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Summary of Contents for Flow Paragliders ACE
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Page 2: Welcome
WELCOME Thank you for flying Flow Paragliders. We hope you will be satisfied with this product and wish you many happy flights. We strongly recommend that you read this manual before the first flight. This manual is designed to help you to quickly familiarize... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Welcome 15. Warranty 1. General Information 16. Summary 2. Certification 17. Line Plan 3. Pilot’s Profile 18. Riser Diagram 4. Specifications 19. Overall Illustration 5. Take Off and Flying Techniques 20. Materials 5.1 Before take-off 21. Line Measurements 5.2 Take-off 22. -
Page 4: General Information
User manual for Ace XS, Ace S, Ace M and Ace L With its easy inflation and accessibility ACE is very forgiving to fly and has the easy characteristics typical of an EN-A glider. In-flight ACE has a smooth feel and is very stable in both pitch and roll, making it very comfortable and safe. -
Page 5: Pilot's Profile
We have trimmed the ACE to be a glider that can give the right amount of feedback, as this is vital if you want to know what the air is doing around you. -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS FLAT AREA 21.9m2 25.4m2 27.5m2 29.8m2 PROJECTED AREA 18.9m2 21.9m2 23.7m2 25.7m2 FLAT WINGSPAN 10.2m 10.9m 11.3m 11.8m PROJECTED SPAN 8.6 m 8.9 m 9.3 m ASPECT RATIO PROJECTED AR 3.38 3.38 3.38 3.38 MAX CHORD NUMBER OF CELLS GLIDER WEIGHT TAKE OFF WEIGHT 55-75... -
Page 7: Take Off And Flying Techniques
TAKE-OFF, FLIGHT, AND FLYING TECHNIQUES The Flow Ace should be flown as a normal paraglider. However, there are several points listed below which should help you to familiarize with your new paraglider quicker. The Ace was designed as a foot launchable solo paraglider and can also be tow-launched. It is the pilot’s responsibility to use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and to ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system employed. -
Page 8: Landing
Landing Because of the exceptional glide for this type of glider, high caution is recommended in the stages of approaching and landing. The Flow Ace is a fast glider, any action on the brakes may cause significant reactions. It is therefore recommended to execute the first flights in a familiar environment and under easy conditions. -
Page 9: B-Line Stall
Use of Brakes Flow Ace’s best glide is at a trim speed (no brakes) – about 38 km/h. The minimum sink rate is achieved by applying approx. 15% of the brakes. When using more than 30% of the brakes, the aerodynamics and the performance of the glider are likely to deteriorate and the effort to manoeuvre will increase quickly. -
Page 10: Use Of Speed Bar
Use of Speed Bar Flow Ace is equipped with a speed system. The profile of Ace has been designed to fly stable through its entire speed range. It is useful to accelerate when flying in strong winds or in extreme descending air. For fitting and positioning the speed bar consult the instructions of the harness manufacturer. -
Page 11: Full Stall
FLYING WITHOUT BRAKES If a brake line or pulley breaks, it is possible to fly the Ace using the C-risers (rear riser). The movements must be well controlled as the deformation of the wing, due to the traction on the B-risers, is greater than that produced by using the brakes. -
Page 12: Siv
All manoeuvres should be carried out under supervision of experienced paragliding instructors, above water and with a rescue boat. ADJUSTMENT OF THE HARNESS For test flights, the pilots used ABS harnesses with the following set-up: SIZE Distance from seat board Distance between hang points ACE XS 42-48cm 45cm ACE S 42-48cm 45cm... -
Page 13: Maintenance & Checks
MAINTENANCE & CHECKS The Flow Ace is a robust piece of equipment but as any flying aircraft it should be technically periodically checked to ensure proper airworthiness. Maintenance Tips The life of your paraglider therefore depends largely on the care which you maintain and use it. To maximize life span of your wing, respect the following rules: •... -
Page 14: Warranty
WARRANTY The Flow Ace is guaranteed for two years or 250 hours against any production fault since the date of purchase. The guarantee does not cover: • Damage caused by misuse • Neglecting the regular maintenance • Overloading or misuse of the glider •... -
Page 15: Line Plan
LINE PLAN... -
Page 16: Riser Diagram
RISER DIAGRAM Sizes XS, S, M and L NON ACCELERATED ACCELERATED 500mm 500mm 500mm 500mm 500mm 440mm 500mm 380mm Difference should not be more than +/- 5mm... -
Page 17: Overall Illustration
OVERALL ILLUSTRATION... -
Page 18: Materials
For spare parts or information in how to obtain them get in contact with us directly or with your local dealer. Flow Paragliders PTY LTD. 2 Executive Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD, 4220, AUSTRALIA – Tel: +61 414 966 092 –... -
Page 19: Line Measurements
+/- 10mm. The changes that could appear are a slight shrink on the C’s and/or a slight stretch on the A’s and B’S The consequences of these changes can include a slower trim speed, difficult inflation etc. Dimensions given in the user's manual was checked by the testing laboratory BRIDLE CHECK LENGHTS: ACE XS Brake 6362 6258... - Page 20 N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e...
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Page 21: Bridle Check Lengths Size S
ACE S Brake 6799 6677 6700 6784 7367 6773 6653 6675 6758 6906 6778 6661 6683 6764 6739 6802 6688 6709 6787 6696 6777 6673 6691 6762 6578 6761 6665 6682 6747 6680 6752 6662 6677 6738 6535 6763 6679... -
Page 22: Bridle Check Lengths Size M
B I I 3 68 0 C I I 3 70 5 A I I I 3 83 0 B I II 3 69 0 C I II 3 68 0 ACE M Brake 7137 7020 7124 7213 7651 7111 6996 7099... - Page 23 N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e L e n g t h N a m e...
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Page 24: Bridle Check Lengths Size L
ACE L Brake 7424 7302 7327 7419 8024 7398 7278 7302 7393 7523 7405 7288 7312 7400 7344 7432 7319 7341 7427 7297 7407 7304 7324 7402 7118 7391 7296 7314 7386 7281 7381 7293 7310 7377 7094 7393 7312... - Page 25 1 88 0 1 88 0 1 88 0 1 88 0 1 88 0 1 88 0 1 88 0 1 88 0 B R I 3 45 0 1 83 0 1 83 0 1 83 0 1 83 0 1 83 0 1 83 0 1 83 0...
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Page 26: Line Types
LINE TYPES N ame Manu fact u re r N ame Manu fact u re r N ame Manu fact u re r N ame Manu fact u re r N ame Manu fact u re r N ame Manu fa ct u re r DSL 70 DSL 70 DSL 70...
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