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- Page 1 Getting started...
- Page 2 This guide gives you a brief look at using your ALPHA 6, but it does not replace the manual, which you can download from www.advance.ch/alpha. Register your ALPHA 6 online at www.advance.ch/warranty, so that you will...
- Page 4 You as pilot The ALPHA 6 has an A classification and is suitable for beginners and recreational pilots, and is excellent for schools. This wing demonstrates straightforward takeoff handling, high passive safety and simple landing qualities. In addition strong brake steering demands build little energy.
- Page 5 Delivery and initial settings Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown ALPHA 6 delivery includes: by the dealer before delivery to check for Compression strap § correct basic settings. Any personal altera- Inner bag § tion you make to the paraglider will result in COMFORTPACK 2 rucksack §...
- Page 6 The risers 1. Big ears system with ‘Quick Snap System’ 2. Quicklinks and clips 3. Speed system pulleys 4. Brummel hooks 5. Magnet clips 6. Swivel 7. Suspension loop with ‘Easy Connect System’ marks 8. Brake ring...
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Page 7: Adjusting The Speed System
Adjusting the speed system The ALPHA 6 has a speed system which The speed lines run freely through all § provides a speed increase of 10 km/h their pulleys on the harness. above trim speed. The ALPHA 6 speed sys- The speed lines are connected to the §... -
Page 8: Easy Connect
Easy Connect The ALPHA 6 has an ’Easy Connect System‘ on the risers, to simplify connec- ting. Each riser has coloured sewing run- ning up the back of the C-riser, red for left and blue for right, in the direction of flight. - Page 9 A-risers in the hands – the two each side will be connect- ed by their magnets - and give the ALPHA 6 just a light initial pull. Lead the glider up with the body leaning forward, but without pulling too hard on the A-risers, until the wing is correctly above you.
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Page 10: Active Flying
Active flying The ALPHA 6 has a very taut and stable If the angle of attack reduces (e.g. wing § canopy. In normal flying conditions collaps- dives forward) the wing should be briefly es will be almost completely avoided if an and strongly braked. - Page 11 The ALPHA 6 still keeps its EN/ LTF A rating at the higher wing loadings, confirming its high level of passive safety.
- Page 12 Wet glider There’s a risk of parachutal stall. Parachutal should braked as little as possible and big stall is often the result of a combination of ears should not be used under any factors. The water adds to the weight of the circumstances.
- Page 13 When you are in the spiral keep your weight er risers. This will fold the wingtips in, and neutral. The ALPHA 6 comes out of a spiral you can hold them there easily. by itself with a neutral sitting position. At...
- Page 14 high sink rates of more than 14 m/s a steep spiral can become stable if weight is ap- plied to the inside of the turn. Outside weight or outside brake are enough to re- cover from a high sink rate spiral. More manoeuvres are described in detail in the manual on www.advance.ch...
- Page 15 Packing and care Lay the ribs nose on nose when packing, Bad care shortens your ALPHA 6’s life. Do § so that the plastic rods lie flat on each not leave it in the sun more than necessary, other and all at the same height.
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Page 16: Service And Warranty
(FAQs) on www.advance.ch. Your ALPHA 6 has to have a check every 24 months – or every 12 months if used a lot. You can find detailed information about the worldwide ADVANCE Service Network on... -
Page 17: Technical Details
Technical Details ALPHA 6 Flat surface area 22.1 26.1 28.5 31.9 Aspect ratio Recommended take off weight 50-70 60-80 70-95 85-110 100-130 Increased weight range 70-85 80-95 95-110 110-125 130-145 Glider weight 4.55 4.75 5.25 5.75 Trim speed km/h 38 +/-1 Max. - Page 18 advance thun ag www.advance.ch fon +41 33 225 70 10 uttigenstrasse 87 info@advance.ch fax +41 33 225 70 11 ch 3600 thun...