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Please read this manual carefully and keep its instructions in mind while using your Denali paraglider.
1.
INTRODUCTION..................................... 1
YOUR PARAGLIDER .............................. 1
2.
2.1.
Technical description........................... 1
2.2.
Technical data.................................... 2
2.3.
Materials................................................ 3
3.
CERTIFICATION...................................... 3
ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER ................. 4
4.
4.1.
Brake line adjustment.......................... 4
4.2.
Speed system......................................... 4
OPERATION IN FLIGHT ......................... 5
5.
5.1.
Standard flight....................................... 5
5.1.1. Pre-flight check..................................... 5
5.1.2. Launching .............................................. 5
5.1.3. Flight....................................................... 5
5.1.4. Landing................................................... 6
5.2.
Fast descent.......................................... 6
USER MANUAL
5.2.1. Big ears....................................................... 6
5.2.2. B-line stall................................................... 6
5.2.3. Spiral dive................................................... 7
5.3.
5.3.1. Asymmetric Collapse................................ 7
5.3.2. Full-Frontal Collapse................................ 8
5.3.3. Deep Stall.................................................... 8
5.3.4. Full Stall...................................................... 8
5.3.5. Negative Spin.............................................. 8
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11.
12.
SIV manoeuvres........................................ 7
MAINTAINING YOUR GLIDER................... 9
CHECKING YOUR GLIDER........................... 10
REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER ........................ 10
DIAGRAM & DIMENSION.......................... 11
LINE PLAN.................................................... 12
ENJOY YOUR FLYING.................................. 13
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 Denali paraglider. INTRODUCTION…………..………………….. 1 5.2.1. Big ears………………..……….……..……..……... 6 YOUR PARAGLIDER ……………….….…..1 5.2.2. B-line stall…………………………………..…..6 2.1. Technical description……..………..…. 1 5.2.3. Spiral dive……………………..…..…….…..….…. 7 2.2. -
Page 2: Introduction
This manual provides information which will help you fly safely and keep your wing in good condition. If, after reading this booklet, you have any further questions or if you are uncertain about anything, please do not hesitate to contact Gradient or any authorised Gradient dealer. We will gladly answer all your questions. -
Page 3: Technical Data
68-80 75-100 90-115 Certif ication EN / LTF *Take-off weight is the weight of the pilot including equipment and paraglider - (approx 15-27 kg) Fig 1: Length of the Denali risers (mm) Denali 24 A1, A2 non accelerated accelerated Denali 26... -
Page 4: Materials
Denali is EN-A and LTF-A certified in all sizes. The EN/LTF certificate for each Denali is on the 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 5: Adjusting Your Glider
Before it reaches the customer, every Denali goes through a final check and test-flight to verify that its characteristics and measurements correspond to the manufacturer's specifications. You may only make adjustments to brake-line lengths or to the speed system of your Denali and only then in keeping with the recommendations of this manual. -
Page 6: Operation In Flight
5.1.3. Flight Denali is trimmed to fly at best glide when the brakes are fully up. Best sink rate is achieved when both brake lines are pulled down equally to about 10-15% of their range. -
Page 7: Landing
Using the speed system Maximum speed is one of the strong points of Gradient paragliders and Denali 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 8: Spiral Dive
Recovery: Denali recovers from a Spiral Dive automatically as soon as the brakes are released. Release them smoothly and always finish a Spiral Dive with safe altitude. -
Page 9: Full-Frontal Collapse
Recovery: Denali recovers from a full stall automatically after the brakes are smoothly released. During correct recovery from a full stall Denali shows no extreme tendencies such as a diving in front of the pilot. If the brakes are released prematurely or too quickly there is a possible tendency for the glider to dive ahead of the pilot. -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Glider
For long-term storage don't pack the glider too tightly. Store it in a cold, dry and well-ventilated room. After tree or water-landing 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. -
Page 11: Checking Your Glider
When ordering new lines use the codes in the attached line diagram. Use the code “DE” (Denali) and tell us the size your glider, followed by the line code. For example, the outside long line in row A for a Denali 28 is: ‘DE 28 A 1.3.’... -
Page 12: Diagram & Dimension
Pilot’s manual for Denali 9. DIAGRAM AND DIMENSIONS... -
Page 13: Line Plan
Pilot’s manual for Denali 10. LINE PLAN... -
Page 14: Enjoy Your Flying
‘fallen hero’. Remember this and the fun that only free-flying can bring will be yours. We believe that your sensible attitude and the flight characteristics of your Denali will combine to ensure you have many hours of fantastic flying. ... -
Page 15: Customer Care
Pilot’s manual for Denali 12. CUSTOMER CARE Please contact your nearest Gradient dealer for any question concerning your Gradient equipment. You can find a list of all Gradient dealers on our website. http://www.gradient.cx/en/Agencies For all other questions or requests please email gradient@gradient.cx Our Development centre is located in the Czech Republic Gradient.s.r.o.
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