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- Page 1 Version 1.01 January 2023 ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Straight Flight ............... 12 Turning ................12 Active piloting .............. 12 Thermalling ..............13 Speed System ............... 13 Rapid descent procedures ........14 Landing ................16 Recovery Techniques ............17 Stalls .................. 17 Spins .................. 18 ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... - Page 3 Brake and Accelerator Travel ....... 30 Line Plan ................31 Line Lengths ..............32 Service Booklet ..............34 Test Flight Record ............34 Service Record ............. 35 Owner Record ............... 36 Closing Words ..............38 ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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Page 4: Welcome
The ANDA has an extended weight range. This means it can be flown at a higher wing loading than “standard”, for hike-and-fly, strong-wind soaring or for carrying extra equipment. It is certified EN / LTF A in the Standard and the Extended weight ranges. -
Page 5: Introduction
Limitations The ANDA is a very easy and safe paraglider to fly. It is suitable for all levels of pilots, and can be used for training (under the correct supervision). It should be noted that, as with all lightweight gliders, it should be handled carefully and not subject to excessive abrasion. -
Page 6: Test Flight And Warranty
Each wing size is certified for a certain weight range. The weight refers to the ‘overall take-off weight’. This means the weight of the pilot, the glider, the harness and all other equipment carried in flight. The ANDA has an extended weight range. This means it can be flown at a higher wing loading than “standard”, useful if you want to carry extra equipment to camp in the mountains etc. -
Page 7: Modifications
The horizontal distance between the attachment points of the paraglider risers (measured from the centre-line of the karabiners) must be: • 38cm for pilots under 50kg • 42cm for pilots from 50-80kg • 46cm for pilots above 80kg ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 8: Preparation / Pre-Flight Checks
Connecting the speedbar The ANDA comes with accelerator risers and can be flown with or without a speedbar attached. The speedbar should be connected and adjusted following the instructions in your harness manual to ensure correct routing of the lines. -
Page 9: Preparation On Launch
Avoid having too many knots, as there is a risk the knots could become stuck in the brake pulleys. Both brakes should be the same length and this can be checked by having an assistant hold the upper end of the ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... - Page 10 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. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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Page 11: Flight Characteristics
Launch The ANDA is easy to inflate in light or stronger winds and will quickly rise overhead to the flying position. It can be launched easily using either forward (best for light winds) or reverse (best for stronger winds) launch techniques. -
Page 12: Straight Flight
Your paraglider is resistant to collapse without any pilot action, but flying actively will increase the safety margin. Active piloting can make your flying experience safer and more enjoyable, and it becomes instinctive in good pilots. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 13: Thermalling
We recommend you only fly in conditions where you can progress into wind with no speed-bar applied, so that you have the extra airspeed in reserve should you need it. IMPORTANT: 1. Practise using the speed system in normal flying and get fully used to using half bar before you use the full speedbar travel. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 14: Rapid Descent Procedures
Steering with Big Ears in is possible by weight-shifting. When you let go of the outer A-lines or the Baby A risers, the Big Ears will come out on their own. A pump on the brakes ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... - Page 15 Spiral dives are one of the most dangerous manoeuvres in paragliding and the high G-force and quick loss of altitude can easily catch pilots out. A mistake in judging these factors can lead to a very serious accident, so spirals must be ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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Page 16: Landing
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. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 17: Recovery Techniques
Recovery from deep stall is quite simple: The normal method is to simply initiate a mild turn. As the canopy starts to turn it will automatically revert to normal flight, but it is very important not to turn too fast as this could induce a spin. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 18: Spins
Make sure that you pull all four A-risers at the same time, two risers in each hand (make sure to include the baby-A risers). The glider will automatically recover on its own from this situation in around ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 19: Asymmetric Collapse
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. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 20: 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. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 21: Lines
You can identify the line(s) you need to replace from the line layout diagram for your wing. Download the latest version here: https://tinyurl.com/BGDlines Replacement lines can be ordered from the Accessories section of www.flybgd.com. Check that the lines you have received correspond with the line plan and that it matches your glider. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... - Page 22 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 to the undersurface of the wing. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
- Page 23 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. After rigging the wing, always do a full dimensional check of the lines, and inflate it to ensure that everything is correct before flying. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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Page 24: Servicing / Inspection
It is important to have your glider regularly serviced. Your wing should have a thorough check / inspection every 24 months or every 150 flight hours, whichever occurs first. This check must be made by the manufacturer, importer, distributor or other authorised persons. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 25: Environmental Protection And Recycling
Our sport takes place in the natural environment, and we should do everything to preserve our environment. A glider is basically made of nylon, synthetic fibres and metal. At the end of your paraglider’s life, please remove all metal parts and put the different materials in an appropriate waste/recycling plant. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 26: Technical Data
Technical data Technical Data Materials The ANDA is made from the following quality materials: Top surface Porcher Skytex 27g/m Top leading edge central cells Porcher Skytex 32g/m Bottom surface Porcher Skytex 27g/m All ribs Porcher Skytex 27g/m hard Risers (A and B) -
Page 27: Specifications
70 - 80 80 - 90 95 - 105 108 - 117 125 - 130 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min. sink (m/s) Best glide Certification EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 28: Overview Of Glider Parts
Technical data Overview of Glider Parts Cell openings Trailing edge Leading edge Top lines Middle lines Lower lines Brake lines Risers Harness ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 29: Risers
B riser C (rear) riser Brake handle Snap locks Speed system loop for lark’s foot low friction rings pulley Harness attachment point The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 30: Brake And Accelerator Travel
Technical data Brake and Accelerator Travel Size Riser length Accelerator travel Brake range (mm)* (mm) (cm)** *Actual riser lengths may differ by not more than 5mm ** Maximum symmetrical control travel at maximum weight in flight ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 31: Line Plan
Technical data Line Plan ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 32: 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. ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... - Page 33 Bridle check 2287 2697 1560 1674 2546 2409 1575 1692 Single line lengths 2439 2294 1480 1581 1207 1023 2434 4315 4293 5356 3379 4631 5840 5234 2912 4250 4114 2841 AMU1 1335 4319 3096 3886 ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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Page 34: Service Booklet
Service booklet Service Booklet Test Flight Record Model Size Serial Number Colour Date of test flight Company signature and stamp ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 35: Service Record
Type of service : Service No 2: Date : Stamp - Signature : No flights : Type of service : Service No 3: Date : Stamp - Signature : No flights Type of service : ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... -
Page 36: Owner Record
Service booklet Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023... - Page 37 Service booklet Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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Page 38: 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 ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023...
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