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- Page 1 User manual Orca 5 V08/09/2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ORCA INDEX Introduction Environmental care About the wing What have you bought Paraglider design Technical Data Risers design Materials Before first use Lining scheme Big Ears locking system Join us Pre-flight check Support Launch Summary Flight Landing Speed modes Quick descend methods Extreme manoeuvres Paraglider care Warranty and aerocasco... -
Page 3: Introduction
Note: Dudek Paragliders warns that due to paramotor canopies. • Pilots are personally responsible for the constant process of development the... -
Page 4: About The Wing
ORCA ABOUT THE WING Orca 5 is a universal tandem of the EN B the cells in these areas now consists of cleats on the risers, positioned for class with excellent performance. It takes three longish elements instead of one. - Page 5 ORCA ABOUT THE WING Orca 5 inflates very well and rises up smoothly, with no tendency to lag behind. It is easy to stabilize and takes off with a touch of brakes. On landing approach, relatively smallamountof braking significantly reduces speed and allows for a gentle touchdown.
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Page 6: Paraglider Design
ORCA PARAGLIDER DESIGN The Orca 5 is produced in new technology, Inlets utilizing capabilities of precise laser cutter. Leading edge All stages of the production process take Trailing edge place as our Polish plant under closes upervision of the designer himself thus Cell ensuring highest European quality. -
Page 7: Risers Design
ORCA RISERS DESIGN A’ Steering line Pulley Swivel Easy Keeper magnets and naps Big Ears locking system ACT brake handle Replaceable trimmer band Loop closing the trimmer Trimmer buckle Carabiner... - Page 8 ORCA RISERS DESIGN For the Orca 5 we have chosen four-way risers equipped with: • ELR (Easy Launch Riser) - system. It is a specially marked A riser (with red cover) • trimmer with replaceable (in case of deterioration) regulation strap, affecting the B, C and D risers.
- Page 9 ORCA RISERS DESIGN Velcro strip to adjust the toggle In order to accommodate diverse preferences of many pilots we've designed the Adjustable Comfort Toggle, allowing steepless adjustment of the toggle size. Swivel against twisting the steering line Ball for easier steering Nap and Easy Keeper magnet - keeping the toggle at the riser...
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Page 10: Before First Use
What harness? It’s pilot responsibility to choose a canopy Paragliders considerably change their When flying an Orca 5 you can use any matching his skills. character due to increased load and each certified harnesses and spreader bars that... - Page 11 ORCA BEFORE FIRST USE Trimmers How to adjust? The other goal of the trimmer is adjusting the speed during flight, accordingly to your Trimmer system consists of a trim shackles Make sure that both trim buckles are needs and changing conditions. sewn into C and D risers, and red locked in the same position, otherwise you regulation strap going through the shackles...
- Page 12 In order to open it (and fly faster) you Tandem spreaders should grab the shackle, push the knob Orca 5 is complete with a pair of with your thumb and thus allow the trim to spreaders, featuring an additional Big Ears move up.
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Page 13: Big Ears Locking System
ORCA BIG EARS LOCKING SYSTEM The system allows you to lock the Big Ears pulled down and continue steering the paraglider with the steering handles. It consists of a special cleat sewn to D row risers and a dedicated A' line. In order to use the system, grasp the A' line and lock it in the cleat to the required length as shown in the photo on the right. -
Page 14: Pre-Flight Check
ORCA PRE-FLIGHT CHECK Having chosen a place to launch tangled, and checked against catching symmetrically. accordingly to the terrain as well as wind anything. It is equally important to Due to considerable passenger/pilot speed and direction clear it of any check the brake lines. -
Page 15: Launch
ORCA LAUNCH Classic (forward) launch above you. Let the A risers loose and After clipping the risers into carabiners as check the wing. for the forward launch, turn back to face Should be used with little or no wind. the wing, moving one riser group over your Facing the wind place the risers over your Pump out possible faults and keep an eye head. - Page 16 ORCA LAUNCH clear and the cells inflated. risers, you can find proper connection of the speed system particularly hard. Be When turning into wind, remember to turn careful not to confuse the risers! the right way (hint: always do it the same direction) and to keep the lines strained at all times.
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Page 17: Flight
This improves overall stability by outside of the turn while applying just a increasing the angle of attack of the Orca 5 is an agile wing, with smooth little more brake on the inside. canopy. The canopy should neither rock reactions to all pilot’s actions. - Page 18 During tests, numerous flights were made with winch start and backpack power units, as these are the only means to gain some height in flatlands. Absolutely no reasons were found for not using Orca 5 tandem in such flights. Caution: During launch, especially winched or with a paramotor, always remember to bring the wing directly over your head.
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Page 19: Landing
ORCA LANDING Considering safety of the pilot and the pendulum effect near the ground. passenger, landing should be always well planned. Last turn into the wind must be done with sufficient altitude. Prior to landing you should build up speed, fully releasing the brakes, and then flare out at 1 - 2 meters over ground. -
Page 20: Speed Modes
ORCA SPEED MODES A’ A’ Trimmers closed Trimmers fully released • Slowest speed • Maximum speed • Minimum sink • Increased sink Risers' length*: Risers' length* A- 420 A- 420 A’- 420 A’- 420 B- 410 B- 452 C- 402 C- 484 D- 390 D- 516... -
Page 21: Quick Descend Methods
In the Orca 5 risers, we have used the Big Ears Keeper (BEK) system, which allows On quick and symmetrical releasing B-lines B-stall... - Page 22 Aerobatics Control the dive and do not exceed 16 m/s sink. If the dive is not stopping after Orca 5 was not designed to do any releasing the brake, assist the glider with aerobatics. the outer one.
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Page 23: Extreme Manoeuvres
Can happen in strong turbulence. Active initial phase of stall, otherwise use simply apply some pressure on speed bar piloting will usually prevent its occurrence. standard procedures. and/or push the A risers forward. Orca 5 is a modern paraglider with... - Page 24 Flying on Orca 5 does not require knowledge of different procedures and That’s why it’s always possible that after a configurations than those described in this tuck one of the stabilisers may tangle in the manual.
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Page 25: Paraglider Care
The leading edge remains on top of can happen even at 50 Celsius degree. folded canopy. The warranty does not cover such Orca 5 design incorporates modern damages! technologies, including nylon lines in the • Never pack you paraglider too tightly. - Page 26 ORCA PARAGLIDER CARE Cleaning sheath. while sharp edges can damage the cloth. Clean the paraglider with water and a soft Submitting them to excessive bending and Prevent lines from catching anything, as sponge. Do not use any chemicals or loading in flight should be avoided, as it they can overstretch or tear.
- Page 27 ORCA PARAGLIDER CARE suspension lines even after rinsing in fresh inspecting person due to paraglider’s water, you should replace the lines with condition. new ones immediately after contact with In case of paragliders used commercially salt water. (e.g. in schools or tandem flying) a Full Frequent flying near oceans and seas Inspection is recommended every 12 accelerates deterioration of the paraglider,...
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Page 28: Warranty And Aerocasco
(and his possible predecessors) with Warranty: marked PPG hours, Warranty does not cover any of the Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of following: • the paraglider is used in accordance charge repairs in case of damages caused with the operating manual, by the material or production flaws: •... - Page 29 Since costs of such repairs can warranty. be considerable, Dudek Paragliding offers When handing the paraglider for the repair...
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Page 30: Environmental Care
Recycling of used gear A paraglider is made out of synthetic materials, which need to be properly disposed of when worn out. If you are not able to dispose of the paraglider properly, DUDEK Paragliders will do that for you.Just send your... -
Page 31: What Have You Bought
ORCA WHAT HAVE YOU BOUGHT The Dudek paraglider you bought located in the vicinity of stitches should include following items: are to be repaired by an authorised service only. • a backpack or MotoBag (optionally) • transport bag (with your canopy •... -
Page 32: Technical Data
ORCA TECHNICAL DATA Orca 5 Certification EN B LTF B Approval - ULM identification Number of cells Surface area (flat) [m 41,00 Surface area (projected) [m 33,99 Span (flat) [m] 14,88 Span (projected) [m] 11,41 Aspect Ratio (flat) 5,40 Aspect Ratio (projected) -
Page 33: Materials
Porcher Hard 32 & 38 g/m2 SR Scrim, SR Laminate 180 g/m Taśmy nośne PASAMON - Bydgoszcz, Polska * Detailed list of materials used for the manufacture can be found in service documents file on the page of a wing, available on our website www.dudek.eu. -
Page 34: Lining Scheme
ORCA LINING SCHEME The rigging scheme itself is published on this line extra 25 cm than in the table is the next page, while tables of line lengths needed). you will find in attachments to this manual. Note: Accordance of all suspension and Lengths are measured with a specialised, steering lines as well as risers with computer-operated device. - Page 35 ORCA LINING SCHEME A’...
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Page 36: Join Us
ORCA JOIN US By purchasing our gear you've become an important part of Dudek Paragliders family! Share your experiences with the entire community and stay current with new offers by joining our fanpages: Movies and pictures If you have interesting photos and films of... -
Page 37: Support
Are you already our pilot, but would like to know more details concerning your wing? • Or maybe you seek advice in honing your skills? Write us! Send an email to: support@dudek.eu and our specialists will answer all your questions! -
Page 38: Summary
SUMMARY If you respect the rules of safe flying and proper glider care, you will enjoy many years of pleasant airtime on your Orca 5. Still, you must be aware of possible dangers and face them wisely. You must accept the fact that all air sports are potentially dangerous and your actual safety depends solely on you. - Page 39 Dudek Paragliders ul. Centralna 2U 86-031 Osielsko, Poland tel. (+48) 52 324 17 40 www.dudek.eu info@dudek.eu...
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