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Sport 2 135, 155 and 175
Sport 3 135, 155 and 170
Owner / Service Manual
November 2018 - Seventh Edition

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Glider Owner's Manual Addendum
Falcon 3 – Sport 2 – U2
Addendum for Falcon 3, Sport 2, and U2 models covering specific component changes.
Sport 2 and Sport 3 Reassembly After Shipping and Breakdown
Special Instructions for Sport 2 175
Specific reassembly steps for the Sport 2 175 model, detailing leading edge breakdown.
Preflight Procedure
Along the Left Leading Edge
Detailed preflight checks for the left leading edge of the glider.
From the Rear Keel
Preflight checks focusing on the rear keel assembly and its components.
Along the Trailing Edge, Right Wing
Preflight checks for the trailing edge of the right wing.
Under the Glider at the Control Bar
Preflight inspection of the glider's control bar and associated hardware.
Launching and Flying the Sport 2 and Sport 3
Minimum Controllable and Sink Airspeed
Explanation of minimum controllable airspeed (MCA) and minimum sink airspeed (MSA).
Using Wing Tufts for Minimum Sink Speed
Guide on using wing tufts to determine the minimum sink speed of the glider.
Landing the Sport 2 or Sport 3
Standard Aircraft Approach Pattern
Description of the standard aircraft approach pattern for landing.
Sprog and Bridle Adjustment and Flight Testing
General Information on Sprogs and Bridles
Details on adjusting sprogs and bridles and their effects on flight characteristics.
Sprog and Bridle Adjustment Measurements
Procedures for measuring sprog and bridle adjustments for proper glider setup.
Removing and Reinstalling the Sail
Sail Removal
Instructions for safely removing the sail from the glider's airframe.
Reinstalling the Sail on the Frame
Detailed steps for correctly reinstalling the glider's sail onto the airframe.
Glider Tuning
CG Adjustment
Adjustment of the Center of Gravity (CG) for optimal glider performance.
Turn Trim Adjustment
Troubleshooting and adjusting glider trim to correct turning tendencies.

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