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Summary of Contents for APCO Aviation Cruiser
- Page 1 2021/05/04 (rev. 1.01) offline & www.apcoaviation.com 7 Chalamish St., Ind. Park Caesarea, 3088900 ISRAEL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
www.apcoaviation.com CONTENTS: DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL DATA CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FLEXON® Batten system: TRIMMING RISERS EMERGENCY PARACHUTE GENERAL INSPECTION 10 ANNUAL / PERIODICAL AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION 11 FLYING 12 PACKING 13 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 14 BUTT HOLE II (Auto Debris release valves) 15 STORAGE 16 DAMAGE 17 THREE YEAR WARRANTY... -
Page 3: Disclaimer Of Liability
APCO Aviation Ltd. is engaged in the manufacture and sale of hang gliding, paragliding, motorized Para/hang gliding and emergency parachute equipment. 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 4: Introduction
PW and Hybrid. It is an easy wing to fly, suitable for students as well as experienced pilots, with significantly faster trim speed and superior glide (L/D). Since its launch the Cruiser has proved to be #1 choice of PPC wing for both students and intermediate pilots worldwide. -
Page 5: Technical Data
Super Aramid 1.8mm Brake Bottom Polyester 5.0mm Sail Cloth Nylon Zero porosity “rip stop” PERFORMANCE CRUISER CRUISER S V-min. 27km/h 29km/h V-trim 52-58km/h 54-60km/h Min Sink (at optimum wing loading) 3.8 m/s 3.8 m/s All Data measured at sea level, using a combination of GPS and Speed Probe, averaged over several runs... -
Page 6: Construction
www.apcoaviation.com 3 CONSTRUCTION The wing is constructed with a top and bottom surface, connected by ribs. One top and bottom panel, together with the connecting ribs is called a cell. Each cell has an opening on the front lower part. The cells fill with air forcing the panels to take the shape dictated by the air-foil (rib) section. On either side the wing ends in a stabilizer or wing tip, which provides straight-line (Yaw) stability and produces some outward lift to keep the span-wise tension. -
Page 7: Trimming
7 RISERS The both CRUISER and CRUISER S is available in Std and Narrow (110) designed for a standard PPC (trike) configuration, with a 140- 160 cm distance between the base of the risers and should be using the standard risers of the PPC (trike) manufacturers, or Narrow, wityh a distyance of 110cm between attachment points on the frame. -
Page 8: General Inspection
BRAKE SETTING The CRUISER is supplied with brake safety line (brake line measurement setting line). In order to set the correct length of the brake after connecting the CRUISER to the PPC and rigging the brake line through the intended pullies on the machine, use another hand to hold the brake lines together pulling away from the PPC till the safety line is tight, adjust the main brake line in accordance to this length and fix it to that position. - Page 9 www.apcoaviation.com POROSITY: Porosity is measured with a calibrated Porosimeter. It should be measured in at least 5 different places on the upper surface. Below is an example of the sections we test at Apco. The upper surface, at 20-35% chord (from L/E) is most prone to becoming porous, and is thus the most important section to test.
- Page 10 www.apcoaviation.com LINE MAINTENANCE Superaramide lines are known to be sensitive to the influence of the elements. They must be carefully inspected periodically. In his/her own interest, the pilot must observe the following points to ensure maximum performance and safety from the glider. Avoid sharp bending and squeezing of lines.
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Page 11: Flying
www.apcoaviation.com FIRST CHECK AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTION With every new wing, the following points should be checked: • Connection points between the wing and the trike. • Check that there are no lines twisted, tangled or knotted. • Check that the risers are hooked up to the trike correctly. REGULAR INSPECTION CHECKS Following are the wing inspections provided by the manufacturer;... - Page 12 CAUTION: THE CRUISER HAS A GREAT LIFTING CAPACITY, THUS GIVING MORE THROTTLE CAN LIFT THE MACHINE BEFORE REQUIRED. When the canopy is above your head, reduce the throttle to about half of the range, check the canopy and center it above your head if...
- Page 13 Do not try to climb too steeply. In flight the CRUISER 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 application of brakes.
- Page 14 www.apcoaviation.com Power-unit induced oscillations: Certain configurations of engine weight, output and propeller diameter can cause oscillations, during which the pilot is being lifted to one side by the torque effect, swings down due to his weight, and then is lifted again and so on. To avoid this, you can: •...
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Page 15: Packing
www.apcoaviation.com • Before each launch run a full pre-flight inspection. • After landing, continue to maintain the wing's direction straight, as on turning you always risk getting lines in the propeller. • Turn only if there is danger. 12 PACKING We recommend folding or bunching the wing, leaving it attached to the frame. -
Page 16: Storage
APCO Aviation Ltd. guarantees the fabric of its wings against porosity to the extent that the wing becomes Unairworthy. The fabric is warranted to remain sufficiently impermeable to air, to fly safely for a period of 250 hours or 3 years, whichever comes first. APCO Aviation Ltd. undertakes at its option to repair or replace the wing, as necessary, at APCO’s discretion. - Page 17 www.apcoaviation.com • Use outside the specified load limitations. • Colour fading of the fabric. • Damage or corrosion caused by solvents, fuel or other chemicals. • Accidental or flight (take off/landing) related damage. • Damage caused by emergency parachute deployment. •...
- Page 18 www.apcoaviation.com APCO wishes you many hours of enjoyable flying - Take Air!
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