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- Page 1 Version 1.0 April 2024 DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Active piloting .............. 12 Thermalling ..............13 Speed System ............... 13 Landing ................16 Recovery Techniques ............17 Line knots ................. 17 Loss of brakes ..............17 Stalls .................. 17 Spins .................. 18 DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... - Page 3 Riser lengths and brake & accelerator travel Line Layout ..............32 Line Lengths ..............34 Service Booklet ..............37 Servic .................. 37 Owner Record ............... 38 Closing Words ..............40 Appendix ................41 EN line measurements ..........41 DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 4: Welcome To Bruce Goldsmith Design
Congratulations on your purchase of the BGD DIVA 2 The DIVA 2 is a high performance paraglider designed for XC flying and competitions. It is a very fast and stable two-liner with exceptional glide performance. Although it is relatively easy to fly, it is not suitable for begonner or intermediate pilots –... -
Page 5: Quick Summary
2. For a you should not appropriate for two-liners. 3. The DIVA 2 is a high-performance glider and should be treated with care. We do not recommend performing SIV manoeuvres on the DIVA 2. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction Limitations The DIVA 2 is a solo paraglider. It is not intended for tandem use or for aerobatic manoeuvres. It is suitable for winching. Both pilot and winch operator should have the necessary training and qualifications for winching, and the winch system should be certified for paraglider use. -
Page 7: Test Flight And Warranty
Any modifications to your glider, e.g. changing the line lengths or the speed system, can cause a loss of airworthiness and certification. We recommend that you contact your dealer or BGD directly before performing any kind of modifications. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 8: Brake Line Lengths
The horizontal distance between the attachment points of the paraglider risers (measured from the centre-line of the karabiners) must be: • 38cm for pilots under 50kg • 42cm for pilots from 50-80kg • 46cm for pilots above 80kg DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 9: Preparation
The brake lines should be just slack with the wing inflated when the brakes are not applied. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... - Page 10 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. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 11: Flight Characteristics
A-risers, the more quickly the canopy will rise. In stronger winds taking a step towards the glider as it rises can take some of the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to overshoot. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 12: Straight Flight
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. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 13: Thermalling
Speed System The DIVA 2 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 Rear-riser Steering The DIVA 2 has T-handles on the rear risers that can be used to make pitch adjustments or control the direction when gliding, without using the brakes. Take care not to accidentally stall the glider as the range is much less than on the brakes.
- Page 15 Big Ears Big Ears can be performed on the Diva 2 by pulling on CR3 line (the outside B line). It is important to grasp the line high, around 10cm above the top of the riser, and not to pull the riser itself. B-ears are very stable and easy to pull, and are an effective rapid descent method.
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Page 16: Landing
The best method is to take hold of the rear risers at the maillons just before landing, and collapse the canopy using these when you have landed. The glider will collapse very quickly using this method. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 17: Recovery Techniques
Release the brakes smoothly and quickly until you fall back underneath the glider, then immediately reapply the brakes to the backfly position. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 18: Spins
Failure to damp the dive on exiting the spin may result in an asymmetric deflation. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 19: Asymmetric Collapse
Pulling the stabilo line is also a good way to remove cravats, but remember to control your flight direction as your number-one priority. If you are very DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... - Page 20 NOTE: Test pilots have tested the glider well beyond the normal flight envelope. Their tests are carried out in a very precise manner with a back-up parachute, and over water. Stalls and spins on any paragliders are dangerous manoeuvres and should not be practised in the course of normal flying. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 21: Storage, Repairs And Servicing
If your canopy gets wet in sea water, wash it with warm water and carefully dry it. Packing The DIVA 2 should be concertina-packed with the leading edge supports neatly stacked. Avoid bending or folding the supports. A concertina bag (available on the... -
Page 22: Lines
BGD recommends releasing the loops on the DIVA 2 after 50 hours, or earlier if the pilot feels the glider does not come up as easily on launch. - Page 23 When assembling the lines, A tabs should be angled back, and the other tabs should be perpendicular to the canopy undersurface. Loops A risers: new lines should be mounted without loops; The Stabi and rear risers should have a single loop. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
- Page 24 Servicing Correct alignment of micro lines Yellow thread denotes the reinforced end of a micro line. White thread denotes the non-reinforced end of a micro line. Non reinforced Reinforced Reinforced Non reinforced DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
- Page 25 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. Interlocked junction – correct Looped junction – incorrect Interlocked junction – correct Looped junction – incorrect DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 26: Environmental Protection And Recycling
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. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 27: Technical Data
Materials Technical Data Materials The DIVA 2 is made from the following quality materials: Top surface Double-coated Porcher Skytex 27g/m and 32g/m (leading edge) Bottom surface Double-coated Porcher Skytex 27g/m and 32g/m (leading edge) Ribs Porcher Skytex 32g/m hard white... -
Page 28: Specifications
80 - 100 88 - 108 100 - 120 Recommended weight range (kg) 80 - 90 90 - 100 100 - 108 108 - 120 Certification EN: D EN: D EN: D EN: D DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 29: Glider Overview Diagram
Glider overview Glider overview diagram Leading edge Trailing edge Cell openings Top lines Middle lines Lower lines Risers Brake lines Harness DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 30: Risers
AR3 limiter Brake swivel Speed limiter Brake handle Brummel hook Speed system (20cm travel) Pulley with cover hook-in loop The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 31: Riser Lengths And Brake & Accelerator Travel
Brake range (mm)* (mm) (cm)** *Actual riser lengths may differ by not more than 5mm ** Maximum symmetrical control travel at maximum weight in flight Individual Riser lengths for a fully accelerated glider (mm) DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 32: Line Layout
Line Layout Line Layout DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... - Page 33 CMU2 KLU1 AMU10 AML1 CMU3 KLU1 AMU10 AML1 CMU4 KLU1 AML1 CMU5 KLU1 AML1 CMU6 KLU1 AMU11 CMU7 KLU1 AMU11 CMU8 KLU1 AMU12 CMU9 CMU9 KLU1 CMU10 KLU1 KLU1 CMU10 CMU11 CMU11 AMU12 DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 34: Line Lengths
The difference in line lengths between the manual and the sample may be no more than 10mm. The measured lengths are in the appendix. DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... - Page 35 6239 6316 AMU1 1025 AMU2 Bridle check (mm) AMU3 Single line lengths (mm) AMU4 AMU5 1245 2922 AMU6 4501 2414 AMU7 4532 2429 AMU8 3860 KLU1 1619 AMU9 1119 2541 AMU10 AMU11 AMU12 DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
- Page 36 6966 AMU1 1005 1131 AMU2 Longueurs du suspentage AMU3 Longueurs individuelles des suspentes AMU4 AMU5 1372 3217 AMU6 4305 2663 AMU7 5004 2691 AMU8 5046 KLU1 1957 AMU9 1109 2799 AMU10 AMU11 AMU12 DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 37: Service Booklet
Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature flights flights Type Type Notes Notes Service No 5 Service No 6 Servic Date Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature flights flights Type Type Notes Notes DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 38: Owner Record
Owner record Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... - Page 39 Owner record Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email: DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024...
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Page 40: 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 DIVA 2 manual EN v1.0 April 2024... -
Page 41: Appendix
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