Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Advance acoustic THETA ULS
Summary of Contents for Advance acoustic THETA ULS
- Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL - THETA ULS Product Manual Version 25.03.2024...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Thank you for flying ADVANCE 2. General safety advice 3. Limitations 3.1. Handle with Care 3.2. Piloting requirements 3.3. Suitable harnesses 3.4. Weight range 3.5. Flying with a wet paraglider (risk of deep stall) 3.6. Winching 3.7. - Page 3 7.5. Disposal 8. Service & Warranty 8.1. ADVANCE Service Center 8.2. Support (Website) 8.3. Online Account 8.4. Warranty 9. Technical data 9.1. Data 9.2. Materials 9.3. Certification 10. Appendix 10.1. Components overview 10.2. Assembly instructions Softlink 10.3. Mounting instructions brake lever...
-
Page 4: Thank You For Flying Advance
1. THANK YOU FOR FLYING ADVANCE Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE quality product with Swiss engineering. User manual This user manual is an important part of your product. You will find instructions for Putting into service and use in practice as well as important information on safety, care and maintenance. -
Page 5: Handle With Care
3.4. Weight range The THETA ULS comes in five sizes. The weight ranges for the different wing sizes are listed in the “Technical Data“ section. The figures given there refer to total take-off weight. This includes the pilot’s body weight including clothing, as well as the weight of all the equipment (paraglider, harness, instruments, etc. -
Page 6: Flying With A Wet Paraglider (Risk Of Deep Stall)
If the THETA ULS is flown outside its Seamless Weight Range, in the upper part of its Certified Weight Range, the higher wing loading will raise its trim speed and produce more dynamic and agile flying characteristics. 3.5. Flying with a wet paraglider (risk of deep stall) Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall. -
Page 7: Tandem Flying
ADVANCE warranty. Register your new ADVANCE product in your MyADVANCE account no later than 10 days after purchase to benefit from the extended ADVANCE warranty. More information under "Warranty". 4.1.1. Scope of delivery The delivery of the THETA ULS includes a COMPRESSBAG ULS, a repair kit, a mini-windsock and a «Getting Started» booklet. 4.2. Basic settings... -
Page 8: Speed System
This means: In a lot of wind and/or on steep ground the THETA ULS needs little or almost no initial tug ( just lead it up ). In zero wind and/or on flat ground a more reasonable impulse would be sensible. -
Page 9: Normal Flight
5.1.3. Takeoff in light wind (forward takeoff) The THETA ULS only needs a moderate pull-up impulse even in a light wind. It is not necessary to step back and ‘run into the lines’. Guide the glider up with pronounced leaning forward, but without too much of a pull on the A- risers, until the canopy is overhead. -
Page 10: Turning Flight
Angle of bank can always be increased, stabilised or reduced by brake line load. The THETA ULS makes a very agreeable companion in thermals. You do not have to correct for large pitching movements, and this improves your climbing behaviour – and therefore your performance – significantly. When thermalling, choose the desired angle of bank and corresponding radius, and try to let the glider turn steadily at this attitude. -
Page 11: Collapses
active flying using C-risers (handles) has less effect on performance than using the brakes for the same purpose: they brake the wing more efficiently than pulling the trailing edge down; so less speed is lost. Although they also work by increasing angle of attack this increase relative to speed is less than results from a normal brake input. The use of C-handles is not necessary at trim speed, but you can use them for slight course corrections or turns. -
Page 12: Rapid Descents
5.6.1. Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips (big ears) The THETA ULS big ear lines have their own attachments. To apply, pull the outer A-lines briskly downwards at the same time. The wingtips will fold, and can be easily held in this position. Sink speed can be increased by using the speed system while big ears are applied. - Page 13 Big ears is also possible using two lines (per side) with the THETA ULS. Here it is important Info that the glider must be accelerated as well, and the trailing edge must not be braked! Attention the manoeuvre can be demanding.
-
Page 14: Stalling
Basically, in all out-of-control flight situations, but especially the onset of a one-sided Hint stall, you should immediately release both brakes fully – hands up! 5.7.2. Full stall Although the THETA ULS responds early to brake input it has very long brake travel, and very high brake load at 11 / 22... -
Page 15: Landing
Stable parachutal stall cannot be established, whether attempted by brake or B-stall. In rain, or if the canopy is wet, the THETA ULS like all paragliders, is more vulnerable to parachutal stall. If the wet glider were to go into parachutal stall you should recover only by accelerating using the speed bar. See also the section “Flying with a wet paraglider”. -
Page 16: Kompressionszellenpacksack Verwenden Uls
6.4. Kompressionszellenpacksack verwenden ULS 7. MAINTENANCE & CARE 7.1. Storage Ultraviolet light, heat, humidity, sea water, aggressive cleaning agents, unsuitable storing and physical abuse ( dragging across the ground ) speed up the ageing process. Hint Always store your paraglider uncompressed in a dry and dark place. Allow a wet or damp glider to dry by leaving it completely unpacked at room temperature, Hint or outside in the shade. - Page 17 7.2.4. Drain dust and dirt The THETA ULS has a straightthrough trans-cellular cleaning channel along the trailing edge. Foreign objects that might have collected there, such as dust, sand and melting snow can be removed as required. Open the Velcro on the stabilos to provide an exit.
-
Page 18: Glider Inspection
7.3. Glider inspection Your THETA ULS must be checked every 24 months, 100 flying hours or 100 flights, whichever comes first. The check should be carried out by an authorised ADVANCE check centre, according to the recommended guidelines. When carrying out a periodic glider inspection, the condition of all materials is assessed with the utmost care according to strict guidelines. -
Page 19: Paraglider Repairs
7.4. Paraglider repairs Repairs in general A paraglider is a lifting surface of complex construction. Seams and lines have been made with great precision. In general, therefore, an unauthorised individual should not carry out paraglider repairs. Only the manufacturer or an authorised Service Organisation should replace components with identical parts, or refit complete cells. -
Page 20: Disposal
If a leading edge wire breaks or its seam rips the glider must be taken to an ADVANCE checking facility where the wire can be replaced or sewn back in. To guarantee a long lifespan it is important that the wing is not allowed to fall on its leading edge after landing, otherwise the fabric can be damaged by abrasion. -
Page 21: Technical Data
EN/LTF B 9.2. Materials We continuously review and test the variety of materials on offer. Like all ADVANCE products, the THETA ULS has been designed and manufactured according to the latest findings and processes. We have chosen the materials very carefully and with the strictest quality requirements in mind. -
Page 22: Certification
ADVANCE handling. Nevertheless, the certification rating occupies a significant proportion of the specifications that have to be met. 9.3.2. Light sport aircraft The THETA ULS belongs to the “Light sport aircraft” category with an empty weight of less than 120 kg. 10. APPENDIX 10.1. Components overview 10.1.1. - Page 23 10.1.2. Risers 1. Split A-risers 2. Softlinks 3. Ceramic rings 4. Poppers 5. Swivel 6. C-Handle 7. Speed system pulleys 8. Brummel hooks 20 / 22...
-
Page 24: Assembly Instructions Softlink
10.1.3. Line plan Lineplan THETA ULS 10.2. Assembly instructions Softlink Video Tutorial Softlink: https://www.youtube.com/embed/foML0YmtkV8 10.3. Mounting instructions brake lever 21 / 22... - Page 25 Video Tutorial Palstek: https://www.youtube.com/embed/GTC0W2CivOk 22 / 22...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the THETA ULS and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers