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Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Aspen6 paraglider
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................. 1
2. YOUR PARAGLIDER......................................................... 1
2.1. Technical description............................................ 1
2.2. Technical data....................................................... 3
2.3. Materials................................................................ 4
3. CERTIFICATION............................................................... 5
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER............................................. 5
4.1. Brake line adjustment.......................................... 5
4.2. Addition of the speed system ............................ 6
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT................................................... 6
5.1. Standard flight ...................................................... 6
5.1.1. Pre-flight check ...........................................6
5.1.2. Launch ......................................................... 6
5.1.3. Flight.............................................................6
5.1.4. Landing.........................................................7
5.2. Fast descent............................................................7
5.2.1. Big Ears......................................................... 7
5.2.2. B-line Stall.................................................... 7
5.2.3. Spiral Dive................................................... 8
5.3. Zvláštní letové režimy
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5.3. SIV manoeuvres........................................................ 8
5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse ..................................... 8
5.3.2. Full-Frontal Collapse ...................................... 9
5.3.3. Deep stall......................................................... 9
5.3.4. Full stall............................................................ 9
5.3.5. Spin................................................................... 9
6. MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER .......................................... 10
7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER................................................... 10
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER................................................. 11
9. DIAGRAM AND DIMENSIONS........................................... 12
10. LINE PLAN.......................................................................... 13
11. ENJOY YOUR FLYING........................................................ 14
12. CUSTOMER CARE.............................................................. 14
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
User Manual Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Aspen6 paraglider 5.3. SIV manoeuvres……………………..……….…………….…. 8 1. INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………….. 1 5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse …….………………………… 8 5.3.2. Full-Frontal Collapse ……………………………….. 9 2. YOUR PARAGLIDER………………………………………………… 1 5.3.3. Deep stall………………………………………………... 9 2.1. -
Page 2: Introduction
After two years of a great success of Aspen5, excellent reviews and over 1000 gliders sold world-wide, Gradient continues the Aspen family with a new glider, Aspen6 which is the next generation in the EN-C category. - Page 3 Peguet. Low aerodynamic drag and light weight are benefits of this solution. Small, simple details make this glider complete. Gradient has paid attention to details too, including: clearing zip holes on the wing tips; with special karabiners, ball bearing pulleys for comfortable use of...
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Page 4: Technical Data
Pilot’s manual for Aspen6 2.2. Technical data Aspen6 Units Flat Area 20,97 22,73 24,73 27,25 29,56 Projected area 17,44 18,93 20,56 22,64 24,55 Span 11,64 12,12 12,64 13,27 13,82 Projected span 9,33 9,72 10,13 10,63 11,07 Aspect ratio 6,46 6,46 6,46 6,46 6,46... -
Page 5: Materials
Pilot’s manual for Aspen6 2.3. Materials Fabric code Canopy Porcher Marine 9017 Skytex E44 - Everlast, 42 g/m Upper sail-leading edge Porcher Marine 70032 Skytex E3W - Universal, 32 g/m Upper sail-rear part Porcher Marine 70032 Skytex E3W - Universal, 32 g/m Bottom sail Porcher Marine 9017 Skytex E29 - Hard, 40 g/m Ribs, Diagonals... -
Page 6: Certification
Pilot’s manual for Aspen6 3. CERTIFICATION Aspen6 is EN-C and LTF-C certified in all sizes. The EN/LTF certificate for each Aspen6 is located on a rib in the middle of canopy. Certification is valid for the use with all ABS harnesses. This type of harness allows a certain degree of adjustment to be made to the length of the waist strap. -
Page 7: Addition Of The Speed System
Pilot’s manual for Aspen6 4.2. Addition of the speed system Aspen6 is equipped with a very effective foot-operated speed system as standard. Pressure on the foot stirrup shortens the A and B risers and by this reduces the angle of attack of the canopy. Make sure you can use the whole range when you attach your speed stirrup. -
Page 8: Landing
Using the speed system Maximum speed is one of the strong points of Gradient paragliders and Aspen6 is no exception. Not only has the glider a very high maximum speed, but unlike some other paragliders the full speed range is useable. -
Page 9: Spiral Dive
Pilot’s manual for Aspen6 interrupted and the glider enters a parachutal stall without moving forward. It will soon stabilise above your head. Stability of the canopy in this manoeuvre can be significantly improved when pulling the B-risers simultaneously down and outward. Recovery: On releasing the B-risers Aspen6 automatically returns to normal flight without staying in deep stall or shooting in front of the pilot. -
Page 10: Full-Frontal Collapse
Pilot’s manual for Aspen6 CAUTION: It is very important to execute this manoeuvre very carefully. Due to the high compactness of the leading edge and collapse resistance it is quite difficult to find a right degree of pulling of A-risers down. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Glider
After tree- or water-landings always examine the glider carefully. If you suspect that the flight features of your paraglider have changed, contact an authorised Gradient supplier as soon as possible. 7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER After 150 flying hours or two years your Aspen6 must be thoroughly checked and tested by the manufacturer or by a Gradient authorised service centre. -
Page 12: Repairing Your Glider
‘ASP6-28 A1.2’. An exception to this is an emergency repair of brake line while out flying. For this purpose Gradient encloses a spare line with every Aspen6 with a prepared loop on one end. To get the right length adjust it according to the same line on the opposite side of the canopy. -
Page 13: Diagram And Dimensions
Pilot’s manual for Aspen6 9. DIAGRAM & DIMENSIONS... -
Page 14: Line Plan
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Page 15: Enjoy Your Flying
Ondřej Dupal R&D team - designer R&D team - director 12. CUSTOMER CARE Please contact your nearest Gradient dealer for any questions concerning your Gradient equipment. You can find the list of all Gradient dealers on our website. http://www.gradient.cx/en/Agencies For all other questions or requests please email us at gradient@gradient.cx Our production and development centre is located in the Czech Republic Gradient.s.r.o.
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