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- Page 1 WARNING Read this Manual before using your paraglider! © SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH...
- Page 3 It is essential that you read this Manual thoroughly before your first flight. We hope that flying the ARCUS 2 RS will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your paraglider set it apart from others.
- Page 4 There you will find further information regarding your paraglider and any updates to the owner´s manual. For detailed information on how to use the SWING website, please refer to the chapter "SWING on the World Wide Web". Express written consent from SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles), and in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic or mechanical.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
............................ 13 INE SYSTEM ............................14 ISERS ..........................14 ECHNICAL SETTING UP THE ARCUS 2 RS AND FIRST-FLYING ............... 15 ........................15 EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT Adjusting the main brake lines .....................15 Adjusting brake handle stiffness ....................17 Speed system ..........................17 Other features ..........................18... - Page 6 ................21 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK ..........................21 POINT CHECK ............................22 AUNCH ............................ 22 EVEL FLIGHT ............................22 URNS Emergency steering ........................23 ........................23 APID DESCENT METHODS Spiral dives ............................23 B-stall ............................24 Big Ears ............................25 Landing ............................26 TYPES OF USE ........................
- Page 7 ............................. 40 NSPECTION General ............................40 Inspection periods .........................40 Validity of inspection ........................40 ............................. 40 ARRANTY SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................... 42 SWING ..........................42 WEBSITE Facebook, Twitter & youtube ......................42 SWING TV .............................42 APPENDIX ..........................43 ............................43 DDRESSES SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH .....................43...
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Page 8: 01 Introduction
01 Introduction Special text DANGER Manual Sections of text headed “Danger” SWING requires you to familiarise indicate a situation where there is yourself with your new paraglider by imminent danger, which in all reading this Manual before your first probability will lead to death or flight. -
Page 9: Series Of Instructions
If you are various sections of this not able to arrange appropriate Manual, which take you to disposal, SWING will be happy to the links given in the recycle the paraglider for you. Send the corresponding text. -
Page 10: 02 Safety
All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks. When compared with other types The ARCUS 2 RS was developed and of aerial sport, paragliding has the tested solely for use as a paraglider for lowest number of fatal accidents foot-launch and winch-towing. -
Page 11: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability, Operating Limits
Intended use regular basis and keep up-to-date with The ARCUS 2 RS has solely to be used new safety notices which cover any as “light aerial sports equipment” with products relating to paragliding (refer an empty weight of less than 120 kg, to Appendix for addresses). -
Page 12: Operating Limits
Operating limits Glider categories and guidelines WARNING WARNING The operating limits must be observed throughout the entire The descriptions of flight flight. characteristics contained in this When planning your flight, pay Manual are all based on experiences attention to current and forecasted from the test flights, which were weather conditions and carried out under standardised... -
Page 13: En/Ltf Certification
Suitability for training Description of pilot skills required The ARCUS 2 RS is not suitable for use For all pilots including pilots under as a training glider. instruction. The pilot should already have basic knowledge of how to use a paraglider. -
Page 14: Technical Description
…experience your next level! Our goal when we developed the ARCUS 2 RS was for pilots to be able to take their flying to a new level but not push themselves too far. The ARCUS 2 RS is essentially based on... -
Page 15: Line System
Flight behaviour Line system It is in turbulent air that RAST really The ARCUS 2 RS has A, B and C- line puts its strengths into play, effectively levels, which fork once- (A-B level) or stabilising the canopy and gently twice (C-level) from the bottom (riser) calming turbulent air. -
Page 16: Risers
The 12mm wide risers, specially developed for the ARCUS 2 RS with Kevlar reinforcement allow the pilot to adjust the speed of the ARCUS 2 RS using a pulley system to suit his/her individual preference. There is more information on using the speed system in the section “Flying the ARCUS 2 RS”. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Arcus 2 Rs And First-Flying
WARNING cause drag by their aerodynamic resistance. A specialist must test-fly and inspect The factory setting for the ARCUS 2 RS the glider before your first flight. The is intended to allow optimum handling. test-flight must be recorded on the It is therefore generally not necessary glider information label. - Page 18 Brake line length for the ARCUS 2 RS can be easily checked by making a simple comparison with an A-line. There is further information on this in the section “Quick brake line...
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Page 19: Adjusting Brake Handle Stiffness
Adjusting brake handle stiffness Multigrip brake handle after removing both stiffening rods. These are the various parts: The ARCUS 2 RS is fitted with SWING’s Firm stiffening (bar) Multigrip brake handles, which allows Soft stiffening (tube) the stiffness of the grip area to be Multigrip brake handle without ... -
Page 20: Other Features
Adjust the length to the speed system when preparing to launch or taking off. so that your legs are fully stretched Fig. 7 How the ARCUS 2 RS speed system works Other features Recommended weight The ARCUS 2 RS does not have a... -
Page 21: Ballast
The ARCUS 2 RS must be flown within Do not attach any additional ballast to the permitted weight range. the main hang point of the harness. -
Page 22: Harness Influence
Height (B): normal distance from the riser attachment points (measured from carabiner centre lines) to the top of the seat board. Fig. 8 Overview of different harness geometries and damping Section 04 Setting up the ARCUS 2 RS and first-flying... -
Page 23: Flying The Arcus
• Are the risers and seams in good Are the airspace and launch area condition? clear? • Is the harness in good condition? • Is the handle for the reserve chute secure? Flying the ARCUS 2 RS Section 05... -
Page 24: Launch
ARCUS 2 RS and/or to start to ensure the optimum level of running with slack lines. performance and safety. -
Page 25: Emergency Steering
Do not enter the spiral dive by way of brake line is defective, the ARCUS 2 RS a wingover. High sink rates can be can also be steered and landed using reached very quickly by doing this. It the back risers. -
Page 26: B-Stall
Given the complexity and the possible You must immediately deploy your risks of the spiral dive, SWING reserve if you lose control of the recommends that this manoeuvre be glider and the sink rate and find learnt under qualified instruction. -
Page 27: Big Ears
Under no to reopen. It is important with the circumstances should the brakes be ARCUS 2 RS not to pull down the outer applied at this time. A-risers too far for “big ears”, as the This manoeuvre should be avoided “ears”... -
Page 28: Landing
WARNING Always fly with sufficient speed when you are near the ground (well above stall speed) to avoid an unintentional stall. Section 05 Flying the ARCUS 2 RS... -
Page 29: 06 Types Of Use
Under no circumstances • The ARCUS 2 RS may not be towed should the “start” command be given with a towline tension of more before the glider is completely under than 100 daN. -
Page 30: Motorised Flight
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at 2cm. all on the ARCUS 2 RS is contrary to law and illegal. The pilot would be WARNING putting his/her life at risk. Acrobatics... -
Page 31: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
Material stress and damage 80– 100 kg (44±2) cm (42±1) cm SWING advises against subjecting the materials of the ARCUS 2 RS to > 100 kg (48±2) cm (44±1) cm excessive stress during a safety training If a harness different from the one used (SIV) course. -
Page 32: Safety Training And Rast
Most manoeuvres can be practised by applying light brake pressure on the with the ARCUS 2 RS during safety collapsed side (but not hectic training in the same way as with a “pumping”) while counter-steering on glider without RAST. -
Page 33: Types Of Stall
case of extreme front stalls across the almost vertically at 4-5m/s and there is entire wing chord, the wing tips may noticeably less flight noise. move forward making the glider form a Recovery U-shape. Again, recovery is by light Remain in an upright position and symmetrical braking on both sides, but push the A- and B-risers in the care must be taken that both wing... -
Page 34: Spin
are released too slowly, the paraglider is closer to the deep stall limit because may spin. The spin stops automatically of its design and age, less water when the brakes are released absorption and thus weight increase completely. will put the glider into deep stall. WARNING Spin The spin is a stable flight attitude, in... -
Page 35: Advertising And Adhesives
by practical tests and computer As a general rule, operating temperatures below -10°C should be simulations, but they occur very rarely. avoided. It is the case in both of the above situations that the control travel and braking distance first reduce and then the deep stall is caused, mostly by alteration of the brake travel or angle of attack, e.g. -
Page 36: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
PLEASE NOTE oil containers. The ARCUS 2 RS should not be exposed Make sure that the leading edge to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the reinforcements lie flat and are not car during summer). -
Page 37: Looking After The Paraglider
The ARCUS 2 RS is constructed in a weight-optimised manner, with heavier, robust fabrics for the leading edge and lightweight fabrics for the top and bottom surfaces. The materials used are dimensioned in such a way that, if carefully handled, they will retain their features for many years and many hours of airtime. -
Page 38: Dampness / Humidity
Likewise, if a wet glider freezes, it can Lines also become unsuitable for flying after The ARCUS 2 RS has various different a short time. high-quality and accurately Contact with salt water manufactured lines which have been... -
Page 39: Sand And Salt Air
Sand and salt air In many cases, sand and salt air cause the lines and fabric to age much more rapidly. If you often fly near the sea, the glider should be inspected more frequently than normally required. Cleaning If you do have to clean the glider, use only lukewarm fresh water and a soft sponge. -
Page 40: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
2 RS can be ordered direct from us at: be compared with the lengths in the info@swing.de check sheets. Line lengths for the ARCUS 2 RS are given in the Service Book. Section 09 Repairs, Inspections and Warranty... -
Page 41: Quick Brake Line Check
Any knot Quick brake line check will weaken the line considerably The ARCUS 2 RS is fitted with a system and may cause the line to break in that allows pilots to check easily the case of high load. -
Page 42: Inspection
SWING or a SWING • All Gliders must be inspected every authorised workshop to be checked. two years from the purchase date. • The glider must be inspected after Inspection 150 hours of use (including ground handling) if this occurs first. - Page 43 The manufacturer must be notified immediately of any defects in the product, variations or changes in flight behaviour and any warranty claims. If necessary, the glider or other SWING product must be sent to SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH for inspection. Repairs, Inspections and Warranty...
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Page 44: Swing On The World Wide Web
SWING which provides additional products. information about the ARCUS 2 RS and many other issues related to paragliding. SWING’s website is the first port of call for SWING’s worldwide following: www.SWING.de www.facebook.com/ http://twitter.co On SWING’s website, you will find an pages/SWING.Paragli... -
Page 45: Appendix
Appendix AIR Turquoise Route du Pré-au-Comte 8 Addresses 1844 Villeneuve SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH Switzerland An der Leiten 4 Tel.: +41 (0)21 965 65 65 82290 Landsberied https://para-test.com Germany DULV Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 88 Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e.V. Fax: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 70 Mühlweg 9... -
Page 46: Glider Details
Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: ARCUS 2 RS __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 202__ Mark and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership Name: Address: Telephone: Email: Inspection and repairs carried out:... - Page 47 Notes...
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