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- Page 1 Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Big Ears______________________________________________________________________________________________________8-9 Line Plan______________________________________________________________________________________________________18 B-line stall______________________________________________________________________________________________________9 Line Charts________________________________________________________________________________________________19-24 Spiral Dive______________________________________________________________________________________________________9 Risers configuration___________________________________________________________________________________________25 Flying in turbulent conditions___________________________________________________________________________________9 Specifications of materials and spare parts___________________________________________________________________26 Asymmetric collapse__________________________________________________________________________________________10 About Axis_____________________________________________________________________________________________________2 Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz... -
Page 3: Introduction
Axis dealer. hold a full paragliding pilot The Comet 3 is that glider, licence. It is designed as an Thank you for choosing the keeping the comfortable but ideal beginner cross-country new Comet 3 from Axis. -
Page 4: Safety Notice
Improper use or misuse of paragliding equipment greatly increases these risks. Neither Axis nor the seller of Axis equipment shall be held liable for personal or third party injuries or damages under any circumstances. -
Page 5: Pre Flight Inspection
• May lead to fatigue from flying Other adjustments or changes to your with your hands in an unnatural Trimmers Comet 3 lead to a loss of guarantee, position airworthiness and validity of EN Comet 3 is delivered without trimmers. -
Page 6: Pre-Flight Safety
Be fit to fly and unaffected by stress or drugs Wear a suitable helmet Use a suitable harness and emergency parachute Make a thorough pre-flight check. Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz... -
Page 7: Flying The Comet 3
The key to successful launching is to familiar flying site. In an emergency (e.g. a broken brake practice ground-handling on flat ground line – main controls failure) the Comet 3 as often as possible. The Comet 3 A. Normal flight can be manoeuvred by steering carefully inflates easily and steadily using forward with the rear risers or by weight shift. -
Page 8: Landing
Take account of this when rapid descent method may be needed. making your landing approach and give The Comet 3 can be steered with big yourself the opportunity for S-turns or a There are three main rapid descent ears in by weight-shift alone. -
Page 9: B-Line Stall
Initiation: Take hold of the B-risers just of making a fast descent. During the Comet 3 will stabilise without pilot input. below the maillons and smoothly pull spiral dive the pilot and glider will... -
Page 10: Symmetric Collapse
Be careful not to release input from the pilot, but the wing will turn The Comet 3 will regain airspeed with a the brakes prematurely or towards the collapsed side. You should small surge. -
Page 11: Tow Launch
Comet 3. Comet 3 is designed for which could cause a cravat. Always wait single seat flying and should not be... -
Page 12: Care Maintenance And Repairs
The materials used to construct your When preparing for launch or when Comet 3 have been carefully chosen for ground-handling, be sure not to step on When storing or during transport make maximum durability. If you treat your any of the lines or the canopy fabric. -
Page 13: Repairs
Repairs Comet 3 should be kept in best possible conditions to prevent any failures Small holes in the canopy can be and/or non-standard flying repaired using adhesive tape (also modes/reactions to actual air named ripstop). conditions. It’s your responsibility as a... -
Page 14: Technical Details
(53), and the reduced inside of central glider cell. Certification total line length gives the Comet 3 even is valid for all harnesses of ABS type. higher performance than its This type of harness allows a certain predecessor Comet 2. -
Page 15: Disposal And Environmental Information
The Comet 3 has been designed for hill environmentally sensitive areas and and/or tow launches. It is not a Dimensions given in the User’s Manual local restrictions. paramotor wing. The use of a power where checked by testing laboratory –... -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Axis Comet 3 specifications Size Zoom 107.5 Max Wing Chord 239.1 251.9 262.4 270.3 279.6 Area 21.35m² 23.71m² 25.72m² 27.288m² 29.21m² Span 11.79m 11.78m 12.27m 12.64m 13.08m Aspect Ratio 5.85 Projected Area 18.08m² 20.08m² 21.78m² 23.11m² 24.73m² Projected Span 8.57m... -
Page 17: Glider Plan
Glider Plan Bottom surface Trailing edge Leading edge Upper surface Wing Tip Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz... -
Page 18: Line Plan
Line Plan Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz... -
Page 19: Line Charts
7082 7281 7222 7310 7025 7293 7236 7324 7098 7232 7176 7225 6992 7133 7094 7147 6939 7050 7012 7061 6878 7019 6987 7025 6825 Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz... - Page 20 Medium Size (Each line) 1531 1171 1175 1066 1002 1779 1792 1230 1295 1299 1019 4511 4510 4510 4511 4510 4510 4623 4618 4617 2193 3094 Stab 5118 Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz...
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- Page 22 Small Size (Each Line) 1475 1131 1130 1022 1707 1725 1181 1246 1245 4340 4337 4334 4340 4337 4334 4430 4435 4433 2110 3017 Stab 4918 Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz...
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- Page 24 Large Size (Each Line) 1581 1214 1217 1099 1034 1837 1853 1267 1339 1337 1051 4652 4647 4652 4652 4648 4652 4755 4761 4759 2258 3199 Stab 5253 Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz...
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Page 25: Risers Configuration
Risers Configuration Riser’s lengths have tolerance of +/- 5mm Accelerator travel is 12.5 cm Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz... -
Page 26: Specifications Of Materials And Spare Parts
LIROS: Dyneema DC 160/ comp line, 0.85mm, minimum Harken USA, Ball Bearing Pulley 467 strength 120 daN LIROS: Dyneema PPSL 200/ PES cover, 1.42mm, minimum strength 200 daN Axis Paragliders Metodějova 5, 612 00 Brno-Královo Pole, Czech Republic +420 601 526 674 info@axispara.cz... -
Page 27: About Axis
Comet 3, a new generation of glider. We welcome feedback from you about your new Comet 3 . Send it to us at info@axispara.cz Radek Simonik – AXISPARA Nove Sady 39...
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