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- Page 1 Version: 1.0 Date: 08.08.2014 Instruction Manual (EN)
- Page 2 INFORMATION POWERPLAY is the brand name for SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH’ gliders. Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website: www.swing.de where you will find additional information relating to your glider and any changes to the Manual.
- Page 3 DEAR STING 2 OWNER THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A POWERPLAY GLIDER 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. Your Powerplay glider was developed to comply with all of the current safety and certification requirements in Germany.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Special text ............................. 8 Series of instructions ........................9 Lists of parts............................ 9 Bullet points ............................ 9 Manual on the internet ........................9 SWING ......................9 AND THE ENVIRONMENT Respect for nature and the environment ..................9 Environmentally-friendly recycling ....................9 02 SAFETY ........................... - Page 5 Trimmer ............................20 Variable brake pulley ........................22 Other devices ..........................22 Suitable harnesses ........................22 Reserve ............................23 ......................23 ECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE 05 FLYING THE STING 2 ........................ 25 ..................F IRST FLIGHT EHLER EXTMARKE NICHT DEFINIERT ........ F AYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE FLIGHT CHECK EHLER...
- Page 6 06 TYPES OF USE ......................... 37 ............................ 37 ANDEM USE ............................. 37 EROBATICS 07 DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AND EXTREME FLYING ..............38 ........................38 ANGEROUS SITUATIONS ..........................39 AFETY TRAINING Material stress and damage ......................39 ........................39 OLLAPSING THE GLIDER Asymmetric collapse ........................
- Page 7 General ............................48 Inspection periods ......................... 48 Validity of inspection ........................48 Inspection by the pilot ........................49 ............................49 ARRANTY 10 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ..................50 SWING W ..........................50 EBSITE ........................50 RODUCT REGISTRATION &...
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Page 8: 01 Introduction
01 Introduction Special text DANGER Manual SWING requires you to familiarise yourself Sections of text headed “Danger” indicate with your new paraglider by reading this a situation where there is imminent Manual before your first flight. This will allow danger, which in all probability will lead... -
Page 9: Series Of Instructions
If you website prior to print. are not able to arrange appropriate disposal, Swing will be happy to recycle the glider for you. Send the glider with a short note to this effect to the address given in the Appendix. -
Page 10: 02 Safety
experimentation is strictly prohibited. This 02 Safety Manual does not replace the need to attend training at a paragliding school. WARNING A specialist must test-fly and inspect the paraglider before your first flight. The test- The safety advice given below must be flight must be recorded on the paraglider followed in all circumstances. -
Page 11: Safety Notices
Powerplay faults. gliders. The certification and warranty shall Swing publishes on its website any technical be rendered invalid if there are changes of safety notices and airworthiness instructions any kind (incl. glider design, brake line... -
Page 12: Operating Limits
there have been modifications to the the glider is used for winch-launching with a winch which has not been canopy, lines or risers which have not bee inspected or by non-licensed pilots approved and/or winch operators WARNING the glider is used in combination with a propulsion unit which has not been It is imperative that you observe the... -
Page 13: Dgac
Description of flight characteristics WARNING Class A: Paragliders with maximum passive safety The descriptions of flight characteristics and extremely forgiving flying characteristics. contained in this Manual are all based on Gliders with good resistance to departures test flights, which were carried out under from normal flight. -
Page 14: 03 Technical Description
ability. As a classic combination paraglider, 03 Technical description the Sting 2 is certified both as a powered paraglider and as a paraglider subject to complying with the respective weight limits General layout illustration (see Technical Data) and riser configurations. This flexible overall concept makes the Sting 2 the ideal glider for anyone who has great plans for their flying! -
Page 15: Setting Up The Sting 2 And Test-Flying
The main brake lines are checked by the 04 Setting up the Sting 2 specialist before the test flight, and must be fastened so that the mark is visible about and test-flying 5mm above the knot. The brake line length must not be shortened. Before the first flight Factory setting Correctly installed brake lines have about... - Page 16 increments of no more than 2 to 3cm and Loose, unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake must be tested on a training slope. The left line knots can cause the main brake line and right brakes must be adjusted to loosen and then lead to loss of control symmetrically.
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Page 17: Adjusting The Brake Handles
Adjusting the brake handles Brake knots ’ The Sting 2 The overhand knot and bowline knot shown Multigrip brake handles, which allows the below are the most suitable for connecting stiffness of the grip area to be adjusted. The the brake line to the brake handle. various options for stiffening the brake handles allow them to be adjusted to suit the ’... -
Page 18: Risers
Main brake line which is activated using a speed bar. Fig. 4: Removing the stiffening from the Swing This is a two-stage speed system. In the first Multigrip brake handle and replacing it stage (accelerator travel 130mm by putting... -
Page 19: Speed System
pulley) the Sting 2 meets the requirements for a class B glider. The riser has a trimmer which allows the pilot to increase the cruising speed in motorised flight and to counter the torque effect. There is also a choice of two riser hangpoints to allow the best set-up for the Sting 2 for the particular motor system used. -
Page 20: Trimmer
You will not be able to use the full potential of the paraglider if the speed system is too long. Before launch, secure the speed bar to the harness to avoid tripping over it when preparing to launch or when taking off. WARNING The speed bar is used only when flying without a motor. - Page 21 locked trimmer free trimmer Fig. 10: Locking off the trimmer Fig. 9: how the trimmers work WARNING DANGER Use the trimmer only in motorised flight. Under no circumstances should the grip loop for the trimmer lock be put into the We generally recommend that you do not main hangpoint.
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Page 22: Variable Brake Pulley
Fig. 12: Brake position Fig. 11:Trimmer loop in the main carabiner WARNING DANGER! If the brake line pulley on the riser is Variable brake pulley pushed down, then the main brake line The brake pulley can be moved freely on the must be lengthened by the same amount, riser. -
Page 23: Reserve
Please contact Swing or Swing offers the Sting 2 various sizes. If you your Powerplay dealer if you have any are choosing between two sizes, your... -
Page 24: Flying The Sting 2
Motorised flight against the ground and spread it out so that the leading edge is slightly curved. Swing cannot guarantee that the behaviour Carefully sort out all the rigging lines and described below always applies one hundred make sure that there are no lines... -
Page 25: Launch Check
control. Launching is even easier if the Launch Check canopy is arranged in a half-moon shape. The launch point check is carried out Avoid moving your upper body sideways immediately before launch to check once when the glider is rising, as this could cause again the most important safety points. -
Page 26: Reverse Launch
With the reverse launch, you should observe lower hang point with back motors the following special features in addition to generally allow an easier launch “ ”: the correct technique for clipping in, inflation, and turning around is very important for the reverse launch. -
Page 27: Counter-Torque Oscillation
If the brakes are pulled further, the sink does into his original position because of his not reduce any more, the control pressures weight, only to then swing up even further. increase noticeably and the pilot reaches minimum speed. The pilot can do the following to counter the... -
Page 28: Countering The Torque Effect
Landing with stationary propeller Countering the torque effect Landing with stationary propeller reduces the The Sting 2 has best cruising speed with risk of damaging the propeller and lines trimmers open. A trimmer can be closed during landing. However, you then do not again as much as needed to counter the have the option of correcting the approach or “... -
Page 29: Further Tips On Paramotoring
Further tips on paramotoring Please observe the following points when flying the Sting 2: never start the motor downwind from the glider check the seals on all fuel lines check whether you have enough fuel for the flight you have planned ... -
Page 30: Non-Motorised Flight
This method of launch makes it easier for Non-motorised flight the pilot to control the rising of the canopy and to carry out fine-tuning, so is therefore 5-point check recommended in strong winds. The 5-point check is carried out immediately before launch to check once again the most important safety points. -
Page 31: Turns
In an extreme situation, they could result in Turns uncontrollable flight positions. With the Sting 2, Swing has developed a With rapid descent methods in glider which reacts immediately to steering... - Page 32 Given the complexity and the possible risks of the spiral dive, SWING recommends that this manoeuvre be learnt under qualified instruction. The outer wing tip may collapse during the spiral dive although this is no cause for concern. It can be avoided by lightly WARNING braking on the outside.
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Page 33: B-Stall
B-Stall Big Ears In the B-stall, a stall is provoked and the Big ears are the simplest method for rapid paraglider sinks vertically with a sink rate of descent and have a sink rate of 3-5m/s. The approx. 8 m/s. The B-stall is suitable when advantage of big ears is that the glider there is an average ascent rate and little continues to fly straight, meaning that a... -
Page 34: Landing
Recovery Winch launch To recover, release the speed bar, wait until The procedure for a winch launch is similar the wing has slowed down and let go of both in its initial stages to a forwards launch. After A-risers. Assist the opening process by a the canopy has been pulled up to its highest short, impulsive pumping motion with the point, the pilot rises from the ground by the... -
Page 35: Attaching The Towline Release System
Swing offers the option of the adjustable tow may not be detected. “ ” procedure during launch and slightly pre- accelerates the canopy during this stage. - Page 36 PLEASE NOTE Swing recommends that pilots use an appropriate tow adaptor, which gives greater safety margins during towing. Section 5 Flying the Sting 2...
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Page 37: 06 Types Of Use
06 Types of use The Sting 2 was developed and tested solely for use as a paramotor wing for foot launch and for winch launch and as a paramotor wing. Any use other than as intended is prohibited. Tandem use The Sting 2 is not certified for tandem use. -
Page 38: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
Flight behaviour may vary from that 07 Dangerous situations described in this Manual if a different and extreme flying harness is used. PLEASE NOTE WARNING Extreme flight manoeuvres with a motor under full load are extremely dangerous These instructions are not a substitute for and therefore cannot be tested. -
Page 39: Safety Training
Material stress and damage counter-braking and weight-shifting must be used to stop the glider from turning away . Swing advises against subjecting the The trapped end can generally be opened materials of the Sting 2 to excessive stress by a short, fast pull on the brake lines or by during a safety training (SIV) course. -
Page 40: Types Of Stall
If you have a speed system, you can also Types of stall use it to accelerate, so that the glider goes When a paraglider flies through the air, a into a normal flying position from the deep laminar and turbulent boundary layer is stall. -
Page 41: Spin
Spin Other tips for dangerous situations The spin is a stable flight attitude, in which one side of the canopy stalls, while the other Stalling in rain side continues to fly forward. The glider turns In general, there are two reasons why a around the stalled side of the wing. -
Page 42: Advertising And Adhesives
process of the structure and should WARNING therefore be avoided. Flying in extremely humid weather or in The glider must be inspected earlier than is rain is outside the operating limits of the usually the case if it has been put under glider. -
Page 43: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
08 Storing and looking after the paraglider Storing the paraglider Packing the paraglider The Sting 2 has flexible, bend-resistant reinforcement in the leading edge and can be packed using any normal packing method. However, we recommend packing the Sting 2 “ “... -
Page 44: Storing And Transporting The Glider
Looking after the paraglider Fabric Do not drag your glider across rough surfaces such as stones or asphalt, as Swing uses a specially developed this could damage the seams or surface polyamide fabric for the Sting 2 which has a coating. -
Page 45: Lines
especially children: do not hesitate to draw PLEASE NOTE their attention to the sensitive nature of the fabric. Dyneema lines, which are used in the When you are packing up your glider, make area of the main brake lines, for example, sure that there are no insects trapped are very temperature-sensitive and can inside. -
Page 46: Dampness / Humidity
mechanical action of the machine. Do not put the canopy into a swimming pool - chlorine will damage the fabric. If you have no choice but to rinse the glider, e.g. following a landing in the sea, gently wash it down inside and out with fresh water. -
Page 47: Repairs, Inspections And Warranty
Swing-authorised workshop or directly by Swing. Swing workshops have Swing paragliders have an exact trained staff, original Swing parts and the identification on the underside of the necessary know-how, all of which will stabilo lines or on the centre rib, which is ensure top quality. -
Page 48: Inspection
The lines must then be replaced These can be downloaded from our immediately. website at: www.swing.de Products Sting 2 WARNING A damaged line can result in loss of PLEASE NOTE control of the glider. Always replace lines which are damaged. -
Page 49: Inspection By The Pilot
If you do not have an email address, enter instructions. 'info@swing.de' in the mandatory field. ’ Registrations without a personal email address will be recorded by Swing but will you must have your paraglider not receive confirmation. We therefore inspected by Swing or an inspection... -
Page 50: Swing On The World Wide Web
Swing is very active with the new media of 10 Swing on the World Facebook, Twitter and youtube and has Wide Web various websites which are updated daily on various topics related to aviation and SWING Website Powerplay products. Swing has a comprehensive website, which... -
Page 51: Swing App
As well as general product information, it also allows you access to technical data, manuals and service instructions. We hope you enjoy yourself and have many great flights on your Sting 2! POWERPLAY Team SWING on the World Wide Web Section 10... -
Page 52: Appendix
Appendix EAPR Addresses European Academy of Parachute Rigging e.V. Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH Marktstr. 11 87730 Bad Grönenbach An der Leiten 4 Germany 82290 Landsberied Germany Tel: +49 (0) 8334 - 534470 Fax: +49 (0) 8334 - 534469 Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 Fax: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 870 Email: info@para-academy.eu... -
Page 53: Glider Details
Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: Sting 2 Sg2 __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 201__ ’ and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership Owner 1: Name: Address: Tel.: Email: Owner 2: Name: Address: Tel.:... -
Page 54: Inspection And Repairs Carried Out
Inspection and repairs carried out: Date: Work carried General Completed by Stamp and signature out: condition on (Name): delivery: Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany... -
Page 55: Notes
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