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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Page TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ..................3 2. The wing....................4 For whom the Colt THE PROJECT DESIGN CLOTH RIGGING RISERS SPEED SYSTEM WHICH HARNESS 3. Flight.....................9 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LAUNCH TURNS THERMALLING AND SOARING FLYING WITH SPEED SYSTEM ENGAGED LANDING WINCHING AND MOTOPARAGLIDING RAPID DESCENDS AEROBATICS WINGOVER... - Page 4 NOTE! Please read this manual before your first flight...
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Page 5: Introduction
DISCLAIMER Please read this manual carefully and note following details: Purpose of this manual is to offer guidelines for pilots using Dudek wing. By no means it is intended to be used as a training handbook for this or any other paraglider in general. -
Page 6: The Wing
(competitions included). THE PROJECT Three-row canopy with rigid cores (Dudek FlexiEdge technology) capitalizes on recent knowledge gained while testing three- and two-liner competition protos. Moreover, the Colt itself was already flown during Polish Championships with good results. - Page 7 RSS is a ballooning-independent reinforcement system made entirely of paragliding fabric, stiffening and stabilizing the canopy. The aerofoil was perfected with DOA technology (Dudek Optimized Airfoil). It merges all our experiences stemming from previous designs and as a special feature is optimized with dedicated CFD engineering software.
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Page 8: Rigging
Colt is manufactured under new technology, utilizing precision of the laser cutter. All stages of production process take place in Poland under strict supervision of the designer himself, thus ensuring highest European quality. CLOTH Each kind of cloth has its own special qualitites. We merged them so that they blend into a perfect composition. -
Page 9: Risers
USER MANUAL the maillons through consecutive cascades as well. The same story goes for the steering lines. They run from the trailing edge through several layers to the main lines, which are lead through the pulleys connected to the rear risers and then fixed to the brake handles. - Page 10 A and B + C’ risers are gradually shortened. C-riser retains its original dimensions. CAUTION: An improperly adjusted speed system renders the certification invalid! Speed system adjustment Most of modern harnesses are equipped with special speed system pulleys and sometimes even its own integrated speedbar. If it's not the case, first you need to have some pulleys attached (at best sewn into harness) in such a way that will allow the pilot maximize the output of his/her legs with correct power vector, without effect of pushing the harness back.
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Page 11: Which Harness
USER MANUAL WHICH HARNESS? You can use any certified harness with hang point between 35 cm and 49 cm from the seat (the safest distance being 40 cm). Width between carabiners should be somewhere between 37 cm and 45 cm, still in this case the best option is 40 cm too. Please note that any modification of seat/hang point distance changes the position of the brakes in relation to the pilot's body. -
Page 12: Launch
Always put on and fasten your helmet before clipping in to the harness. Check quick links (maillons). Sometimes they can unscrew, especially when the wing is new. Check main carabiners. They must be properly mounted, closed and locked. LAUNCH Classic (forward) launch Should be used with little or no wind. -
Page 13: Turns
USER MANUAL When turning into wind, remember to turn the right way (hint: always do it the same direction) and to keep the lines taut (loaded) at all times. The turn itself should be quick and smooth. While turning you have to release the brake handles and grip them again facing forward. -
Page 14: Flying With Speed System Engaged
When soaring the slope, minimum height of 50 m above the ground is recommended for safety reasons. It is important to comply with air traffic rules, especially when many pilots share airspace close to the hill. The avoidance manoeuvres often happen to be impossible in such conditions. FLYING WITH SPEED SYSTEM ENGAGED When flying into head wind or through sink it is advisable (for the sake of best glide angle) to increase speed, as long as conditions are not too... -
Page 15: Rapid Descends
USER MANUAL RAPID DESCENTS Big Ears You can deflate both wingtips simultaneously pulling down the A' risers (blue ribbon) by approximately 50 cm. It is important not to let off the brake toggles while entering the Big Ears manoeuvre. When folded, paraglider will maintain straight course with an increased sink rate (up to 5 m/sec). -
Page 16: Aerobatics
To exit B-stall risers should be released in a smooth and decisive manner. After quick and symmetrical releasing B-lines the airflow reinstates and the wing surges forward to return to normal flight. Forward dive is not excessive due to high stability of the Colt, so braking is not necessary. CAUTION! See DEEP STALL section. - Page 17 USER MANUAL SIDE COLLAPSE May happen in strong turbulence. In case of collapses of some 50% pilot has a couple of seconds to react before paraglider enters rotation. A countermeasure will be enough to keep it on course. Under normal conditions the canopy will reinflate spontaneously.
- Page 18 couple of stronger pulls with brake will clear things out. If it does not solve the problem, try big ears or pulling down corresponding riser. In case of any doubts pilot should seriously consider throwing the rescue chute. EMERGENCY STEERING In case of malfunction rendering it impossible to control the paraglider with brakes, you can safely steer and land using the C-risers (grey) or stabilo lines.
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Page 19: Canopy Care
USER MANUAL 4. PARAGLIDER CARE Proper maintenance of the paraglider will greatly enhance its durability FOLDING AND STORAGE Colt features a number of recent technologies, like tensioning the leading edge with a plastic string. That's why the paraglider should be folded with care in order to keep it healthy during transport and storage. -
Page 20: Inspections
INSPECTIONS Full inspection is recommended every 24 months, if not advised otherwise by the inspecting person due to current paraglider condition. Paragliders in commercial use (training and tandem flights) should be undergoing Full Inspection every 12 months (excluding first 24-month period after purchase). -
Page 21: Technical Data
USER MANUAL 5. TECHNICAL DATA Colt 23_S 26_M 28_L 31_XL Certification EN C EN C EN C LTF C LTF C LTF C Num ber of cells Surface area (flat) [m 23,20 26,00 28,50 31,00 Surface area (projected) [m 20,07 22,49 24,65 26,80... -
Page 22: Warranty, Aerocasco
AeroCasco insurance against damage and repair costs. WARRANTY Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of charge repairs caused by the material or production faults along following scheme: For the free-flying paragliders warranty covers 36 months (3 years) or 300 flight hours (depending on what comes first).If the paraglider is used for powered... - Page 23 Normal warranty does not cover repairs of damages caused by the user or a third party. As costs of such repairs can be considerable, Dudek Paragliders offer an AeroCasco insurance. It covers a one-off repair of any mechanical damage, no matter how big and whoever inflicted them.The only expenses the purchaser has to...
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Page 24: What Have You Bought
FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY. SEE YOU IN THE AIR! 7. WHAT DID YOU BUY Dudek paraglider you’ve bought includes: Backpack Transport bag (with your canopy inside). Paraglider itself (canopy, lines, risers). -
Page 25: Rigging Scheme
8. RIGGING SCHEME The rigging scheme itself is published on the next page, while tables of line lengths you will find on our website www.dudek.eu Line lengths are measured with specialized, computer-operated device. All lines before cut are stretched with a steady 5 kg load. Thanks to the abovementioned device and proper procedures final tolerance of line lengths does not exceed 0.15%. -
Page 27: Risers: Design And Accessories
USER MANUAL 9. Risers and accesories A’ C’ steering line pulley covered swivel speed system pulleys Easy Keeper steering magnets speed handle system hooks carabiner... - Page 28 Easy Keeper (EK) in SCT toggles magnesy Easy Keepera Easy Keeper is our indigenous way to hold the brake handles at the risers by using strong neodymium magnets. It keeps the handles firmly at the risers, while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily. The system allows for easy placing the brake handles on risers during flight, when they are not used, thus minimalizing danger of getting them into running propeller.
- Page 29 USER MANUAL Speed system influence on the aerofoil Risers neutral (without speed) Full speed Slowest speed, Increased speed, minimum sink, increased sink Take off position speed system length (with maillons): All risers neutral at: 510mm A - 350 (with maillons) A’...
- Page 30 Trailing edge Leading edge Intakes Cell Mini-rib Stabilizer Risers Fot. Iwona Dudek...
- Page 32 MADE IN EUROPE...
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