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- Page 3 It is essential that you read this Manual thoroughly before your first flight. We hope that flying the STELLAR RS will bring you many years of enjoyment. The innovative design, first-rate materials and high quality workmanship of your paraglider set it apart from others.
- Page 4 There you will find further information regarding your paraglider and any updates to the owner´s manual. For detailed information on how to use the SWING website, please refer to the chapter "SWING on the World Wide Web". Express written consent from SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH is required for any duplication of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in specialist articles), and in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic or mechanical.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
............................ 13 INE SYSTEM ............................14 ISERS ..........................14 ECHNICAL SETTING UP THE STELLAR RS AND FIRST-FLYING ............... 15 ........................15 EFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT Adjusting the main brake lines .....................15 Adjusting brake handle stiffness ....................16 Speed system ..........................17 ......................19 ECOMMENDED WEIGHT RANGE Ballast ............................19... - Page 6 ............................23 AUNCH ............................ 23 EVEL FLIGHT ............................23 URNS Emergency steering ........................24 ........................24 APID DESCENT METHODS Spiral dives ............................24 B-stall ............................25 Big Ears ............................26 Landing ............................27 TYPES OF USE ........................28 ..........................28 INCH LAUNCH Attaching the towline release system ...................28 ...........................
- Page 7 ............................. 41 NSPECTION General ............................41 Inspection periods .........................41 Validity of inspection ........................41 ............................. 41 ARRANTY SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................... 42 SWING ..........................42 WEBSITE Facebook, Twitter & youtube ......................42 SWING TV .............................42 APPENDIX ..........................43 ............................43 DDRESSES SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH .....................43...
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Page 8: 01 Introduction
01 Introduction Special text DANGER Manual Sections of text headed “Danger” SWING requires you to familiarise indicate a situation where there is yourself with your new paraglider by imminent danger, which in all reading this Manual before your first probability will lead to death or flight. -
Page 9: Series Of Instructions
If you are corresponding text. not able to arrange appropriate SWING Flugsportgeräte and disposal, SWING will be happy to the environment recycle the paraglider for you. Send the glider with a short note to this effect to Protection of the environment, safety the address given in the Appendix. -
Page 10: 02 Safety
All forms of aerial sport involve certain risks. When compared with other types The STELLAR RS was developed and of aerial sport, paragliding has the tested solely for use as a paraglider for lowest number of fatal accidents foot-launch and winch-towing. -
Page 11: Disclaimer And Exclusion Of Liability, Operating Limits
Intended use regular basis and keep up-to-date with The STELLAR RS has solely to be used new safety notices which cover any as “light aerial sports equipment” with products relating to paragliding (refer an empty weight of less than 120 kg, to Appendix for addresses). -
Page 12: Operating Limits
Operating limits Glider categories and guidelines WARNING WARNING The operating limits must be observed throughout the entire The descriptions of flight flight. characteristics contained in this When planning your flight, pay Manual are all based on experiences attention to current and forecasted from the test flights, which were weather conditions and carried out under standardised... -
Page 13: En/Ltf Certification
The STELLAR RS is a high-performance XC all-rounder with a semi-lightweight construction. Thanks to RAST, the STELLAR RS is very comfortable and relaxed to fly, making it ideal for pleasure-oriented flying adventures or for stepping up into the High B class. -
Page 14: Technical Description
(in the event of Equipped with the canopy structure of canopy stability problems). our Libra RS and a proven 2-liner profile, the Stellar RS is targeted at XC Inflation behaviour specialists with the highest RAST slows down the inflowing air performance requirements. -
Page 15: Line System
Line system This makes the STELLAR RS extremely The STELLAR RS has A, B and C- line stable and forgiving, which results in levels, which fork ones to twice from noticeably improved precision and... -
Page 16: Risers
Risers The 12mm wide risers, specially developed for the STELLAR RS with Kevlar reinforcement allow the pilot to adjust the speed of the STELLAR RS using a pulley system to suit his/her individual preference. Optionally, weight-reduced risers made of ten- millimeter-wide Dyneema webbing are available for the STELLAR RS. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Stellar Rs And First-Flying
WARNING cause drag by their aerodynamic resistance. A specialist must test-fly and inspect The factory setting for the STELLAR RS the glider before your first flight. The is intended to allow optimum handling. test-flight must be recorded on the It is therefore generally not necessary glider information label. -
Page 18: Adjusting Brake Handle Stiffness
Removing and inserting the stiffeners Brake line length for the STELLAR RS from/into SWING’s Duo-grip brake can be easily checked by making a handle simple comparison with an A-line. -
Page 19: Speed System
Speed system You will not be able to use the The STELLAR RS already has a high paraglider’s full potential if the speed basic trim speed, but this can be system is too long. - Page 20 Fig. 6 How the STELLAR RS speed system works C-Bridge The STELLAR RS is equipped with a C- Bridge. This enables the angle of attack of the respective side to be increased in a controlled manner by pulling on the C- risers.
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Page 21: Recommended Weight Range
WARNING Additional ballast can affect the It is preferable to fly the STELLAR RS pilot’s centre of gravity and the within the recommended weight paraglider’s behaviour during flight. range. If you fly above the... -
Page 22: Suitable Harnesses
Width (A): horizontal distance between the riser attachment points (measured from carabiner centre lines). Height (B): normal distance from the riser attachment points (measured from carabiner centre lines) to the top of the seat board. Section 04 Setting up the STELLAR RS and first-flying... - Page 23 Fig. 8 Overview of different harness geometries and damping Setting up the STELLAR RS and first-flying Section 04...
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Page 24: Flying The Stellar Rs
Is the canopy dry? wind direction and strength, allow • Are the risers and seams in good a safe flight? condition? Are the airspace and launch area • Is the harness in good condition? clear? Section 05 Flying the STELLAR RS... -
Page 25: Launch
We recommend a forwards launch if When the brakes are open, the there is little wind. Pull up the glider STELLAR RS’s flight is stable and level. with the lines stretched. It is not The brake lines can be used to adjust... -
Page 26: Emergency Steering
Do not enter the spiral dive by way of brake line is defective, the STELLAR RS a wingover. High sink rates can be can also be steered and landed using reached very quickly by doing this. It the back risers. -
Page 27: B-Stall
Basically, the B-stall with Stellar RS is not the preferred rapid descent The outer wing tip may collapse method. during the spiral dive although this is no cause for concern. -
Page 28: Big Ears
If the B-risers are released too slowly, to reopen. the glider may take several seconds to recover. If the ears are flapping and the holding forces are high, release the ears and start the manouever again with a different force. Section 05 Flying the STELLAR RS... -
Page 29: Landing
The brakes should be applied in a more regulated manner if there is a strong headwind. Landing out of a steep turn or a rapid change of direction before landing should be avoided because of the pendulum effect caused. Flying the STELLAR RS Section 05... -
Page 30: 06 Types Of Use
Under no circumstances • The STELLAR RS may not be towed should the “start” command be given with a towline tension of more before the glider is completely under than 100 daN. -
Page 31: Motorised Flight
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at 2cm. all on the STELLAR RS is contrary to law and illegal. The pilot would be WARNING putting his/her life at risk. Acrobatics... -
Page 32: Dangerous Situations And Extreme Flying
Material stress and damage 80– 100 kg (44±2) cm (42±1) cm SWING advises against subjecting the materials of the STELLAR RS to > 100 kg (48±2) cm (44±1) cm excessive stress during a safety training If a harness different from the one used (SIV) course. -
Page 33: Safety Training And Rast
Most manoeuvres can be practised by applying light brake pressure on the with the STELLAR RS during safety collapsed side (but not hectic training in the same way as with a “pumping”) while counter-steering on glider without RAST. -
Page 34: Types Of Stall
case of extreme front stalls across the almost vertically at 4-5m/s and there is entire wing chord, the wing tips may noticeably less flight noise. move forward making the glider form a Recovery U-shape. Again, recovery is by light Remain in an upright position and symmetrical braking on both sides, but push the A- and B-risers in the care must be taken that both wing... -
Page 35: Spin
are released too slowly, the paraglider is closer to the deep stall limit because may spin. The spin stops automatically of its design and age, less water when the brakes are released absorption and thus weight increase completely. will put the glider into deep stall. WARNING Spin The spin is a stable flight attitude, in... -
Page 36: Advertising And Adhesives
by practical tests and computer As a general rule, operating temperatures below -10°C should be simulations, but they occur very rarely. avoided. It is the case in both of the above situations that the control travel and braking distance first reduce and then the deep stall is caused, mostly by alteration of the brake travel or angle of attack, e.g. -
Page 37: Storing And Looking After The Paraglider
PLEASE NOTE oil containers. The STELLAR RS should not be Make sure that the leading edge exposed to extreme heat (e.g. in the reinforcements lie flat and are not boot of the car during summer). The... -
Page 38: Looking After The Paraglider
The STELLAR RS is constructed in a weight-optimised manner, with heavier, robust fabrics for the leading edge and lightweight fabrics for the top and bottom surfaces. The materials used are dimensioned in such a way that, if carefully handled, they will retain their features for many years and many hours of airtime. -
Page 39: Dampness / Humidity
Likewise, if a wet glider freezes, it can Lines also become unsuitable for flying after The STELLAR RS has various different a short time. high-quality and accurately Contact with salt water manufactured lines which have been... - Page 40 stubborn stains, and then rinse it out carefully and thoroughly. Leave the glider to dry in a place which is well- ventilated and in the shade. PLEASE NOTE Do not use chemicals, brushes, rough cloths, high-pressure cleaners or steamers to clean the glider, as these can damage the fabric coating and weaken it.
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Page 41: Small Repairs To The Glider
5kg weight so as Single replacement lines for the to ensure reproducible results that can STELLAR RS can be ordered direct from be compared with the lengths in the us at: check sheets. Line lengths for the STELLAR RS are given in the Service info@swing.de... -
Page 42: Quick Brake Line Check
Any knot Quick brake line check will weaken the line considerably The STELLAR RS is fitted with a system and may cause the line to break in that allows pilots to check easily the case of high load. -
Page 43: Inspection
SWING or a SWING • All Gliders must be inspected every authorised workshop to be checked. two years from the purchase date. • The glider must be inspected after Inspection 150 hours of use (including ground handling) if this occurs first. -
Page 44: Swing On The World Wide Web
SWING has a comprehensive website, On SWING TV, SWING puts which provides additional information official video footage and about the STELLAR RS and many other footage by pilots, under these issues related to paragliding. SWING’s categories: website is the first port of call for SWING’s worldwide following:... -
Page 45: Appendix
Appendix AIR Turquoise Route du Pré-au-Comte 8 Addresses 1844 Villeneuve SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH Switzerland An der Leiten 4 Tel.: +41 (0)21 965 65 65 82290 Landsberied https://para-test.com Germany DULV Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 88 Deutscher Ultraleichtflugverband e.V. Fax: +49 (0) 8141 32778 - 70 Mühlweg 9... -
Page 46: Glider Details
Glider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: STELLAR RS __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 202___ Mark and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership Name: Address: Telephone: Email: Inspection and repairs carried out:... -
Page 47: Notes
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