Summary of Contents for Gradient Avax XC5
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
EN-D category. We believe you will be very happy with your new glider in terms of its flight characteristics, exceptional performance and really nice handling. The Avax XC5 is a high-performance XC wing competition glider and therefore it’s meant only for very experienced pilots. -
Page 3: Your Paraglider
Gradient or any authorised Gradient dealer and we will gladly answer all your questions. We would be pleased to receive your feedback when you get to know your Avax XC5. 2.1. Technical description The Avax XC5’s ground plan has a very slender, elliptical shape with a slight positive contortion of the leading edge. -
Page 4: Technical Data
Edelrid Aramid A-8000/U-120 Ø 0,90 mm Lines-bottom level Edelrid Aramid 7950-200-024 Risers Webbing 366 043 015 912/01 Pulleys 16 mm Narrow Low fristion ring Rings Karabiners MRSI03.5 S12 / MRDI03.0 S10 Gradient s.r.o., Plzenska 221/130, 150 00 Praha 5, tel+fax +420257216319, www.gradient.cx, gradient@gradient.cx. -
Page 5: Certification
(main brake line consist of two lines - 01+02 refer the Avax XC5 - Line Map): XC5 24: 267 cm; XC5 26: 280 cm; XC5 28: 292 cm Brake lines that are too short may: 1) Lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position. -
Page 6: Operation In Flight
5.1.3. Flight The Avax XC5 is trimmed to fly at best glide when the brakes are fully up. Best sink rate is achieved when both brakes are bulled down equally to about 20-25% of their range. Turbulent conditions When flying through severe turbulence, stabilise the canopy with simultaneously applying a little brake to both sides. -
Page 7: Landing
5.1.4. Landing Landing the Avax XC5 is very simple and shouldn’t cause any problem. On your first flights you may be surprised at how well it glides. Take account of this when making your landing approach! Into wind, at about one metre above the ground pull the brakes down all the way. -
Page 8: Spiral Dive
Recovery: The Avax XC5 recovers from a Spiral Dive automatically as soon as the brakes are released. Release them smoothly and always finish a Spiral Dive with safe altitude! Caution: When exiting the Spiral Dive make sure your position in the harness is neutral. -
Page 9: Deep Stall
Recovery: The Avax XC5 cannot stay in deep stall flight, so after the brakes are released the glider automatically returns to a normal flight. If you need to, you can accelerate recovery by pulling hard on both brakes, followed by a fast release. -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Glider
Aramid unsheeted lines have a working life of a maximum 130 flying hours. After 130 flying hours all lines (except brake lines) must be replaced. • After 130 flying hours or 24 months your Avax XC5 must be thoroughly checked and tested by the manufacturer or by a Gradient authorised service centre. -
Page 11: Repairing Your Glider
‘XC5’ (Avax XC5) and size of the glider, i.e. ‘XC5 24’, ‘XC5 26’, ‘XC5 28’ followed by the line code. E.g. the outside long line in row A for an Avax XC5 28 is: ‘XC5 28 A 1.3.’ An exception to this is an emergency repair while out flying. For this purpose Gradient encloses a spare line with every Avax XC5 with a prepared loop on one end. -
Page 12: Enjoy Your Flying
‘fallen hero’. Remember this and the fun that only free-flying can bring will be yours. We believe that your sensible attitude and the flight characteristics of your Avax XC5 will combine to ensure you have many hours of fantastic flying. -
Page 13: Line Map
9. Gradient Avax XC5 – Line Map... - Page 14 Avax Gradient s.r.o. Plzenska 221/130 Tel.+Fax +420 257 216 319 gradient@gradient.cx www.gradient.cx...
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