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- Page 1 User manual Orca 6 V 14.08.2024...
- Page 2 Orca 6 \ USER MANUAL Index Introduction Before first use B-stall About manual Weight range Spiral dive Paraglider description and purpose Trimmer adjustment Wing over Pre-flight check Paraglider care Main characteristics Launch Targeted pilot group Packing and storage Turns What have you bought...
- Page 3 Note: Dudek Paragliders warns that paraglider. due to the constant process of development the actual paraglider • You may only fly a paraglider when may differ slightly from the one...
- Page 4 Main characteristics For the Orca 6, we conformed to the "flight deck" which is changing the Targeted pilot group well-recognized Dudek tradition of high pilot’s everyday life. For the ORCA 6,...
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Page 5: What Have You Bought
ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL What have you bought • Transport bag (with your canopy ▪ Looped stitched inside) suspension line (the longest of all lines in the paraglider) to be • The paraglider itself (canopy, lines used temporary and risers) replacement. -
Page 6: Technical Data
Surface area (projected) [m 34,355 36,869 * Detailed list of materials used for the manufacture can be found in service documents file on the page of a wing, available on our website www.dudek.eu Span (flat) [m ] 14,999 15,538 Span (projected) [m ]... - Page 7 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Paraglider design Canopy and lines The Orca 6 paraglider is produced in new technology, utilizing capabilities of precise laser cutter. All stages of the production process take place as our Polish plant under closes upervision of the designer himself thus ensuring highest European quality.
- Page 8 \ USER MANUAL Risers Attachment points on the left and right risers have been sewn with threads of a For the Orca 6 we have chosen three- different color for easier identification: way risers. R - red: right side For quick and easy recognition in...
- Page 9 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Brake handles In order to accommodate diverse preferences of many pilots we've Brake handles are attached to the designed Adjustable Comfort steering lines at an optimal point, Toggle, allowing steepless adjustment guaranteeing safe effective of the toggle size.
- Page 10 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Available systems and technologies The latest technologies, systems and In this manual, we have only covered own ideas were used to design Orca 6. the most important ones. You can learn more about others Technologies section of our website.
- Page 11 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Trimmers During normal flight at neutral position all risers have equal length of 420 mm. Trimmer system consists of a trim Trim operation affects the B, C and D shackles sewn into C and D risers, and risers.
- Page 12 BEK - Big Ears Keeper Note: When using the blocker, be aware of the need to reopen your Orca 6 comes equipped as standard ears by deactivating it, especially with a Big Ears locking system (BEK - when using it just before landing.
- Page 13 \ USER MANUAL NFC chip Other systems The paraglider has a chip installed The Orca 6 paraglider has no speed under the data plate, thanks to which system and was not certified for you will get immediate access to our installing any.
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Page 14: Before First Use
(“Pilot’s weight incl. 5kg + canopy 6 kg + pilot 87 kg = ca. When flying an Orca 6 you can use any distance changes the position of the equipment”) increases risk 100 kg. In fact your actual take-off... -
Page 15: Pre-Flight Check
ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Pre-flight check Having chosen a place to launch • make sure the risers are not twisted, accordingly to the terrain as well as • it is very important to check that no wind speed and direction clear it of any lines are looped around the canopy. - Page 16 \ USER MANUAL Launch Turns Launches on Orca 6 are executed using Orca 6 is an agile wing, with smooth Corrections of the flight direction can be standard techniques, as with classic reactions to all pilot’s actions. Handling made by pulling down the bars on the C design paragliders.
- Page 17 The main goal of the trim is to adjust the conditions. Completely closed trimmers can be Orca 6 stays calm even at completely paraglider speed to various loads, used for thermalling, given that you do released trimmers and full speed.
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Page 18: Speed Modes
ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Speed modes A. Trimmers closed B. Trimmers fully released • Slowest speed • Maximum speed • Minimum sink • Increased sink Risers' length* Risers' length* A: 420 A: 420 A’: 420 A’: 420 B: 415... - Page 19 Winching and motoparagliding Aerobatics passenger, landing should be always braking, if any at all! Use D-risers Orca 6 was not designed to do any During tests, numerous flights were well planned. Last turn into the wind (coloured blue) to deflate the canopy aerobatics.
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Page 21: Extreme Manoeuvres
It is a modern wing which, in order to Active piloting will usually prevent its Deep stall decrease drag has fewer suspension occurrence. Orca 6 is a modern lines with greater distances between paraglider with significantly stiffened Under normal conditions does not them, as well as stiff leading edge. -
Page 22: Rapid Descent Techniques
B- G-forces, however, make it difficult to techniques should be practiced in In the Orca 6 risers, we have used the row, the airflow over the top surface will sustain a spiral dive for a long time, as smooth air and only with sufficient... -
Page 23: Paraglider Care
\ USER MANUAL Paraglider care Packing and storage and UV rays. Orca 6 design incorporates modern • Never pack or store the glider when technologies, including nylon lines in wet, as it significantly shortens life of the leading edge. That’s why the the fabric.Remember that the wing... - Page 24 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Deterioration - a few tips damage the ribs, sewing and surface cloth (including coating damage). • The paraglider is made mainly of Nylon - a fabric which, like any other • Keep the paraglider clean, since...
- Page 25 It is engine. acceptable to fix minor cloth damage With Orca 6 it’s even easier, as it has an with self-adhesive patches included in NFC chip sewn under the wing sticker. the package.
- Page 26 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Lining scheme The rigging scheme itself is published stretched with a steady 5 kg load. line for repair, 20 cm extra must be than in the table is needed). on the next page, while tables of line...
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Page 27: Warranty And Aerocasco
• damage caused by chemicals or salt costs with an AeroCasco insurance. water, Guarantees • damage caused by improper use, Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of • damage caused emergency charge repairs in case of damages situations, caused by the material or production: •... - Page 28 Remember to include the AeroCasco repair costs of damages caused by the user or a third party. Since costs of such confirmation when send repairs can be considerable, Dudek paraglider for inspection. Paragliding offers AeroCasco AeroCasco does not cover any of the insurance.
- Page 29 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL • damages caused by chemicals, • salt water or force majeure. Caution: The additional inspection does not extend the validity of the full inspection. Caution: AeroCasco is not available for all paragliders (check before purchase). It can be purchased only...
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Page 30: Environmental Care
ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Environmental care Environment care Recycling of used gear Paragliding is an outdoor sport. We A paraglider is made out of synthetic believe that our clients share our materials, which need to be properly environmental awareness. Exercising disposed of when worn out. - Page 31 ORCA 6 \ USER MANUAL Join our community By purchasing our gear you've become Do not forget to label everything you an important part of Dudek Paragliders publish social media with family! #dudekparagliders! Share your experiences with the entire community and stay current with new...
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Page 32: Manufacturer Data
Dudek Paragliders Centralna 2U Manufacturer data 86-031 Osielsko, Poland tel. (+48) 52 324 17 40 www.dudek.eu info@dudek.eu Designed in Europe Made in Europe...
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