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- Page 1 LEAF Light User’s manual Light SUP’AIR - VLD 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy - Chavanod FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E Photo : Romain ROUSSET photo : Romain Rousset SUP’AIR _LEAF_Light Page 1...
- Page 2 LEAF Light Thank you for choosing to fly our LEAF Light to paraglide with. We are delighted to have you on-board to share our passion for para- gliding. SUP'AIR has been designing producing and selling accessories for free flying activities since 1984.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
LEAF Light Contents Introduction Technical specifications Equipment overview Connecting the glider Pre-flight preparation Take-off Flight characteristics End of the flight Specific practices Fast descents Flight incidents Line layout Materials Measurement table Certificates Maintenance Recycling Mandatory checks Warranty... -
Page 4: Introduction
Welcome to the world of free flying : a shared world of passion. The wing LEAF Light meets all intermediate pilots requirements. It is targeting leisure and XC ( Cross-country ) flying. It will provide, excellent inboard comfort all throughout the pilot progression. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
LEAF Light Technical data Glider LEAF Light Cell number Flat surface area (m²) 22,5 24,3 25,9 Span (m) 11,0 11,4 11,8 Chord (m) Flat Aspect Ratio Projected surface area (m²) 18,9 20,4 21,8 Projected span (m) Projected aspect ratio... -
Page 6: Equipment Overview
LEAF Light Equipment overview Leading edge Trailing edge Stabilizer Intrados Extrados A riser « A » split risers (for Big Ears) B riser C riser Brake line Brake holder Brake handle Riser hook-up loop Accelerator/Speedbar. Accelerator/Speedbar Split-hook. -
Page 7: Connecting The Glider
Make sure there are no Knots or tangles. Choosing an adapted harness. The LEAF Light was certified EN B with a EN1651 & LTF certified harness and hence can be flown with most harnesses models found on the market today. You choose a EN1651 and or LTF certified harness with a built-in dorsal protection system. - Page 8 The default factory maximum brake line length is : 63 cm cm for an LEAF Light size XS 65 cm cm for an LEAF Light size S 65 cm cm for an LEAF Light size M...
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Page 9: Pre-Flight Preparation
LEAF Light PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION The LEAF Light glider was designed for pilots in progression. To discover your new wing, we will advise you to conduct your first small flights in calm conditions on a school training hill or a familiar site you are used to flying with your own harness. -
Page 10: Take-Off
Take-off The design team has strived to produce the LEAF Light with optimum inflating abilities in all flyable conditions. Whether it be in light or high winds you will enjoy its docile behavior while launching. However before the first flight, practice ground-handling to become familiar with your new glider. -
Page 11: Flight Characteristics
Using the accelerator/speedbar. According to the EN B norm, the LEAF Light glider was designed to be stable throughout its speed range. Once Accelerated, the wing becomes more sensitive to turbulence. If you sense a internal pressure decreasing while pushing on the accelerator;... -
Page 12: End Of The Flight
Towing The LEAF Light can be towed up. Fly only with certified gear operated by qualified personnel and only after proper training. The towing force must correspond to the weight of the equipment, and the pulling sequence can only start when the wing is fully inflated and stable over the pilot's head. -
Page 13: Fast Descents
LEAF Light FAST DESCENTS The following techniques should only be used in emergencies and require prior training to be performed safely. Appropriate analysis and anticipation of the conditions will often prevent the need to use fast descent techniques. We recommend that you practice them in still air and preferably above water. - Page 14 To prevent stressing we do not recommend combining spiral dives with "Ears". Conforming to EN standards, the LEAF Light does not show any tendency to stay in a locked spiral configuration and will return by itself to a normal flying angle in less than two full rotations when the brakes are released.
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Page 15: Flight Incidents
LEAF Light Flight incidents Asymmetric collapses Any paraglider may occasionally collapse due to turbulence or a piloting error. In the event of an asymmetric collapse your priority must be to stay clear of the terrain and regain level flight. -
Page 16: Line Layout
LEAF Light LINE LAYOUT DIAGRAM SUP’AIR _LEAF_Light Page 16... -
Page 17: Materials
LEAF Light Materials Fabrics Producer Reference Outer surface Porcher Sport Skytex 32 Universal - 70032E3W + Skytex 27 soft - 70000E4A Inner Surface Porcher Sport Skytex 27 Soft - 70000E4A Supported ribs Porcher Sport Skytex 32 Hard - 70032E4D... - Page 18 LEAF Light Maintenance sheet. LEAF Light glider Size XS Line Check Maintenance Sheet Frein Centre 6234 6133 6185 6298 7146 6204 6106 6160 6258 6879 6227 6128 6172 6264 6693 6134 6041 6082 6144 6640 6158 6080...
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Page 19: Measurement Table
LEAF Light Measurement table LEAF Light glider Size S Line Check Maintenance Sheet Frein Centre 6474 6385 6441 6564 7442 6445 6359 6417 6524 7166 6478 6389 6435 6536 6973 6382 6299 6342 6407 6918 6407 6341... - Page 20 LEAF Light Measurement table LEAF Light glider Size M Line Check Maintenance Sheet Frein Centre 6702 6589 6655 6783 7676 6671 6561 6629 6742 7391 6705 6594 6646 6747 7195 6605 6501 6550 6619 7138 6630 6544...
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Page 21: Certificates
LEAF Light CERTIFICATES LEAF Light XS SUP’AIR _LEAF_Light Page 21... - Page 22 LEAF Light CERTIFICATES LEAF Light S SUP’AIR _LEAF_Light Page 22...
- Page 23 LEAF Light CERTIFICATES LEAF Light M SUP’AIR _LEAF_Light Page 23...
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Page 24: Maintenance
• Lines (no excessive wear no breakages or folds) maillons and carabiners • Materials selected for the LEAF Light ensure the best compromise for lightness and longevity. However in certain conditions such as exposure to UV or abrasion or exposure to chemical products the glider must be submitted to a thorough inspection by a qualified facility. -
Page 25: Recycling
Most of them are recyclable. If your LEAF Light's life span is over, you can separate all metallic and plastic parts from the cloth and dispose of the rest according to your country's recycling guide lines and requirements. Please contact your local recycling center for more information.. - Page 26 Light SUPAIR-VLD Parc Altaïs 34 rue Adrastée 74650 Chavanod, Annecy FRANCE info@supair.com +33(0)4 50 45 75 29 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E photo : Romain Rousset...
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