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Please read this manual carefully and keep its instruction in mind when using your ASPEN II paraglider
CONTENTS: 1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
DESCRIPTION OF PARAGLIDER 2.1.
Technical description
2.2.
Technical data
2.3.
Specifications of materials
3.
CERTIFICATION
4.
ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER
5.
4.1.
Break line lengths
4.2.
Addition of speed system
FLIGHT OPERATIONS 5.1. Standard flight regime 5.1.1. Pre-flight inspection 5.1.2. Launch 5.1.3. Flight 5.1.4. Landing 5.2. Fast descent 5.2.1. Big ears 5.2.2. B-line stall 5.2.3. Spiral dive 5.3. Special flight operations 5.3.1. Collapse of one side of the sail 5.3.2. Frontal collapse of the canopy 5.3.3. Deep stall ("Sackflug") 5.3.4. Full stall 5.3.5 Negative spin
6.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
7.
REPAIRS
8.
CONCLUSION
1.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on buying a new GRADIENT ASPEN II ! After three years of popular acclaim, excellent reviews and over 1200 Aspens sold world-wide, Gradient are replacing the Aspen with a new glider, The Aspen II, the next generation in the DHV 2 category. Our target is clear. To create an even better glider that will satisfy a similar pilot sector, keeping the comfortable but dynamic flying characteristics of the original Aspen but increasing the already high performance and safety margins. This is our way for the Aspen II. We believe that you will be very enthusiastic about your new glider in terms of its flight characteristics and construction. ASPEN II is an intermediate performance paraglider (DHV 2, correspond AFNOR category Performance) and therefore is meant for qualified pilots who hold pilot licence B. (CP+) This manual provides information, which will help you fly safely and keep your wing in good condition. If after reading this booklet you have any further questions or uncertainties, please do not hesitate to contact our company or any authorised GRADIENT dealer and we will gladly answer all your questions. We would also welcome feedback from you about your new ASPEN II.
2. DESCRIPTION OF PARAGLIDER 2.1.
Technical description
• The ground plan is a slender elliptical shape with a slight positive contortion of the leading edge. This means that the "ears" (stabilo) of the canopy are slightly swept back in flight and this modern design gives a number of advantages. • The Aspen II has a new airfoil section to meet the requirements of an optimal balance between performance and stability. The airfoil’s maximum relative thickness is 17 % and its characteristics were defined so as to deliver maximum stability over as wide a speed range as possible. These qualities are enhanced by the size and positioning of the cell openings as well as attention to the design of the break system. • Special focus has been given to the position, area and shaping of the cell openings to ensure high stability over a very wide speed range (angle of attack). Graduated sized cell openings help to reduce the air movements and aid pressure distributions within the glider.
• For better distribution of force within the canopy, diagonal segmented-rib technology is used. The forces in the wing are carefully calculated and balanced to give a flawless sail presentation and an intuitive feel to the flying. • The special three-level line concept with progressively differing diameters has the top-level lines made from a special, very strong dyneema DC of 0.7 mm diameter. All that lines have the advantage of splice loops giving maximum overall strength, durability and the lowest possible drag. • ASPEN II is supplied with a well-tried four-riser speed system with a working range of 16 cm. • Gradient has paid attention to details too with new low drag micro attachment points on the wing tips and a new rucksack, inner bag and riser bag etc.
2.2
Technical data ASPEN II
Size 22 24 26 28 30 Area ........................ 22.15 m2 24.20 m2 26.36 m2 28.60 m2 31.53 m2 Span ....................... 11.23 m 11.57 m 12.25 m 12.76 m 13.40 m Aspect ratio ............. 5.69 5.69 5.69 5.69 5.69 2 2 2 2 Proj. surface area .... 19.51 m 21.33 m 23.22 m 25.20 m 27.78 m2 Proj. wingspan ......... 9.45 m 9.88 m 10.31 m 10.74 m 11.28 m Proj. aspect ratio ..... 4.58 4.58 4.58 4.58 4.58 No. of cells .............. 53 53 53 53 53 Max. chord .............. 2.45 m 2.55 m 2.67 m 2.78 m 2.92 m Min. chord ............... 0.52 m 0.54 m 0.57 m 0.59 m 0.62 m Line diameters …..... dyneema 0.6/0.7/1.0/1.1/1.3 // aramid 1.3/1.5/1.8 mm Max. line length (B) ... 6.84 m 7.15 m 7.46 m 7.77 m 8.16 m Line suspension ……. 324.3 m 339.0 m 353.8 m 368.5 m 386.9 m Weight ...................... 4.8 kg 5.1 kg 5.4 kg 5.8 kg 6.1 kg Min. take-off weight*... 65 kg 70 kg 80 kg 90 kg 105 kg Max. take-off weight*... 75 kg 85 kg 100 kg 115 kg 130 kg Certification ………….. DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 DHV 2 Min. sink rate** ……... ±1.0 m/s ±1.0 m/s ±1.0 m/s ±1.0 m/s ±1.0 m/s Min. speed** ……..….
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