon on each calculate tolerance Attachment d Δt branche Tension rod diameter in mm Neutral +/-5mm Manual tolerance Full speed setting A1-B +/-5mm A2-B +/-5mm Total Speed Range +/-5mm Section 9 Repairs, inspection and warranty... -
Page 41: Glider Drawing And Line Plan
Glider drawing and line plan Measurement file Core 3.22 Absolute line length from bottom riser to canopy Manual tolerance LINED RIB NUMBER BRAKES Tension 7945 7915 7920 8110 +/-10mm 7825 7800 7805 7930 +/-10mm 7790 7765 7770 7805 +/-10mm 7850... -
Page 42: Measurement File Core 3.23
Measurement file Core 3.23 Absolute line length from bottom riser to canopy Manual tolerance LINED RIB NUMBER BRAKES Tension 8105 8075 8080 8280 +/-10mm 7980 7950 7955 8090 +/-10mm 7935 7905 7910 7955 +/-10mm 7980 7955 7965 7955 +/-10mm 7895... -
Page 43: Swing On The World Wide Web
Swing the Core 3 and many other issues related to paragliding. Swing’s website is the first port full range of paraglider accessories, clothing of call for Swing’s worldwide following: and accessories and reserves. -
Page 44: 11 Appendix
DULV 11 Appendix Mühlweg 9 71577 Großerlach-Morbach Addresses Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 7192 93014 - 0 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Email: info@dulv.de An der Leiten 4 www.dulv.de 82290 Landsberied Germany Versions Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 Fax: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 870 Email: info@swing.de... - Page 45 Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: Core 3 Co3__/__/-__/__/__/-__/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 201__ Mark and signature: ___________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership 1. Owner Name: Address: Phone: Email: 2. Owner Name: Address: Phone: Email: 3. Owner...
- Page 46 Inspections and repairs carried out General Work carried Completed by Date condition on Stamp and signature (Name) delivery...
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