Sigma 5
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1. Betriebshandbuch Manuel d utilisation User manual CONTENTS Thank you 36 ADVANCE 37 Production 37 Environmental protection and recycling 37 SIGMA 5 Carving The Sky 38 A technology in advance 38 Technical details 40 The materials 41 Pre delivery inspection 42 Familiarisation 42 Care and maintenance 46 Repairs 47 Guarantee 47 The ADVANCE harness 48 Certification 49 Line diagram 50 Speedsystem 51 Detailed description 52 35 Addresses 54 can 36 THANK YOU Thank you for choosing an ADVANCE paraglider we are certain that you will be most satisfied with your purchase Your SIGMA 5 is a paraglider of the most modern design and is manufactured with the highest precision This new glider is an excellent compromise between pleasure performance and safety In order to feel completely at ease with your new glider from the outset we recommend that you carefully read this manual The information provided will enable you to get to know the SIGMA 5 quickly and completely Apart from flight related information this manual also gives you important safety information in the areas of maintenance and usage as well as tips on how to keep your new glider looking good If you have any further questions please contact your dealer flying school or the importer in your country When selling your glider later on please pass this manual on to the new owner This booklet is an impor2. This also maintains airspeed and internal pressure promoting a fast reopening Depending on the severity of the turn apply brake on the open side so as not to enter a spiral dive but be aware of creating a potential stall The object is to fly the glider in a desirable direc tion avoiding obstacles and then reopen the collapsed side using a generous pumping action Fast descents To quickly lose height the ADVANCE test team recommends depending on the situation a spiral dive or big ears It is a good idea that you practise these in smooth air Even flares and landings with big ears should be practised in smooth conditions so that a serious scenario doesn t turn into an emergency Spiral dive 360 The spiral dive is entered into by gradually applying brake on one side The desired bank angle is controlled by the amount of brake applied We advise no weight shifting and to adjust the harness chest strap width at around 40 45 cm between the karabiners At the same time the pilot s head and field of view should be oriented in the direction of the turn To exit the spiral raise the inside brake gradually Depending on the steepness of the spiral it is possible that the glider could do another rotation even after releasing the brake Be aware that a collapse may occur in case the glider passes through its own trail Big ears Take the outer suspension line of each A riser and pull them firmly and simultaneously down wards Be careful not
3. covering A compression strap is sewn between each profile line attachment point on the D lines Thus the space between each cell remains the same whether the wing is bra ked or not making turning performance uniform and consistent There are also some compression straps between some A B and C lines between the cells that are not connected to the same group of lines The cell width is scaled it gets smaller as you go from the center to the wing tip the last ten being closed off giving a beautifully clean aerodynamic shape The three level suspension lines have been optimized to reduce drag making it easier to untangle and giving more efficiency to the speed system The main lines levels are 3A 3 SEC Stabilo 2 D The passion for perfection The smallest details were important to us A glider that gives you pleasure even before you fly with it all of the sewing and stitching is internal the leading and trailing edges are reinforced with a Mylar border the winglets on the wing tips are aerodynamic elements improving turn precision and also an ADVANCE signature the lines remain in correct position on their small quick links thanks to a well designed plastic clip the breaking is optimized by utilising a system with rings creating braking action on the wing tip first e reinforced comfortable brake handles with a magnetic snaplock 4 risers with speed sytem the wing tips have a velcro easy to open to remove
4. dings with the SIGMA 5 as its performance will almost certainly be superior to your previous canopy Remember to build up speed prior to landing but do not let the brakes up completely flare the glider by progressively applying the brakes before landing Avoid brutal braking after allo wing the canopy to accelerate as this will convert into lift of several metres above the ground Launching by winch The SIGMA 5 is suited to tow or winch launch The glider does not require any modification or particular manoeuvre for this type of launch Winch launch is only permitted if The pilot has a winch tow endorsement The winch system is certified for use with paragliders The operator has fully learnt how to winch paragliders 46 CARE amp MAINTENANCE Folding We recommend that the canopy be packed by folding cell to cell in order to lay the mylar rein forcements of the leading edge flat and on top of each other Do not pack the canopy very tightly Maintenance advice The lifetime of the canopy can vary considerably depending upon the care that you take with its use and maintenance Other than ultra violet rays the principal causes of wear are transport and storage e avoid violent shocks to the upper surface eg when the canopy falls to the ground whilst groundhandling or any rubbing against the ground as these wear the stitches and the coating do not leave the canopy folded for several days if it is eith
5. duce the sink rate When flying through turbulence the application of a small amount of brake will increase stability Turns The SIGMA 5 possesses very comfortable brake pressure It will respond to brake application in an immediate and proportional manner to the amount of brake applied To familiarise with this make your first turns in a gradual and progressive manner To make the most efficient turns in thermal conditions having found the core of the thermal we advise you to fly with approx 3096 brakes and to control the radius of your circle with the outside brake that gives more speed Flying with the speed system The SIGMA 5 has an exceptionally flat polar curve This gives very good glide performance at high speeds Remember though that the accelerated glider is more unstable Collapses during accelerated flight occur with more energy and impulse When flying through turbulent air with the speed bar on first release the speed bar then apply the required amount of brake to keep the glider under control 44 Symmetrical or assymmetrical collapses The SIGMA 5 conveys a highly satisfying solid feel An active flying style will virtually eliminate collapses Larger collapses over 50 are characterised by a reasonably dynamic turn which is easily controlled For these situations we recommend the following Weight shift to the open side Try to rotate with any ensuing turn so as to reduce the potential for a twist
6. e market through the front door as it won the 2001 Paramotor World Championship The SIGMA is now in its 5th generation It happily carries on the SIGMA spirit as always it has a lot of character It inherits all the knowledge ADVANCE has acquired over more than 15 years The SIGMA 5 is a totally new ADVANCE with a brilliant and safe behaviour it will allow the advanced and regular pilots to re discover a playful and dynamic dimension of flying pleasure precision and efficiency A TECHNOLOGY IN ADVANCE The SIGMA 5 is a up market glider built with a very precise and sophisticated tech nology that gives it an exceptional dynamic and comfortable behaviour The SIGMA 5 is the glider for thermal par excellence Its profile gives the SIGMA 5 a good stability in pitch while retaining the necessary energy to make a clean entrance into strong thermals the glider bites into the air and is very efficient in rough conditions Every cell wall receives a diagonal reinforcement from the lines attachment points This reduces the deformations of the wing takes out the rippling move ments increases stability and solidity The closed cells on the leading edge are between the cells that are not connec ted to the same group of lines They make the leading edge more solid and the air movements and pressures in the glider are more uniform On the wing tips the first 3 cells are closed the next 3 have a small opening with a mesh
7. ed suspension lines except with identical ones supplied by ADVANCE Your sales agent will be able to repair damages that do not necessitate the replace ment of panels He will be able to advise you how to have larger repairs carried out GUARANTEE Your SIGMA 5 is guaranteed against any manufacturing fault for a period of one year from and including the day of delivery This date should be written on the card accompanying this manual and posted within 10 days of delivery The guarantee will not cover Damages due to lack of cleaning or care poor use accidents overloading use in extreme conditions intense heat or cold or the inexperience of the pilot Normal wear from regular use The advice given in this manual regarding folding storage and care will allow you to increase the lifetime of your canopy 48 THE ADVANCE HARNESS The SIGMA 5 can be flown with any harness We recommend however the use of ADVANCE harnesses WINNER and MASTER models Just like ADVANCE paragliders ADVANCE harnesses are unique products manufactured exclusively from quality materials All models were develo ped by ROBERT GRAHAM as a result of countless flying hours and belong to the latest genera tion of paraglider harnesses The ADVANCE harnesses are the only paraglider harnesses so far developed for ADVANCE paragliders It goes without saying that they can be used when flying any other paraglider The positioning of the attachment p
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9. er damp or tightly packed immediately remove any salt or sand that enters the cells as this enters the stitches and causes wear during each successive folding only clean the canopy with soft water and a neutral soap Allow the canopy to dry in a place that is dry and airy but not in direct sunlight remove the twigs and gravels that could have entered into the glider by opening the velcros on the wing tips following a crash or violent landing on the leading edge always have the canopychecked e by your sales agent The canopy should be checked in a similar fashion if you note a deterioration of performance or behaviour avoid moving your glider too quickly from a cold to a warm location without giving it some air water can condense on the glider as a result Allow us to conduct a general check annually as per AFNOR Longevity The longevity of your glider can be increased through proper maintenance We suggest you abide by the legal maintenance requirements or at least perform an annual check Have your glider checked regularly by an ADVANCE authorised service agent Either way we suggest you have your glider checked prior to on selling it This way you save any problems which may arise REPAIRS Your canopy is an aeronautic device and for obvious safety reasons we advise you not to under take your own repairs The various stitches and cut of the suspension lines are made under pre cise tensions do not replace damag
10. in calm conditi ons on a site that you are experienced with Before each flight make a thorough pre flight ins pection checking for any tears tangling of the suspension lines risers all quick links and the harness A few practise inflations in easy conditions will strengthen your trust in the handling of the SIGMA 5 from the outset This glider is not certified for powered acrobatic flight Please fly the glider within its limits and avoid extreme situations Start Check Lines free Canopy open Harness and helmet buckles properly closed reserve parachute OK Wind direction and strength observed and evaluated Airspace and visibility OK Take off The SIGMA 5 is suited to forward and reverse inflations Lay the canopy out so as to maintain its elliptical form at the leading edge Hold the A risers below the large quick link then advance until all the A suspension lines are under light tension Position yourself in a central position relative to the canopy At the start of take off gently accelerate and guide the risers until the canopy is above the head without either pulling down or pushing the risers exessively forward The canopy rises progressively without any hard point The canopy will cease to rise if not guided by the risers The SIGMA 5 inflates easily and rises without any overshooting Normal flight The SIGMA 5 achieves best glide with brakes in the hands up position Lightly applying bra kes will re
11. ith the expectations of the market with no fewer than 5 models there is truly something for everyone from the beginner to the competition pilot ALPHA EPSILON SIGMA OMEGA BI BETA In addition ADVANCE offers a full range of harnesses PRODUCTION We use the latest production techniques at our own facilities The plant operators skills are continually updated and the entire production line is regularly checked This guarantees our customers superbly finished gliders with the greatest safety and performance features ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RECYCLING The protection of the environment is a decisive consideration when we develop choose materi als for and produce a new ADVANCE product We exclusively use raw materials that stand up to these qualities and use environmentally friendly practises When one day your glider has come to the end of its useful life please be sure to separate the metal parts from the lines risers and canopy and dispose of it with the environment in mind SIGMA 5 CARVING THE SKY The name of the SIGMA evokes by itself all the history and philosophy of ADVANCE A glider light in the brakes dynamic and intuitive to pilot It really is a case of either you love it or you don t For pilots only The SIGMA 1 was the first glider marketed by ADVANCE in summer of 1989 With Xavier REMOND as pilot it was also the glider of the first distance world records Some years later the SIGMA 4 leaves th
12. oints the arrangement of the straps the quick buckles the easily adjustable harness position the free sliding shoulder straps as well as the simplicity of the design all contribute to ADVANCE harnesses being amongst the leading products on the market today All ADVANCE harnesses are designed with both an active and passive safety concept Active Every movement impression and item of information transmitted by the paraglider is absorbed by the special design of the attachment points and passed on to the pilot without loss of equilibrium or balance Passive The ergonomically shaped back completely padded with foam rubber acts as a shock absorber and protects the pilot from hard impacts Both the space and the fittings for installing an airbag internally are included as standard CERTIFICATION 26 and 28 AFNOR Performance and DHV 2 with the speed system 23 and 31 DHV 2 with the speed system The SIGMA 5 is certified according to AFNOR Performance and DHV 2 with the speed system The models are 100 the same for both certifications These classifications correspond without ambiguity to the categories of pilot the SIGMA 5 is made for The certification test are with ADVANCE the final step in the develop ment ofa new wing We make them only when we are satisfied with the wing aeronautically speaking We remind you that the behaviour of a glider is very different whether it is in thermic conditions as wi
13. sation and maintenance Upper and lower surfaces cell ribs Nylon Porcher Marine New Skytex 6 6 44 gr m Reinforcement of the leading edge and trailing edge Polyester Mylar 20 mm Reinforcement of the leading edge lower surface Polyamid 16 mm Suspension lines Betech Dyneema Technora sheathed Polyester DSL E CIS MMM AO Ker 20m 0 STIS SEIZ Lesch SL I2 SS Ia 15 kg A4 TSO MMM ESO KS Risers Polyester 22 mm 1100 kg Quick links Inox 3 5 mm 750 kg Stiching thread Polyester PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION Before supplying your canopy your sales agent should make a general test flight and set the brakes and speed system controls Brakes There should be a minimum 10 cm free play between the brakes released position and the start of action on the canopy This will prevent the trailing edge from being deformed when using the speed system It is better to have long brake line and to fly with a turn around the hand Speed System This is foot operated The A B and C risers are pulled down with a differential which protects the profilefrom deformation Using the accelerator to its full travel will give an increase of aro und 11 km h in speed In all cases keep a light pressure on the brakes so as to be able to feel movements of the canopy and to be able to anticipate and counter potential closures FAMILIARISATION We advise you to gradually become familiar with your canopy by initially flying
14. tant part of the glider and belongs with it We also recommend that you keep a log book this makes reselling easier and conclusively indicates the amount of use the glider has had We wish you a great deal of enjoyment with your ADVANCE paraglider and many happy landings Your ADVANCE Team ADVANCE A Swiss brand renowned for its high standard of construction and flying qualities of its gliders ADVANCE has been active on the world market for over 10 years and is amongst the present market leaders The management team has not changed since ADVANCE was founded which may explain the stability of the company and the trust shown by its customers ROBERT GRAHAM Design and Development ROLF ZELTNER Administration and Production and VALERY CHAPUIS Sales and Marketing A strong team with many years of experience able to react quickly to the evolution of the market and sport The principal team is complemented by international test pilots ADVANCE is also no stranger to success in competition with numerous titles including those of world champion european champion and winner of the World Cup not forgetting several world distance records The SIGMA 5 is the 20th model marketed by ADVANCE The unique philosophy with the development of the gliders has made ADVANCE a brand reco gnised for its individual character right up to date technology utilising the latest performance and security The actual range is particularly consistent and in tune w
15. th real flying conditions or smooth air as for test conditions However the result of certification will not be used as an advertising marketing ADVANCE believes real security lies with the pilot and more importantly the behaviour of the glider in real flying conditions with an active pilot The pilot must accept that a paraglider is a aircraft that needs to be piloted whatever the conditions are The user manual does not contain certification reports If pilots are interested in them they are available on the ADVANCE web site www advance ch 49 23 26 7 28 31 SIGMA 5 pe 50 BESCHLEUNIGER ACCELERATEUR SPEEDSYSTEM 1 Beschleunigungsleine 2 Beschleunigungsstange 3 Umlenkrolle 1 Ficelle principale 2 Barre d acc l rateur 3 Poulie de renvoi 1 Accelerator line 2 Speed bar 3 Pulley BERSICHT BAUTEILE DESCRIPTION DETAILLEE DETAILED DESCRIPTION 1 Obersegel Extrados Top surface 2 Winglet 4 Untersegel Intrados Bottom surface 3 Stabilo Stabiliser a 52 6 Staudruck ffnung Ouverture des caissons Cell openings 7 Eintrittskante Bord d attaque Leading edge 8 Zugband Sangle de compression Copmpression strap 5 Austrittskante Bord de fuite Trailing edge 54 ADRESSEN ADRESSES ADDRESSES Schweiz Advance Thun AG Seestrasse 14 CH 3602 Thun T
16. the twigs and gravels that could enter in the glider 40 TECHNICAL DETAILS SIGMA 5 Surface m Projected surface m Span Projected span m Aspect ratio Projected aspect ratio Max chord m Min chord m Cells Take off weight kg pilot wing equipment Weight of the glider kg Maxi length of the lines with the risers cm Minimum speed km h Max speed without speed system km h Max speed with speed system km h Min sink rate m s Glide Surface span and aspect ratio are calculated from on the axis of the profile 23 23 76 20 75 Hil LS 912 JAG 4 00 2167 0 53 58 60 75 6 2 SS 22 37 48 1 0 8 5 26 26 04 22 75 11 64 9 49 5 20 3 96 2 82 OSS 58 70 90 6 8 781 22 37 48 1 0 So 28 27 62 24 12 NASIS SME 5 20 3 98 2 90 0 56 58 SSA 10 7 2 799 22 SZ 48 1 0 8 5 the computer are measured 31 31 04 N1 1 10 37 S20 3 96 3 02 0359 SS 07 1 27 7 0 828 22 Sud 48 1 0 SHS THE MATERIALS The SIGMA 5 like all ADVANCE products is produced as the result of the latest developments and experience in the sport All the materials used for the paraglider have been carefully selec ted in order to allow our products an excellent longevity The materials are systematically tested and all canopies undergo quality control testing The life of a wing may vary in big proportion according to the care given to the utili
17. to pull down on the risers themselves The wing tips will fold down and back Use the brakes to reopen NB do not attempt spiral dives with big ears as this manoeuvre results in extremly high loads and can unduly stress the glider Using speed system with big ears In order to quickly reduce height and fly away from danger we recommend the following place your feet on the speed system Apply big ears This will symmetrically collapse 1 3 of the leading edge and reduce the angle of attack Apply speed bar to the desired point and steer using weight shift B line stall Our experience indicates that a B line stall is not currently the most efficient manoeuvre It pre sents some risks with the high aspect ratio gliders if it is not perfectly and symmetrically ente red into and exited from This has to be considered as a emergency mancevre In addition to this it can also damage the glider Parachutal stall full stall The progressive application of both brakes reduces forward speed as is evidenced by the reduc tion in the presence of wind noise After minimum speed the glider goes into a momentary phase of parachutal stall which if the brakes are pulled further down is followed by a full stall with the glider falling behind the pilot The SIGMA 5 does not possess a stable parachutal or deep stall Landings We recommend you to select a landing site that you are familiar with as well as having no obstacle Beware of your first lan
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