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- Page 1 www.dv-gliders.com MANUAL 20(XXS), 22(XS), 24(S), 26(M), 28(L), 30(XL) REV.1 MAY 2023...
- Page 2 ANY OTHER PARAGLIDER WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTION FROM A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO YOURSELF AND BYSTANDERS. DAVINCI GLIDERS are carefully manufactured and inspected at the factory. Please use the glider only as described in this manual. Do not make any modifications to the glider.
- Page 3 www.dv-gliders.com 1. Technical DATA BALLAD2 NUMBER CELLS CLOSED ASPECT RATIO FLAT AREA 10.3 10.7 11.2 11.6 SPAN 17.3 19.0 20.8 22.5 24.3 26.0 AREA PROJECTED SPAN 3.51 ASPECT RATIO FLATTENING 13.4 2.58 2.71 2.83 2.95 3.06 3.17 CORD 0.52 0.54 0.57 0.59 0.61...
- Page 4 www.dv-gliders.com 2. MATERIALS DATA CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE MJ40 MF Myeongjin BOTTOM SURFACE MJ40 MF Myeongjin MJ38 HF Myeongjin PROFILES DIAGONALS MJ38 HF Myeongjin LOOPS 1.25mm Nylon REINFORCEMENT LOOPS DACRON(SR100) Myeongjin Myeongjin TRAILING EDGE REINFORCEMENT SR Laminated RIB REINFORCEMENT 40D STICKY Myeongjin THREAD...
- Page 5 www.dv-gliders.com 3. Risers BALLAD2 has 3 risers. The A riser has a red cover to easy identification. There is another line with red mailon. There is A’ and is for the big ears. Non Accelerated Accelerated Trim [mm] [mm] [mm]...
- Page 6 www.dv-gliders.com 4. Lines They come in different diameters of Kevlar and Dyneema with sheathed cover. They must inspected every 100 hours maximum. In case of Brake lines, it was cut a little longer, so every pilot can adjust it according to his personal taste.
- Page 7 www.dv-gliders.com from the pulley by taking off the brake handle. Re-route the brake line through the other pulley before attaching the brake handle at the new adjusted length. 6. Accelerator system The accelerator has being limited in travel up to a safety point, however you can gain 8-12 km of extra speed.
- Page 8 www.dv-gliders.com 7. Trimmers The BALLAD2 is supplied with a trim riser set. The ‘neutral’ or standard position is when the trimmers are pulled all the way down and A/B/C riser lengths are equal. We recommend performing landing and take-off with the trimmers closed. The standard trim setting is ideal for climbing under power and when the air is turbulent.
- Page 9 www.dv-gliders.com resistance to collapse without pilot input. The faster the wing is flown the more inherent stability there is, as the reflex has a greater effect. In mild turbulence it may be best to not attempt to fly the wing actively and let the profile absorb the turbulence itself, indeed small applications of the brakes can reduce the inherent stability...
- Page 10 www.dv-gliders.com - Internal demage to ribs and diagonal ribs. - Demage to th etop and bottom panels and seams between panels. 9. Take-0ff Whilst inflating the BALLAD2, you should hold both of th A risers on your hands. Pilot run in an upright position and just increases throttle of the engine.
- Page 11 www.dv-gliders.com will achieve its best minimum sink rate. 10.2 Turn control To familiarize yourself with the BALLAD2 your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To make efficient and coordinated turns with the BALLAD2 first look in the direction you want to go and check that the airspace is clear.
- Page 12 www.dv-gliders.com by weight shifting away from the collapse and applying enough brake to control your direction. And you should use the brake to re-inflate the glider. 11.2 Frontal collapse BALLAD2 comes out of symmetrical front collaps by itself. But It could be fast recovered, if you apply the brake down to 15 to 20cm.
- Page 13 www.dv-gliders.com When you meet this situation you should fully raise up the both brakes. and push the A-risers forwards or speed bar to regain normal flight. 11.5 Asymmetrical stall It can take place when you pull one of the brakes too hard, or while spiraling at a small speed in turbulence you increase the angle of attack.
- Page 14 www.dv-gliders.com 11.7 Cravat In case a cravat should occur from an asymmetric collapse or other manoeuvres, it is important to keep your flying direction by applying some brake on the opposite side and weight shift. You can also use strong deep pumps on the brake to the cravated side, If you can not do it and the rotation is increasing, you must use the parachute.
- Page 15 www.dv-gliders.com 12 Descent Techniques 12.1 Big ears Sink rate can be decreased in a controlled way by folding both wing tips. While holding the brakes you should symmetrically pull the outermost A-risers. In order to return to the normal flight, you should release the A-risers and pull the brake short times until wing tips regain pressure.
- Page 16 www.dv-gliders.com the brakes smoothly for minimize vertical speed. Don’t hit the ground by your overtake the glider. 14. Packing your BALLAD2 Spread the BALLAD2 completely out on the ground. Separate the lines to the each side. The BALLAD2 must be folded cell to cell to keep the plastic reinforcement at the leading edge lie flat on each other and don’t get bent.
- Page 17 www.dv-gliders.com - Keep your glider away from fire - Do not put anything heavy on your glider, do not pack it in a rucksack too tightly. - Regularly inspect the canopy, lines, risers and harness. If you find any defects, contact your dealer or the manufacturer.
- Page 18 www.dv-gliders.com time at two years, or every 150 hours of flying time (whichever comes first); Those inspection must be made by manufacturer or dealer.
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Page 19: Suspension Plan
www.dv-gliders.com SUSPENSION PLAN... - Page 20 www.dv-gliders.com BALLAD2 Serial Number Date of Production Dealer Date of sales Check and repair information...
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