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- Page 3 If you have any questions beyond the scope of these operating instructions, please contact your SWING dealer or SWING directly. You will find our contact details in the appendix. We hope you enjoy using the MIRAGE 2 RS.
- Page 4 Manual. There is further information about the SWING website in the section “SWING on the World Wide Web”. Express written consent from SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles), and in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic or mechanical.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION ........................5 ............................5 ANUAL Special text .............................5 SWING F .................. 6 LUGSPORTGERÄTE AND THE ENVIRONMENT BASIC RULES FOR USE ......................7 .......................... 7 AFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................8 ERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Risk Prevention ..........................8 Ten safety rules ..........................8 ................9... - Page 6 Lines ..............................24 ............................. 25 NSPECTION General ............................25 Inspection periods .........................25 Validity of inspection ........................25 Checking by yourself ........................26 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................... 26 SWING W ..........................26 EBSITE Facebook, Twitter & youtube ......................26 Speedflying Team .........................27 Instagram .............................27 APPENDIX ..........................
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Page 7: 01 Introduction
01 Introduction Special text DANGER Manual Sections of text headed “Danger” Be sure to read these operating indicate a situation where there is instructions carefully before using the imminent danger, which in all Mirage 2 RS for the first time. This will probability will lead to death or help you to familiarise yourself with serious injury, if the instructions... -
Page 8: Swing Flugsportgeräte And The Environment
If you are any updates to the Manual not able to arrange appropriate can be found on our website disposal, SWING will be happy to www.SWING.de recycle the paraglider for you. Send the This Manual was current at the time of glider with a short note to this effect to going to print. -
Page 9: 02 Basic Rules For Use
If damaged or used Never use it as a jump or personal parts need to be replaced, use only parachute. original parts from SWING • Extreme caution must be exercised Flugsportgeräte GmbH. when using the device. -
Page 10: Personal Responsibility
Personal responsibility Avalanches: Only move in unsecured terrain with the necessary training and Before using your MIRAGE 2 RS for the equipment (avalanche transceiver, first time, you agree that you have read shovel, etc.). and understood the entire MIRAGE 2 2. -
Page 11: Liability And Warranty Exclusions, Operating Limits
The MIRAGE 2 RS may only be used for speedflying and speedriding. Never pull down the frontrisers (A- risers)! Your SWING MIRAGE 2 RS could The only take-off permitted is acceleration on the ground with the react immediately with a collapse! canopy fully open until take-off (no cliff, 10. -
Page 12: Exclusion Of Liability And Waiver Of Claims
The company SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH expressly points out that no liability whatsoever is accepted by the company SWING in the event of use! By using the MIRAGE 2 RS you agree to the following: • Waiver of all claims whatsoever... -
Page 13: Technical Description
MIRAGE 2 RS This system divides the interior of the The MIRAGE 2 RS is manufactured by paraglider into several chambers SWING using the most modern crossways to the flight direction. machines and processing techniques. A precise quality control is carried out after each processing step. -
Page 14: Technical Data
Type testing RAST shows its full strength in The Mirage 2 RS has been extensively turbulent air: RAST effectively stabilises and successfully tested by SWING for the canopy and smoothly balances its suitability for the intended use. turbulent air. In addition, the strength according to... -
Page 15: Setting Up The Mirage 2 Rs And First-Flying
04 Setting up the Looping of the brake handles. MIRAGE 2 RS and first-flying Before the first flight During production, the MIRAGE 2 RS goes through several quality control checks before finally undergoing an exact type certification test. Conformity with the reference specimen is checked and certified before the glider is delivered to the customer. -
Page 16: Rescue Parachute
WARNUNG If the brake lines are too short, the following risks could arise: • there could be an early stall • the Speedwing does not launch well and there is a risk of deep stall • the paraglider exhibits dangerous behaviour in extreme flying Fig. -
Page 17: Suitable Harnesses
The rubber band MIRAGE 2 RS, please contact your also prevents the trimmer ribbon from SWING dealer or SWING directly. fluttering when the trimmers are Tragegurte & Trimmer closed, as it fixes it in place. -
Page 18: Trimmer Positions
sharply. Keep in mind that the turn • Avoid flying for long periods with sink increases greatly when the the trimmers fully open and the trimmers are opened! brakes applied sharply. You may feel a slight vibration on the brake. Trimmer positions WARNING •... -
Page 19: Replacing The Trimmer Webbing
SWING directly. through the riser loops. Your Speedbag Fig. 9. Speedbag-bags on your SWING Speed Harness The speedbag makes it much easier for you to use the MIRAGE 2 RS and is MANDATORY in most speedriding... -
Page 20: 05 Use
First flight 1. personal equipment (harness, Before your first launch, familiarize carabiners, reserve parachute and yourself with the SWING MIRAGE 2 RS helmet) properly put on, all loops by doing wind-up exercises and closed and all buckles securely practicing a few runs, take-off, flight... -
Page 21: Launch
3. do the terrain and weather, especially wind direction and strength, allow a safe run? 4. airspace and launch area clear? Launch Before every start, make sure that the trimmers are set the way you want them. Due to the extremely high effectiveness of the trimmers, a misadjustment at take-off can have fatal consequences. -
Page 22: Level Flight
Level flight Caution: Never fly with the trimmers fully open in turbulent weather The symmetrical pull on the brake lines conditions. adjusts the speed and glide to the flight and terrain situation to ensure Emergency control optimum performance and safety. If the brake lines fail, e.g. -
Page 23: Storing And Looking After
Advertising and adhesive sails Cloth Before attaching advertising, make For the MIRAGE 2 RS, SWING uses a sure that the adhesive sail to be specially developed polyamide cloth applied does not alter the flight with a high-quality coating for characteristics. -
Page 24: Dampness / Humidity
is free of sharp-edged and protruding material, lines also lose their strength objects. mainly due to UV radiation. The same applies here: Protect your lines from Do not step on the glider. Such kicks unnecessary UV radiation. weaken the fabric, especially on hard and stony ground. -
Page 25: Sand And Salt Air
should then be dried in a well- ventilated room (but out of the sun). If the glider is not thoroughly rinsed, there may be permanent damage to the material. Sand and salt air In many cases, sand and salt air cause the lines and fabric to age much more rapidly. -
Page 26: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
SWING workshops Type designation All repairs and servicing should be SWING Speedwings have a precise carried out by a SWING authorised marking on the centre rib, which is workshop or directly by SWING. SWING mandatory for Speedwings. All workshops have trained staff, original... -
Page 27: Inspection
A properly kept flight log with details of all flight glider to SWING or a SWING authorised and training hours will help you to workshop to be checked and adjusted. -
Page 28: Checking By Yourself
MIRAGE 2 RS identifiable (date and place / name and many other speedwing topics. The of the inspector) and be entered SWING website is the first address for near the glider the worldwide SWING fan community: information/certification sticker. -
Page 29: Speedflying Team
Appendix Speedflying Team Visit the fan page of the SWING Addresses Speedflying Team for discussions and the latest info: SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 88 http://www.facebook.com/pages/SWING- Fax: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 70 Speedflying-Team/150047078156 Email: info@SWING.de... -
Page 30: Speedwing Details
Speedwing details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: MIRAGE 2 RS __/__/-__/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight date: __/__/ - __/__/ 202__ Mark and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership Name: Address: Telephone: Email: Inspection and repairs carried out: Work carried General Completed by Stamp and... -
Page 31: Notes
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