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- Page 1 30 01 2020 (V.2.03) Offline APCO Aviation Setting Future Standards Factory: 7, Chalamish Street - Industrial Park - Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL www.apcoaviation.com Tel: +972 4 6273727 Fax +972 4 6273728...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
REVERSE LAUNCH (In strong wind) 6.2.3 CLIMBING LEVEL FLIGHT TRIMMERS AND SPEED-SYSTEM SETTINGS LANDING 6.5.1 POWER OFF LANDING 6.5.2 POWERED LANDING PACKING MAINTENANCE & CLEANING BUTT HOLES (Velcro closure on trailing edge tip) STORAGE DAMAGE GENERAL ADVICE NRG PRO II/NRG XC II SKETCHES... - Page 3 Apco Aviation's gliders are carefully manufactured and inspected by the factory. Please use the glider only as described in this manual. Do not make any changes to the glider.
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Page 4: Nrg Pro
1 NRG PRO II The APCO NRG Pro II is the ultimate answer to the fast growing, challenging segment of purpose built wings designed for professional slalom racing. NRG Pro II is a complete redesign of the previous NRG - and is now a faster, more aggressive wing with pylon racing... -
Page 5: Nrg Xc
www.apcoaviation.com 2 NRG XC II NRG XC was designed on the foundations of the NRG PRO. It has the same advantages of a professional slalom racing wing in a XC oriented package! It is a small, safe wing that allows fast flying for cross country ventures, expanding the possibilities for any experienced pilot. -
Page 6: Detailed Comparison (Xc Ii Vs. Pro Ii)
3 DETAILED COMPARISON (XC II vs. PRO II) NRG XC II NRG PRO II Slalom racing wing – extremely manoeuvrable and Description Cross Country wing - easy to handle, take-off and land. responsive wing. Designed to allow the fastest possible transition between trim speed to fully accelerated and back to trim speed. - Page 7 Pascal Vallée of ADVENTURE PARAMOTORS on the NRG PRO II 19.5 at Masada, Israel.
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Page 8: Nrg Pro Ii Technical Data
4 NRG PRO II TECHNICAL DATA Size 16.5 17.5 18.5 19.5 20.5 22.0 Cells Area m 16.52 17.5 18.48 19.47 20.5 21.80 Area (projected) m 13.81 14.63 15.45 16.27 17.14 18.22 Span (incl. Stabiliser) m 9.57 10.05 10.53 10.39 10.91... -
Page 9: Nrg Xc Ii Technical Data
www.apcoaviation.com 5 NRG XC II TECHNICAL DATA Size 16.5 17.5 18.5 19.5 20.5 22.0 Cells Area m 16.52 17.5 18.48 19.47 20.5 21.80 Area (projected) m 13.81 14.63 15.45 16.27 17.14 18.22 Span (incl. Stabiliser) m 9.57 10.05 10.53 10.39 10.91 11.43 Span (projected) m... -
Page 10: Disclaimer Of Liability
This equipment should be used under proper conditions and after proper instruction from a qualified instructor. APCO Aviation Ltd. has no control over the use of this equipment and a person using this equipment assumes all risks of damage or injury. -
Page 11: Flexon® Batten System
www.apcoaviation.com The maillon quick links that attach the lines to the risers are made of stainless steel. 9 FLEXON® Batten system: New generation FLEXON ® batten system incorporated (see below) in the leading edge of the ribs, insuring perfect profile shape (instead of traditional Mylar reinforcement). FLEXON ®... -
Page 12: Harness
14 RISERS The NRG PRO II is supplied with risers featuring a split A riser. The 1st A-riser attaches to the central two A lines (A1 & A3). The second A-riser is attached to the outermost A line (A5). - Page 13 www.apcoaviation.com The brake line is guided through upper pulley for low hook in point harnesses and adjusted as per Section 16.2(see Figure 16-1). For high hook in harnesses use the same brake line setting guiding the brake line through the lower brake guide pulley position.
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Page 15: Trimmers
15 TRIMMERS The NRG PRO II risers are equipped with replaceable trimmers for accelerated flight. The neutral setting is when the A/B/C riser lengths are equal. Trimmers should be used when higher speed is required and you wish to accelerate the... -
Page 16: Oaa (One Action Acceleration)
www.apcoaviation.com 16 OAA (One Action Acceleration) OAA is an innovative system that stands for "One action acceleration system - OAA". The OAA allows pilots to simultaneously operate both the speed system and the trimmer for optimized angle of attack at any given speed. With OAA, when using the speed system, the trimmers are released gradually according to the position of the speed bar. -
Page 17: Hit Valves (High Speed In-Take)
17 HIT VALVES (High speed In-Take) The NRG PRO II is equipped with an Active HIT Valve system (patent pending) to improve the overall performance and safety of the wing especially during accelerated flight. The valve system allows maximum inflow of air when the glider acquires a lower angle of attack while accelerated. -
Page 18: Srs - Stall Recovery System
www.apcoaviation.com 18 SRS – Stall Recovery System The NRG XC II features a new, innovative, riser design allowing the pilot to slow down the glider to minimum speed without risking getting caught in deep stall ( parachutal ). The SRS (patent pending) takes advantage of simple yet proven aeronautical and physical principles. -
Page 19: Abs - Automatic Balance System (On Nrg Xc Ii)
www.apcoaviation.com 1 ABS - Automatic Balance System (on NRG XC II) Industry first, pioneered by APCO. ABS is a system which automatically and gradually pulls down the tip steering as you release the trimmers and or push the speed bar. This action stabilizes the wing , cancelling roll movement, "planting"... -
Page 20: Annual / Periodical Airworthiness Inspection
www.apcoaviation.com 3 ANNUAL / PERIODICAL AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION It is highly recommended that your glider (and other equipment), undergo a Periodical Airworthiness Inspection which is to be done by Apco, or an Apco approved / appointed service centre. This is recommended to be done every 24 months or every 100 hours, whichever comes first. This recommendation is in line with Israeli regulations, binding in Israel. -
Page 21: Before The First Flight
www.apcoaviation.com 4 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT BRAKE SETTING Before the first flight the pilot / dealer has to inflate the glider in the flight configuration, on the intended frame, to check and if needed, adjust the brake line length as required. It is important that the brakes are not set too short. -
Page 22: Brake Operation
www.apcoaviation.com 4.1 Brake Operation 4.2 FIRST CHECK AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTION With every new glider, the following points should be checked: • Connection points between the glider and the harness. • Check that there are no lines twisted, tangled or knotted. •... -
Page 23: Paragliding
A, B, C, D and brake lines. For replacement lines please refer to our online direct line services. 5 PARAGLIDING The NRG PRO II/NRG XC II are designed as a Paramotor Slalom/Comp wings and ARE NOT recommended for Free Flying. 5.1 TAKE OFF As this is not a training manual we will not try to teach you launching techniques. -
Page 24: Alpine Launch Or Forward Launch
5.1.3 STRONG WIND AND REVERSE LAUNCH The NRG PRO II has a lot of lifting power and care should be taken in strong wind. It is advisable to have an assistant hold you when attempting a strong wind launch. It also helps if you walk towards the wing and leave the A-riser just before the glider gets above your head. -
Page 25: Thermal Flying
The speed range will be the same but the actual numbers may differ. • With 0% brake and trimmers at 0 the NRG PRO II will fly at 39-48 km/h with a sink rate of 1.7m/s. -
Page 26: Cravat
The NRG PRO II/NRG XC II can be controlled directionally in the B stall by pulling more on one B riser than on the other to create a turn in any direction. The B-stall is a safe controlled way of losing altitude fast without any forward speed. -
Page 27: Spiral Dives
(Not recommended) 5.2.9 SPIRAL DIVES The NRG PRO II/NRG XC II has very good behaviour in spiral and has no tendency to stick in the spiral. By progressively applying brake on one side the glider can be put into a spiral dive. -
Page 28: Landing
www.apcoaviation.com On the landing flare the pilot should be especially careful not to stall the glider too high. 5.2.12 LANDING Before landing, the pilot should determine the wind direction, usually by checking a windsock, flags, smoke or your drift over the ground while doing one or more 360° turns. •... -
Page 29: First Flights
Once you feel confident with your wing, you can start experimenting with faster trim settings and speed system, taking all precaution. Learn to use all of the additional speed of NRG PRO II/NRG XC II Remember: do not exceed the envelope of weather, wing and other parameters to insure safe flying. -
Page 30: Reverse Launch (In Strong Wind)
www.apcoaviation.com around as there is a danger of falling on your back and damaging the propeller and catching lines in the propeller, so it should be avoided. During take-off, when you feel the tension on both risers to be equal, make sure the wing is overhead, open up full power and lean back to counter the engine thrust, so that it can push you forward rather than towards the ground. -
Page 31: Climbing
Do not try to climb too steeply. In powered flight the NRG PRO II/NRG XC II behaves more like an airplane than a paraglider, and it is good idea to regard it as such. If there are no obstacles present, it is by far safer to fly level for a while after take-off, clearing the ground gradually, gaining some speed before converting it to height with a brief pull on the brakes. -
Page 32: Level Flight
Of course the engine is always there to bring you to the right place. Do not hesitate to thermal with the NRG PRO II in order to win some altitude and spare fuel - you will be surprised how efficient it is. -
Page 33: Trimmers And Speed-System Settings
On the other hand, slow trimmer settings decreases sink and steering forces, so it is possible to efficiently use the thermals. Worth noting is the NRG PRO II/NRG XC II’s impressive speed range -the maximum speed is almost three times greater than stall speed. -
Page 34: Packing
www.apcoaviation.com Immediately on landing, switch off the engine. The main advantage of this procedure is of course the possibility of going around with the wing again (repeating the approach) if anything goes wrong. Still, if you forget to switch off the ignition before the wing falls down, there is a considerable risk of damaging propeller, catching lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running engine. -
Page 35: Maintenance & Cleaning
www.apcoaviation.com Fold the canopy alternately from the right and left sides, working towards the centre, press out the air, working from the rear towards the front. Place the risers at the trailing edge of the folded canopy and use them to finally roll up the canopy. MAINTENANCE &... -
Page 36: Damage
www.apcoaviation.com 10 DAMAGE Using spinnaker repair tape (for non-siliconized cloth) can repair tears in the wing (up to 5cm). A professional repair facility should repair greater damage. 11 GENERAL ADVICE A qualified person or agent of the company should check the glider every year. The glider is carefully manufactured and checked by the factory. -
Page 37: Nrg Pro Ii/Nrg Xc Ii Sketches
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