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AirBorne WindSports FUN 160 Owner's And Service Manual

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THE
Fun
by Airborne
OWNER and
SERVICE MANUAL
PO Box 7042, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA
E-mail
fly@airborne.com.au
www.airborne.com.au
Phone (02) 4944 9199 Int +61 2 4944 9199
Fax (02) 4944 9395 Int +61 2 4944 9395

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  • Page 1 by Airborne OWNER and SERVICE MANUAL PO Box 7042, REDHEAD, NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA E-mail fly@airborne.com.au www.airborne.com.au Phone (02) 4944 9199 Int +61 2 4944 9199 Fax (02) 4944 9395 Int +61 2 4944 9395...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................3 Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES .....................4 Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................5 Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS ..................6 Section 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT..................7 Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ...................8 Section 6 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.................10 Hang Glider Daily Inspection ........................

  • Page 4: Design Features

    Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES The Fun is the latest hang glider from AirBorne Windsports, and is the result of continued testing and refinement by AirBorne’s research and development team. The philosophy behind the development of the Fun was to design a glider which was light weight, strong and set up quickly.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS FUN 160 FUN 190 FUN 220 METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL SAIL AREA 20.5 sq 14.9 sq 17.7 sq 160 sq ft 190 sq ft 220 sq ft meter...

  • Page 6: Operating Limitations

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS WARNING Hang Gliding is a high risk sport. The safe operation of this hang glider ultimately rests with you, the pilot. We believe that in order to fly safely you must maturely practice the sport of hang gliding.

  • Page 7: Warranty Statement

    Warranty. The hang glider or parts are at the customer’s risk whilst in transit to and from AIRBORNE or its authorised agent. NOTE : Warranty service is available to the customer from AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LIMITED or authorised agent.

  • Page 8: Assembly Procedure

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The wing can be assembled in two positions, either lying flat or standing on the control frame. Assembling the Fun on the control frame is the most popular method of assembly in light winds. This method is preferable as the sail is less prone to being soiled or damaged during assembly.
  • Page 9 AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 • TENSION CROSS BARS. The crossbars are now tensioned by pulling the webbing loop until the shackle is positioned on the Quick Clip. Ensure that the catch is positively locked. When tensioning the glider lying flat the keel can be raised slightly allowing the side flying wires to become looser.

  • Page 10: Pre-Flight Inspection

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Section 6 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION A thorough pre-flight inspection is mandatory for any aircraft, and the best technique is a circular walk around the wing. The nose area is the ideal place to start your pre-flight check, followed by each assembly point.

  • Page 11: Break Down Procedure

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Section 7 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE To break down your Fun, just reverse the set-up procedure steps as described. Included here are a few guidelines to follow which will save you time and prevent potential wear areas on your sail.

  • Page 12: Assembly From Shipping Length

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Section 8 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH If your Glider was delivered to you in the short pack form the following procedure should be used. • Unzip bag and remove ties. Remove all padding from the tube ends.

  • Page 13: Flight Technique

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Section 9 FLIGHT TECHNIQUE Take Off..Don’t forget to hook in... The Fun has a slightly tail heavy static balance and is very easy to launch. Hold the nose in a slightly elevated position with the wings level, run hard keeping the nose at the same angle.

  • Page 14: Tuning

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Section 10 TUNING Your Fun was test flown and delivered to you in good trim. If, however, any adjustments are made to your glider, we recommend that they be recorded in your maintenance log at the rear of this manual.

  • Page 15: Bridle Checking Specifications

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Bridle Checking Specifications REAR OF GLIDER REFLEX LINE ATTACHMENT REAR OF KEEL 4545.TCW Fun 160 Fun 190 Fun 220 Batten Above Keel Above Keel Above Keel Above Keel Above Keel Above Keel Metric...

  • Page 16: Roll/Yaw Trim

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Roll/Yaw Trim Through time and use it is possible that you glider may become “unbalanced”. The glider may turn one way or roll into a bank easier in one direction than the other. It is possible that the cloth may stretch asymmetrically if the pilot, over an extended period of time, consistently thermals in one direction.

  • Page 17: Periodic Inspections And Maintenance

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Section 11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule 1 - Clean and service, 2 - Check as directed, 3 - Check for security, cracks, wear and faulty operation, 4 Remove, inspect and replace if necessary, 5 Recommend replacement or overhaul.

  • Page 18: Notes On Periodic Inspections

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Notes on Periodic Inspections Airframe Tubing • INSTALLATION & REMOVAL. When removing tubing do not bend or force tubes. When installing do not distort tubing from its original shape. • INSPECTION. Inspect tubing for cracks, damage from abrasion, elongated holes or distortion in tube surface.

  • Page 19: Transportation And Storage

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Section 12 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Avoid damage to your glider by using well-padded racks. We recommend that you support the glider in at least 3 places to spread the load. Flat straps should be used for tie downs to avoid damage to leading edge mylar.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Record

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Section 13 MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Details of Repairs or Maintenance Carried out by. Issue Date: 1 October 2001 Page 20...

  • Page 21: Hang Glider Compliance Schedules

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES Fun 160 GLIDER MODEL: Fun 160 MANUFACTURED BY: AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE: These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration.

  • Page 22: Fun 190

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Fun 190 GLIDER MODEL: Fun 190 MANUFACTURED BY: AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE: These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration.

  • Page 23: Fun 220

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Fun 220 GLIDER MODEL: Fun 220 MANUFACTURED BY: AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE: These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration.
  • Page 24 AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Fun X/Bar Hinge Pull Back Assembly Fun X/Bar Hinge Pull Back Assembly Dwg No A4-4644 20/09/2001 Id Part No Details FUN160 FUN190 FUN220 103360 PULL BACK WIRE 1515 F190 103361 PULL BACK WIRE 1670 F220 103502...

  • Page 25: Assembly Drawings

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 Section 15 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS A4-4644 Fun X-Bar Hinge Assembly ALL PARTS ASSEMBLED TO MAKE AIRFRAME Xbar Strap 18 REAR VIEW TOP VIEW AMENDMENTS Date AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES FUN X/BAR A4-4644...
  • Page 26 AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL Fun X/Bar to L/edge Junction Fun X/Bar to L/edge Junction Dwg No A4-4654 20/09/2001 Part No Details FUN160 FUN190 FUN220 103373 X/BAR F190 103374 X/BAR F220 103530 X/BAR F160 103370 L/EDGE FRONT F190 103513 L/EDGE FRONT F220...

  • Page 27: A4-4654 Fun X-Bar To L/E Assembly

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 A4-4654 Fun X-Bar To L/E Assembly TOP VIEW (RIGHT HAND SIDE) MOUNT CHANNEL ON OTHER SIDE OF L/EDGE FOR LHS FRONT LEADING EDGE FRONT LEADING EDGE REAR L/EDGE LOCATOR BOLT FOR 220 ONLY...
  • Page 28 NOSE PLATE HANG GLIDER 3MM 102271 SADDLE TO SUIT 45MM TUBE 106152 QUICK CLIP ASM 75MM 103368 KEEL TUBE ASSEM FUN 190 103604 KEEL TUBE ASSEM FUN 160 103609 KEEL TUBE ASSEM FUN 220 103370 L/EDGE FRONT F190 103513 L/EDGE FRONT F220 103514...

  • Page 29: A4-4653 Fun Nose Junction Assembly

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 A4-4653 Fun Nose Junction Assembly Saddles on Fun 160 only SAIL TANG 220 ONLY 220 ONLY H NUT 220 F NUT 160 / 190 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW AMENDMENTS Date AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS FUN NOSE...
  • Page 30 CAP WASHER COV WHITE 5/16 100604 CAP WASHER BASE CLIP 5/16 103368 KEEL TUBE ASSEM FUN 190 103604 KEEL TUBE ASSEM FUN 160 103609 KEEL TUBE ASSEM FUN 220 104611 KEEL TUBE ASSEM FUN 220 TYPE 2 Issue Date: 1 October 2001...

  • Page 31: A4-4655 Fun Keel Assembly

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 A4-4655 Fun Keel Assembly FRONT TO REAR WIRE ABOVE SIDE WIRES TOP SIDE WIRES CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR FUN 220, FROM #42 ON. (09/01) FRAME TOP MOVED 100mm FORWARD FRONT TO REAR WIRE TOP VIEW...
  • Page 32 AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL HG AFrame Faired Corner Unit Assembly Type 2 HG AFrame Faired Corner Unit Assembly Type 2 Dwg No A4-7237 20/09/2001 Part No Details FUN220 103957 D/TUBE A/FOIL SILVER 1700 SLEEVED 103988 D/TUBE BTM KNUCKLE FRD LHS 1/4" HOL 103989 D/TUBE BTM KNUCKLE FRD RHS 1/4"...

  • Page 33: A4-7237 Hg A-Frame Faired Corner Unit Assembly

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 A4-7237 HG A-Frame Faired Corner Unit Assembly ALL PARTS ASSEMBLED TO MAKE WING LEFT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE RIGHT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE NOTE: CLEVIS PIN AND RING USED ONLY ON TANDEM GLIDER V.G PULLEY...
  • Page 34 AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL HG SA Frame Corner Unit Assembly Round Type HG SA Frame Corner Unit Assembly Round Type Dwg No A4-4651 20/09/2001 Id Part No Details FUN160 FUN190 103401 D/TUBE ROUND TYPE 2 28X2 1645 103524 D/TUBE ROUND TYPE 2 28X1.6 1480...

  • Page 35: A4-4651 Hg A-Frame Round Down Tube Corner Assembly

    AirBorne WindSports- Fun MANUAL – Rev 1 A4-4651 HG A-Frame Round Down Tube Corner Assembly ALL PARTS ASSEMBLED TO MAKE WING LEFT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE RIGHT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY DETAIL 1. THE WIRES ARE FITTED INTO THE FAIRED KNUCKLES FIRST WITH THE LOCKING SHAFT, 2 WASHERS &...

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