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- Page 1 Getting started...
- Page 2 Welcome to ADVANCE Many thanks for deciding on ADVANCE. We With a BIBETA 5 you and your guest will lift are one of the world’s leading paraglider off effortlessly for a stress-free flying expe- manufacturers based in Switzerland. Since rience. The excellent takeoff qualities, to-...
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Page 3: Getting Started
Getting started This guide gives you a brief look at how to deal with the BIBETA 5, but it does not re- place the official manual, in which you will find detailed instructions about setting up, flying qualities, manoeuvres, maintenance and service. - Page 4 You as the pilot Share the joy and fun of your passion – as the BIBETA 5 tandem pilot you and your passenger can takeoff without stress for a reassuring feelgood flight. The BIBETA 5 brings the leisure pilot much fun and safety;...
- Page 5 Delivery and basic set up Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown BIBETA 5 delivery includes: by the dealer before delivery, and checked for correct basic settings. Any alteration to • EASYPACK rucksack the paraglider has the result of negating the •...
- Page 6 And, not least, using the trim- the higher airspeed. mers in combination with big ears (Vary-Grip- • The BIBETA 5 has high canopy stability System) is a very relaxed and comfortable and you can fly through light turbulence way of getting down fast for your passenger.
- Page 7 • You can also steer and stabilise the glider with the brakes while flying through turbu- lence with the trimmers open. • We recommend that you circle in thermals with closed trimmers. You will then be close to best stability and minimum sink.
- Page 8 Big ears with the Vary-Grip-System The BIBETA 5 has split A-risers which make Info it easy to activate big ears. A clamp (Vary- It is not essential to pump the ears out for Grip-System 1 ) also makes it possible to landing, particularly in strong wind.
- Page 10 Spreaders pilot’s spreader arms, and are attached to The BIBETA 5 comes with hard, soft or soft adjustable spreaders. the loops provided. Hard spreaders Info The reserve connections run above the pilot’s The pilot’s arms of the soft adjustable spreader arms, and are attached in the mid-...
- Page 11 on the left and right tapes, using the loops. At the same time you can take the weight off the relevant side by weightshifting. soft adjustable spreaders...
- Page 12 Takeoff The BIBETA 5 needs only modest effort to leaning forward will achieve a takeoff, even pull up. Lead the glider up with the two inner, in little wind. wide A-risers by pronounced forward leaning, but without too strong a tug on the risers, Tips until the canopy is nicely above you.
- Page 13 Landing BIBETA 5 precise handling and very long speed can be brought to zero and the pas- brake travel make landings very straight- senger set down gently. forward. Always make a proper landing circuit with a defined final approach, without rolling or pitching.
- Page 14 One size fits all The BIBETA 5 comes in one size because the BIBETA 5 lands softly and safely it tolerates different wing loadings very well in no wind. and has a wide takeoff weight range – 120 kg to 225 kg. It flies best within the range of 150 kg to 190 kg.
- Page 15 Flying with a wet glider Flying with a completely wet wing raises the To avoid the risk of deep stall with a wet risk of deep stall. Deep stall is often the re- wing the glider should be braked as little as sult of a combination of factors.
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Page 16: Technical Information
Technical information BIBETA 5 Flat surface 40.81 Take off weight 120 – 225 Optimal weight range 150 – 190 Glider weight 8.15 Aspect ratio Trim speed km/h 41 +/- 3 Max. speed km/h 47 +/- 3 Min. sink rate Best glide 8.5 +/- 0.2... -
Page 17: Warranty And Service
Warranty & Service On www.advance.ch you can find detailed Register your BIBETA 5 within 10 days of purchase on www.advance.ch/garantie. The information about the worldwide ADVANCE ADVANCE warranty is valid for 3 years for Service Network. faults that can be attributed to the manufac- turer. - Page 18 advance thun ag www.advance.ch fon +41 33 225 70 10 uttigenstrasse 87 info@advance.ch fax +41 33 225 70 11 ch 3600 thun...
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