Welcome to the Triple Seven Team! We are excited that ‣ Brakes adjustments ‣ Repair This document contains complete product information and you have chosen to fly the Rook 4, as we are confident ‣ Weight range ‣ Checks and control instructions to familiarize you with the main characteristics that this glider will be the next step in your piloting career.
The Rook 4. Who is it for? The Rook 4 is positioned within the high B class category. Pilots with a considerable amount of active flying experience will find the Rook 4 easy to handle. Whether you’re transitioning up from a lower class or moving down to the B class, you’ll discover that the...
Before flight lines, including the brake lines. Connect the risers’ main We recommend that your first flight with the Rook 4 is not also attachment points correctly to the harness, watch for with a new harness. Another rule of thumb is if you want to...
Again, as with any other glider, flying the Rook 4 in the the glider check is performed and changes to match the upper part of the weight range increases the stability and certified size are needed.
It implies permanent control and the After you get comfortable flying the Rook 4, you can start glider is above you, gently control the wing and take off. correction of pitch and roll movements together with the practicing using the speed system, which will provide better Check the canopy.
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100% and hold them. the asymmetric collapse by weight shifting and applying A cravat is unlikely to happen with the Rook 4, but it may The wing then performs a so called full stall. Releasing the Wing deflations can occur in strong turbulence.
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While in the spiral, you can control your descent In fast spirals it may be necessary to apply the outer brake is very hard to keep the Rook 4 in deep stall. If you apply so we also recommend using the accelerator halfway in rate and bank angle by applying more or less inner brake.
To create the manuevres for the certification of the Rook The Rook 4 is easy to launch using a winch and has no Similarly to the take-off, the Rook 4’s landing 4 wing, an extra line was attached as it is allowed with the special characteristics considering this kind of launch.
Avoid opening your glider in strong winds without first If necessary always clean your glider with fresh water To ensure the wing’s airworthiness the Rook 4 has to be untangling the lines. and a cloth only, without using any cleaning chemicals.
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Packing Rook 4 3. FOLD LEADING EDGE BACK TOWARD TRAILING EDGE AND ALIGN THE CELS 1. FOLD THE GLIDER LIKE HARMONICA 4. FOLD THE GLIDER IN THREE PARTS 2. ALIGN THE CELLS 5. FINISHED...
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Technical data Suspension lines 2. Risers 3. Main lines 4. Middle cascades 5. Upper cascades 6. Brake lines Canopy 2. Bottom surface 3. Top surface 4. Leading edge 5. Trailing edge 6. Intake cell openings...
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Lenght mm Standard 12. Clip for brake handle Lenght mm Accelerated Middle 2 cascades A-8001 Magix Pro 13. Rook 4 has no trimmers or any Distance between pulleys 160 mm other adjustable or removable Rook 4 ML Lenght mm Standard device...
By purchasing and using this equipment you declare that you are a certified paragliding pilot, All Triple Seven products are fully warranted for 24 months, against material defects that are not and you accept all risks involved in paragliding activities, including serious injury and death.
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