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- Page 1 Version 1.1 March 2023 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Straight Flight ............... 13 Turning ................13 Active piloting .............. 13 Thermalling ..............14 Speed System ............... 14 C-steering ................. 16 Rapid descent procedures ........17 Landing ................18 Recovery Techniques ............20 Stalls .................. 20 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... - Page 3 Riser lengths and brake & accelerator travel Line Plan ................35 Line Lengths ..............36 Service Booklet ..............38 Test flight record ............38 Service Records ............39 Owner Record ............... 40 Closing Words ..............42 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 4: Welcome To Bruce Goldsmith Design
Congratulations on your purchase of the BGD LYNX 2 The LYNX 2 is a lightweight cross-country paraglider. It is a 2.5-liner design which means there are three line levels in the centre of the wing and only two at the tips. It does not have full chord-wise plastic rods, which means it can be packed down small and is easy to carry for hike-and-fly or vol-bivouac. -
Page 5: Quick Summary
Big Ears can be done using the AR3 line. Note that Big Ears are harder to pull in than on a traditional three-liner. Big ears on the LYNX 2 should always be done with some speed bar applied, to avoid the risk of deep stall. -
Page 6: Introduction
4. Be towed with a tow-line tension in excess of 200kg Test flight and Warranty All information about the BGD warranty can be found on the Warranty page of our website. To benefit from the warranty, you must complete the warranty registration form on the website (www.flybgd.com) It is your dealer´s responsibility to test fly the paraglider before you receive it in order to verify the trim settings. -
Page 7: Weight Range
Modifications Any modifications to your glider, e.g. changing the line lengths or the speed system, 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 8: Harness
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 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 9: Preparation
Connecting the speed bar The LYNX 2 comes with accelerator risers and 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 10: On Launch
By starting from the harness and running towards the canopy remove any tangles or twists in the lines. Partially inflating the canopy in the wind will help to sort out the lines. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... - Page 11 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 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 12: Flight Characteristics
A-risers, the more quickly the canopy will rise. In stronger winds taking a step towards the glider as it rises can take some of the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to overshoot. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 13: 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. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 14: Thermalling
IMPORTANT: 1. Practise using the speed system in normal flying and get fully used to using half speed-bar before you use the full speed-bar. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... - Page 15 This line can be adjusted for length or replaced where it is looped on the maillon of the B-riser. Riser lengths for a fully accelerated glider Check the component parts of the speed system regularly for signs of wear and tear, and ensure that the system always works smoothly. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 16: C-Steering
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 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 17: Rapid Descent Procedures
Big Ears (folding the wingtips in to increase sink rate) allows you to descend quickly without substantially reducing the forward speed of your glider. It is possible with the LYNX 2, using the AR3 line, and should be done with some speed bar applied (around quarter-bar) in order to avoid the risk of deep stall. -
Page 18: Landing
B-Line Stall This method should not be used for the LYNX 2. Spiral Dive A normal turn can be converted into a spiral dive by continuing to apply one brake. The bank angle and speed of the turn will increase as the spiral is entered. - Page 19 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. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 20: Recovery Techniques
1. Very low airspeed. 2. Almost-vertical descent (like a round canopy), typically around 5m/s. 3. The paraglider appears quite well inflated but does not have full internal pressure. It looks and feels a bit limp. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 21: Spins
The glider will normally recover on its own as long as the pilot keeps the brakes up. If the glider does not recover on its own it may be necessary to make a second pump on the brakes. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 22: Asymmetric Front Collapse
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. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 23: Loss Of Brakes
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. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 24: Storage, Repairs And Servicing
If your canopy gets wet in sea water, wash it with warm water and carefully dry it. Repairs If you are concerned about any aspect of the integrity or airworthiness of your paraglider please contact your BGD dealer or talk to BGD directly. - Page 25 Releasing loops on the rear lines All BGD gliders are rigged from new with loops on the maillons or softlinks of the rear lines and 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.
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Page 26: Mounting Replacement Lines
Replacement lines can be ordered from the Accessories section of the BGD website. Check that the lines you have received correspond with the latest update of the line checksheet from the dropbox. Also check the line layout on the glider corresponds with the line layout in the manual. - Page 27 Storage, repairs and Servicing When replacing lines, ensure the reinforced and non-reinforced ends are the correct way up; the reinforced ends should be at the line junctions: Not Reinforced Reinforced Reinforced Not Reinforced LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
- Page 28 All lines are connected to other lines or to tabs with lark’s foot junctions. Make sure that these are joined correctly with interlocked and not a looped junctions. Interlocked junction – correct Looped junction – incorrect Interlocked junction – correct Looped junction – incorrect LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 29: Environmental Protection And Recycling
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 appropriate waste/recycling facilities. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 30: Technical Data
Brake lines PPSL yellow Brake handles Standard BGD handles with snaplock attachments Spare parts can be obtained directly from BGD or though our network of registered BGD repair shops. For a full list www.flybgd.com LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 31: Specifications
Projected span (m) 10.3 Weight range (kg) 60-75 65-85 75-95 88-108 100-120 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min. sink (m/s) Best glide Certification EN+LTF: C EN+LTF: C EN+LTF: C EN+LTF: C EN+LTF: C LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 32: Glider Overview Diagram
Glider overview Glider overview diagram Trailing edge Cell openings Leading edge Top lines Middle lines Lower lines Brake lines Risers Harness LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 33: Risers
Neoprene handle Snaplock Accelerator system Rear-riser steering Universal attachment loop C-handle Lightweight pulleys speed riser hook-in loop The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 34: Riser Lengths And Brake & Accelerator Travel
Riser lengths and brake & 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 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 35: Line Plan
Line plan Line Plan LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 36: 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. LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... - Page 37 Single line lengths 1366 1390 1274 1063 1278 1328 CMU2 1268 1185 BMU1 3390 BMU2 4730 3146 2711 4773 4789 2628 5205 4913 5016 2926 5060 AMU1 2322 1616 2533 5390 BML1 1051 3996 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 38: Service Booklet
Test flight record Service Booklet Test flight record Model Size Serial Number Colour Date of test flight Dealer signature / stamp LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 39: Service Records
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 : LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... -
Page 40: Owner Record
Owner record Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023... - Page 41 Owner record Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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Page 42: 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. Have fun, and 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 LYNX 2 manual EN v1.1 March 2023...
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