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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Content: 1 Performance Characteristics of the PARATECH P80..5 2 PARATECH Technology ..........7 Computer Aided Design ................... 7 Wing Shape......................7 Wing Profile......................7 Leading Edge Cell Opening with PAF (Permanent Air Flow) ......7 Wing Reinforcement................... 7 Diagonal Bands.................... - Page 3 Frontal Collapse of the Canopy ..............21 Cravats or Line Over..................22 Spins (Flat or Negative Spins) ................22 Full Stall......................23 Emergency Steering ..................23 7 Maintenance, Packing, Repairs and Retesting....24 8 Final Remarks ............25 9 Technical Documentation..........26 Technical Data ....................26 - 3 -...
- Page 4 Each pilot carries the responsibility for his personal safety and is responsible that the apparatus, which he/she operates and flies with, is checked for safety and airworthiness prior to each take-off and flight and properly maintained. The P80 may only be operated with a valid pilot license authorised by the relevant authority and under the supervision and endorsement by an authorised instructor.
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Page 5: Performance Characteristics Of The Paratech P80
Despite the P80’s ease of handling, the pilots must of course abide by the rules of “Active Flying”, otherwise the flying of the P80, as is the case with all other gliders, becomes dangerous. As with all PARATECH gliders, the P80 has been developed with a high safety demand in mind. - Page 6 Years of experience and intensive development work with ongoing refinement and rework of the wing have evolved in a glider, which can be rated at the forefront of currently available wing technology. - 6 -...
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Page 7: Paratech Technology
2.1 Computer Aided Design A number of Computer-Aided-Design packages have been used to develop the P80’s wing shape and profile. The shape of each and every P80 is reproduced during the manufacturing process with the highest precision employing CNC driven cutting tools. -
Page 8: Diagonal Bands
P80. 2.7 Risers The PARATECH P80 features 4 point risers which are also fitted with a speed system. The deployment of “Big Ears” is made easy by the inclusion of split “A- Risers’’. Extremely easy take-off handling, “B-Riser” stalling, steering capability with the “D-Risers”... -
Page 9: Materials
PARATECH has achieved with the P80 a modern glider, which will provide its owner with many hours of pure joy and satisfaction while flying. The P80 pilot can with confidence tackle any situation in the knowledge of being in command of a glider of highest stability and proof flown and tested by PARATECH’s own... -
Page 10: Suitable Harnesses
For this reason these harness types (only a limited number of harnesses are still available) have not been included in the DHV certification for the glider. Also not permitted for use with the P80 are special purpose harnesses manufactured for type specific gliders (e.g. fixed harnesses). -
Page 11: Paratech A Series
• In flight adjustable seat inclination • 3.4 PARATECH A Series Also recommended is the PARATECH A Series of harnesses, which is in its basic configuration is fully operational with unparalleled seating comfort and functionality 3.4.1 Base Configuration Self closing buckles for leg and chest straps •... -
Page 12: Supplementary Modules
Twist-Lock automatic karabiner • Large rear pocket • Stretch band activated automatically fitted shoulder straps • Entire harness manufactured from CORDURA to achieve optimal quality • and durability Neoprene side panels, each incorporating a pocket • Two point harness attachment for reserve chute with integrated guides •... -
Page 13: Flight Operations
4 Flight Operations 4.1 P80 Risers with Speed System 4.1.1 P80 Speed System Prior to take-off the speed bar lines are attached by quick links to the speed system fitted to the risers. These lines are installed in the harness through internally mounted deflection pulleys and eyelets to connect the speed bar with the speed system. -
Page 14: Accelerated Flying
To rapidly reduce altitude the speed system can be operated in conjunction with “Big Ears” (refer Section 5.3, page 14). The P80 flies at “Minimum Sink” speed by applying approximately 20 to 30cm of brake. To further reduce the flying speed in thermal conditions, presumably to achieve better climbing performance, makes little sense and can lead to dangerous conditions (stalling of the wing). -
Page 15: Pre-Flight Check And Flight Preparation
4.2 Pre-flight Check and Flight Preparation A careful pre-flight check is required for any flying apparatus and the P80 is no exception. For a paraglider the following checkpoints are of importance: 1. During the unpacking of the wing the canopy and the cell walls are examined for damages. -
Page 16: Take Off
In this way the wing of the P80 will reliably inflate each time and the canopy will quickly rise above the pilot. Continue to have the arm straightened in line with the “A Risers”... -
Page 17: Thermaling And Soaring In Turbulent Condition: "Active Flying
(cross steering). In turbulent air the P80 must always be flown with a slight amount of breaking. This achieves a slightly increased “Angle of Attack” (AoA) and provides increased wing stability. -
Page 18: Landing
4.6 Landing The P80 is easy to land. During the straight, into the wind, final glide the wing is flared using increasing break pressure and the pilot straightens up. At approximately 1m height the pilot applies full brakes (full break travel) and assumes a slightly forward leaning position until touch down. -
Page 19: Rapid Descents At Greater Than 5 M/S Sink Speed
5 Rapid Descents at greater than 5 m/s Sink Speed The P80 is capable to descend at more than 5 m/s using “B Line” Stalls, Spiral Dives and “Big Ears” with or without using the speed system to assist a rapid descent. -
Page 20: Spiral Dives
Pull down, both sides at the same time, the external “A Risers” (lines leading to the wing tips (A2), refer Section 4.1, page 7) of the P80 without releasing the brake handles. Allow the risers to run through the palms of your hands using the hands as deflection devices (it is recommended that gloves be used for this manoeuvre).The P80 forms “Ears”... -
Page 21: Extreme Flying Manoeuvres
6.2 Asymmetric Deflation (Asymmetric Wing Tucks) As with all other paragliders, flying in strong turbulence may lead with the P80 to collapses on one side of the wing (asymmetric collapse or deflation). These are under normal circumstances non-critical and reinflation will occur in most cases without any pilot input. -
Page 22: Cravats Or Line Over
This flying condition could not be established during any of the flight testing of the P80. However, it can not be discounted that for one reason or another the canopy could become entangled between lines due to a partial collapse induced by turbulence or pilot error (the latter could occur during poor sorting of the lines prior to take-off). -
Page 23: Full Stall
Due to the high aspect ratio of its wing the P80 has a tendency to fold back the wing tips during a rapid initiation of a “Full Stall”, which could lead to snagging of the lines (“Line Over”). -
Page 24: Maintenance, Packing, Repairs And Retesting
Repeated buckling, especially of the reinforced sections, can lead to early wear and tear. If the P80 needs to be washed, this is best done with luke-warm water and a sponge. Storage of the glider should be done in a dry and dark area, ideally at temperatures between 5 and 30 Celsius and never in the vicinity of chemicals. -
Page 25: Final Remarks
8 Final Remarks The P80 is at the leading edge of paraglider development and research. The P80 will provide ongoing satisfaction with regards to safety and enjoyment during flying; provided it is properly cared for and due respect is given to the demands and dangers of flying. -
Page 26: Technical Documentation
9 Technical Documentation 9.1 Technical Data Technical Data P80 XS P80 SM P80 ML P80 L Projected Wing Area 20.59m 22.36m 24.02m 26.22m Actual Wing Area 23.4m 25.3m 27.3m 29.8m Actual Wing Span 11.49m 11.96m 12.42m 12.98m Actual Cord Width 5.65m...