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- Page 1 Version: 1.1 Date: 16.07.2012 Manual (EN)
- Page 2 INFORMATION Swing reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit the website: www.powerplay-gliders.de which gives additional information relating to your paraglider and any changes to the Manual. There is further information about the Powerplay website in the section “Powerplay on the World Wide Web”.
- Page 3 DEAR SCORPIO PILOT THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A POWERPLAY PRODUCT! Powerplay is the brand name for Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH’s range of paramotor gliders. We hope that flying a Powerplay glider will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your glider set it apart from others.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents 01 INTRODUCTION ......................8 ..........................8 ANUAL Special text ........................8 Series of instructions ....................8 Lists of parts ........................ 8 Bullet points ........................ 8 Paraglider Manual on the Internet ................8 Powerplay and the environment ................. 9 Respect for nature and the environment ..............9 Environmentally-friendly recycling ................ - Page 5 ......................26 ERTIFIED HARNESSES ........................... 26 ESERVE ................... 26 ECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE ........................27 IRST FLIGHT 05 FLYING THE SCORPIO ....................28 ............... 28 AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK ........................28 AUNCH CHECK ........................... 29 AUNCH Forwards launch ......................29 Reverse launch ......................
- Page 6 Front stall ........................39 ........................39 YPES OF STALL Deep stall ........................40 Full stall ........................40 Spin..........................40 Emergency steering ....................41 ................41 THER TIPS FOR DANGEROUS SITUATIONS Stalling in rain ......................41 Advertising and adhesives ..................42 Overloading .......................
- Page 7 & ..................50 ACEBOOK WITTER YOUTUBE 11 APPENDIX ....................... 51 ........................51 DDRESSES ......................... 51 ERSIONS Version 1.1 ........................ 51...
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Page 8: 01 Introduction
Lists of parts © Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Numbers circled in red refer to various parts of the item pictured. A list of the numbers and the name of the part Special text labelled follows the picture. -
Page 9: Powerplay And The Environment
Powerplay and the environment Protection of the environment, safety and quality are the three core values of Powerplay and they have implications for everything we do. We also believe that our customers share our environmental awareness. Respect for nature and the environment You can easily play a part in protecting the environment by practising our sport in such... -
Page 10: 02 Safety
In Germany, paramotor wings are subject to 02 Safety the relevant civil aviation laws on aerial sports equipment exempt from testing (see WARNING in particular German Air Traffic Licensing Ordinance (LuftVZO) sec. 1(4) and German Ordinance on Aircraft and Aeronautical The safety advice given below must be Products (LuftGerPV) sec.10a. -
Page 11: Safety Notices
Safety notices Disclaimer and exclusion of liability, operating limits Safety notices are issued when defects arise during use of a paraglider which could Use of the paraglider is at the pilot’s own possibly also affect other gliders of the risk! same model. -
Page 12: Certification And Directives
• the glider is used for aerobatics/extreme flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle greater than 90° WARNING • the pilot has insufficient experience or training The descriptions of flight characteristics • contained in this Manual are all based the pilot has incorrect or inadequate on test flights, which were carried out equipment (reserve, helmet etc) under standardised conditions... -
Page 13: Target Group And Recommended Flying Experience
characteristics according to the pilot’s wishes. The adjustments require Target group and recommended appropriate experience on the part of the flying experience pilot, in order to use the Scorpio’s full range Powerplay recommends that paramotor of performance and handling. wing pilots meet the following minimum requirements before flying the Scorpio: Description of pilot skills required •... -
Page 14: 03 Technical Description
the outset and their know-how assisted the 03 Technical Description progression from the prototype stage through to series manufacture. General layout illustration The result is an innovative, well-engineered paramotor glider which offers dynamic handling and high speed – features which will quicken the heart of every paramotor pilot. -
Page 15: Line System
Pilots who choose a Scorpio get a comfortable advantage when it comes to sportiness, dynamics and performance. WARNING The paraglider is delivered ex factory with the Maillon quick links secured Line system using a strong thread-locking The Scorpio has A, B, C and D line levels, compound Loctite©... -
Page 16: Risers
Risers Fig. 2: Risers Section 3 Technical Description... -
Page 17: Technical Information And Materials
The risers were developed specially for the Technical information and Scorpio with a new type of trimmer system, materials and this ensures a great increase in speed by effectively altering the angle of attack The Maintenance and Service book has across all riser levels. -
Page 18: Setting Up The Scorpio And Test-Flying
Adjusting the main brake lines 04 Setting up the Scorpio The Scorpio is delivered ex factory with a and test-flying brake adjustment marked which complies with the test sample and which should not Before the first flight be altered. This adjustment will allow you to steer and land the glider almost immediately with most motors. - Page 19 IMPORTANT WARNING Alterations to the main brake lines The glider must not under any should be carried out by a flying circumstances be pre-accelerated as a instructor or by an experienced pilot. result of the adjustments to the brakes Always have the trimmers closed when (even with open trimmers).
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Page 20: Wing Tip Brake Setting
Wing tip brake setting The wing tip brake is delivered ex factory adjusted to the main brake line setting. You should adjust the wing tip brake by the same amount that you alter the length of the main brake line. If you do not use the Wing Tip Brake, it can simply be removed. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Brake Handle
WARNING Loose, unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake line knots can cause the main brake line to loosen and then lead to loss of control of the glider. Ensure that only overhand or bowline knots are used and that they are tied correctly. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Speed System And Trimmers
Adjusting the speed system and Closed trimmers (Fig. 6a) trimmers Because of the Scorpio’s high trim speed, we recommend selecting the setting with Use of a reflex profile means that the closed trimmers for launch and landing (the Scorpio has special features which must be D-riser is shortened by 30 mm). - Page 23 Neutral trimmers (Fig. 6b) Open trimmers (Fig. 6c) In the neutral position (all risers the same When the trimmers are fully open (the D- length) the reflex-profile is formed. This riser is lengthened by 90 mm) the reflex- setting offers dynamic handling, a high level profile forms completely.
- Page 24 Closed trimmers and use of the speed bar Open trimmers and use of the speed bar (Fig. 6d) (Fig. 6e) When the trimmers are fully open and the WARNING speed bar is used (the D-riser is lengthened by 90 mm and the A-riser is shortened by 175 mm by the speed bar) the profile is fully When the trimmers are closed, use of reflexed.
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Page 25: Two-Tier Speed System
Brake pressure increases in this speed pressure ergonomically according to leg range. Steering with weight-shifting and the length, the harness and the speed bar used. wing tip brakes is much more effective at high speeds than using the main brakes. Two-tier speed system The Scorpio has specifically designed risers which allow pilots to use a variable transfer... -
Page 26: Certified Harnesses
Before launch, fasten the speed bar to the situations where the paraglider fails and harness to avoid tripping over it when recovery is not possible, for example after preparing to launch or taking off. colliding with another aerial sports craft. In choosing a reserve, you should be careful that you remain within the specified take-off weight. -
Page 27: First Flight
First flight Carry out your first flights only during stable weather, and in a familiar area or at an aerodrome circuit. You should steer gently and carefully to begin with so that you can become accustomed to the reactions of the glider without being under any stress. -
Page 28: 05 Flying The Scorpio
• Is the canopy dry? 05 Flying the Scorpio • Are the risers and seams in good condition? The Scorpio was developed for performance • pilots with extensive flying experience. The Is the harness in good condition? basic types of flying described below should •... -
Page 29: Launch
3. Has the trimmer position been correctly IMPORTANT chosen? 4. Do you have the correct personal If the glider goes too far to the side or equipment (motor unit, harness, falls down again, then stop the motor carabiners, reserve, helmet). Are the leg and begin the launch procedure again straps done up? 5. -
Page 30: Climbing
• launch makes it easier for the pilot to control always turn around steadily and briskly the rising of the canopy and to carry out into the right direction fine-tuning, so is therefore recommended in • always check when clipping in with strong winds risers crossed, that they are not If you wish, you can first clip in to the glider... -
Page 31: Counter-Torque Oscillation
Minimum sink is reached by into his original position because of his pulling the brake lines approx. 10cm on both weight, only to then swing up even further. sides. If the brakes are pulled further, the sink does not reduce any more, the control... -
Page 32: Turns Using The Wing Tip Brake
Turns using the wing tip brake Using the torque compensator The alternative steering system allows Engine torque always causes turning during aggressive turns even at full speed without flight in paramotoring. The Scorpio has a altering the reflex profile. torque compensator so that it is not necessary to counter-steer constantly. -
Page 33: Landing With Stationary Propeller
• never start the motor downwind from WARNING the glider • Always fly with sufficient speed when check the seals on all fuel lines you are near the ground (well above • check whether you have enough fuel stall speed) to avoid an unintentional for the flight you have planned stall. - Page 34 sink rates of up to 20 m/s to be reached. It is suitable where there is a high ascent rate WARNING and little wind. The certification tests differentiate between In the spiral dive, very high turn speeds sink rates over and under 14 m/s. The can be reached with an increase in Scorpio automatically recovers from the acceleration due to gravity (up to over...
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Page 35: B-Stall
Recovery The wing-loading increases by the reduction in the wing’s surface area, the wing Recover from the spiral dive slowly and becomes more stable against collapses in steadily over several turns. The inside turbulence. Nevertheless, the air resistance brakes are gradually released. If the brakes of the wing also increases, and it flies more are released too quickly, the increased slowly and closer to the stall limit. -
Page 36: 06 Types Of Use
06 Types of use The Scorpio was developed and tested for use solely as a paramotor wing. Any use other than as intended is prohibited. Hill launches The Scorpio was not developed or tested for hill launch. Winch launch The Scorpio was not developed or tested for winch launch. -
Page 37: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
07 Dangerous situations WARNING and extreme flying Always keep within the recommended Dangerous situations operating limits. Do not perform aerobatics and avoid extreme loading WARNING such as spirals with big ears. This will prevent accidents and avoid over- loading the glider. The glider design is such that the In turbulent conditions, always keep following flight manoeuvres cannot be... -
Page 38: Material Stress And Damage
Material stress and damage Recovery Should an asymmetric collapse occur, Powerplay advises against subjecting the counter-brake slightly on the side of the materials of the Scorpio to excessive stress glider that is still inflated to stop it turning during a safety training (SIV) course. away and to stabilise it, until the glider flies Uncontrolled flight positions can occur straight ahead again. -
Page 39: Front Stall
can generally be opened by a short, fast pull Recovery on the brake lines. The Scorpio will normally recover If this does not release the trapped side, pull automatically from a front stall, but re- the red stabilo line as far as possible. This inflation can be assisted by rapid, light will often correct a tangle. -
Page 40: Deep Stall
vertical descent with a sink rate of approx. 8m/s. Deep stall Paragliders can go into a deep stall for a Recovery variety of reasons: brake lines too short (no Fully release the brakes within 3 seconds slack), old or damaged glider material which (count 21, 22, 23). -
Page 41: Emergency Steering
the drop formation that the airflow over the top of the wing separates from the surface. WARNING This phenomenon has been known for some time from hang-gliding and gliding. If the spin does not stop, check whether With new gliders, the droplets are absorbed you have released the brakes fully! less quickly by the fabric. -
Page 42: Advertising And Adhesives
Advertising and adhesives Always make sure before attaching advertising to the glider that the adhesive planned will not alter the glider’s flight behaviour. If you are in doubt, we recommend that you do not attach the adhesive. IMPORTANT Attaching adhesives to the glider which are large, heavy, or made of unsuitable material may result in revocation of the certification. -
Page 43: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
08 Storing and looking after the paraglider Storing the paraglider Packing the paraglider Next, all the ribs on one side are Fig 6b: placed one on top of one another, so that It is very important to pack the glider the leading edges are not bent. -
Page 44: Storing And Transporting The Glider
Fasten the Velcro straps near the leading Storing and transporting the glider edges, so that they do not slip, and the two Even if your paraglider was completely dry straps in the middle and at the end of the when it was packed up after the final flight of glider. -
Page 45: Looking After The Paraglider
dark liquid which stains. Keep animals away when you are packing up. Insects are not Looking after the paraglider attracted by any particular colours, contrary to what is commonly believed. Fabric If the glider gets wet or damp, it should be Powerplay uses a specially developed dried as soon as possible in a well- polyamide fabric for the Scorpio which has a... -
Page 46: Cleaning
Be careful that there is no abrasion caused to the coating on the lines by rubbing, particularly when ground-training with crossed risers. Do not walk on the lines after the glider has been spread out and watch out for spectators or skiers who may inadvertently go over the lines. -
Page 47: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
Regular inspections 09 Repairs, Inspections and Warranty The following parts and materials must be inspected regularly for damage, abrasion and correct operation, e.g. after landing: Type designation • Risers and quick-links Powerplay paragliders have an exact • Lines identification on the underside of the stabilo •... -
Page 48: Inspection
→ Products → Do not under any circumstances use www.powerplay-gliders.de knots to shorten the lines. Any knot will Scorpio weaken the line considerably and may cause the line to break in case of high load. Inspection periods The overhand knot and bowline knots In Germany, Powerplay gliders must be described permitted... -
Page 49: Warranty
However, if this address on the warranty card. is done, the liability and warranty of Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH will lapse. The type-testing bodies recommend that inspection is carried out by the manufacturer/importer or by an authorised inspection agent. -
Page 50: Powerplay On The World Wide Web
Shop is part of the Swing Online Shop, Powerplay website where you are able to obtain directly from Swing the full range of paraglider Powerplay has a comprehensive website, accessories, clothing and accessories and which provides additional information about reserves. - Page 51 Fax: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 870 DULV Email: info@powerplay.de www.powerplay-gliders.de Mühlweg 9 71577 Großerlach-Morbach Paraglider recycling Germany SWING Tel.: +49 (0) 7192 93014 - 0 - Recycling Service - Email: info@dulv.de An der Leiten 4 www.dulv.de 82290 Landsberied Germany Versions Version 1.1...
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