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- Page 1 Version 1.2 March 2024 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Laying out and connecting to motor/chassis 13 Pre-flight inspection ............ 14 Flight Characteristics ............16 Take-off ................16 Initial Climb ..............16 Rapid Descent Techniques ........18 Landing ................19 Recovery Techniques ............21 Stalls .................. 21 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... - Page 3 Servicing / Inspection ..........29 Environmental protection and recycling ..29 Technical Data ..............30 Materials ................30 Specifications ..............31 Line Plan ................32 Line Lengths ..............33 Service Records ..............40 Closing Words ..............43 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 4: Welcome To Bruce Goldsmith Design
The LUNA 3 has been designed to a high standard of safety and stability, but it will only retain these characteristics if it is properly looked after. This manual contains information on how to look after your paraglider, as well as techniques to get the best out of it in the air. -
Page 5: Quick Summary
5. The LUNA 3 has a very wide speed range. Trimmers fully released and full bar at the same time gives a top speed of 75km/h. With the glider fully accelerated, it is at a greater risk of deflations in turbulent air. Using the speed bar with trimmers released is only recommended in calm conditions, and for experienced pilots. -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Introduction The LUNA 3 is a solo paraglider. It is not intended for tandem use or aerobatic manoeuvres. It should not: 1. Be flown outside the certified weight range 2. Have its trim speed adjusted by changing the length of risers or lines 3. -
Page 7: Modifications
It is your dealer´s responsibility to test fly the paraglider before you receive it in order to verify the trim settings. The waranty may be void if the test flight has not been completed by the dealer. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 8: Glider Overview
Introduction Glider overview Trailing edge Cell openings Leading edge Top lines Middle lines Lower lines Brake lines Risers Harness LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 9: Risers
Loop to attach TST line for 2D steering Tip Steering (TST) TST line Low-friction rings Tip-steering handle Trimmer Trimmer buckle 10. Trimmer webbing Elastic keeper Speed System 12. Brummel hook 13. Speed system pulleys Hook-in loop LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 10: Brake Handles
The brake handles can be held in the traditional way, without using the loop, if preferred. The LUNA 3 is delivered in its standard set-up, as shown in the Risers diagram on the previous page. The tip-steering line runs through two low-friction rings and attaches to the pink Tip-Steering handle. -
Page 11: Trimmers, Speed Bar And Steering
5 will reduce the stability of the wing and increase the risk of collapse in the event of unexpected turbulence. It is safe to use the for directional control at any trim or speed bar configuration. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... - Page 12 TST. For pilots flying regularly with speed bar + trimmers, we recommend using the standard configuration where TST and brakes are separate. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 13: Preparation
Connecting the speed bar The LUNA 3 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 14: Pre-Flight Inspection
4. Always check the buckles and attachments on the harness. Ensure the two main attachment maillons/ karabiners from the harness to the main risers, and the individual shackles which attach the risers to the lines, are tightly done up. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... - Page 15 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 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 16: Flight Characteristics
Take-off The trimmers should be set to position 2 for take-off. The LUNA 3 is easy to inflate in light or stronger winds and will quickly rise overhead to the flying position. Never try to launch if the wing is not perfectly inflated above your head and you do not have full control of pitch and roll. - Page 17 If the air is smooth the wing does not need much input from the pilot, but in turbulent air a continual action of the pilot on the brakes and in the LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 18: Rapid Descent Techniques
If the pilot increases the descent rate of the spiral to over 16 m/s or initiates what is known as an over-the-nose spiral, the glider may require pilot input to recover. In this case all the pilot needs to do is LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 19: Landing
Flare, braking slowly and gradually to slow down the wing until you are close to the stall- point and able to land on your feet. *If you land with the engine running there is a considerable risk of rotational propeller damage (lines passing through the propeller, or even injury). LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... - Page 20 Flight Characteristics LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 21: 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. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 22: Spins
Your paraglider is very resistant to deflations; however if the canopy collapses on one side due to turbulence, you should first of all control the direction of flight by countering on the opposite brake. Most normal collapses will immediately reinflate on LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 23: Releasing A Trapped Tip (Cravat)
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. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 24: Storage, Repairs And Servicing
Small tears in the top or bottom surface (not normally the ribs) of a canopy can be repaired with a patch of self- adhesive ripstop nylon. Tears up to around 10cm can be repaired in this way as long as they are not in high-stress areas. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 25: Other Checks
1 Factory setting 2 Lengthening option 1 3 Lengthening option 2 (if 1 is not enough) 4 Shortening option 1 5 Shortening option 2 (if 1 is not enough) LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 26: 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 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... - Page 27 Line Junctions 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 looped junctions. Looped junction – incorrect LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
- Page 28 Correct alignment of lines white thread On unsheathed lines, yellow thread marks the reinforced end yellow thread On unsheathed lines, white thread marks the non-reinforced white thread Non reinforced Reinforced Reinforced Non reinforced LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 29: Servicing / Inspection
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. LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 30: Technical Data
Materials Technical Data Materials The LUNA 3 is made from the following quality materials: Top surface: Porcher Skytex 38g/m Bottom surface: Porcher Eazyfly Internal structure: Porcher Skytex 40 g/m hard Nose reinforcing: Perlon / F.line Risers: 12 mm nylon black... -
Page 31: Specifications
Max power (KW / hp) 27 / 36 27 / 36 27 / 36 27 / 36 27 / 36 Approval – Microlight (ULM)identification In progress In progress In progress * At minimum and maximum all-up weights LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 32: Line Plan
Line plan Line Plan LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... -
Page 33: Line Lengths
8. Technical data Line Lengths Up to date line lengths can be found on the LUNA 3 product page on the website. Measurements are in mm, measured with 50N line tension which was slowly and gradually applied. Lengths are measured from the lower surface of the canopy and include the risers. - Page 34 2D steering, TST on brake handle: 6008 5972 6048 5879 6008 5979 6040 5907 5924 5902 5967 5696 K 13 5418 5908 5894 5942 5536 K 14 5258 5718 5712 5830 5664 5686 5796 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
- Page 35 1864 1841 2274 1865 1845 1184 1090 3494 1081 1059 1660 1973 1862 1548 2315 2118 3005 3081 3344 2391 3105 3433 3464 2519 AML1 BML1 CML1 3170 3273 3654 BML2 3568 1017 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
- Page 36 2D steering, TST on brake handle: 6338 6300 6379 6070 6339 6307 6370 6096 6250 6225 6293 6020 K 13 5785 6233 6216 6266 5852 K 14 5617 6032 6025 6151 5974 5997 6113 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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- Page 38 2D steering, TST on brake handle: 6800 6763 6845 6549 6799 6770 6836 6599 6712 6682 6752 6480 K 13 6221 6695 6673 6723 6300 K 14 6006 6481 6463 6592 6419 6433 6551 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
- Page 39 2110 2087 1338 1232 1110 4224 1221 1196 1099 1642 2230 2104 1748 2649 2396 3454 3549 3855 2689 3576 3957 4001 2837 AML1 1115 BML1 CML1 3664 3779 4215 BML2 4241 1026 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 40: Service Records
Type Type Notes Notes Date Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature flights flights Type Type Notes Notes Date Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature flights flights Type Type Notes Notes LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024... - Page 41 Owner record Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
- Page 42 Owner record Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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Page 43: 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 LUNA 3 manual EN v1.2 March 2024...
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