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Page 3: Table Of Contents
If you have any questions which are not answered in this manual, please do not hesitate to contact your Swing dealer or us directly: Tel: +49 81 41 32 77 888 or info@swing.de... -
Page 4: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability
Disclaimer and exclusion of liability Use of this paraglider is solely at the USER'S OWN RISK. THE CERTIFICATION AND THE WARRANTY SHALL BE RENDERED INVALID if changes of any kind (including changes to the brake lines) or improper repairs are made to this paraglider or if any inspections are missed (annual and 2- yearly check). -
Page 5: For Your Safety
Use of the paraglider is at your own risk. The manufacturer is not legally responsible for any personal injury or material damage which occurs in connection with Swing paragliders. A specialist must test-fly the paraglider. The test-flight must be recorded on the paraglider information label. -
Page 6: Features Of The Paraglider
22 kg 3.3 Connecting a harness to the Stratus 7 GS The Stratus 7 GS can be connected to any harness which has DHV “GH” harness classification. You can find out more about this on the DHV website at www.dhv.de. -
Page 7: Winch-Towing
3.4 Winch-towing The Stratus 7 GS is suitable for winch-towing. Make sure that the brakes are unclipped when the paraglider takes off. Use weight-shifting while towing to assist the steering. Use of a suitable towing aid is not imperative but highly recommended in all cases. It increases pilot safety during the towing stage. -
Page 8: 5-Point Check
Before launching, always check the following: Pre-flight check 1) Are there any tears in the glider or other damage? 2) Have all the lines been untangled? 3) Are the brake lines clear and tightly connected to the handle? 4) Are the brake lines properly adjusted? 5) Are the quick links fastened securely to the lines and to the risers? 6) Is the canopy dry? 7) Are the risers and seams in good condition? -
Page 9: The First Flight
4.3 The first flight There are two riser systems for the Stratus 7 GS, according to the glider size (see Figure 2Figure 2Figure 2Figure 2 Figure 3Figure 3Figure 3Figure 3). This allows acceleration to be particularly effective. Pilots should familiarise themselves with the risers before flying the glider for the first time, because this design involves special steps when performing big ears (see 5.3). -
Page 10: Adjusting The Main Brake Lines
4.5 Adjusting the speed system Although the Stratus 7 GS is already trimmed to a sufficiently high basic speed, it is also equipped with a speed system. You will use it in particular if there is a strong headwind, when you fly over valleys or if you want to leave a dangerous area quickly. -
Page 11: Flying
Flying 5.1 Normal flight Pull the Stratus 7 GS up ensuring your arms and the lines are down and behind you. Launch Hold both the A-risers, without shortening them too much. The Stratus 7 GS launches very smoothly and is easy to control. Launching is even easier if the canopy is arranged in a half-moon shape. - Page 12 Normally the Stratus 7 GS will immediately recover its normal flight position. Recovery If the Stratus 7 GS does not immediately recover from a frontal tuck, brake quickly and strongly with both steering-lines (brake lines) to re-inflate the glider. Caution! Accident risk!
- Page 13 If there is turbulence, one side of the paraglider may collapse. Some of the cells deflate and the paraglider could collapse or spin. During test flights the Stratus 7 GS self-recovered after a slight delay but without pilot Recovery input on release of the A-risers which were pulled down and caused the collapse.
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Page 14: Rapid Descents
Generally the DHV certification tests differentiate between rates under and over 14 m/s and tests are carried out accordingly. With the Stratus 7 GS, the canopy automatically recovers within one turn under the 14 m/s rate. Above 14 m/s, breaking the outside half of the wing and/or weight shifting to the outside may be required to recover from the spiral. - Page 15 Check before and during the B-line-stall that the airspace beneath you is free. Return the B-risers to their normal position quickly and evenly. If you put the B-risers Recovery back too slowly, a deep stall or negative spin could occur. Caution! Accident risk! The canopy speeds up after the B-risers have been released.
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Page 16: Looking After Your Paraglider
Looking after your paraglider 6.1 Transporting and storing the paraglider Always transport your paragliding equipment in the special backpack and/or in the Transport inner bag. Store all of your paragliding equipment away from UV light in a dry room which is well- Storing aired and has a constant temperature. -
Page 17: Cleaning And Repairing The Paraglider
→ Products → Stratus 7 GS Webseite : www.swing.de Inspection In Germany, Swing gliders must be inspected as follows (check the situation in your periods country): A) For tandem gliders (if used commercially) and gliders used by schools an inspection (the same as the 2-yearly check) must be carried out every 12 months from the purchase date. -
Page 18: Warranty
If Swing is to accept guaranty and warranty claims, all inspections must be carried out Validity of by SWING, or an inspection agent authorised by SWING. The documentation and the inspection result of the inspection must be clearly identifiable by the inspector (date and place / name of inspector) and be entered near the glider information/certification sticker. -
Page 19: Notes
10 Notes... - Page 20 Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany www.swing.de...
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