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- Page 1 LTF / EN B MANUAL English • Rev. 1.2 Effective: January 2018 Please read this manual before you fly your new Papillon HORIZON for the first time.
- Page 3 We would like to thank you for your confidence in Papillon Paragliders and see this as confir- mation to continue to pursue and further develop our uncompromising quality standards. We wish you many enjoyable flights and great moments in the air.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Welcome to the PAPILLON WORLD OF PARAGLIDING! PAPILLON HORIZON: An honest B-Wing HORIZON Usage Motorised Paragliding Winching Base- and brakeline adjustment Safety precautions Equipment description Short description Risers Speed system The Flight The Launch Reverse Launch Turning Active Flying... - Page 5 Presumption of risk Liability claim and renouncement of exclution Safety Advice and Liability Release of liability, renouncement of entitlement Technical Data Papillon HORIZON Color-Info PAPILLON HORIZON LIne Code PAPILLON HORIZON Line Plan PAPILLON HORIZON Requirement for LTF/EN B - Certification Instruction leaflet for repairs &...
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Page 6: Welcome To The Papillon World Of Paragliding
WELCOME TO THE PAPILLON WORLD OF PARAGLIDING! -
Page 7: Papillon Horizon: An Honest B-Wing
An honest B-wing with revolutionary performance and sporty handling. With its glide ratio of 10.7 and its high speed, the HORIZON is an ideal cross-country wing. The HORIZON reacts precisely and without delay to the smallest control impulses and converts thermals very reliably into heights. -
Page 8: Horizon
The HORIZON is only designed for solo usage and is a light aircrat with a mass of less than 120 kg in the class of paragliders. All sizes are certified according to LTF/EN-B. -
Page 9: Winching
Take the following points into account: – Do not use a tow line tension over 100 kp with the Papillon HORIZON. – If you are not operating at your usual winch, get aquainted with the local procedures. Every visi- tor on unfamiliar flying grounds needs to get a good briefing by a local pilot. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Papillon HORIZON only in wind strengths, in which you are able to control the wing to 100%. Do not use the Papillon HORIZON in wind with a great gust factor. Never use the glider with ap- proaching thunderstorms or if probability of those of the development of thunderstorms is high. -
Page 11: Equipment Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Short description ① ② ④ ③ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ① Obersegel / Top ② V-Tape ③ Profilrippen / Profil rips ④ Galerieleine / Galeryline ⑤ Untersegel / Bottom ⑥ Gabelleine / Gabelline ⑦ Stabiloleine / Stabiloline ⑧... -
Page 12: Risers
The A- and B-risers have different colors to ensure positive identification at take off and during a B-stall decent. Other adjustable, removeable or variable mechanisms are nonexistent. Number of risers: 3+1 The risers of the Papillon HORIZON consist of 10 mm Dyneema tubewebbing. -
Page 13: Speed System
Speed system The Papillon HORIZON is equipped with a very effective foot actutated speed system. It increases the speed when applied up to approx. 15 km/h, depending on the wing size and pilot weight or surface loading. Therefore it should not be activated in extreme flight situations or deactivated immediately when they are occuring. -
Page 14: The Flight
This manual is only focusing on the points of the technique of flying that are important for the Papillon HORIZON. It cannot and should not replace a profound flight training in an approved flying school! Without flight training and according experience paragliding is life-endangering! The Launch The 5-point pre-launch check must be performed before each flight. - Page 15 In flat launch sites you pay attention to the acceleration phase. Large, long and expansive steps with little brake are ideal here. In steep terrain, on the other hand, you pull gently and apply brake pres- sure to stabilize. The glider must not be allowed to over shoot as collapses in the lift-off phase on steep slopes can become unpleasant.
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Page 16: Reverse Launch
Turning The Papillon HORIZON has a high agility and reacts to steering inputs directly and instantly. You can fly flat turns with little altitude loss by shifting your body weight. A combined steering technique of appropriate pull on the inner brake line and shift of body weight is the best way for a coordinated turn. -
Page 17: Landing
The Papillon HORIZON is naturally very stable due to its unique way of construction. Active flying in turbulent air (as described above) significantly increases safety. Collapsing and deforming of the canopy can be avoided through active flying. Landing The landing should always be upwind. At a safe altitude the wind direction and strength are judged and the landing pattern and approach are planned. -
Page 18: Strong Wind Landings
AT TENTION: Remember that landing requires your highest concentra- tion again. So plan your landing in such a way that you are safely on the ground before your mental and physical performance diminishes. Strong Wind Landings In strong winds you fly several base legs before the landing point with semicircles into the wind (called an “eight setup”). -
Page 19: Rapid Descent
The HORIZON shows an unproblematic behaviour during this manoeuvre. NOTE: The HORIZON facilitates big ears with a special big ear aid (sep- erate riser with big ear icon). B-Stall This maneuvre offers the possibility to descend comfortably and safely: By pulling down the B-risers the wing is folded along its lateral axis and thereby stalled, which causes a sink rate of about 6 to 9 metres per second. - Page 20 The HORIZON facilitates big ears with special big ear aid (sepa- rate riser with big ear icon). With the Papillon HORIZON the B risers are labelled to avoid confusion. The B-risers are pulled down slowly, thus slowing down the entire paraglider. After a pull of about 15-20 cm the stall occurs.
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Page 21: Advanced Handling
ADVANCED HANDLING Even though the Papillon HORIZON has a very high aerodynamic stability it is possible that the glider gets into an extreme flight situation due to pilot errors or turbulent air. The best method to stay calm and react correctly is to take part in a flight safety course. The pilot will learn to manage extreme flight situation under professional supervision. -
Page 22: Wingover
A negative AoA caused by turbulences or the simultaneous pull-down of the A-risers by the pilot, results in a frontal collapse of the leading edge. The Papillon HORIZON recovers from a frontstall by itself very quickly. Smooth and symmetric applying of the brake positively influences the re-opening of the canopy. -
Page 23: Deep Stall
The Papillon HORIZON is not stall sensitive. If in a stall, caused by overpulling on the brakes or rear risers or a delayed B-stall exit, the release of the brakes or rear risers, recovers the stall. Should the stall be caused by an extreme flight condition or configuration (i.e. -
Page 24: Fullstall
(high air permeability due to aging). The pilot should allow the wing to re-establish airflow. Modern paragliders like the Papillon HORI- ZON recover independently. To do so, release the brakes (but keep them in your hands), so that the wing can accelerate again. -
Page 25: Emergency Piloting
Emergency Piloting In any situation where normal steering is not possible, the Papillon HORIZON can easily be steered and landed with the back risers. Turns can be flown with weightshift, however be careful that the glider doesn`t lock into a spiral. -
Page 26: Maintenance And Care
Long lasting exposure to UV radiation and extreme acro maneuvers reduce the strength of every material over time. – Do not leave your Papillon HORIZON out in the sun more than necessary, but put it back into the backpack after your flight. -
Page 27: Flying Accessories
All certified harness systems with mounting at about breast height are compatible with the Papil- lon HORIZON. The lower the mounting point of the harness, the better you can steer the Papillon HORIZON by shifting your bodyweight. Please keep in mind, that also your harness is exposed to extreme loads. -
Page 28: Presumption Of Risk
The usage of the Papillon HORIZON inherents certain dangers of bodily harm or even death of the user of this product or a third party. With the use of the HORIZON you consent to all known and unknown risks and accept probable and improbable risks of injury. The dangers innate with the practice this kind of sport can be reduced by adhering to the warning notes in the manual, as well as the required attention to detail on each flight. -
Page 29: Release Of Liability, Renouncement Of Entitlement
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, RENOUNCEMENT OF ENTITLEMENT Hereby you declare, that - prior to use of the Papillon HORIZON - you have read and understood the Papillon HORIZON user manual in its entirety, including directions and warnings, which are included in this user manual. -
Page 30: Technical Data Papillon Horizon
Zulassungsnummer Errors and omissions expected. Subject to change without notice. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission of Papillon Paragliders is prohbited. Irrtümer, Druckfehler und Änderungen bleiben vorbehalten. Nachdruck auch auszugsweise, nur mit schriftlicher Genehmigung von Papillon Paragliders. -
Page 31: Color-Info Papillon Horizon
COLOR-INFO PAPILLON HORIZON COLOR 1 COLOR 2 B E T R I E B S H A N D B U C H PA P I L L O N PA R A G L I D E R S... -
Page 32: Line Code Papillon Horizon
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Page 33: Line Plan Papillon Horizon 55
LINE PLAN PAPILLON HORIZON 55 HORIZON 55 rev 4 EAPR EAPR A-Lines Incl. Riser Ex. Riser 4110 rib 2 1970 6510 7040 6510 rib 3 6490 7020 6490 rib 6 1940 6460 6990 6460 rib 7 6485 7015 6485 3990... - Page 34 LINE PLAN PAPILLON HORIZON 65 HORIZON 65 rev 4 EAPR EAPR A-Lines Incl. Riser Ex. Riser rib 2 2060 4275 6810 7340 6810 rib 3 6790 7320 6790 rib 6 2020 6755 7285 6755 rib 7 6775 7305 6775 rib 11...
- Page 35 LINE PLAN PAPILLON HORIZON 80 HORIZON 80 rev 4 EAPR EAPR A-Lines Incl. Riser Ex. Riser 4450 rib 2 2140 7100 7640 7100 rib 3 7075 7615 7075 rib 6 2100 7050 7590 7050 rib 7 7070 7610 7070 4310...
- Page 36 LINE PLAN PAPILLON HORIZON 95 HORIZON L rev 4 EAPR EAPR A-Lines Incl. Riser Ex. Riser rib 2 4610 2220 7380 7910 7380 rib 3 7350 7880 7350 rib 6 2180 7325 7855 7325 rib 7 7345 7875 7345 4480...
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Page 37: Requirement For Ltf/En B - Certification
46 cm 46 cm Ⓑ Ⓐ Control Travel max. symmetrical HORIZON Size control travel at max. weight > 55 cm > 60 cm > 60 cm > 65 cm B E T R I E B S H A N D B U C H... -
Page 38: Instruction Leaflet For Repairs & 2-Yearly-Check
Line check inkl. strength test Air permability check Repair of the marked damage Call-back at sighting of the glider Obersegel / Top Untersegel / Bottom PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS Fax: +49 (06654) 82 96 info@papillon-paragliders.com Wasserkuppe 46 Tel. +49 (06654) 75 48 papillon-paragliders.com... -
Page 39: Line Order Form
E-mail address: Glider model and color: Size: Serialnumber: Comment/notes: Line ID-code quantity PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS Fax: +49 (06654) 82 96 info@papillon-paragliders.com Wasserkuppe 46 Tel. +49 (06654) 75 48 papillon-paragliders.com D-36129 GERSFELD B E T R I E B S H A N D B U C H... -
Page 40: Reply Card
Purchased at: Pilot since: Number of flights per year: Club: Yes, I would liket to get informed on the newest activities and developments of Papillon Paragliding. PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS Fax: +49 (06654) 82 96 info@papillon-paragliders.com Wasserkuppe 46 Tel. +49 (06654) 75 48 papillon-paragliders.com... -
Page 41: Maintanance Manual
PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS - GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH. All technical details in this manual have been carfully checked by Papillon Paragliders. However we like to mention that we don‘t take any liability for possible mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability cases that derive from mistakable details. -
Page 42: Topic Of The Inspection And Reinspection Intervals
TOPIC OF THE INSPECTION AND REINSPECTION INTERVALS Regular inspection according to aircraft inspection ordinance for standardized evaluated gliders. For school gliders after 1 year, aircraft for recreational use after 2 years. Tandem gliders for com- mercial purposes annually, non commercial use every 2 years to be inspected. The inspection shall take place in the aforementioned intervals, or no later than 150 hours. -
Page 43: Necessary Equipment And Documentation
Necessary equipment and documentation – Gauge, preferably Kretschmer (brand) with manual. – Bettsometer with manual. – Maintenance directions by manufacturer. – Original materials and -spare parts, as well as original material-record for the device. – Assertion of airworthiness for the device. –... -
Page 44: Abrasion And Deformities
Abrasion and deformities With large and critical abrasion and deformations, the entire cell panel in question must be replaced by the manufacturer. The determined values/modifications are to be noted in the testing log! Testing of the ribs Visual inspection of the chambers (from the leading to the trailing edge) whether the stitching in the seams, cell partition ribs and reinforcements are in good shape, thus without tears, deformations, abrasions or damage of the coating. -
Page 45: Connection Parts
Connection parts Check of the webbing and maillons – are there abrasions, buckling, tears, strong signs of wear obvious? – Is all the stitching fast and firm? – Is the accelerator running free and intact? – Are brake toggle attachments still firmly sewn on? –... -
Page 46: Measuring The Line Lengths
Measuring the line lengths: – The lines must be measured with a load of 5 kg, in order to obtain comparable results. The rele- vant line lengths are in the technical data sheet of the user manual. – The measurement takes place in accordance with DHV method, from the maillon to the canopy (inclusive attachment loop at the sail). -
Page 47: Completed Check - Very Important
– Any warranty and guarantee will be voided for paragliders, harnesses and reserve parachutes, which are checked, controlled, repaired, packed or repacked, test-flown and/or have other mainte- nance work done by personnel not authorized by Papillon Paragliders! – All maintenance work must in be accordance with the maintenance specifications of the opera- tion manual and the special maintenance directions of the manufacturer and the publications of the IHB to be conducted. - Page 48 Copyright © 2017 by PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS – GLEITSCHIRM DIREKT GmbH, all rights preserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or developed further on in any way without written approval of the PAPILLON PARAGLIDERS - GLEIT- SCHIRM DIREKT GmbH. All technical details in this manual have been carfully checked by Papillon Paragliders. However we like to mention that we don‘t take any liability for possible mistakes, neither in legal responsibility, nor in liability cases that...
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