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- Page 1 Version 1.2 December 2024 Version 1.1 December 2024 Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rapid descent procedures ........16 Landing ................17 Recovery Techniques ............19 Stalls .................. 19 Spins .................. 20 Symmetric Front Collapse ........20 Asymmetric Front Collapse ........21 Releasing a trapped tip (cravat) ......21 Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... - Page 3 Accelerator and brake ranges ......33 Line Plan ................34 Line Lengths ..............35 Service Record ..............40 Owner Record ..............41 Closing Words ..............43 Appendix ................44 EN line measurements ..........44 Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
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Page 4: Introduction
The BASE 2 LITE has been designed to a high standard of safety and stability, but it will only retain these characteristics if it is properly looked after. This manual has been prepared to give you information and advice about your paraglider. -
Page 5: Warning
2. Have its trim speed adjusted by changing the length of risers or lines 3. Be flown in rain or snow 4. Be towed with a tow-line tension in excess of 200kg Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 6: Warranty
Introduction Warranty Information about the BGD warranty can be found on the Warranty page of our website. In order to benefit from it, you must complete the warranty registration form on the website. It is your dealer’s responsibility to test fly the paraglider before you receive it, to check the trim settings are correct. -
Page 7: Harness
In order to save weight, the BASE 2 LITE does not have swivels on the brake handles. Pilots are advised to make sure the brake lines are not shortened by twisting up, and should frequently untwist the brake lines. -
Page 8: Preparation And Pre-Flight Checks
Connecting the speedbar The BASE 2 LITE comes with accelerator risers and can be flown with or without a speedbar attached. The speedbar should be connected and adjusted following the instructions in your harness manual to ensure correct routing of the lines. -
Page 9: On Launch
3. Ensure the brakes are clear and free to move. Check the knot which attaches the brake handles to the brake lines. Avoid having too many knots, as there is a risk the knots could become stuck in the brake pulleys. Both Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... - Page 10 Put on the harness ensuring all the buckles are fastened and that it is well adjusted for comfort. Your paraglider is now ready for flight. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
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Page 11: Flight Characteristics
Straight Flight Your paraglider will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 12: Active Piloting
In strong thermals a tighter banking turn can be used to stay closer to the thermal´s core. Remember that weightshifting in the harness will make the turn more efficient and reduce the amount of brake required. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 13: Speed System
3. Remember that your glide deteriorates at higher speeds. Best glide is achieved when the risers are level and the brakes are off, or with a little accelerator applied (up to 25% speed). Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 14: C-Steering
C-steering The BASE 2 LITE has an effective and light C-steering system that allows you to actively pilot the wing without using the brakes, which is particularly useful when flying accelerated. The risers have a ‘speed riser’: this is an extra riser that is attached to the back of the speed system and to the front of the C steering handle. - Page 15 Flight Characteristics C-steering C-steering handle speed riser FIG. 1: Keeping the brake in your hand, grasp the C-steering handle with your fingers to apply pressure to the C’s. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
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Page 16: Rapid Descent Procedures
It is normally better to release the B-risers fairly quickly rather than slowly, as the latter may result in the canopy entering deep stall. Always release the risers symmetrically, as an asymmetric release from a B-line stall may result in the glider entering a spin. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 17: Landing
Landing is very straightforward. When landing in light winds, flare in the normal way from a height of around 2m. It may sometimes help to take wraps on the brakes to make the flare more effective. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... - Page 18 The B-risers can also be used to collapse the canopy after landing, although it is more difficult to control the collapsed canopy on the ground with the B-risers. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
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Page 19: Recovery Techniques
Very low airspeed. • Almost-vertical descent (like a round canopy), typically around 5m/s. • The paraglider appears quite well inflated but does not have full internal pressure. It looks and feels a bit limp. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 20: Spins
(make sure to include the baby-A risers). The glider will automatically recover on its own from this situation in around three seconds. During this recovery period it is advisable not to apply the brakes as this could stall the wing. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 21: Asymmetric Front Collapse
Loss of brakes In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be flown by gently pulling the rear risers for directional control. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 22: Maintenance
It is recommended to store your glider loosely packed, in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Avoid extremes of temperature – do not leave it for long periods in a hot car in summer, and avoid letting it freeze, particularly if it is damp. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 23: Small Repairs
Tears of up to around 10 cm can be repaired in this way providing they are not in high-stress areas. If you have any doubt about the airworthiness of your canopy please contact your dealer or BGD directly. -
Page 24: Softlinks
Maintenance Softlinks The BASE 2 LITE has softlinks instead of maillons, to attch the risers to the lines. This video explains how to secure and release the soflinks, in order to replace lines. Lines Releasing loops on the rear lines All BGD gliders are rigged from new with loops on the maillons of the C lines (and D lines if any) plus the stabi line. - Page 25 Sheathed lines have no additional reinforcing. They can be mounted either way up white thread Yellow thread marks the reinforced end of a microline yellow thread White thread marks the non-reinforced end of a microline. white thread Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
- Page 26 The non-reinforced end is marked with a white thread and must be attached to the glider attachment point or maillon. Sheathed lines have no additional reinforcement and can be mounted in both directions. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
- Page 27 Lines should be placed symmetrically on the tab, except where the tab is inclined. The A tabs are inclined backwards on all BGD gliders to align with the direction of pull of the line. So when assembling the lines, the A tab should be angled back, and the B, C and D tabs should be perpendicular to the undersurface of the wing.
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Page 28: Servicing / Inspection
Our sport takes place in the natural environment, and we should do everything to preserve our environment. A glider is basically made of nylon, synthetic fibres and metal. At the end of your paraglider’s life, please remove all metal parts and put the different materials in an appropriate waste/recycling plant. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 29: Technical Data
Edelrid Magix Pro Dry 8001U (unsheathed) Brakes PPSL, Edelrid Pro 8001U Spare parts can be obtained directly from BGD or though our network of registered BGD repair shops. For a full list check www.flybgd.com Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 30: Specifications
65 - 85 75 - 95 88 - 108 Trim speed (km/h) Top speed (km/h) Min. sink (m/s) Best glide 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5 Certification EN/LTF B EN/LTF B EN/LTF B EN/LTF B Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 31: Overview Of Glider Parts
Technical data Overview of glider parts Leading edge Trailing edge Cell openings Top line Middle line Lower line Brake line Riser Harness Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 32: Risers
Lightweight brake handle Snaplock C steering Speed System C handle Lightweight pulleys Speed riser 20mm harness attachment loop The riser set does not have trimmers, or any other adjustable or removable device. Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 33: Accelerator And Brake Ranges
5mm different to the value in the table. Brake travel is for maximum all-up weight. Size Riser lengths A-riser B-riser C-riser Accelerator Brake trim speed accelerated accelerated accelerated travel travel (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 34: Line Plan
Technical data Line Plan Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 35: Line Lengths
8. Technical data Line Lengths The latest versions of the line layout diagrams and line lengths for all BGD wings can be downloaded from Dropbox. All measures are in mm, with 50 N line tension, the tension being slowly and gradually applied before taking the measurement. - Page 36 2586 1408 1508 2270 1479 1401 1503 Single line lengths 2172 1375 1315 1403 1057 2132 3761 3738 4623 2927 3980 5053 4531 2512 3652 3352 2496 AMU1 1159 4398 2721 3380 Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
- Page 37 2488 1438 1543 2351 2224 1455 1562 Single line lengths 2250 2116 1366 1459 1115 2247 3938 3918 4905 3102 4237 5350 4789 2662 3881 3760 2594 AMU1 1233 3943 2839 3542 Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
- Page 38 2595 1500 1610 2451 2318 1516 1629 Single line lengths 2347 2207 1424 1521 1162 2352 4131 4109 5135 3244 4437 5558 5016 2790 4070 3940 2720 AMU1 1285 4135 2970 3717 Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
- Page 39 1560 1674 2546 2409 1575 1692 Single line lengths 2439 2294 1480 1581 1207 1023 2434 4315 4293 5356 3379 4631 5840 5234 2912 4250 4114 2841 AMU1 1335 4319 3096 3886 Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
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Page 40: Service Record
Type of Service Type of Service Notes Notes Service No 5 Service No 6 Date Stamp / Signature Date Stamp / Signature flights flights Type of Service Type of Service Notes Notes Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 41: Owner Record
Owner Record Owner Record Pilot No 1 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... - Page 42 Owner Record Pilot No 2 First name Family name Street City Post code Country Telephone Email Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024...
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Page 43: Closing Words
See you in the sky! BGD GmbH 43N SARL R&D Am Gewerbepark 11, 195 Avenue Auguste Renoir, 9413 St Gertraud, Austria 06520, Magagnosc, France Tél +43 (0) 4352 35676 email: sales@flybgd.com Base 2 Lite manual EN v1.2 December 2024... -
Page 44: Appendix
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