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- Page 1 School USER MANUAL 1/24 rev 0.1...
- Page 2 CONTENTS: F5 SCHOOL TECHNICAL DATA DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FLEXON® Batten system: TRIMMING SPEED SYSTEM RISERS BRAKES OPERATION TIP STEERING TRIMMERS HIT VALVES (High speed In-Take) SRS – Stall Recovery System 10 WSS – Wind Scoop System – BUTT HOLE II (Auto Debris release valves)
- Page 3 TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS TO ATTEMPT TO FLY THIS OR ANY PARAGLIDER WITHOUT FIRST COMPLETING A FLYING COURSE GIVEN BY A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR. APCO AVIATION'S GLIDERS ARE CAREFULLY MANUFACTURED AND INSPECTED BY THE FACTORY. PLEASE USE THE GLIDER ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE GLIDER.
- Page 4 1 F5 SCHOOL TECHNICAL DATA Small Medium Large SIZE Cells Area m 25.7 27.4 29.1 Area (projected) m 22.2 23.4 Span (incl. Stabiliser) m 11.22 11.84 12.46 Span (projected) m 9.05 9.55 10.07 Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio (projected) Pilot Weight, Kg (all up) free flight...
- Page 5 Different cloth is used for the top, bottom and ribs due to their different functions. As on all APCO wings, the F5 SCHOOL wing uses the same long lasting cloth on the top surface, guaranteeing its integrity for entire expanded lifespan of the wing.
- Page 6 Material used is Kevlar for its stability and resistance to elastic changes in length.The bottom section of the brake lines is made of Polyester because of its better mechanical properties. The lines are attached to the risers using Apco’s proprietary aluminum V-links.
- Page 7 5 SPEED SYSTEM Installing and adjusting the speed system prior to first flight: First attach the harness to the glider. Remove the Chain Link from the end of the accelerator line attached to the speed bar, then thread it through the elasticized ring on the harness, then through harness pulley and then re-attach it to the Chain link with a larks-head knot.
- Page 8 6 RISERS The F5 SCHOOL is supplied with 2 type of risers – Standard 12mm or School 20mm risers featuring a split A riser. The 1st A-riser attaches to the central two A lines (A1 & A3). The second A-riser is attached to the outermost A line (A5, St). At no time should the pilot change the risers or use risers not intended for this specific glider as this will affect the performance and safety of the glider.
- Page 9 School risers are not equipped with tip steering handle attachment points and magnets. Make sure to remove or reinstall the tip steering handles and lines if switching between riser types (school/standard). P a g e...
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- Page 11 6.1 BRAKES OPERATION The F5 SCHOOL Two Dimensional (2D) brake configuration combines the main steering with the tip steering. It takes a while to get used to this system but it allows multiple options of steering and is very intuitive.
- Page 12 6.2 TIP STEERING The F5 SCHOOL standard risers are equipped with tip steering handles. Make sure to disassemble the handles and the corresponding line when switching to school risers. The tip steering handles and the corresponding lines should be reinstalled when switching from school to standard risers.
- Page 13 HIT VALVES (High speed In-Take) The F5 SCHOOL is equipped with an Active HIT Valve system (patent pending) to improve the overall performance and safety of the wing especially during accelerated flight. The valve system allows maximum inflow of air when the glider acquires a lower angle of attack while accelerated.
- Page 14 on the A lines. Using this principle, we designed a self-compensating angle of attack (AofA) system based on a sliding riser concept. The C+D riser join the A risers and slide in opposite direction. In flight, the A riser is taut and pulls the C+D to trim position.
- Page 15 12 HARNESS All of Apco's gliders are developed with the use of ABS (Automatic Bracing System) type harnesses without cross bracing. We recommend the use of an ABS harness with all our gliders.
- Page 16 The F5 SCHOOL is equipped with 2D brakes system. The inner (central) brake line is guided through the brake pulley and the outer brake line is to remain outside of pulley guide.
- Page 17 Brakes adjustment diag. 14.2 FIRST CHECK AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTION With every new glider, the following points should be checked: • Connection points between the glider and the harness. • Check that there are no lines twisted, tangled or knotted. • Check that the risers and speed-system are hooked up to the harness correctly. 14.3 REGULAR INSPECTION CHECKS •...
- Page 18 14.4 LINE MAINTENANCE Several groups of suspension lines and one brake line are attached to each riser. The groups are called A, B, C, D and brake lines. The stabilizer lines are connected along with the B-lines. Superaramid lines are known to be sensitive to the influence of the elements.
- Page 19 15.1.3 STRONG WIND AND REVERSE LAUNCH The F5 SCHOOL has a lot of lifting power and care should be taken in strong wind. It is advisable to have an assistant hold you when attempting a strong wind launch. It also helps if you walk towards the wing and leave the A-riser just before the glider gets above your head.
- Page 20 The speed range will be the same but the actual numbers may differ. • With 0% brake and trimmers at 0 the F5 SCHOOL will fly at 38-39 km/h with a sink rate of 1.2m/s.
- Page 21 15 cm fast to prevent the glider from entering deep stall. The F5 SCHOOL can be controlled directionally in the B stall by pulling more on one B riser than on the other to create a turn in any direction. The B-stall is a safe controlled way of losing altitude fast without any forward speed.
- Page 22 15.2.9 SPIRAL DIVES The F5 SCHOOL has very good behaviour in spiral and has no tendency to stick in the spiral. By progressively applying brake on one side the glider can be put into a spiral dive. Safe high sink rates can be achieved like this. The spiral has to be exited slowly by releasing the brake over one complete turn or the glider may pitch forward and possibly suffer a collapse.
- Page 23 (chapter 15). Still there is additional information needed, concerning power output, proper matching of the wing/engine/propeller etc. APCO can try to give advice on some possible tested combinations, but if you contact your nearest APCO dealer or frame manufacturer they will always be ready to help. 23 |...
- Page 24 Once you feel confident with your wing, you can start experimenting with faster trim settings and speed system, taking all precaution. Learn to use all of the additional speed of the F5 SCHOOL remember: do not exceed the envelope of weather, wing and other parameters to insure safe flying.
- Page 25 out. If it starts to deviate from its course, pull the opposite riser and run under the centre of the wing while continuing in initial direction. If the wind suddenly drops, give a strong pull on the risers. If the paraglider falls to one side or back too far to lift again - kill the engine, cease launch and check the conditions once again.
- Page 26 Do not try to climb too steeply. In powered flight the F5 SCHOOL behaves more like an airplane than a paraglider, and it is good idea to regard it as such. If there are no obstacles present, it is by far safer to fly level for a while after take-off, clearing the ground gradually, gaining some speed before converting it to height with a brief pull on the brakes.
- Page 27 Of course the engine is always there to bring you to the right place. Do not hesitate to thermal with the F5 SCHOOL in order to win some altitude and spare fuel - you will be surprised how efficient it is.
- Page 28 It reduces the chances of damaging the propeller on landing, but on the other hand there is only one attempt possible -so it has to be done right! F5 SCHOOL preserves the energy well, so there is a long float necessary, exchanging the abundant speed for lift with your brakes.
- Page 29 propeller in flight. • Whenever you encounter a problem, fix it AT ONCE however small it is! • Always put on and lock helmet before getting in the harness. • Before each launch run a full pre-flight inspection. • After landing, continue to maintain the wing's direction straight, as on turning you always risk getting lines in the propeller.
- Page 30 It will cause permanent damage to the paraglider, rendering it non-airworthy. APCO’s warranty will not be applicable. 20 DAMAGE Small tears in the wing (up to 5cm) can be repaired using spinnaker repair tape or ripstop nylon adhesive cloth (for non-siliconized cloth).
- Page 31 22 F5 SCHOOL SMALL LINE LAYOUT 31 | P a g e...
- Page 32 F5 SCHOOL MEDIUM LINE LAYOUT 32 | P a g e...
- Page 33 F5 SCHOOL LARGE LINE LAYOUT 33 | P a g e...
- Page 34 APCO wishes you many hours of enjoyable flying. Take Air! 34 | P a g e...
- Page 35 Factory address: Apco aviation Chalamish Street 7 Industrial Park Caesarea 3088900 ISRAEL Tel: +972 4 6273727 www.apcoaviation.com...
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