Advance OMEGA 8 User Manual

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Using the paragliderDeliveryBefore delivery every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by thedealer and checked for correct settings and trim. When this has beendone the dealer enters the date of the first flight on the label attachedto a centre rib. This entry, together with a completed warranty form,will ensure that defects in the product attributable to manufacturingfaults are covered by the ADVANCE warranty. See Warranty in thesection «Service».The OMEGA 8 comes with a backpack, an inner bag, a compressionstrap, a repair kit, speed bar with lines, a mini windsock in the canopycolours and a booklet called ‘Getting started’.Basic settingsThe basic OMEGA 8 set-up at delivery is the original trim setting thatthe ADVANCE test team have found to be best; and the glider wascertified in this condition. Any personal alteration or modification tothe paraglider - for example, changing the line lengths or fitting differentrisers or quick links by the owner - will result in invalidation of thecertification. See section «Certification».Adjusting the brake linesThe length of the brake lines is set at the factory so that the trailingedge is not braked (is crease-free) when brakes are fully released infully accelerated flight. This setting should be kept as a matter of principle.If the length of the brake lines has to be readjusted there must be 8 cmof slack (free travel) between the brakes free position and the first effectof brake on the trailing edge in un-accelerated flight. We recommendthat the brake handles are secured with a bowline knot. Lookat the attached illustration, page 35.Adjusting the speed systemWe recommend that the OMEGA 8’s speed system is correctly adjustedbefore the first flight. This should include a check to ensurethat the whole acceleration range can be used. The OMEGA 8’s risersystem should be connected to the harness speed lines by means ofBrummel hooks 1 .After initial adjustment of the speed bar for leg length and harness,fine adjustment is carried out by altering the 2-phase speed systemon the risers: by moving the knots which locate the gear change balls10
(see ball 2adjusted.in the illustration) the speed bar travel and load can beExample: If the knots are moved downwards the change from 3:1to 2:1 occurs earlier, then raising the loading but shortening the totaltravel. Conversely, moving the knots upwards delays the gearchange, eases and lengthens the total travel of the speed bar.1Optimum adjustment of the 2-phase system enables a smooth tripletransfer with bent legs and an effi cient double transfer with outstretchedlegs.The OMEGA 8 speed system is arranged so that the profi le shapeis fully retained over the angle-of-attack range of the speed system.This keeps the good qualities of the profi le at high speeds.The separation of the outer C-risers allows the acceleration to befi ne-tuned, to increase the stability of the wing tip in accelerated fl ight.2Caution: The speed system is correctly adjusted when youcan apply the whole accelerate travel of the glider. Be carefulnot to adjust the speed lines so short that the wing would beaccelerated in fl ight all the time.11
Page 4 and 5: Thank you for flying ADVANCECongrat
Page 6 and 7: The OMEGA 8ADVANCE OMEGA 8 - Inspir
Page 8 and 9: ADVANCE StandardsADVANCE pays a lot
Page 12 and 13: Speed Performance Indicator (SPI)As
Page 14 and 15: Suitable harnessesThe ADVANCE OMEGA
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Page 18 and 19: Symmetric collapsing (front collaps
Page 20 and 21: StallingOne-sided stall (spin)The O
Page 22: WinchingThe OMEGA 8 is suitable for
Page 25 and 26: CheckA new ADVANCE paraglider must
Page 27 and 28: Materials usedWe routinely inspect
Page 30 and 31: ServiceADVANCE Service CentresADVAN
Page 32 and 33: PartsCellsLongitudinal strapsRing-R
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