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- Page 1 Version 1.2 April 2022 EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction............Preparation ............Flight Characteristics........Recovery Techniques ........Maintenance............Technical Data ..........Materials ............Specifications..........Overview of glider parts......Risers..............30 Accelerator and brake range..... Line Plan............Line lengths........... Service record........... Owner record............ Closing words............ Appendix............. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 3: Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the BGD EPIC 2 The EPIC 2 is a safe and accessible paraglider with good performance and fun handling. It is suitable for a wide range of pilots, from low airtime pilots who have completed their training, to more experienced pilots looking for a safe and fun wing. -
Page 4: Introduction
4. Be towed with a tow-line tension in excess of 200kg Warranty Information about the BGD warranty can be found on the Warranty page of our website. In order to benefit from it, you must complete the warranty registration form on the website (www.flybgd.com) - Page 5 Modifications Any modifications to your glider e.g. changing the line lengths, can cause a loss of airworthiness and certification. We recommend that you contact your dealer or BGD directly before performing any kind of modifications. Brake line lengths The length of the brake lines is set at the factory so that the trailing edge is not deformed at all when brakes are not applied.
- Page 6 The horizontal distance between the attachment points of the paraglider risers (measured from the centre line of the karabiners) should be: • 38cm for pilots under 50kg • 42cm for pilots from 50-80kg • 46cm for pilots above 80kg EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
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Page 7: Preparation
Connecting and adjusting the speed bar The EPIC 2 has accelerator risers, with Brummel hooks to attach the speed bar. The glider can be flown with or without a speed bar attached. The speed bar should be connected and adjusted following the instructions in your harness manual to ensure correct routing of the lines. - Page 8 5. Before getting in to the harness you should be wearing a good helmet. Check the parachute container is correctly closed and the handle is secure. Put on the harness ensuring all the buckles are fastened and that it is well adjusted for comfort. Your paraglider is now ready for flight. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
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Page 9: Flight Characteristics
Straight Flight Your paraglider will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input. At the maximum in-flight weight, without the accelerator it will fly at approximately the trim speed shown in the Specifications table. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... - Page 10 To attain the best climb rate your wing should be thermalled using a mild turn, as described above, keeping banking to a minimum. In strong thermals a tighter banking turn can be used to stay closer to the thermal´s core. Remember EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 11 2. The speed increase is achieved by reducing the angle of attack, which means the canopy has slightly more collapse tendency.Take care when flying fast in rough or turbulent conditions as deflations are more likely to occur at speed. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 12 C-steering The EPIC 2 has an effective and light C-steering system that allows you to actively pilot the wing without using the brakes, which is particularly useful when flying accelerated. The risers are equipped with a ‘speed riser’. This is an extra riser that is attached to the back of the speed system.
- Page 13 Flight Characteristics C-steering C-steering handle speed riser FIG. 1: Keeping the brake in your hand, grasp the C-steering handle with your fingers EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 14 It is normally better to release the B-risers fairly quickly rather than slowly, as the latter may result in the canopy entering deep stall. Always release the risers symmetrically, as an asymmetric release from a B-line stall may result in the glider entering a spin. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 15 Landing is very straightforward. When landing in light winds, flare in the normal way from an altitude of around 2m. It may sometimes help to take wraps on the brakes to make the flare more effective. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 16 The glider will collapse very quickly using this method. After landing, the B-risers can also be used to collapse the canopy, although it is more difficult to control the collapsed canopy on the ground with the B-risers. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
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Page 17: Recovery Techniques
The second method is to pull gently on the A-risers. This helps the airflow to re-attach to the leading edge, but be EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... - Page 18 A pilot can reproduce the effect during an SIV course by taking hold of both the A-risers and pulling down sharply on them, then immediately releasing. Make sure that you pull all four A-risers at the same time, two risers in each hand EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 19 NOTE: Test pilots have tested the model well beyond the normal flight envelope, but such tests are carried out in a very precise manner by trained test pilots with a back-up parachute, and over water. Stalls and spins on any paragliders are dangerous manoeuvres and are not recommended. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 20 Recovery Techniques Loss of brakes In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be flown by gently pulling the rear risers for directional control. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
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Page 21: Maintenance
Tears no longer than 100mm can be repaired in this way providing they are not in high-stress areas. If you have any doubt about the airworthiness of your canopy please contact your dealer or BGD directly. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... - Page 22 Releasing loops on the rear lines All BGD gliders are rigged from new with loops on the maillons of the C lines (and D lines if any) plus the stabi line. The loops are there so that they can be released to compensate for any shrinkage of the back lines as the glider gets older.
- Page 23 3. Line junction: Microlines have an internal reinforcing in them, marked by yellow thread. This must be put on the end where there is a line junction. Sheathed lines have no additional reinforcing. External Reinforcing white thread Internal Reinforcing yellow thread No Reinforcing white thread EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 24 Maintenance 4. The non-reinforced end is marked with white thread and should be attached to the glider tab or the maillon. Not Reinforced Reinforced Reinforced Not Reinforced EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 25 All the lines are connected to other lines or to tabs with lark’s foot junctions. Make sure that these are joined correctly with an interlocked junction and not a looped junction. Interlocked junction – correct Looped junction – incorrect Interlocked junction – correct Looped junction – incorrect EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 26 Lines should be symmetrically placed on the tab, except where the tab is inclined. The tab is inclined backwards on the A tabs of all BGD gliders to align it with the direction of pull of the line. So when assembling the lines, the A tab should be angled back, and the B, C and D tabs should be perpendicular.
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Page 27: Technical Data
Edelrid PPSL and TSL (sheathed) Brakes Liros DSL and PPSL Brake line KL1 Liros DSL350 Spare parts can be obtained directly from BGD or though our network of registered BGD repair shops. For a full list check www.flybgd.com EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 28: Specifications
100 - 125 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min. sink (m/s) Best glide Certification (free flight) EN+LTF: B* EN+LTF: B EN+LTF: B EN+LTF: B EN+LTF: B* Certification (paramotor) Not yet tested Suitable for towing *In progress EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 29: Overview Of Glider Parts
Technical data Overview of glider parts Leading edge Trailing edge Cell openings Top line Middle line Lower line Brake line Riser Harness EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 30: Risers
‘Baby A’ or Big Ears riser C steering C handle Speed riser Speed System Brummel hook Brake pulleys Brake swivel Brake handle Harness attachment loop The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 31: Accelerator And Brake Range
Length are in millimetres. The actual measured riser length must be no more than 5mm different to the value in the table. S, M, ML, L Baby A Trim slow Accelerated Accelerator Length 120 between end of pulleys Trim slow Accelerated Accelerator Length 120 between end of pulleys Brake range In millimetres, at maximum all-up weight. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 32: Line Plan
Technical data Line Plan EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 33: Line Lengths
The difference in line lengths between the manual and the sample may be no more than 10mm. The measured lengths are in the appendix. EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... - Page 34 Bridle check 2514 2086 1411 1480 Single line lengths 2491 2080 1442 1499 1250 AMU1 1539 BMU1 1262 1157 1178 2554 2193 1208 4488 5148 3655 4426 2810 3325 3255 4400 2194 1183 2300 2863 2720 EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 35 Bridle check 2620 2166 1472 1548 Single line lengths 2597 2161 1502 1564 1301 AMU1 1596 BMU1 1323 1210 1230 2652 2269 1245 4680 5398 3840 4638 2940 3486 3424 4602 2303 1230 1017 2415 3014 2846 EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
- Page 36 Bridle check 2721 2257 1526 1602 Single line lengths 2696 2252 1562 1624 1353 AMU1 1666 BMU1 1374 1270 1278 2766 2375 1309 4909 5616 4004 4839 3064 3645 3572 4813 2405 1279 1073 2519 3148 2936 EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
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Page 37: Service Record
Stamp / Signature flights flights Type of Service Type of Service Notes Notes Service No 5 Service No 6 Date Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature flights flights Type of Service Type of Service Notes Notes EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 38: Owner Record
Owner Record Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... - Page 39 Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022...
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Page 40: Closing Words
We recommend that you fly with a standard harness with back protection and a reserve parachute. Always use good equipment and an approved helmet. See you in the sky! BGD GmbH Am Gewerbepark 11, 9413 St. Gertraud, Austria Tel: +43 (0) 4352 20477 e-mail: sales@flybgd.com www.flybgd.com EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.2 April 2022... -
Page 41: Appendix
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