Introduction; Your Paraglider; Technical Description - Gradient BRIGHT4 User Manual

Pilot's manual Bright4

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on buying your new Bright4 – GRADIENT's latest basic
intermediate wing. We believe you will be very happy with your new glider in
terms of its flight characteristics, exceptional safety and really nice handling.
The Bright4 is a basic/intermediate paraglider (category A) and is therefore meant
for the widest flying public: from new pilots to time-served pilots – anyone in fact
who wants high performance but also exceptional safety from their paraglider.
This manual provides information which will help you fly safely and keep your
wing in good condition. If, after reading this booklet, you have any further
questions or are uncertain about anything, please do not hesitate to contact
Gradient or any authorised Gradient dealer. We will gladly answer all your
questions.
When you have got to know your Bright4 we would welcome any feedback that
you might have about your new paraglider.

2. YOUR PARAGLIDER

2.1.

Technical description

• The Bright4's ground plan has an elliptical shape with a slight positive
contortion of the leading edge. This means that the "ears" (stabilo) of the
canopy are slightly swept back in flight. This modern design has a number
of advantages.
• The glider's profile has been specially developed to deliver maximum
stability over as wide a speed range as possible. The design and camber of
the central curve in the glider give maximum resistance to collapse of the
leading edge. The position and size of the cell openings help support this
objective.
• The leading edge is reinforced using integrated nylon and elastic. This
ensures optimal inflation of the canopy and helps to retain the leading
edge's perfectly clean shape at maximum speed.
• Four rows of lines (A, B, C, D) are used for the upper suspension system.
The upper C- and D-lines combine into lower main lines so a system of
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