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1. NDVANCEEPSILON Usor an E SR neg i Mk bee br URES Me va M 4h oe Edition 1 08_2013 Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE eee 4 About ADVANCE dent au cum ie te eene de ba 5 TASEPSIEON Ce cies rete ene ee bel E ae 6 Complete pleasure 6 Outstanding features ests A aa aaa ata ban ees ta T 6 Other important d tails esse ti eta i ses Aa a 7 Pilot requirements 8 General advice about paragliding nnee eneen 8 Using the paraglider nennen eee enma ei 9 Deliver Visa duit vets T 9 Basic SETINOS nd nnee te randen RR Ea nnee 9 Adjusting the brakeilines a un veenendaal 9 Speed system with SPI vennen nea na 9 Setting up the speed system sese eee ee eenen eneen 12 Suitable karness nnen trente eden eea 13 Weight range eiei ne ad enden be ai 13 Flight characteristics ca m ideeen 16 TAKSORF tranen tate a N MN en a a E Aaaa uta 16 Normal flights ice cae se st THE 720 TS ite dada ee 17 TUPI HIG Mt ett te aa ea Ltd ae aaa ag a fatza 18 Accelerated flight ag cetei e ceda a E 18 GOSSE nne ac Eau Gata ANA aaa ne A te sans 19 Rapid descents 20 ezi aie ss M rte NN mn ree ere tree cama dela ete Le 22 Lancli fi cere eri act nau ca be aii need ni bed tented 23 Flying with a wet paraglider nenea 24 WINCRINE soccer et au Aaen a 24 Paramotoring 24 Aerobatics snars as caca aia teven ca casta 25 Maintenance repairs and service2. As a further preventative measure apply moderate 25 40 speed bar All these actions have a small effect in reducing the angle of attack Should the wet glider get into deep stall recovery can only be achieved using the speed bar See also section Deep stall Winching The EPSILON 7 is suitable for winch launching When taking off in windless conditions ensure that the paraglider is laid out in an arched or even wedge shape to avoid risk of the glider rosetting Winch launch is only permitted if e the pilot has completed a tow training course only Germany DHV e the winch system is certified for use with paragliders e the winch operator has been fully trained in paraglider winching Paramotoring Paramotor certification is planned Further information about this will be released on www advance ch 24 Acrobatics While developing the EPSILON 7 attention was concentrated on sim plicity safety and user friendliness both in general use and flying behaviour Appropriate pilot skill and correct technique are essential in order to successfully carry out the following manoeuvres especially in the expanded weight range Wingovers Helicopters Tail Glide Reversal and Asymmetric Spiral The wing was tested to the usual 8g load fac tor but is not specially strengthened for acro Be aware that dynamic manoeuvres put greater loading on the struc ture and can shorten the glider s life This means that a regular chec
3. This gives the pilot a high safety margin Entry into a fullstall is achieved by progressively and symmetrically pulling down both brake lines Forward speed reduces Airflow and wind noise reduce After reaching minimum speed the paraglider first goes into a brief phase of parachutal stall Then further brake will cause complete airflow breakaway and the wing will fall back in full stall EPSILON 7 has a strong desire to fly again but is easy to hold in the stall A half wrap of the brakes is recommended to fly fullstalls To recover the canopy has to be pre inflated To do this the brakes should at first be released slowly and symmetrically and only fully released when pre inflation is complete The EPSILON 7 then flies away relatively cleanly without shooting forward too much Tip Basically in all out of control flight situations you should immediately release both brakes fully hands up Deep stall Stable parachutal stall cannot be established whether attempted by brake or B stall In rain or if the canopy is wet the EPSILON 7 like all paragliders is more vulnerable to parachutal stall If the wet glider were to go into parachutal stall you should recover only by accelerating using the speedbar See also section Flying with a wet paraglider Landing Always make a proper landing circuit with a well planned final approach As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to level the flight path before
4. e Liros Dyneema DFLP 232 covered 1 9 mm brake lines Risers Polyester 13 mm Quicklinks Maillon Rapide Inox stainless 3 5 mm S12 Stitching thread Polyester 29 Certification The EPSILON 7 has EN and LTF B certification The test reports can be downloaded from www advance ch Certification ratings can only provide limited information about a par aglider s flying behaviour in thermally active and turbulent air The certification grading is based primarily on provoked extreme flight manoeuvres in calm air During the development of an ADVANCE paraglider the emphasis is first and foremost on flying behaviour and handling and not exclu sively on the certification test The result is a well rounded product with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certification rating occupies a significant proportion of the specifications that have to be met 30 Service ADVANCE Service Center ADVANCE operates two company owned service centres that carry out checks and repairs of all types The workshops based in Switzer land and France are official maintenance operations which have many years experience and indepth product specific expertise The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other authorised service centres that provide the same services All service facilities use orig inal ADVANCE materials exclusively You can find all information on checks and repairs and the relevant addresses at www advance ch
5. The ADVANCE website At www advance ch you will find detailed information about ADVANCE and its products as well as useful addresses which you can contact if you have any questions Among the things you will be able to do on the website are e complete the warranty card online up to 10 days after purchasing the glider enabling you to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty e find out about new safety related knowledge and advice concern ing ADVANCE products e download an application form in PDF format which you can use when sending your glider in for a check at ADVANCE e find an answer to a burning question among the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions e subscribe to the ADVANCE Newsletter so that you will be regularly informed by e mail about news and products It is well worth visiting the ADVANCE website regularly because the range of services offered is continuously being expanded Warranty In order to enjoy the full benefits of the ADVANCE warranty you are requested to complete the relevant form on the website in the Warranty section within 10 days of purchase As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any defects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults In order for a warranty claim to be made ADVANCE must be noti fied imme diately on discovery of a defect and the defective product sent in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible manu facturing
6. a paraglider your self The various seams and lines are made with great precision and for this reason only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may fit identical replacement parts or replace entire cells Exceptions to this rule are the replacement of lines and the repair of small tears up to 5 cm or holes in the fabric that may be glued with the self adhesive ripstop included in the repair kit After a repair or the replace ment of a line the glider must always be opened out and checked on the ground before the next flight Disposal Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product We use only non toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and en vironmental impact assessments When your paraglider reaches the end of its useful life in a number of years time please remove all metal parts and dispose of the lines canopy and risers in a waste inciner ation plant 27 Jechncal detals EPSILON 7 23 26 28 30 Flat surface 23 0 26 0 28 0 30 0 Projected surface m 19 3 21 8 23 5 25 2 Recommanded takeoff weight mi 60 80 75 95 85 110 100 130 Increased takeoff weight 12 kg 80 95 95 110 110 125 Glider weight kg 4 65 5 1 5 45 5 75 Aspect ratio 5 15 Projected aspect ratio 8 62 Span m 10 88 11 57 12 01 12 43 Projected span m 8 32 8 85 9 19 9 51 Number of cells 45 Number
7. and field of view clear The EPSILON 7 takeoff behaviour is very smooth and easy for both forward and reverse takeoffs The canopy inflates quickly and rises progressively without hanging back or shooting in front Because the EPSILON 7 rises very easily it is very important to match the pull up impulse to the conditions This means e Ina lot of wind and or on a steep slope the EPSILON 7 needs little or almost no pull up impulse e In calm conditions and or flat land a relaxed pull up makes sense The EPSILON 7 has split A risers We recommend that you use all the A risers for takeoff The EPSILON 7 inflates reliably from the middle out and rises very straight with little exertion Tip Before takeoff get your canopy into the right shape Do this while sorting the lines by pulling the brake lines in until you have the perfect curved shape Info You can also use the inner A lines for an EPSILON 7 takeoff but handling is easier using all the A risers Takeoff in light wind forward takeoff The EPSILON 7 only needs a moderate pull up impulse even in a light wind It is not necessary to step back and run into the lines Guide the glider up with pronounced leaning forward but without too much of a pull on the A risers until the canopy is overhead During the pull up phase any correcting should only be done by decisive going under the wing without using the brakes After any necessary correcting and a satisfactory visual c
8. applying full brake to completely arrest the forward speed 9 Caution Steep turn reversals lead to strong swinging of the pilot and should not be done near the ground 9 Caution Braking will reduce your speed and increase your sink but it will certainly seriously restrict your ability to ma noeuvre 23 9 Caution Getting below minimum speed leads to stalling this should unquestionably be avoided when top landing and on final approach 9 Caution Never let your glider fall to the ground on its lead ing edge The overpressure so caused inside the wing can rip the cell walls and damage the leading edge Flying with a wet paraglider Flying with a wet glider creates a risk of deep stall Deep stall is often the result of a combination of factors The weight of the wet canopy goes up and this increased weight increases the angle of attack which always puts the glider nearer the deep stall limit Added to this water drops on the top surface have a detrimental effect on the lami nar flow of the boundary layer near the leading edge which distinctly reduces the maximum lift coefficient If the wet glider is also being flown at its lower weight limit there is a further small effect of increas ing the angle of attack as well as there being a lower airspeed be cause of the reduced wing loading In order to avoid the risk of deep stall with a wet glider the wing should be braked as little as possible and big ears not used at all
9. fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or replace ment of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product 31 The ADVANCE warranty does not cover any claim other than those listed above Claims in respect of damage resulting from careless or incorrect use of the product e g inadequate maintenance unsuitable storage overloading exposure to extreme temperatures etc are expressly excluded The same applies to damage attributable to an accident or normal wear and tear 32 List of parts Nylon Wyres Longitudinal straps Cells Winglet Velcro openings 34 _ineplan A1 B1 SL low 3A1 3B1 A2 B2 A8 B3 A4 184 3A2 3B2 J a5 BS A6 B6 A7 B7 A8 B8 3B3 ADVANCEE 169 A10 PAS B10 T StA P StB P St C PSILON 23 26 28 30 35 RISers NOOR WN gt Big Ears System Pulley speed system Quick link Magnetic clips Swivel Speed Performance Indicator SPI SPI Scale Back of the D risers 36 Bowine knot D Gi g i Step 5 39 advance thun ag fon 41 88 225 70 10 www advance ch uttigengstrasse 87 fax 41 33 225 70 11 info advance ch ch 3600 thun
10. fly B stalls on a regular basis If the B Stall is to be flown however recovery must consist of a complete and hesitation free release of the B risers so that normal flight is resumed within two seconds The B stall is diffi cult for light pilots to do because of the high force required Stalling One sided stall spin When circling tightly in a thermal the EPSILON 7 indicates early and clearly by strongly increasing brake load the risk of a stall Even so if a wing does stall you will feel a marked reduction of brake load on the inside of the turn If this happens you must immediately release both brake lines so that the EPSILON 7 can return to normal flight by itself If a wing stalls completely the paraglider will go into a spin negative rotation The EPSILON 7 will react dynamically but will still be man ageable by the less experienced pilot Even so depending on the situation from which the paraglider is allowed to fly again the reac tion can be quite vigorous shooting forward with a raised risk of col lapse The canopy can be arrested while shooting forward by well judged braking Normal flight can then be resumed without a further collapse 22 Tip Basically in all out of control flight situations but espe cially the onset of a one sided stall you should immediately release both brakes fully hands up Fullstall EPSILON 7 brake effect and resistance starts early but the brake travel is very long
11. glider s good steering qualities A harness that is matched to the EPSILON 7 flying qualities helps you enter and settle on a very steady turn See also section Suitable har nesses 9 Caution To keep good manoeuvrability make sure to fly your EPSILON 7 with enough airspeed while turning in thermals not too much outside brake Tip If a brake line breaks you can steer the EPSILON 7 using the C risers Accelerated flight The EPSILON 7 wing remains extremely stable even in accelerated flight However paragliders operate at a lower angle of attack while flying at their higher speeds and the degree of stability is generally reduced The higher aerodynamic forces involved at higher airspeeds mean that a collapse can be more dynamic See also section Collapses When encountering strong turbulence while flying accelerated you should first release the soeedbar completely before applying the brake necessary to stabilise the wing The high stability of the EPSILON 7 allows light turbulence to be flown through while accel erated While doing this active accelerating should be used whereby the angle of attack is accommodated by using the speedbar instead of the brakes By doing this pitch attitude disturbances will be min imised and good gliding performance maintained See also section Speedsystem with SPI e If the angle of attack increases e g wing goes back in rising air the speedbar should be briefly but strongly pus
12. intervals 26 PaCkINg ae ee shout Mees ec cules onedele t ar eked 26 Care and maintenance 26 What to do if the leading edge gets damaged 27 GHECK vient M nih a af ie ere Du oe al pata aaa 27 Repairs es Eo tn EE 27 DISpPOSAl aren eenen eeen citeai es he menthe sene 27 Technical d tails zen aa ai ne i ai SAR a Nee 28 TECHNICA data wes vaar cva c aa ca anneer a dd aa ai 28 Material USS israel aaa i aa a a i e 29 Certification aanrennen neden RE 30 SOrviC nnn tatea aaa a Aaaa see aa 3 de Roer PARU Saca ders 31 ADVANCE Service Center 31 The ADVANCE website 31 Warranty sasea i ca aa tar a Ca ea kende 31 List of parts 34 Lineplan 35 Risers 36 Bowline 45 le Assessment iain 37 Thank you for ting ADVANCE Our sincere thanks to you for deciding on an EPSILON 7 another ADVANCE quality product We hope that you will enjoy many reward ing hours in the air with it This Operating Manual is an important companion to the paraglider In it there are instructions and important information about safety care and maintenance We therefore recommend that you carefully read through the manual before your first flight On www advance ch you will find the latest version of this manual and more information Any new safety related knowledge about the product will be published here on the website Please contact your dealer or ADVANCE direct if you have any question
13. of risers 3 Max chord m 2 63 2 80 2 91 3 01 Min chord m 0 59 0 63 0 65 0 68 Riser lengths cm 48 50 52 54 Max length of the lines with the risers cm 677 720 747 773 Min speed km h 23 1 Trim speed km h 38 2 Max speed km h 51 2 Trimmer no Paramotor certification LTF 23 05 planned Certification EN LTF Pilot wing equipment 2 For dynamic flying and or basic acro manoeuvres 3 Values depend on wing loading harness pilot and glider size within the recommended takeoff weight ranges 28 Materials used We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over Like all ADVANCE products the EPSILON7 is designed and produced as a result of the latest developments and knowledge We have chosen all the materials very carefully under conditions of the strictest qual ity control Leading edge Skytex 38 Universal 9017 E25 38 g m2 Top surface Skytex 38 Universal 9017 E25 38 g m2 Bottom surface DOMENICO DOKDO 20MF 34 gr m2 Supported ribs Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 40 g m2 Unsupported ribs Skytex 40 Hard 9017 E29 40 g m2 Leading and trailing edge reinforcement Polyester laminate 20 mm Lower leading edge reinforcement Polyamid 16 mm Suspension lines e Edelrid Aramid 7348 280 230 190 140 covered 1 8 1 7 1 5 1 3 mm Base lines e Edelrid Aramid 8000 U 90 70 50 uncovered 0 8 0 7 0 5 mm Upper storey e Liros Dyneema DSL 70 DFL 115 covered 0 95 1 3 mm Brake lines
14. speed and a more dynamic and agile fly ing character Tip ADVANCE recommend that the EPSILON 7 is flown in the middle to the upper part of its recommended weight range Note The EPSILON 7 has a weight range that has been ex tended above the recommended region but so that it still keeps its EN LTF B classification the upper limit of the EN LTF B classification lies around 15 kg above the standard weight range for the size 23 26 and 28 When the EPSILON 7 is flown in its upper weight region the higher wingloading produces a higher trim speed and a more dynamic and agile flying character The fact that the EPSILON 7 keeps its EN LTF B rating at the higher wing loadings confirms its high degree of passive safety Weight range EPSILON 7 23 EPSILON 7 26 EPSILON 7 28 EPSILON 7 30 60 70 60 80 kg MM Dynamic side 80 90 100 110 120 85 110 kg 100 130 kg Thermaling side 130 15 lght characteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with your new glider in quiet conditions in a familiar flying area A few pull ups at an easy site will give you confidence in the EPSILON 7 s handling qualities from the very beginning Takeoff Before every takeoff carry out the following pre takeoff checks 1 Harness and helmet done up reserve Ok 2 Lines free 3 Canopy open 4 Wind direction and strength assessed 5 Airspace
15. the profile shape of the wing is fully retained over the angle of attack range of the speed system This maintains the beneficial qualities of the profile at high speeds 9 Caution The speed system is correctly adjusted when you can use the full travel available on the risers Make certain that the speed lines are not set too short thus causing the wing to be pre accelerated all the time Suitable harnesses Basically the EPSILON 7 can be flown with any harness that does not have rigid cross bracing see section Certification The chosen harness should ideally have a carabiner distance of ca 45 cm and a support height of between 40 and 48 cm Info Experience has proved the theory a streamlined har ness can significantly improve gliding performance Weight range The weight ranges of the different sizes are given in the section Technical data The figures given there represent the total in flight weights This includes the pilot s body weight plus clothes as well as the weight of all the equipment glider reserve harness instru ments etc Flying at the lower or upper weight limits can have an effect on the paraglider s lying characteristics and handling but without influencing the pilot s safety Glide performance remains the same over the whole weight range but climbing performance will be altered When the EPSILON 7 is flown in its upper weight area the higher wing load ing produces a higher trim
16. ance Exceptionally straightforward and precise handling makes this elegant wing the perfect glider for recreational thermaling pilots Outstanding features Compact but great performance The EPSILON 7 looks compact but doesn t pay for it in performance quite the opposite it s the latest technology that gives the EPSILON 7 enormous performing possibilities A new line concept with 3 risers but only 2 storeys above resulting in many fewer lines and suspen sion points accounts for this huge performance upgrade Precise and direct handling Very precise and direct EPSILON 7 handling is a delight This results from a completely fresh investigation of the relationship between wingspan and line length and a new generation profile Also a new look at brake line set up helped out with the direct and precise han dling and there s less canopy inertia A definite Feeling Good and Having Fun factor The EPSILON 7 is a fully finished widely capable recreational inter mediate easy to manage in turbulence and extreme situations with high passive safety The new profile geometry gives the EPSILON 7 distinctive pitch stability and this keeps the pilot feeling comfortable and happy all the time especially in turbulent air Compact Precise Predictable Other important details ADVANCE Standards ADVANCE pays a lot of attention to small details Sewn in tension straps improve the wing s stability and the disti
17. e second then releasing them immediately Rapid descents For quick and efficient ways of getting down the ADVANCE test team recommend big ears with or without speed bar or the spiral dive the choice depends on the situation Tip Fast descents should be practised now and then in quiet conditions so they won t become emergencies when you need them Symmetrical collapsing of the wingtips big ears The EPSILON 7 has split A risers which make it easy to apply big ears To enter this manoeuvre pull both outer red marked A lines quickly down together This will fold the wingtips in and you can hold them there easily To reopen release the A lines the EPSILON 7 wingtips then open themselves thanks to the high internal wing pressure Sink rate can be further increased by using the speedbar Depending on the situation the glider can be steered using weight shift Remark Big ears is also possible using two lines per side with the EPSILON 7 Here it is important that the glider must be accelerated as well and the trailing edge must not be braked 20 9 Caution Do not fly spirals or sharp changes of direction with big ears applied the increased loading carried by fewer lines can damage the structure 9 Caution Be aware that flying with big ears brings the stall closer Be careful with the brake lines when big ears are applied and do not use this descent method if the wing is wet See also section Flying with a wet
18. f the speed system The SPI helps you do this See section Speed Performance Indicator SPI Despite the wing s high stability an active flying style is recommended collapses can be almost completely avoided This means keeping the lightly braked glider directly above you in other words countering roll and pitch disturbances e When the angle of attack increases flying into a thermal wing swings back the brake lines should be temporarily released fully until the glider returns to its overhead position e When the angle of attack reduces glider dives forwards pilot swings back the wing should briefly be braked more Be careful not to get below minimum speed and don t overreact with the brakes Turning flight The EPSILON 7 has precise response to brake application It reacts directly and progressively to increasing steering demands once the brake line free travel has been taken up Steering can be effectively assisted by active weight shift Angle of bank can always be increased stabilised or reduced by the appropriate pull on the brake line When circling in a thermal choose the desired angle of bank and cor responding turn radius by using the inside brake line and let the par aglider turn steadily like this Stabilise the outside wing with outside brake as required and in particular keep a check on the rate of turn Too much brake on the outside wing will slow the turn and the air speed down and lose the
19. ge remains unbraked in accelerated flight no crease in the wing Basically this setting should be kept If the brake line length does have to be reset there should be 8 cm of initial free brake line movement between the brakes fully released po sition in unaccelerated flight and that point where the lines first affect the trailing edge We recommend a bowline knot for attaching the handles See illustration in the appendix Speed system with SPI The EPSILON 7 has a speed system with a Speed Performance Indicator SPI which reads off against 3 positions on the backs of the risers The red markers on the speed system enable a precise speed bar position to be set to suit the in flight situation Best gliding to the next thermal needs an on going choice of speed to fly depending on the current values of headwind expected next climb rate and the rate of sink Example EPSILON 7 26 Neutral position Position 30 Position 80 Thanks to its high stability the EPSILON 7 can be flown in accelerated condition in light turbulence without problem The choice of acceler ated speed for best glide does play an important role for a relatively high performance intermediate glider Each of the EPSILON 7 SPI positions has an icon with a value for headwind expected climb and sink rate These indicated positions are effective for only one of their three values taken in isolation considered by itself This means that either the
20. headwind or the ex pected rate of climb or the sink rate applies to that position The SPI principle is based on the simple using headwind and sink and the extended including expected climb rate McReady Speed To Fly theory SPI values The following table gives typical values for the two EPSILON 7 SPI accelerate positions e With no headwind or with a tailwind little or no expected thermal and the glider s normal sink rate ca 1 2 m s vario you should fly without speed bar application 0 e With a headwind of 10 km h or an expected next climb vario of 0 4 0 1 m s or a sink rate vario of 1 4 0 1 m s set the 30 position If two or more of these values apply at the same time you can already use the 80 position e With a headwind of 20 km h or an expected climb rate vario of 1 3 0 1 m s or a vario sink rate of 2 3 0 1 m s choose the 80 position EPSILON 7 30 Position Headwind in km h 10 Expected climb in m s 0 4 0 1 Vario value Sink rate in m s Vario sink iii 80 Position Headwind in km h 20 Expected climb in m s 1 3 0 1 Vario value Sink rate in m s 2 3 0 1 Vario sink varying with glider size and in flight weight 9 Caution Even though the EPSILON 7 has a high degree of stability in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel comfortable with nfo According to the table for best glide
21. heck a few determined steps with good leaning forward will achieve lift off even in little wind Info An EPSILON 7 takeoff is exceptionally easy to do Match your efforts as described in the section Takeoff to the wind conditions and takeoff slope Takeoff in stronger wind reverse takeoff The reverse takeoff is mainly recommended for stronger winds During the pull up you should walk towards the EPSILON 7as necessary Turning round and taking off with the EPSILON 7 will then prove to be easy Tip Playing with the glider on flat ground in some wind gives a good feeling for the wing You can get to know the EPSILON 7 s characteristics very well and try out takeoffs stalling shooting forward tendency and collapses while remaining safely on the ground The ADVANCE test team have a motto one hour ground training is worth 10 high flights N B Ground handling practice can increase wear on your glider Info The EPSILON 7 is very easy to take off Just as for the forward takeoff you should also suit your pull up impulse to the wind and slope when making a reverse pull up as de scribed in section Takeoff Normal flight In calm air the EPSILON 7 best glide is achieved with fully released brakes Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition When flying into a headwind through descending air or when pro ceeding to the next thermal glide performance will be distinctly im proved by appropriate use o
22. hed e If the angle of attack reduces e g wing shoots forward the speed bar should be released 9 Caution Even though the EPSILON 7 is stable in accelerated flight you should only use as much speedbar as you feel happy with Tip Make sure that you do not use speedbar and brake at the same time otherwise you will get into the worst possible gliding situation to no advantage Tip For best gliding always choose a speed that takes into account actual headwind sink rate and expected next climb Collapses Asymmetric collapse of the wing The EPSILON 7 has a very stiff and stable canopy With an active flying technique collapses can be almost completely prevented in normal flying conditions If the glider does however suffer a side collapse at trim speed it will respond to collapses of 50 or more with a slight to moderate turn ing tendency modest turning to the side allowing heading to be easily held with light counter steering Normally the wing will reopen without pilot action Due to higher aerodynamic forces during accelerated flight the glider will respond to a side collapse more impulsively The turning tendency in fully accelerated flight will be more dynamic but is still well control lable Turning away is unspectacular and slow even after a collapse at full speed If a collapse is slow to reopen a deep but fast pull on the closed side brake will help It is important to completely release the brake aga
23. in to let the glider keep its flying speed Be careful with the brake on the open side and only apply enough to keep straight so as not to stall the wing Poorly flown wingovers can cause a wingtip to fold inwards from the side causing it to catch in the lines and create a cravat Due to the high drag they produce cravats can lead to strong rotation spiralling Stop an increase in rotation rate by just the correct amount of outside brake Then open the cravated wingtip by pulling the orange stabilo line Clearing a cravat can be also done more quickly by pumping The appropriate brake should be applied to 75 brake travel within a maximum of two seconds and then released immediately Symmetric collapse frontstall After a spontaneous or A riser provoked collapse the airflow breaks away from the profile and the canopy will pitch back The pilot swings back underneath after a short delay Wait without applying brake until the wing is again above you and returns to normal flight After a big collapse reopening may be delayed but do not forceably encour age reopening by the use of excessive brake because of the risk of a fullstall 9 Caution After a very impulsively provoked front collapse in accelerated configuration for example during SIV training it can happen that the front of the canopy does not open by itself Opening should be encouraged with a brief brake impulse achieved by pulling the brakes down to 75 within on
24. k of the paraglider is essential for your safety In addition there will be the special requirements of your country to be observed 25 Maintenance recars and care Packing Pack your EPSILON 7 rib to rib so that the plastic rods in the ribs at the leading edge lie as flat as possible on one another all at the same height This will prolong your EPSILON 7 s life and keep its fast and excellent filling qualities at takeoff You should randomly offset your packing centreline so that the final chordwise fold is not always along same cell Only pack and store a dry paraglider and avoid unneces sary compressing and tight packing Care and maintenance Ultraviolet light heat humidity sea water aggressive cleaning agents unsuitable storing and physical abuse dragging across the ground speed up the ageing process The life of a paraglider can be extended significantly by observing the following advice e Allow a wet or damp glider to dry by leaving it completely unpacked at room temperature or outside in the shade e If the glider gets wet with salt sea water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water Clean the glider only with fresh water and a little neutral soap if necessary Do not use solvents under any circumstances If the glider has been subjected to increased stress such as a tree landing have it examined by an expert Regularly remove sand leaves stones and snow from the cells Openings with Velcro closures are pr
25. nctive winglets reduce induced drag vortex effect Velcro closures at the wingtips make it easy to remove debris like sand and snow from the glider The EPSILON 7 is made from high quality fabrics and the ball bearings in the speed system pulleys ensure minimal rolling resistance Like all ADVANCE models the EPSILON 7 has swivels on the brake lines and different sized brake handles depending on the glider size with stow ing magnets Pilot requirements The EPSILON 7 is best suited to the typical intermediate leisure pilot who regularly flies in thermal conditions He will already have a com petent active flying style can recognise an approaching collapse and knows how to prevent it without overreacting From this starting point thermaling with the EPSILON 7 will mean perfect pleasure Thanks to its large degree of safety the EPSILON 7 can also be flown by the talented advanced student General advice about paragliding Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowl edge of the subject as well as of course the necessary insurance cover and licence A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weather conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must be adequate for the paraglider used Wearing an adequate helmet suitable boots and clothing and the carrying of an emergency parachute are essential Before every flight all items of equipment should be checked for damage and airworthi ness A proper
26. ovided at the wing tips for this purpose Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before and after flight UV light Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature fluctua tions and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent condensa tion forming e Do not drag the glider across the ground When landing make sure that the canopy does not fall on its lead ing edge What to do if the leading edge gets damaged If a plastic rod breaks or its seam rips the glider must be taken to an ADVANCE checking facility where the rod can be replaced or sewn back in To guarantee a long lifespan it is important that the wing is not allowed to fall on its leading edge after landing otherwise the fab ric can be damaged by abrasion But mainly there is a risk as in all paragliders that the crossports could tear 26 Check A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months 2 years With intensive use gt 150 flying hours per year or excessively demanding use an annual check is needed after the first check When a check is carried out the condition of all materials is assessed in ac cordance with strict guidelines and tested with great care Finally the overall condition of the glider is rated and recorded in a test report You can find additional information about the check in this manual in the section Service or at www advance ch Repairs As a general rule you should not attempt to repair
27. paraglider Tip If you want to lose height as quickly as possible and fly away from a danger zone at the same time we recommend the following apply big ears and use as much speedbar as conditions allow Spiral dive For the most comfortable way of doing this we recommend a neutral sitting position without active weight shift and a shoulder width cara biner distance approx 45 cm Enter the spiral by progressively pulling one brake Your head and field of view should be directed in the turn direction As the angle of bank increases so will the rate of turn and centrifugal force The behaviour of the spiralling paraglider can be separated into two phases in the beginning the glider begins with a normal turn which progressively tightens with increasing angle of bank In the second phase the paraglider engages its spiral mode This means that the wing dives forward with an increase of acceleration During this phase of the manoeuvre try to keep a neutral sitting position and give way to the centrifugal force your body will be pushed to the outside Recovery from the manoeuvre is achieved by progressively releasing the inside brake While coming out of a spiral dive with high vertical speeds and rotational rates it is essential to release the brake care fully and or reapply a little inside brake if necessary so that you can prevent the wing pitching back excessively and then diving in front Make sure that you start the recovery
28. pre takeoff check must also be carried out Every pilot bears sole responsibility for their participation in the sport of paragliding Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the pilot s safety Using the paraglider Delivery Every ADVANCE paraglider has to be flown by the dealer before de livery to check for correct settings and trim The dealer finally enters the date of the first flight on the type placard fastened on a rib at the centre of the wing This entry together with your completed warranty form ensures that deficiencies in the product due the manufacturer are covered by the ADVANCE warranty See Warranty in the Service section EPSILON 7 delivery includes a COMFORTPACK 2 rucksack an inner bag a compression strap a repair kit speed lines with speedbar a mini windsock in the glider colours and a Getting Started booklet Basic settings At delivery the basic set up of the EPSILON 7 will be the original trim situation that the ADVANCE test team found to be best Certification was also gained in this condition Any alterations or changes to the paraglider such as altering the line lengths or fitting different risers or quicklinks will result in a loss of the glider s certification See section Certification Adjusting the brake lines The length of the brake lines has been set at the factory so that with hands fully up the trailing ed
29. s or problems Now we wish you a lot of fun with your EPSILON 7 and as always happy landings Team ADVANCE About ADVANCE ADVANCE is a worldwide leading paraglider manufacturer based in Switzerland Since its founding in 1988 the company has continued to follow its own policies and ideas in both development and production The result is fully finished products with distinctive characteristics The team of experts behind the ADVANGE brand share both the pas sion for and confidence in their ADVANCE products At home in the air themselves they bring valuable personal experience and dedication to the workplace Thorough checking of the production process and supervision of the working practices in ADVANCE s own factory in Vietnam guarantee high quality work A long standing relationship with cloth and line manufacturers means that ADVANCE know how finds its way directly into the development of new materials ADVANCE place great importance on after sales service and have a well developed worldwide service network A continuous exchange of experience with customers keeps new knowledge flowing in which has an influence on ADVANCE products and so the Circle of Service is completed ING SSN T Complete pleasure This is what happens when a combination of apparent opposites leads to a successful outcome The new EPSILON 7 leisure interme diate captures the attention by its compactness combined with out standing perform
30. with plenty of height remaining above the ground Generally speaking you should allow the same amount of time to recover as it took to enter the manoeuvre but remember that the sink rate will be higher The EPSILON 7 comes out of a steep spiral dive by itself if a neutral sitting position is maintained Active weight shift to the inside of the turn can lead to stronger acceleration and the glider may show less desire to recover by itself 21 9 Caution The EPSILON 7 was tested in accordance with the latest certification requirements In a neutral sitting position and after releasing the inside brake a spiral dive of up to 14 m s sink rate recovers by itself Spirals of higher sink rates can remain in a stable turn if weight shift is applied to the inside of the turn Weight shift to the outside or pulling out side brake is sufficient to recover from a high sink rate spiral 9 Caution The EPSILON 7 is certified for harnesses in group GH without rigid cross bracing Group GX harnesses with cross bracing or those with very low hang points could dras tically alter the flying behaviour in the spiral dive See section Suitable harnesses 9 Caution Do not fly spiral dives or aggressive changes of di rection with big ears applied the raised wing loading carried by fewer lines can damage the glider B stall The whole paraglider structure and its profile shape would be severely strained by a B stall We recommend that you don t
31. you should fly to an expected 0 4 m s climb with 30 accelerate and to a 1 3 m s climb with 80 This only applies if you can actually get all the way to the next thermal in the accelerated condition nfo Although flying into a headwind 15 20 km h gives you the feeling that your gliding performance is being badly affected bear in mind that strong sink more than 2m s has a relatively stronger adverse affect Setting up the speed system The EPSILON 7 speed system can with the help of the SPI be ad justed so that the whole speed system travel can be used The system is correctly set when pushing the first speed step gives you the 30 position and pushing the second achieves 80 accelerate Both toes fully extended should then reach 100 pulleys touching If by setting the speed bar line lengths a first adjustment of the speed system for leg length and harness does not result in the set up described above fine adjustment is possible by changing the 2 stage settings on the risers By moving the knots which locate the gearch ange balls 1 see illustration page 13 the speed system travel and loading can be adjusted Example If the knots are moved downwards the changeover from the 3 1 ratio to 2 1 occurs earlier raising the loading but shortening the total travel Conversely moving the knots up wards delays the gear change and lengthens the total travel of the speed bar The EPSILON 7 speed system is arranged so that
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