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Thank you for flying ADVANCECongratulations on your choice of an <strong>OMEGA</strong> 8 - a quality productfrom ADVANCE. We are sure that you will spend many rewardinghours in the air with it.The user manual is an important part of the glider. Here you will findinstructions and important information about safety, care of the gliderand maintenance, and that’s why we recommend that you read thisbooklet carefully before your first flight.The latest version of this manual as well as further updated informationcan be found at www.advance.ch. Any new safety-related informationwill also be published on the website. If you have any furtherquestions or problems please contact your dealer or get in touch directlywith ADVANCE.We wish you a lot of enjoyment from your <strong>OMEGA</strong> 8, and always«happy landings».Team ADVANCE4
About ADVANCEADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading paraglidermanufacturers. Since it was founded in 1988, the companyhas consistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both indevelopment and production. The results are quality products withdistinctive characteristics.ADVANCE attaches great importance to after-sales customer support,and has built up a worldwide service network for this purpose.An on-going interaction with its customers brings in a steady flow ofnew knowledge that finds its way into ADVANCE products, thus completingthe «Circle of Service».At the heart of the ADVANCE brand is a team of specialists whoshare the passion of the customers who place their trust in the company’sproducts. With their thorough understanding of flying theycontribute their valuable personal experience and dedication to theworking processes.For many years ADVANCE has drawn on the competition scene forits technical expertise. Its small team of test and competition pilotsregularly notches up remarkable sporting successes with ADVANCEprototypes, winning numerous important international titles.Total control of the production process and supervision of the workingpractices at the ADVANCE factory in Vietnam ensure a highstandard of workmanship. Long term relationships with fabric andline manufacturers means that ADVANCE knowledge and expertisealso finds its way directly into the development of new materials.5
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Page 8 and 9: ADVANCE StandardsADVANCE pays a lot
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