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Independence Garuda Owner's Manual

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Owner´s manual
Garuda paraglider
Version 1.0 from 20.01.2009
www.independence-world.com
Fly market GmbH & Co. KG
Am Schönebach 3
D-87637 Eisenberg
Tel.: +49 (0) 8364 9833-0
Fax: +49 (0) 8364 9833-33
Email: info@independence-world.com

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  • Page 1 Owner´s manual Garuda paraglider Version 1.0 from 20.01.2009 Fly market GmbH & Co. KG Am Schönebach 3 D-87637 Eisenberg Tel.: +49 (0) 8364 9833-0 Fax: +49 (0) 8364 9833-33 Email: info@independence-world.com...
  • Page 2 Overview: Leading edge Type label at the middle profile Upper sail Bottom sail Stabilizer Brakeline Stabilizer lines Trailing edge Main lines Main brake line Brake handle Riser with line-shackles Main carabiner...

  • Page 3: Important Notice

    It is a high-performance wing in the LTF / EN B category for the regularly flying pilot. The Garuda offers for this glider-class a maximum of performance combined with a high safety-potential. If the Garuda is finally suitable for your own paragliding skills, should be checked with your dealer in any way.

  • Page 4: Technical Description

    Speed-system: The Garuda has got a speed-system at the riser which is activated with the legs of the pilot. If the speed-system is released it goes back to the original position automatically. The riser has no trimmer which can be fixed The speed-system shortens the A and B risers and reduces the angel of attack of the canopy.

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Functionality and handling: Before take-off the Brummel-hooks of the harness´speed-bar are connected to the Brummel-hooks of the speed-system at the risers. You have to take care that the line of the speed-bar is running free.

  • Page 6: How To Check Your Paraglider

    If there is any defect, you are definitely not allowed to take-off! The easiest way to take off with the Garuda is to lay it out in an arc. You have to lay it out against the wind. The line-levels as well as the brake-lines have to be sorted accurately, also the risers have to be sorted. All lines...

  • Page 7: Level Flight

    The most important thing during the take-off is, like at all other gliders too, not the force but the constancy of the pull. Because the Garuda is very easy to lift up, you have to brake it a little bit on steep take- off areas or in strong wind conditions, to avoid that the glider is overtaking you.

  • Page 8: Accelerated Flight

    9.4. Accelerated flight: When using the speed system with your feet, the angle of attack is reduced and the Garuda flies up to 14 km/h faster. Due to the increased speed the reaction of the canopy is more dynamic in collapses. For your own safety you should only accelerate in calm wind conditions with ample ground clearance.

  • Page 9: Winch Launching (Towing)

    10. Winch launching (Towing): The Garuda is certified for tow launches. You should however discuss the requirements of towing with a flying instructor or the person in charge of the winch. Towing is only permitted when the person in charge of the winch has a valid winch license.

  • Page 10: Parachutal Stalls

    If the canopy and the lines are in good working condition, the Garuda will speed up again automatically after 2-3 seconds. Should this fail to happen you must push the A-risers forward or use the speed-system of the glider.

  • Page 11: Emergency-Steering

    12.8. Emergency-steering: In the event of loosing control of the steering lines, the Garuda can be flown easily with the rear risers (D lines). A stall happens quicker when steering with the rear risers, as if steered with the brake lines. The way of steering with the rear risers ia at approx.

  • Page 12: B-Line Stall

    Care: In time the UV rays will damage the material of the paraglider. Therefore don´t leave the Garuda out in the sun unnecessarily. Take care that the paraglider will not get dirty while laying it out. The dirt particles can damage the material.

  • Page 13: Nature- And Environment-Friendly Behaviour

    Every alteration of the glider, unless authorised by the manufacturer, results in the glider´s certification expiring. The Garuda have to be checked by an authorized specialised company or the manufacturer at least after 300 operating hours or after 2 years.
  • Page 14 (betwenn main- and top-lines) gets the description “M”. For example: CM4 = 4th middle- section-line from the middle of the glider on the C-level (at the Garuda M: 140 cm) The main-lines ( down at the risers) gets the additional description “R”. For example: AR3 = 3rd A-main-line from the middle of the canopy (at the Garuda M: 465 cm) 16.1.
  • Page 15 16.2. Single line length Garuda Medium 115.5 111.5 107.5 103.5 89.5 108.5 111.5 78.5 102.5 98.5 87.5 77.5 113.5 106.5 125.5 115.5 111.5 80.5 72.5 37.5 75.5 97.5 109.5 39.5 110.5 110.5 125.5 123.5 122.5...
  • Page 16 135.0 133.0 132.0 147.0 136.0 108.0 121.0 116.0 127.0 125.5 127.5 134.5 148.0 151.5 161.0 175.5 196.0 17.1. Total line length Garuda Small in mm Stabi 7120 7025 6985 7010 6945 6855 6810 6815 6720 6600 6490 6430 5950 7065...
  • Page 17 17.3. Total line length Garuda Large in mm Stabi 7625 7540 7515 7555 7510 7420 7375 7385 7270 7145 7035 6955 6505 7370 7345 6955 7575 7485 7460 7500 7455 7365 7325 7335 7235...

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