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- Page 1 SIGMA 11 Manual Edition 1.1 / 03_2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SIGMA 11 – Ambitious Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 3: Thank You For Flying Advance
Register your SIGMA 11 online on www .advance .swiss/warranty; you will then receive product updates or safety-related bulletins about the SIGMA 11 direct from us . This information will also be available to download from our website at www .advance .swiss, as will the latest version of this manual and further updated information . -
Page 4: Sigma 11 - Ambitious Cross Country
SIGMA 11 – Ambitious Cross Country Once again the SIGMA 11 is up there amongst the highest performing C class wings . The new cross country sportster shows exceptional handling precision in flight and a high level of pitching stability . Its out- standing performance can be called upon any time, even in demanding conditions . -
Page 5: Pilot Requirements
Pilot requirements General advice about paragliding The SIGMA 11 is classified as an EN/LTF C wing and is intended, ex- clusively, for capable cross country pilots who have a number of years Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowl- flying experience . -
Page 6: Getting Started
«Getting Started» booklet . Basic settings At delivery the basic set up of the SIGMA 11 will be the original trim situation that the ADVANCE test team found to be best . Certification was also gained in this condition . Any alterations or changes to the paraglider, such as altering the line lengths or fitting different risers or quicklinks, will result in a loss of the glider’s certification . -
Page 7: Speedsystem With Spi
. Each of the SIGMA 11 SPI positions has an icon with a value for head- wind, expected climb and sink rate . These indicated positions are ef- fective for only one of their three values, taken in isolation –... - Page 8 Caution: Even though the SIGMA 11 has a high degree of stabi- The SIGMA 11 speed system is arranged so that the profile shape of lity in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar the wing is fully retained over the angle-of-attack range of the speed as you feel comfortable with .
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Page 9: Suitable Harnesses
Suitable harnesses Basically the SIGMA 11 can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing (see section “Certification“) . For the tests the following settings were used for the harnesses: All-up in-flight weight less than 80 kg: carabiner distance 40 ± 2 §... -
Page 10: Weight Range
For special requirements the choice of size still remains in the over- lapping sections of the wider Certified Weight Ranges, as for previous The SIGMA 11 comes out in five sizes . The weight ranges for the dif- models . -
Page 11: Flight Characteristics
The SIGMA 11 big ear lines have their own attachments, but the red, blue to blue ) . A-risers are not split . SIGMA 11 takeoff is achieved using the A-risers . The canopy fills reliably from the middle, and rises exceptionally The “Easy Connect System“... - Page 12 SIGMA 11 as necessary to control its rising rate . Turning round and taking off with the SIGMA 11 In a lot of wind and/or on steep ground the SIGMA 11 needs little or §...
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Page 13: Normal Flight
Normal flight Turning flight In calm air the SIGMA 11 best glide is achieved with fully released bra- The SIGMA 11 has short and precise brake travel when steering . It re- kes . Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition . -
Page 14: Accelerated Flight
(e .g . wing pitches forward ), the § speed bar is released . Info: If a brake line breaks the SIGMA 11 can be steered by ca- reful use of the C-Handles . Caution: Even though the SIGMA 11 is very stable in accele-... -
Page 15: Using The C-Handles
By careful pulling then releasing you can oppose a forward pitch mo- vement in light turbulence . As well as that, you should also compen- The SIGMA 11 has a new easy C-handle System (Neopren coated con- sate for canopy pressure reduction e .g . as generally occurs before a nection on the C-risers) . -
Page 16: Collapses
Collapses Poorly flown wingovers can cause a wingtip to fold inwards from the si- de, causing it to catch in the lines and create a cravat . Due to the high Asymmetric collapse drag they produce cravats can lead to strong rotation (spiralling) . Stop an increase in rotation rate by just the correct amount of outside bra- With an active flying technique in normal flying conditions, collapses ke . -
Page 17: Rapid Descents
ALL A-risers are gripped and pulled down together . Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips (big ears) The SIGMA 11 big ear lines have their own attachments, but the Caution: After a very impulsively provoked front collapse in ac- A-risers are not split . To apply, pull the outer A-lines briskly downwards celerated configuration ( for example during SIV training ) it can at the same time . - Page 18 ( approx 45 cm ) . The SIGMA 11 comes out of a steep spiral dive by itself if a neutral sit- Enter the spiral by progressively pulling one brake . Your head and field ting position is maintained .
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Page 19: Stalling
. If this happens you must immediately release both brake lines, creased acceleration and stable continued rotation . In this case, so that the SIGMA 11 can return to normal flight by itself . active counter-braking with simultaneous weight transfer to the... - Page 20 . The SIGMA 11 has a strong desire to fly again, but is easy to hold in the stall . A half wrap of the brakes is recommended to fly fullstalls .
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Page 21: Landing
Landing Flying with a wet paraglider ( risk of deep stall) Always make a proper landing circuit with a clearly defined final ap- Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall . Deep stall is often proach . As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to the result of a combination of factors . -
Page 22: Winching
Winching Paramotoring The SIGMA 11 is suitable for winch launching . When taking off in wind- The SIGMA 11 is not certified for paramotoring . less conditions, ensure that the paraglider is laid out in an arched or Tandem flying even wedge shape ( to avoid risk of the glider rosetting ): The SIGMA 11 is not certified for tandem flying . -
Page 24: Packing
Packing Packing Packing with the Tubebag Gather the wing together from the middle, and fold it to the width of Packing in a sausage bag is good for the wing, and is easy to do . It the compressbag . When folding, lay the wing profiles nose on nose, avoids undesirable sliding over the ground . -
Page 25: Maintenance And Checks
§ at room temperature, or outside in the shade . The SIGMA 11 must be checked every 24 months, 150 flying hours or 150 flights, whichever comes first . The check should be carried out by If the glider gets wet with salt ( sea ) water rinse it thoroughly with §... -
Page 27: Repairs
Repairs and disposal Repairs Line repairs A damaged line must be changed, without exception . The easiest op- A paraglider is a lifting surface of complex construction . Seams and li- nes have been made with great precision . In general, therefore, an un- tion is to go to an ADVANCE Service Centre or your ADVANCE dea- ler . -
Page 28: Disposal
Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product . We use only non-hazardous materials that are subjected to continuous quality and environmental impact assessments . When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time, please remove all met- al parts and dispose of the lines, canopy and risers in a waste inciner- ation plant . -
Page 29: Technical Details
Max . sym . brake travel at max . weight Other adjustable / removable / – – – – – variable devices Takeoff weight range in which the SIGMA 11 shows the best relationship between flying speed and climb Pilot, wing, equipment... -
Page 30: Materials Used
Materials used We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over . Like all ADVANCE products the SIGMA 11 is designed and produced as a re- sult of the latest developments and contemporary knowledge . We have chosen all the materials very carefully, under conditions of the strictest quality control . -
Page 31: Certification
Certification The SIGMA 11 has EN/LTF C certification . The test reports can be downloaded from www .advance .swiss . Certification ratings can only provide limited information about a para- glider’s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air . The certi- fication grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight manoeu- vres in calm air . -
Page 32: Service
Service ADVANCE Service Center when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE . find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs ( Frequently ADVANCE operates two company-owned service centres that car- § ry out checks and repairs of all types . The workshops based in Asked Questions ) . -
Page 33: Warranty
Warranty As part of the ADVANCE warranty, we undertake to rectify any defects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults . In order for a warranty claim to be made, ADVANCE must be notified immedia- tely on discovery of a defect, and the defective product sent in for ins- pection . -
Page 34: Wing Parts
Wing parts Upper surface Air intakes Ribs Lower surface Cells Winglet Cleaning velcro... -
Page 35: Line Plan
Line plan 20/22/24/26/28 1A10 1A11 1A12 1A13 1A14 1A15 1B10 1B11 1B12 1A16 1B13 2AB8 1B14 1B15 1A17 1B16 1C11 1B17 2AB9 1C15 1C16 1C12 1C13 1C14 1C10 1S12 1S11 1S10 3CD1 3CD2 BST up 3CD3 3CD4 4CD1 4CD2 BST low SL Up SL Low... -
Page 36: Risers
Risers 1 . Split A-risers 2 . Quicklinks and clips 3 . Speed system pulleys 4 . Speed Perfomance Index (SPI) 5 . Brummel hooks 6 . Magnet clips 7 . C-Handle 8 . Suspension loop with «Easy Connect System» marks 9 . -
Page 37: Bowline
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