Summary of Contents for Advance acoustic IMPRESS 4
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Swiss engineering. Online Manual This guide gives you a brief look at using the IMPRESS 4, but does not replace the ma- nual. This is ready to download on www.advance.ch/download. You can also call up the Video guide by using the QR-...
Delivery Package COMFORTPACK 3 130 l Carbon seatboard Windshield with protective cover Anti-G pocket foam blank Detachable Cockpit 30 mm Ronstan speed system pulleys Hook Knife Carbon foot plate Radio pocket for fixing on the main Speed System ...
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Features Carabiner with lug for Speedbag loop Drink tube guide (both sides) Drink tube exit (middle) Inner pocket for drink system Reserve V-connection line channel with zip Easy-release reserve system for 2 reserves Anti-G-pocket Mesh back surface Self-inflating tail spoiler Air intake for tail spoiler Relief tube exit (left) Ballast pocket...
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Cockpit Instrument panel with Velcro surface Fastening loops for instruments Cable exit with cover Hook Knife pocket Edge zip for attaching to speedbag Neoprene instrument cover Buckle for attachment to front strap Carrying handle Battery pocket on the back Windshield Fitted Ready to go Detached...
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Windshield Advantages Pack the Windshield in its cover and The Windshield reduces windchill and store it flat, e.g. between the folds of the upper body cooling. wing, so that it does not get bent. It suppresses distracting and tiring ...
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Direct response with good smooth seat surface directional stability You choose The IMPRESS 4 can be flown with or without seatboard. When making the chan- ge the harness settings do not need substantial readjustment. If desired, mild readjustment can be easily made after flight.
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Speedbag & Speedsystem Closing the Speedbag Put one foot only into the first rung of Close the front strap with both the speed loop and leave the other foot Cobra-buckles. on the footboard. Close the green Speedbag-buckle. Use the other foot when changing to the second rung of the speed loop.
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Installing Reserves Fitting one reserve out by the pilot him/herself is the only way A single reserve is connected to the to prove that the whole system will work reliably. built-in connection line and can be installed for left or right throw. Choose Caution: Installation of the reserve(s) the appropriate inner container.
Harness Adjustment General Information The procedure is the same, with or without seatboard. Most pilots with a typical upper body to leg length ratio require only small varia- tions of the basic harness settings. Tune your adjustments in 2-cm (max) ...
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1. Position your body on the seatshell If your centre of gravity is too far back (feet in the air) push it forward by pulling in the lower back straps – or vice versa. Then adjust the middle back straps (in or out) until your lower back (lumbar spine) is comfortably supported.
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3. Aligning the Speedbag To adjust a speedbag line loosen its anchor hitch and move the position of the ball. Adjust speedbag length with the lower lines so that your legs apply light pressure when stretched. Adjust Speedbag angle by the diagonal lines.
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Pockets & Compartments Cockpit pocket (ca. 5 ltr) Three interior internal side pockets Ballast compartment (ca. 5 ltr) Straight-through Anti-G pocket Large back compartment (ca. 25 ltr) with extra pocket and holder for drink systems Top pocket Radio pocket Packing the Equipment Always take the Windshield off Open the cockpit attachment zip and press the instrument panel flat, or take...
Exchanging Parts 1 SAS-TEC-Back protection: Access by zip in top of back pocket. 2 Comfort foam: Access after removing SAS- TEC back protection – in same pocket. 3 SAS-TEC-Lumbar protection: Access by zip in centre of Anti-G pocket. Access between 4 Certified foam protector: seatboard and ballast pocket by U-shaped zip.
MyADVANCE-Account within ten days of and contact Support with any queries. purchase you can benefit from the exten- Your IMPRESS 4 should have a thorough ded ADVANCE-Warranty. This is valid for visual check every 24 months and be regu- three years for deficiences attributable to larly inspected.
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