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- Page 1 PART # 108841 Sting 3 by Airborne OWNER and SERVICE MANUAL, Rev 1 Photo here PO Box 7042, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA E-mail fly@airborne.com.au www.airborne.com.au Phone (02) 4944 9199 Int +61 2 4944 9199 Fax (02) 4944 9395 Int +61 2 4944 9395...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................3 Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES ....................5 Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................6 Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS ..................7 Section 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT..................8 Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE..................9 Section 6 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION ................... 13 ....................... - Page 4 Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES ........... 28 Section 15 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL LISTS ..........31 STING III X/BAR HINGE / PULLBACK ASM A4-7615 ..............31 STING III 154 X/BAR HINGE / PULLBACK ASM A4-7615 MATERIAL LIST ........32 STING III 168 X/BAR HINGE / PULLBACK ASM A4-7615 MATERIAL LIST ........
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Page 5: Design Features
The Sting 3 has a new luff curve at the heart of the design meaning that the sail has been entirely redesigned. Looking at the sail, the most recognisable difference is the undersurface layout and the increased amount of undersurface, particularly at the tips to improve the high speed glide performance. -
Page 6: Specifications
46 mph speed) Note: The stall speed of the Sting 3 at maximum recommended wing loading is less than the minimum requirement of 25 mph (40 km/h). The maximum or steady state speed is at least 35 mph (56 km/h) for a prone pilot with correctly adjusted harness. -
Page 7: Operating Limitations
Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS WARNING Hang gliding is a high risk sport. The safe operation of this hang glider ultimately rests with you, the pilot. We believe that in order to fly safely you must maturely practice the sport of hang gliding. -
Page 8: Warranty Statement
WARRANTY STATEMENT This warranty extends to new Hang Gliders and/or accessories and equipment manufactured by AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LTD (“Airborne”) and shall not embrace any other accessories or equipment in the sale. AIRBORNE warrants to the customer the hang glider and/or accessories manufactured or supplied by AIRBORNE to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service and of merchantable quality and fit the purpose for which they are ordinarily used. -
Page 9: Assembly Procedure
The wing can be assembled in two positions, either lying flat or standing on the control frame. Assembling the Sting 3 on the control frame is the most popular method of assembly in light winds. This method is preferable as the sail is less prone to being soiled or damaged during assembly. In higher winds it is preferable to lay the glider flat for assembly with the nose into the wind until ready to launch. - Page 10 INSERT MAINSAIL BATTENS. Remove the battens from • the bag. The red battens are for the left side and the green for the right. Insert the battens from the centre to the tip with gentle pressure, until the batten meets resistance. Shake the sail at the trailing edge whilst maintaining gentle pressure on the batten to allow the batten to be inserted over the cross bar.
- Page 11 ATTACH REAR TOP WIRE. The rear top wire should now be attached to the rear quick clip • block. INSERT TIP BATTENS AND STRUTS. Remove tip bags. There is a strut each for the left side • and right side. When holding the strut with the clip end toward you and with the clip hook facing up, the white clip should be outboard and then rotate toward the keel to tighten.
- Page 12 INSERT NOSE BATTENS. Insert the nose battens tail • end first and locate them on the fittings on the front of the keel. INSTALL NOSE FAIRING. Attach the nose fairing by applying • the top velcro first then gently tension over the nose plates and attach the velcro to the undersurface.
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Page 13: Pre-Flight Inspection
Section 6 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION The wing was designed so that parasitic drag would be kept to a minimum. This means that most of the pre-flight checkpoints are enclosed. A thorough pre-flight inspection is mandatory for any aircraft, and the best technique is a circular walk around the wing. -
Page 14: Hang Glider Daily Inspection
Unzip undersurface and check cross bar hinge and restraining strap. The VG should be • operated and inspected to ensure it is functioning properly. Ensure that the double surface is zipped up and nose fairing is secure. • Clip your harness into the main and back-up hang loops and perform a “hang check”. Make •... -
Page 15: Break Down Procedure
Section 7 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE To break down your Sting 3, just reverse the set-up procedure steps as described. Included here are a few guidelines to follow which will save you time and prevent potential wear areas on your sail. -
Page 16: Assembly From Shipping Length
Section 8 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH If your glider was delivered to you in the short pack form the following procedure should be used. Unzip bag and remove ties. Remove all padding from the tube ends. • Assemble the control frame as described in the set up procedure section. Rotate the glider •... -
Page 17: Flight Technique
SPINS As with all the later design gliders the Sting 3 will resist spinning. If you do stall a wing in a turn and enter the initial stages of a spin, move your weight forward and to the high side of the rotation and the glider will recover. -
Page 18: Thermalling
10 and 50 degrees can be used. LANDING Landing is easy in the Sting 3. Your final approach should be a straight glide into the wind faster than trim speed, approx 25 mph (40 km/h). -
Page 19: Tuning
Section 10 TUNING Your Sting 3 was test flown and delivered to you in trimmed ready to fly. If, however, any adjustments are made to your glider, we recommend that they be recorded in your maintenance log at the rear of this manual. -
Page 20: Pitch Stability System
PITCH STABILITY SYSTEM Stability in the pitch axis is provided by reflex in the root section. Alterations to the lengths of rigging, airframe or adjustments to the airfoil can have adverse effects on pitch stability. Reflex bridles provide pitch stability at low angles of attack. Correct attachment and adjustment of the reflex bridles is essential for maximum stability. -
Page 21: Bridle Checking Specifications
BRIDLE CHECKING SPECIFICATIONS REAR OF GLIDER REFLEX LINE ATTACHMENT REAR OF KEEL 4545.TCW Batten Sting III 154 Sting III 168 Metric Imperial Metric Imperial 50 mm 1.9 “ 4.1” 100 mm 3.9 “ 5.9” 110 mm 4.3 “ 8.0” 95 mm 3.7 “... -
Page 22: Roll/Yaw Trim
ROLL/YAW TRIM Turns in gliders occur when they are asymmetrical. If you have a turn in your glider you should confirm that the six possible variables outlined at the beginning of this section have been checked. The following tables outline procedures for adjustments. Adjustments should be made to the glider in the sequence as listed. -
Page 23: Periodic Inspections And Maintenance
Section 11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 – Clean and service, 2 - Check as directed, 3 – Check for security, cracks, wear and faulty operation, 4 Remove, inspect and replace if necessary, 5 Recommend replacement or overhaul. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT Maintenance Period Period >... -
Page 24: Bolts
Inspection Inspect tubing for cracks, damage from abrasion, elongated holes or distortion in tube surface. Never attempt to repair tubing, always replace with new part. Inspect tubing for corrosion in and out. If corrosion is present the component should be replaced. Replacement Aluminium tube comes in many different sizes and grades. -
Page 25: Inspection After Hard Landing
INSPECTION AFTER HARD LANDING It is necessary to do a detailed inspection following any unusual stressing of the hang glider this full inspection should include all details listed for six-monthly maintenance. The inspection should be noted in the logbook, and any replacements recorded. DEFECT REPORTS Details of any defect which develops in service and which, if kept uncorrected, would compromise the continued safe operation of the hang glider should be reported to Airborne... -
Page 26: Transportation And Storage
Section 12 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Avoid damage to your glider by using well-padded racks. We recommend that you support the glider in at least 3 places to spread the load. Flat straps should be used for tie downs to avoid damage to leading edge mylar. Store the glider in a dry room off the ground. -
Page 27: Maintenance Record
Section 13 MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Details of Repairs or Maintenance Carried out by Page 27 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 28: Hang Glider Compliance Schedules
Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES GLIDER MODEL: Sting 3 154 MANUFACTURED BY: AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE: These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration. - Page 29 GLIDER MODEL: Sting 3 168 MANUFACTURED BY: AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE: These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration. Be aware, however, that no set of specifications, however detailed, can guarantee the ability...
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Page 31: Assembly Drawings And Material Lists
Section 15 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL LISTS STING III X/BAR HINGE / PULLBACK ASM A4-7615 Page 31 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 32: Sting Iii 154 X/Bar Hinge / Pullback Asm A4-7615 Material List
STING III 154 X/BAR HINGE / PULLBACK ASM A4-7615 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 154 Part No - 108838 Material List for Drawing A4-7615 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity PULL BACK WIRE 1450 SIII 154 A3-4506 109170 COVER PULL BACK NEOPRENE A4-4789... -
Page 33: Sting Iii 168 X/Bar Hinge / Pullback Asm A4-7615 Material List
STING III 168 X/BAR HINGE / PULLBACK ASM A4-7615 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 168 Part No - 109306 Material List for Drawing A4-7615 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity PULL BACK WIRE 1480 SIII 168 A3-4506 109315 COVER PULL BACK NEOPRENE A4-4789... -
Page 34: Sting X-Bar Leading Edge Junction A4-4716
STING X-BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION A4-4716 Page 34 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 35: Sting Iii 154 X-Bar Leading Edge Junction A4-4716 Material List
STING III 154 X-BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION A4-4716 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 154 Part No - 108838 Material List for Drawing A4-4716 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity X/BAR MOUNT CHANNEL TYPE 1 A4-7009 102006 SADDLE 45MM TUBE A4-6842 102271 SADDLE 60MM TUBE... -
Page 36: Sting Iii 168 X-Bar Leading Edge Junction A4-4716 Material List
STING III 168 X-BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION A4-4716 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 168 Part No - 109306 Material List for Drawing A4-4716 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity X/BAR MOUNT CHANNEL TYPE 1 A4-7009 102006 SADDLE 45MM TUBE A4-6842 102271 SADDLE 60MM TUBE... -
Page 37: Rear Leading Edge Assembly Sting A4-6859
REAR LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY STING A4-6859 Page 37 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 38: Sting Iii 154 Nose Junction Assembly A4-4717
STING III 154 NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4-4717 Page 38 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 39: Sting Iii 154 Nose Junction Assembly A4-4717 Material List
STING III 154 NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4-4717 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 154 Part No - 108838 Material List for Drawing A4-4717 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity BOLT AN4-26A A4-5450 100009 WASHER AN4 A4-5540 100042 NOSE PLATE HG TYPE 2 4MM TOP A4-4864 104273 NOSE PLATE HG TYPE 2 4MM BTM... -
Page 40: Sting Iii 168 Nose Junction Assembly A4-7743
STING III 168 NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4-7743 Page 40 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 41: Sting Iii 168 Nose Junction Assembly A4-7743 Material List
STING III 168 NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4-7743 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 168 Part No - 109306 Material List for Drawing A4-7743 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity BOLT AN4-26A A4-5450 100009 WASHER AN4 A4-5540 100042 NOSE PLATE HG TYPE 2 4MM TOP A4-4864 104273 NOSE PLATE HG TYPE 2 4MM BTM... -
Page 42: Sting Iii Keel Assembly A4-7608
STING III KEEL ASSEMBLY A4-7608 Page 42 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 43: Sting Iii 154 Keel Assembly A4-7608 Material List
STING III 154 KEEL ASSEMBLY A4-7608 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 154 Part No - 108838 Material List for Drawing A4-7608 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity SHOCK CORD 4MM 100310 1.15 ENDCAP FOR 42MM TUBE LUG NO HOLE 101728 QUICK CLIP BLOCK A4-7002... -
Page 44: Sting Iii 168 Keel Assembly A4-7608 Material List
STING III 168 KEEL ASSEMBLY A4-7608 MATERIAL LIST AIRFRAME STING III 168 Part No - 109306 Material List for Drawing A4-7608 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity SHOCK CORD 4MM 100310 1.15 ENDCAP FOR 42MM TUBE LUG NO HOLE 101728 QUICK CLIP BLOCK A4-7002... -
Page 45: Control Frame Sting Iii 154 Preasm A4-7625
CONTROL FRAME STING III 154 PREASM A4-7625 Page 45 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 46: Control Frame Sting Iii 154 Preasm A4-7625 Material List
CONTROL FRAME STING III 154 PREASM A4-7625 MATERIAL LIST GLIDER STING III 154 COLOUR TBA Part No - 108836 Material List for Drawing A4-7625 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity D/TUBE HG S/LINE SILVER 1650 A4-4970 104458 D/TUBE BTM KNUCKLE S/LINE TYPE 2 RH A4-6797 107149... -
Page 47: Control Frame Sting Iii 168 Preasm A4-7747
CONTROL FRAME STING III 168 PREASM A4-7747 Page 47 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 48: Control Frame Sting Iii 168 Preasm A4-7747 Material List
CONTROL FRAME STING III 168 PREASM A4-7747 MATERIAL LIST GLIDER STING III 168 COLOUR TBA Part No - 109304 Material List for Drawing A4-7747 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity D/TUBE HG S/LINE SILVER 1700 SLEEVE A4-4970 104457 D/TUBE BTM KNUCKLE S/LINE TYPE 2 RH A4-6797... -
Page 49: Sting Hang Loop Assembly A4-4796
STING HANG LOOP ASSEMBLY A4-4796 Page 49 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 50: Sting Iii Sail To Airframe Assembly A4-7748
STING III SAIL TO AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY A4-7748 Page 50 Issue Date: 29 Jan 2009 Rev 1... -
Page 51: Sting Iii 154 Sail To Airframe Assembly A4-7748 Material List
STING III 154 SAIL TO AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY A4-7748 MATERIAL LIST (Parts that may be purchased for repair/maintenance but are not listed on assembly drawings.) GLIDER STING III 154 COLOUR TBA Part No - 108836 Material List for Drawing A4-7748 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity... -
Page 52: Sting Iii 168 Sail To Airframe Assembly A4-7748 Material List
STING III 168 SAIL TO AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY A4-7748 MATERIAL LIST (Parts that may be purchased for repair/maintenance but are not listed on assembly drawings.) GLIDER STING III 168 COLOUR TBA Part No - 109304 Material List for Drawing A4-7748 . Item No Description Drawing No Part No Quantity SAIL STING III 168... -
Page 53: Sting Iii Interchange Table A4-7749
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