MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL]
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LOW WEIGHT GREAT HANDLING AMAZING PERFORMANCE EASY TAKE‐OFF Q is a mini‐wing, but nice performance, great handling and wide speed range place it close to normal paragliders. Q was mainly designed for mountain climbers, hikers and alpinists to add another dimension to their adventure….to add paragliding. Thanks to good performance, the Q is also nice companion for local soaring in stronger wing conditions and paragliding in any other circustanceses, where light and easy gear is needed. FG – Plus d.o.o. | Pot na črno 30, Vodice Slovenija 1
MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL]
CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS Construction and materials at Q are chosen to make the wing light, fast, simple and durable. The Q has 27 cells, mini ribs in trailling edge, PVC sticks that reinforce the front edge of profiles. Those can be replaced by Nitinol sticks up on pilot wish. For better canopy stability there is a tension tape through whole D line and additionaly in the center cell. There are four upper gallery lines A, B, C and D, but only three main lines A, B and C, what makes the Q hibrid three‐liner. Upper lines gallery has 26 lines, that is from each profile, for best weight distribution. Reisers are made of 15 mm tape, with speed system or trimmer. Using the speed or trimmer, we get additional 8‐10 km/h of speed. We use stronger material for upper surface for better durability, the ribs and lower surface are made of light materials. FG – Plus d.o.o. | Pot na črno 30, Vodice Slovenija 2
MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL]
Symmetric Collapse – “Big Ears” Big ears are an effective rapid descent maneuver. At a load of 100 kg, the sink rate is 4,5 m/s at horizontal speed 38‐40 km/h. After releasing , the Q returns to normal flight smoothly. B‐Stall In B‐stall the Q reaches a sink rate of 7 m/s or more. The Q stays very stable above pilot in B‐stall, there is no swinging or rotation. After releasing the B raisers the wing returns to normal flight very easy. In case of fast releasing of reisers, the wing can swing forward up to 40 degrees. Deep Spiral The Q enters the spiral fast and easy. It reaches vertical speed of 14m/s in a 1,5 circle at full break lenght. To control the speed and angle, you should use brake line. The spiral exit should be active! WARNING – the Q can enter stable spiral dive. In that case you need to be familiar with active spiral exit procedure. Do not use the Q as a spiral trening wing! FG – Plus d.o.o. | Pot na črno 30, Vodice Slovenija 3
MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL]
Full stall The Q enters full stall by pulling break lines ower 50 cm. Before collapsing the canopy, you will feel considerably increased force in break lines and experience swinging the canopy backwards. In next seconds the wing will stabilise above pilot with small swinging foreards‐backwards. By exit from full stall, the wing swings forward up to 45 degrees. Frontal collapse After frontal collapse, the canopy opens and returns to normal flight fast and easy. Side collapse At test side collapsing, the canopy stabilises and returns to normal flight with up to 120 degrees rotation and forward swinging up to 45 degrees. 50% collaps and opposite side rotation is easily possible. ALL TEST FLIGHTS AND TEST MANEUVRES WERE PERFORMED WITH 100 kg PILOT WEIGHT FOR Q 18, Q 20 AND Q 22
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MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL]
Warnings ‐
The Q is a mini-wing. Due to its flight dynamics, high responsiveness and speed it is intended for experienced pilots only. USE of the Q is at YOUR OWN RISK!
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Although it is very dynamic and highly responsive, the Q is by no means an acro wing.
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The Q is not a paramotor wing.
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Flying in rain can cause a wing to stall.
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Flying in inappropriate flight conditions (turbulence, strong wind, close to storms…) is dangerous.
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Performing wing-overs and deep spirals at low altitudes is dangerous.
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Check the glider for technical faults before every flight.
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Always perform the 5 points control rule.
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MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL]
Folding and Storing The Q can be folded in any way (cell by cell or any other method). When folding it is important not to turn the leading edge up and backwards, but to place the glider in transportation bag with leading edge looking up freely. This way reinforcement rods in leading edge are bent the least.
Technical Check Technical check of the wing must be conducted every two years or 150 flights by manufacturer or authorized person. FG – Plus d.o.o. | Pot na črno 30, Vodice Slovenija 6
MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL] TEHNICAL DATA Flat Area Nr Cells Flat Wingspan Flat AR Projected Area Projected Span Projected AR Trim speed km/h Speed max km/h Take‐off weight min Weight Material
Q18 18m² 27 8,899m 4,4 15,045m² 7,018m 3,274 40 / 42 50 / 52 60 kg 2,5 kg
Q20 20m² 27 9,381m 4,4 16,717m² 7,398m 3,274 40/42 50 / 52 60 kg 2,7 kg
Q22 22m² 27 9,839m 4,4 18,388m² 7,759m 3,274 40/42 50 / 52 60 kg 2,9 kg
MATERIAL
Top surface Lower surface Ribs, diagonals Lines upper gallery Middle lines Main lines Brake lines Brake line main Raisers Carabiners Rods
DOKDO 20 PORCHER skytex 27 classic PORCHER skytex 27 classic LIROS DC 60 LIROS DC 120 EDELRID A,B,C‐ 190 daN ‐ 1,7 mm ‐ aramid EDELRID 60 daN PES – aramid ‐ 1,0 mm EDELRID 280 daN ‐ 1,8mm ‐ aramid Band 15 mm MOUKA TISNOV PEGUET inox MR Nylon or Nitinol
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MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL] LINKED LINE LENGHT Q18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
A
B 5455 5395 5380 5405 5390 5355 5325 5320 5250 5155 5055 4975 4845 4695
C 5350 5295 5280 5310 5300 5270 5245 5250 5185 5100 5005 4935 4755 4675
D 5430 5375 5365 5400 5390 5360 5340 5340 5310 5215 5115 5020 4870 4780
Breaks 5535 5480 5470 5500 5485 5455 5430 5430
6045 5910 5880 5825 5725 5735 5680 5585 5595 5460 5365 5330
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MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL] LINKED LINE LENGHT Q20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
A
B 5785 5725 5705 5735 5720 5680 5650 5645 5585 5485 5385 5295 5135 4970
C 5660 5600 5590 5625 5610 5580 5560 5560 5500 5405 5310 5230 5055 4950
D 5745 5690 5680 5715 5705 5675 5655 5655 5620 5520 5410 5310 5140 5025
Breaks 5850 5795 5785 5815 5805 5770 5745 5745
6355 6210 6205 6150 6020 6060 5985 5840 5885 5660 5540 5495
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MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL]
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MINIWING Q by KIMFLY [INSTRUCTION MANUAL] LINKED LINE LENGHT Q22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
A
B 6095 6035 6015 6045 6030 5990 5960 5955 5890 5785 5680 5580 5430 5250
C 5960 5900 5890 5925 5915 5880 5860 5860 5795 5695 5595 5510 5315 5220
D 6045 5985 5975 6015 6005 5975 5950 5955 5915 5810 5700 5595 5425 5320
Breaks 6150 6095 6080 6115 6105 6070 6045 6045
6570 6420 6390 6335 6225 6240 6185 6080 6095 5945 5845 5810
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