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- Page 1 Version 1.01 June 2023 EPIC 2-manual-EN-v1.5 June 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thermalling ..............12 Speed System ............... 12 Landing ................15 Recovery Techniques ............16 Stalls .................. 16 Spins .................. 17 Symmetric Front Collapse ........17 Asymmetric Front Collapse ........18 Releasing a trapped tip (cravat) ......18 ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... - Page 3 Risers .................. 29 Accelerator and brake ranges ......30 Line Plan ................31 Line Lengths ..............32 Service Record ..............38 Owner Record ..............39 Closing Words ..............41 Appendix ................42 EN line measurements ..........42 ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
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Page 4: Welcome To Bruce Goldsmith Design
Congratulations on your purchase of the BGD ADAM 2 The ADAM 2 is a beginners’ paraglider, suitable for training in schools. In order to ensure your wing retains its original flight characteristics, it should be properly looked after. Please read this manual from the first to the last chapter to ensure you get the best out of your wing. -
Page 5: Introduction
4. Be towed with a tow-line tension in excess of 200kg Warranty Information about the BGD warranty can be found on the Warranty page of our website. In order to benefit from it, you warranty registration form on the website. -
Page 6: Weight Range
Modifications Any modifications to your glider e.g. changing the line lengths, 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 7 The horizontal distance between the attachment points of the paraglider risers (measured from the centre line of the karabiners) should be: 38cm for pilots under 50kg 42cm for pilots from 50-80kg 46cm for pilots above 80kg ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
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Page 8: Preparation And Pre-Flight Checks
Setting up the speed bar The ADAM 2 has accelerator risers, with Brummel hooks to attach the speed bar. The glider 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 9: Pre-Flight Checks
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. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 10: Flight Characteristics
Straight Flight Your paraglider will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input. At the maximum in-flight weight, without the ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 11: Turning
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. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 12: Thermalling
We recommend you only fly in conditions where you can progress into wind with no speed bar applied, so that you have 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 speed bar before you use full bar. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... - Page 13 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 may come out on their own. If not, a pump on the brakes is all that is necessary. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
- Page 14 Pilots are advised to practise spiral dives under close supervision or during an SIV course. Do not perform spiral dives with big ears or asymmetric collapses. The high G loading on fewer lines could overload ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
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Page 15: 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. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 16: Recovery Techniques
The second method is to pull gently on the A-risers. This helps the airflow to re-attach to the leading edge, but be ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 17: Spins
A pilot can reproduce the effect during an SIV course by taking hold of both the A-risers and pulling down sharply on them, then immediately releasing. Make sure that you pull all four A-risers at the same time, two risers in each hand ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 18: Asymmetric Front Collapse
NOTE: Test pilots have tested the glider 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. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 19: Loss Of Brakes
Recovery Techniques 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. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 20: Maintenance
Tears of up to around 10 cm 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. -
Page 21: Lines
Lines Releasing loops on the rear lines All BGD gliders are rigged from new with loops on the maillons of the C lines (and D lines if any) plus 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. - Page 22 Sheathed lines have no additional reinforcing. They can be mounted white thread either way up Yellow thread marks the reinforced end of a microline yellow thread white thread White thread marks the non-reinforced end of a microline. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
- Page 23 Lines should be placed symmetrically on the tab, except where the tab is inclined. The A tabs are inclined backwards on all 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.
- Page 24 Looped junction – incorrect Attaching the lines 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. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
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Page 25: Servicing / Inspection
Maintenance BGD maillons have black plastic inserts to prevent them from accidentally coming undone and the lines from falling out. Always ensure that they are correctly installed after rigging the glider. If they are lost, use a line lock insert to hold the link closed. -
Page 26: Technical Data
Lower lines Liros PPSL (sheathed) Brakes Liros DSL Brake line KL1 Liros DSL350 Spare parts can be obtained directly from BGD or though our network of registered BGD repair shops. For a full list check www.flybgd.com ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 27: Specifications
88 - 108 100 - 125 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min. sink (m/s) Best glide Certification (free flight) EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A EN+LTF: A Certification (paramotor) Not yet tested Suitable for towing ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 28: Overview Of Glider Parts
Technical data Overview of glider parts Leading edge Trailing edge Cell openings Top line Middle line Lower line Brake line Riser Harness ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 29: Risers
Risers coloured and labelled Brake swivel Snaplock keepers Brake handle Speed System pulleys under neoprene covers Brummel hook Speed-system line Harness attachment loop The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 30: Accelerator And Brake Ranges
Length are in millimetres. The actual measured riser length must be no more than 5 mm different to the value in the table. Baby A Trim slow Accelerated 140 between end of pulleys Accelerator Length Brake range In millimetres, at maximum all-up weight. ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 31: Line Plan
Technical data Line Plan ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 32: Line Lengths
8. Technical data Line Lengths The latest versions of the line layout diagrams and line lengths for all BGD wings can be downloaded from Dropbox. All measures are in mm, with 50 N line tension, the tension being slowly and gradually applied before taking the measurement. - Page 33 5933 5895 5711 5848 5873 5855 5612 5926 5549 5563 5404 5453 3929 3881 2550 4021 4141 2196 Bridle check 2076 1589 Single line lengths 1944 1487 1031 1782 3084 3568 2551 4302 3950 3996 4144 ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
- Page 34 6253 6225 6032 6133 6189 6183 5928 6201 5884 5893 5734 5779 4143 4061 2667 4232 4148 2330 Bridle check 2172 1662 Single line lengths 2035 1556 1080 1838 3254 3768 2695 4529 4145 4214 4369 ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
- Page 35 6524 6496 6292 6416 6458 6453 6184 6502 6142 6146 5987 6028 4340 4233 2777 4435 4146 2396 Bridle check 2263 1732 Single line lengths 2120 1622 1127 1948 3416 3952 2803 4745 4342 4416 4579 ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
- Page 36 6540 6717 6710 6694 6427 6807 6379 6385 6219 6264 4518 4398 1020 2884 4629 4137 1010 2491 Bridle check 2351 1799 Single line lengths 2203 1685 1172 2026 3571 4121 2966 4954 4541 4604 4774 ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
- Page 37 6974 6953 6939 6664 7063 6621 6617 6452 6490 4706 4557 1057 2988 4814 4135 1047 2580 Bridle check 2434 1864 1001 Single line lengths 2281 1748 1219 2101 3720 4289 3093 5154 4715 4792 4976 ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
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Page 38: Service Record
Stamp / Signature flights flights Type of Service Type of Service Notes Notes Service No 5 Service No 6 Date Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature flights flights Type of Service Type of Service Notes Notes ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 39: Owner Record
Owner Record Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... - Page 40 Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023...
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Page 41: Closing Words
See you in the sky! BGD GmbH 43N SARL R&D Am Gewerbepark 11, 195 Avenue Auguste Renoir, 9413 St Gertraud, Austria 06520, Magagnosc, France Tél +43 (0) 4352 35676 email: sales@flybgd.com ADAM 2-manual-EN-v1.01 June 2023... -
Page 42: Appendix
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