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- Page 1 2020/01/27 (rev. 1.02) Online www.apcoaviation.com 7 Chalamish St., Ind. Park Caesarea, 3088900 ISRAEL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
13 ANNUAL / PERIODICAL AIRWORTHINESS INSPECTION 14 BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT 15 PARAGLIDING 16 POWERED FLYING 17 PACKING 18 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 19 STORAGE 20 DAMAGE 21 THREE YEAR WARRANTY 22 GENERAL ADVICE 23 HYBRID TANDEM - 18 - SKETCHES... - Page 3 www.apcoaviation.com...
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Page 4: Disclaimer Of Liability
2 INTRODUCTION The Hybrid Tandem is based on the original Apco Hybrid solo glider range. It brings all the advantages of the Hybrid to the tandem market. This means, extremely easy inflation and take-off characteristics (better than any other tandem on the market), phenomenal safety and handling in flight as well as a good landing flare, far better tan any single surface wing on the market. -
Page 5: Hybrid Technology
Flying. It offers many advantages over single skin. The Hybrid Tandem is light (~4.3 kg), but not specifically designed to be a "Lightweight" wing. The absence of bottom surface on the back part of the wing saves weight but is also what makes it fly in such a special way, and the resulting profile from this design gives unparalleled stability in pitch, roll and yaw axis. -
Page 6: Technical Data
4 TECHNICAL DATA HYBRID TANDEM / Size Code 38710 / 38810 Cells Area [m 35.0 Area (projected) [m 29.60 Span (incl. Stabilizer) [m] 13.28 Span (projected) [m] 10.39 Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio (projected) Weight Range (all up) Paramotor [kg]... -
Page 7: Construction & Materials
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. The front part of the ribs use APCO's FLEXON batten system to keep the leading edge shaped at high speeds and in turbulent air. They also improve the performance and the launch characteristics of the glider. -
Page 8: Harness
Attaching the rescue parachute should be done in accordance with the recommendations of the harness and reserve parachute manufacturer. When we fly the HYBRID TANDEM, we use the SLT Low, or Split-Leg Low, combined with the Light and compact Mayday SQ Parachute, packed in the matching side mounted reserve container. -
Page 9: Risers
10 RISERS The HYBRID TANDEM is supplied with risers featuring a split A riser. The 1 riser attaches to the central A lines (A1). The second A-riser is attached to the outermost A line (A3). At no time should the pilot change the risers or use risers not intended for this specific glider as this will affect the performance and safety of the glider and void the certification and warranty. -
Page 10: Trimmers
HYBRID TANDEM is very effective for accelerating the wing on long flights, when staying on bar may not be comfortable. The trim system differs from previous Apco gliders in that it releases the B riser, which gives a clean rotation of the profile, and is very efficient. -
Page 11: General Inspection
A. It was checked with APCO that the specific trike can be flown with your new wing. In case the specific combination is not checked by APCO – your dealer must take the following necessary steps : B. Wing to be fully inspected by the dealer as in the paragraph above C. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Before The First Flight
Since there are several hook-up point configurations on paramotors, the Hybrid Tandem comes with longer brake lines to allow for adjustment to your requirements, however, this should only involve lengthening, not shortening. -
Page 14: Paragliding
www.apcoaviation.com 15 PARAGLIDING TAKE OFF As this is not a training manual, we will not try to teach you launching techniques. We will only briefly go through the different launch techniques to help you get the most out of your glider. LAYOUT Pre-flight check should be done before every flight. - Page 15 TOW OR WINCH LAUNCHING All APCO gliders are well suited for winching and have no bad tendencies on the winch. With towing it is important to have the wing above your head on launch and not to try and force a stalled wing into the air. This is especially important if the winch operator is using high tension on the winch.
- Page 16 The speed range will be the same but the actual numbers may differ. • With 0% brake and trimmers at 0 (Neutral) the HYBRID TANDEM will fly at 36-40 km/h with a sink rate of ~1.4m/s.
- Page 17 The HYBRID TANDEM can be controlled directionally in the B stall by pulling more on one B riser than on the other to create a turn in either direction. The B-stall is a safe controlled way of losing altitude fast without any forward speed.
- Page 18 SPIRAL DIVES The HYBRID TANDEM has very good behaviour in spiral and has no tendency to stick in the spiral. By progressively applying brake on one side the glider can be put into a spiral dive. Safe high sink rates can be achieved like this. The spiral has to be exited slowly by releasing the brake over one complete turn or the glider may pitch back, and then forward and possibly suffer a collapse.
- Page 19 www.apcoaviation.com STRONG TURBULENCE Firstly, If you know its turbulent conditions – DON’T TAKE OFF!!! If you unexpectedly encounter strong turbulence, fly with trimmers closed and some brakes applied to increase angle of attach and reduce forward speed - Land as soon as possible. STEERING NOT FUNCTIONING If the pilot cannot reach the brake or steering lines for any reason or if they are not functioning properly, (for example: If they break on a damaged point) the pilot can control the glider by pulling down on the rear risers.
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Page 20: Powered Flying
www.apcoaviation.com After any tree landing it is very important to check all the lines, line measurements, and the canopy for damage. WATER LANDING As you approach landing, open all the buckles of the harness except for one leg. Just before landing, release the remaining buckle. Let the wing pitch completely forward until it hits the water with the leading edge openings;... - Page 21 (Chapter 16). Still there is additional information needed, concerning power output, proper matching of the wing/engine/propeller etc. APCO can try to give advice on some possible tested combinations, but if you contact your nearest APCO dealer or frame manufacturer they will always be ready to help. FIRST FLIGHTS...
- Page 22 • Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying! • The faster the trim setting is, the more brake input is required to take off. The HYBRID TANDEM is best with trims fully closed for...
- Page 23 www.apcoaviation.com In weaker wind it is better to prepare for forward launch, as running backwards with an engine on your back is not an easy thing to do. It is reasonable not to pull the wing up until you are really determined to launch, especially when it is clipped in. Lay down the paraglider with its trailing edge against the wind.
- Page 24 Do not try to climb too steeply. In powered flight the HYBRID TANDEM 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 pull on the brakes.
- Page 25 Do not hesitate to thermal with the HYBRID TANDEM in order to win some altitude and spare fuel - you will be surprised how efficient it Closing the trimmers will make the climb ratio even better.
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Page 26: Packing
It reduces the chances of damaging the propeller on landing, but on the other hand there is only one attempt possible -so it has to be done right! HYBRID TANDEM preserves the energy well, so there is a long float necessary, exchanging the abundant speed for lift with your brakes. POWERED LANDING Make a flat approach with the engine idling, then level out and lose the speed before final flare. -
Page 27: Maintenance & Cleaning
This warranty is subject to the following limitations: a . The original purchaser has properly completed and returned the Warranty Registration Card to APCO Aviation Ltd. b . The wing owner duly records the wing’s flight time and use, in an official Log Book, signed by himself and/or an official instructor site supervisor, meet official etc. - Page 28 www.apcoaviation.com authorized dealers and their employees, and cleaned, dried, packed and stored in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions. For replacement wings the owner shall be entitled to a discount from the retail price proportionate to the remaining life span of the wing, as covered by this Warranty (pro-rata).
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Page 29: General Advice
www.apcoaviation.com 22 GENERAL ADVICE A qualified person or agent of the company should check the glider every year. The glider is carefully manufactured and checked by the factory. Never make changes to the wing or the lines. Changes can introduce dangerous flying characteristics and will not improve flying performance. -
Page 30: Hybrid Tandem - 18 - Sketches
23 HYBRID TANDEM - 18 - SKETCHES... - Page 31 APCO wishes you many hours of enjoyable flying - Take Air!
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