Vampire V-1 Wingsuit User Manual
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1. For information on the complete range of products and the latest news from Phoenix Fly please visit our website http www phoenix fly com The Phoenix is rising Page 5 The Phoenix is Rising sd A pn www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY W W W ar Section 3 Features of your Vampire V 1 wingsuit PHOENIX FLY proudly presents the VAMPIRE V 1 wingsuit The Vampire V 1 is the result of 6 years of continuous wing suit development Our design objectives for the Phoenix Fly Vampire V 1 wing suit were e to create a suit that enables you to fly as far and fast as possible glide ratio over 3 1 is expected for the best wing suit pilots e to reduce drag and achieve the most efficient flight possible e to improve the control in turns and reduce yaw side slip to a minimum The Vampire V 1 was designed with skydivers and BASE jumpers in mind All these features are very beneficial for both disciplines For skydivers the V 1 will allow you to fly further hang out in the clouds for longer and have more controllable flocking dives flown in tighter formations For wingsuit BASE jumpers the V 1 is the natural choice because it offers the best performance available enabling longer flights both in terms of distance and delay Page 6 The Phoenix is Rising d Es y pn www Phoenix Fly com H Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Section 3 1 Main features of the PF Vampire V 12. 813 780 8961 Fax 813 788 7072 AS Www haserigs co info basengs com http www BaseRigs com flair AN aerodynamics Y een http www atairaerodynamics com http www sunpath com http www alti2 com ti 2 DIE o M E L i Page 28 The Phoenix is Rising d f BR www Phoenix Fly com H Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Appendix B Notes for wingsuit BASE jumpers We strongly recommend you read the document Advice for starting Wingsuit BASE jumping The document is available on http www phoenix fly com http www blincmagazine com http www blincmagazine com cms article 427 shtml http www dropzone com http www dropzone com cgi bin safety detail page cgi ID 506 Page 29 The Phoenix is Rising g Sy pm www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHU ENIX FLY Pat Appendix C Using the leg pouch deployment system Taken from http www interone net learn basepc html The BASE Pilot Chute Pouch Instructions for use The following is a description amp pictures for the use of the BASE pilot chute pouch on Phoenix Fly wingsuits This includes the installation of the shrivel flap and techniques for pilot chute folding Intro The BASE pilot chute pouch was created to give wingsuit BASE jumpers an easier pull When jumping the larger wingsuits skyflyer 3 there is the chance for the wing to cover a hackey stowed BOC on a rig With the BASE P
3. Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHU ENIX FLY FELY ct Section 5 Setting Up Your Vampire V 1 The process required to attach the V 1 to your rig is similar to the other wingsuits designed by Robert The only difference being that you may miss out body tabs instead of wing tabs to obtain the best fit Please refer to the notes at the end of this section To start off Release the arm wing cut away cables by pulling both handles Place your rig on the floor with the back pad facing up Lay the suit up on top of the rig as if you were actually wearing the suit and the rig Place the arm wings under the main lift webs of your rig Thread the leg straps through the holes on the hips of the suit ensure the leg straps are not twisted Sco E Remember that wingsuit and harness sizes vary greatly These instructions should work for your suit the most important thing is to ensure that your emergency handles are NOT covered or obstructed in any way If you have any doubts ask the advice of another experienced wingsuit pilot or rigger Section 5 1 Connecting your arm wings front side Arm Wing Front skin attachment Belly side Left and Right Sides 4 Start by threading the yellow cable through the small black tab on the body of the suit Always start on the body first not the wing 2 Then thread the cable through the tab on the wing Continue to thread the cable through the tabs in this manner alternating between the
4. arm wings front side 5 2 Connecting your arm wings back side 5 3 Tips 5 4 Notes 5 5 Separating the wingsuit from you rig Body Position for the Vampire V 1 Deployment Procedures 7 1 Wave off 7 2 Pull deployment 7 3 After the Pull post deployment 7 4 Advanced technique Emergency Procedures 8 1 Wing Cutaway system 8 2 Uncontrollable Spins in Flight 8 3 Malfunction Procedure 8 4 Water Landings Making A Flight Plan 9 1 Weather Conditions 9 2 Briefing your fellow jumpers pilots etc 9 3 Flight Path Pre Flight Checks 10 1 Putting on your Vampire V 1 wingsuit 10 2 Pre Boarding checks 10 3 Prepare for flight Maiden Flight 11 1 Practice 11 2 Equipment 11 3 Phoenix Fly suit with AADs and audible altimeters 11 4 Exits 11 5 Exercises for first flight Taking Care of your Vampire V 1 12 1 Storing you Vampire V 1 12 2 Materials and washing instructions Conclusion Appendix A Contact Information amp Partners Appendix B Notes for wingsuit BASE Jumpers Appendix C Using the leg pouch deployment system Appendix D Recommended reading Appendix E A brief history of wingsuit flying Page 3 www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 35 The Phoenix is Rising A m pn www Phoenix Fly com abi Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHU ENIX FLY LR d Section 1 How to
5. body and wing tabs To allow space for your emergency handles to protrude do NOT thread the cable through the BODY TAB that is FOURTH FROM THE TOP of the wing Top means closest to the shoulder See diagram on page 14 If missing the fourth body tab from the top does not suit your wingsuit we recommend missing the wing tab either above or below to fit your rig if in doubt seek advice from an experienced wingsuit pilot 3 Run the cable through the next wing tab There should now be two wing tabs done in a row Always run your cables out of the way of your emergency handles 4 Continue running the cable through the next body tab and once you have threaded the yellow cable through all the tabs place the handle in position on the Velcro pad and stow the free end of the cable in the housing 5 Repeat this process for the other arm wing front skin If missing a body tab does not provide you with a satisfactory result you can also miss a wing tab and therefore passing the cable through two consecutive body tabs Refer to the notes at the end of this section Page 12 The Phoenix is Rising 2 my www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHU ENIX FLY FELY ct It is important that you choose a setup that e does not interfere with your emergency handles e does not result in damage to your suit on deployment under canopy e does not deform your arm wing and reduce the aerodynamic performance Section 5 2 Connectin
6. exposed to the relative wind Look up at the aircraft as you exit and arch slightly for stability After you have safely cleared the aircraft soread your wings both arms and legs all at the same time symmetrically and start your flight It is important to clear the aircraft before spreading your wings If you fail to clear the aircraft you risk having an unstable exit as well as hitting the aircraft body or tail resulting in severe injuries to you and damage to the aircraft Section 11 5 Exercises for first flight The focus of your first few flights on the V 1 must be on safety and not performance Perform a solo wingsuit flight Make a nice stable exit Slowly extend the wings Turn 90 degrees to the jump run Perform 3 practice pulls Fly a normal pattern and pull higher than usual Once you are feeling comfortable with the suit you can start to work on finding the sweet spot and maxing the suit out for time and glide Page 25 The Phoenix is Rising d f BR www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Section 12 Taking care of your Vampire V 1 Section 12 1 Storing you Vampire V 1 REMEMBER the V 1 contains semi rigid components Always fold and store the suit carefully so as not to damage the wing stiffeners or wingtip grippers Don t leave your suit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods The UV rays in sunlight will fade the colors and reduce the lifespan of your suit As applies t
7. ground to get used to new arm and leg stance Pay particular attention to learn where the zippers and cut away handles are located Take some time to study the suit construction on the ground Section 11 1 Practice It is necessary to practice the exit flight pull and emergency procedures on the ground before you do your first flight It is very important you have read and understood this manual completely before the first flight Section 11 2 Equipment Because of the large burble behind your back and the fact that the wings restrict the freedom of your arms there are a few things to consider with regards to your equipment The main canopy should be relatively docile Do not use any kind of canopy that you feel uncomfortable or unfamiliar with Remember that you need time if you want to free your arms before dealing with a malfunction DO NOT use a pull out pilot chute DO NOT use a bungee type collapsible pilot chute DO NOT use a leg strap mounted pilot chute We recommend not to use pilot chutes with hackey handles DO NOT use a ripcord and spring loaded pilot chute Use only a BOC throw out pilot chute with the wing suit exception for leg pouch Use a standard length bridle with the deployment bag packed in the normal orientation Normal freefall pilot chute size depends on canopy size If you intend to perform many wingsuit skydives Phoenix Fly advises that you fit a longer bridle standard bridles are usually 7 210cm
8. in length wingsuit bridles are around 9 270cm It is not always necessary to purchase a new bridle ask your local rigger about the possibility to extend your existing bridle A longer wingsuit bridle will not have any detrimental effects when used for normal skydives Phoenix Fly strongly recommends that wingsuit pilots DO NOT deploy their canopy from full flight i e with significant forward speed as this can result in serious injury and damage to your wingsuit and parachute equipment as a result of hard opening Page 23 The Phoenix is Rising d f BR www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt If the user decides to ignore Phoenix Fly s warnings about deploying from full flight the user takes full responsibility for the consequences of such a manoeuvre The following equipment changes may help avoid pilot chute hesitation and bag rotation problems in this scenario BUT hard openings are still a likely result e Along wingsuit bridle 9 270cm e Acontainer with dynamic corners or open corners e Packing the deployment bag with the grommet at the bottom of the tray with dynamic corners e For BASE it is common to use 36 38 PC with standard BASE bridle depending on canopy size Rolling the nose and direct slider control may also be beneficial If in doubt consult an experienced jumper or rigger Section 11 3 Phoenix Fly suit with AADs and audible altimeters Because it i
9. miss a wing tab and therefore passing the cable through two consecutive body tabs It is important that you choose a setup that e does not cause contact between the tabs and rig laterals e does not result in damage to your suit on opening e does not deform your arm wing and reduce the aerodynamic performance Section 5 3 Tips e Once you have the correct threading setup mark the tabs to be missed with a felt pen for easier assembly in the future e Some people choose not to stow the free end of the cable in the housing so that they are able to pull on the free end in the airplane to ensure that the cables will not come unthreaded in flight Page 13 The Phoenix is Rising g www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Section 5 4 Notes Q I miss out different tabs with my present suit why is it different on the V 1 The tab you miss out for the V 1 will be different than that used for other suits e g Skyflyer This is because of the different arm wing angle relative to the suit body chord line of the arm wing is not parallel with the torso The result is that harness passes through the wing much lower down and a lower tab must be missed out Q Is it okay to miss out a body tab and have the yellow cable on the outside of the harness Yes if that gives you the best fit The original advice for only missing wing tabs and routing the exposed yellow cable inside the harness was to avoid
10. speed could cause a pilot chute hesitation resulting in line twists An asymmetrical body position could cause you to become unstable and can also lead to line twists Since your canopy will come off your back at a 45 angle you should keep your legs FULLY EXTENDED while you pull While learning to fly the wing suit start your wave off and pull sequence higher than normal We recommend 5000 to start Here is how your wave off and pull sequence should go e ap your feet three times On the third tap keep your legs together and arch slightly e Symmetrically bring both your arms in for the pull Your legs should remain straight and closed the entire time to decrease the burble and to ensure that your feet and leg wing don t interfere with the deploying canopy e Throw your pilot chute vigorously and symmetrically in to clean air e Close your arm wings once you have released your pilot chute to decrease the burble During the pull you should keep your legs extended even when you close them be symmetrical and throw your pilot chute vigorously Section 7 3 After the Pull post deployment Once your canopy has inflated unzip the arm zippers all the way up so that your arms are completely free to reach the risers and toggles Once the you have secured the airspace around you unsnap and unzip your booties Stow the leg wing on the snappers so that the wing will not drag on the ground during landing Section 7 4 Advanced technique An e
11. use this manual We know you are excited to receive your new Vampire V 1 wingsuit and will most likely be wearing it now as you read this manual after already doing a few test flights around your home and receiving strange looks from your family Please take time to read this manual completely it makes great restroom reading You will learn about How to assemble and safely use your The great new features of your How to get the most out of your E How to take care of your WARNING PHOENIX FLY VAMPIRE V 1 WINGSUIT USER MANUAL This manual is not a course of instruction on how to make a parachute jump fly a wing suit nor does it contain regulations that govern sport parachuting and related activities Changes in Version 1 1 Information added to the equipment section 11 2 Page 4 The Phoenix is Rising sd pn www Phoenix Fly com abi Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHU ENIX FLY LR d Section 2 Introducing Phoenix Fly Phoenix Fly is a cutting edge new company dedicated to the design development and production of skydiving BASE and sport garments Pants jackets etc Phoenix Fly s main goal is the production of state of the art high performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE jumping The product line includes tracking pants jackets and other accessories for skydiving and BASE The founder of Phoenix Fly is Robert Pecnik the designer of the first commercial wingsuit and co founder of Phoenix Fly Inte
12. wingsuit are Revolutionary 3D Computer Aided Design of the arm wing airfoil that also accounted for deformation of the airfoil in free fall due to aerodynamic forces As a result clean and smooth wing surface is maintained throughout the flight with further increase in lift and reduced drag 3D wing profile is shaped for optimal arm position during flight which reduces stress on the flyers arms enabling you to fly longer at max performance Also the arm wing trailing edge is moved up on the torso to reduce the angle of attack and to provide faster and easily controlled flight Overall results are stunning and speed and glide ratio achieved in flight have never seen before in human flight This feature also makes the BOC easier to locate Advanced leg wing design with increased leg wing surface area is reinforced with 2 semi rigid plastic ribs through the entire length of the wing providing smother surface and stiffer airfoil Leg wing trailing edge is reinforced with Dacron black triangle on the lower surface Leg wing leading edge is also reinforced with Dacron for extra stiffness and smoother shape supported by one layer of the foam covered by F 111 on the inside The air inlet has also been redesigned maximising pressurization without sacrificing performance Page The Phoenix is Rising d Es y p www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Me Ae E Semi rigid plastic reinforcing ribs i
13. C pouch the hackey is conveniently located at your finger tips when you close your wings It makes finding the hackey easier and safer Shrivel Flap The shrivel flap on the BASE PC pouch keeps the bridle in place until deployment and then shrivels up to allow the bridle to pull the pin on the container The shrivel flap is held in place by Velcro Installation The shrivel flap should be permanently installed on your bridle It is important that you do not put the shrivel flap on your bridle and let it move free as this could create a pilot chute in tow malfunction When the shrivel flap is installed it is still possible to pack your pilot chute BOC it does add bulk to the pack job though To install take your bridle off from your canopy and feed the bridle through the shrivel flap Measure a minimum of 22 inches from the pin to the top of the shrivel flap Sew a stitch on either side of the shrivel flap to keep it in place The stitch should be at the top of the shrivel flap closest to the pin Velcro Considerations The hook Velcro that runs the length of the pilot chute pouch on the wingsuit will most likely run up behind the back pad on the container After deployment this will rub against the back pad of the container and eventually cause damage to the back pad To alleviate this problem get a piece of Velcro to mate the section that will come in contact with your back pad Other Rig Considerations It may also be smart to have small Ve
14. IX FLY Other Considerations Because of the location and orientation of the PC it is very important you do routine touches to ensure the PC is shoved all the way up in the pouch It has a tendency to move around as you sit walk etc If you plan on doing a lot of back flying it is not recommended to use this pouch exposing the PC to direct air such as that when you re in a back flying position is not recommended Barrel rolls and flips are okay Have fun be safe Page 33 The Phoenix is Rising d 8 BR www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Pat Appendix D Recommended Reading Available on the Phoenix Fly website article section e Wingsuit flying and Basic Aerodynamics 1 e Wingsuit flying and Basic Aerodynamics 2 e Advice for Starting Wingsuit BASE Books for pilots who want to have more in depth understand of aerodynamics e Introduction to Flight John D Anderson Jr www mhhe com ISBN 0 07 116034 5 e www desktopaero com llan Kroo Applied Aerodynamics A Digital Textbook The following Internet sites e www flybirdman com e www blincmagazine com gt gt Wingsuit Forum e www dropzone com gt gt Wingsuit Forum Page 34 The Phoenix is Rising d Sm www Phoenix Fly com t User Manual HPT FLIGHT Enmgemrraogng PHOENIX FLY W ME a On a a Pe Ca ingsui Vampire V 1 W Appendix E In ingsuit flyi tory of w IS A brief hi End Buisu si xiusoug eu unaq 1snf se
15. any chance of the cable being confused for the emergency handles in the event of a malfunction As the harness passes through the wing much lower down the exposed yellow cable is a safe distance from your emergency handles so the yellow cable can be threaded over or under the harness depending on which gives the best result n I HOOKUP FRONT HOOKUP BACK Section 5 5 Separating the wingsuit from you rig To release your container from the suit pull both arm wing cutaways until the yellow cable is just held by the 1st body tab black This will save you the trouble of unnecessarily rethreading this tab Also re attach the cut away handles on the Velcro to prevent them from being misplaced Page 14 The Phoenix is Rising BR www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Section 6 Body position required for the Vampire V 1 The body position required to fly the V 1 is similar to that required for the other designs by Robert Pecnik e g the Skyflyer Every person finds their own individual flying position A position that works great for one person may not work for somebody else due to the variables of weight size and height Some general guidelines are Open your wings fully and fly with your arms and legs extended while still feeling relaxed Your spine should be straight neither arched nor de arched Open your arm wings as wide as possible and push your shoulders forwards slightly Trying
16. enix Fly including but not limited to all owners officers staff and employees makes no warranties of any kind expressed or implied It is sold with all faults and without any warranty of fitness for any purpose By using this equipment or allowing it to be used by others owner buyer waives any liability of Phoenix Fly for personal injuries death or damages from such use Any promises or representations inconsistent with or in addition to this statement of warranty are not authorized by Phoenix Fly and shall be not binding If any customer of Phoenix Fly suit declines to waive liability on the part of the manufacturer or authorized Phoenix Fly dealer the customer may have a full refund of the purchase price by returning the wing suit before it is used Return the suit to the manufacturer or authorized dealer within 21 days from the original date of purchase Skydiving and wingsuit flying are high risk activities which may cause or result in serious injury or death DO NOT attempt to land a wing suit without a fully inflated parachute Page 2 The Phoenix is Rising sd PHOENIX FLY W MAE a On Pe a Pe CE ru 10 11 12 Sections How to use this manual Introducing Phoenix Fly Features of your Vampire V 1 wingsuit 3 1 Main features of the PF Vampire V 1 wingsuit are Recommended Experience Level amp Preparation 4 1 Recommended experience level for starting wingsuit flying Setting Up Your Vampire V 1 5 1 Connecting your
17. flight line and then experiences a canopy malfunction and subsequent reserve ride he may invade the airspace of the other skydivers Always have a flight plan before you enter the aircraft Not having a plan is the first link in the chain of events that could lead to an incident report Open upwind of your landing area This gives you a higher chance of making the LZ regardless of the wind conditions at opening altitude Also in the event of a cutaway your canopy should land closer to the LZ Example Flight Plan Down wind Opening point Normal skydivers in freefall under canopy i amp z u A gt p O ET Jump run direction Page 20 The Phoenix is Rising d f my www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY FELY ct Section 10 Pre Flight Checks Section 10 1 Putting on your Vampire V 1 wingsuit e With the rig suit on the ground slide yourself feet first into your leg straps and through the legs of the suit ensuring that the leg straps aren t twisted e Bring the suit and rig over your shoulders You will soon develop a quick and easy technique e Tighten your legs straps as if you were in freefall e Position the booties completely over the toe of your shoe and close the leg zippers be careful not to catch any of your pant trouser material in the zip OR leg hair if you are wearing shorts e Secure the zipper with the snaps e Close the zippers on the chest of
18. g your arm wings back side Arm Wing Back skin attachment Butt backside Left and Right Sides 1 4 Turn the rig and wingsuit over and start by threading the yellow cable through the small black tab on the body of the suit Remember to always start on the body first Then thread the cable through the tab on the wing Continue to thread the cable through the tabs in this manner alternating between body and wing tabs To allow space for your rigs laterals do NOT thread the cable through the BODY TAB that is FOURTH FROM THE TOP of the wing Top means closest to the shoulder See diagram Run the cable through the next wing tab There should now be two wing tabs done in a row Note On the back wing it is important that you hook up the wing so that your tabs will not come in contact with your rig s laterals on opening or whilst hanging under canopy As this may damage or weaken the suit Once you have hooked up your wings put on your suit secure all straps and zippers and have a friend stand behind you and lift your rig to simulate how you will hang under canopy o 6 Continue running the cable through the next body tab and once you have threaded the yellow cable through all the tabs place the handle in position on the Velcro pad and stow the free end of the cable in the housing Repeat this process for the other arm wing back skin If missing a body tab does not provide you with a satisfactory result you can also
19. gs are completely unzipped Disconnect your RSL Perform a normal straight into wind landing flare as usual as if the water surface was the ground e Cut away your main canopy e Start swimming towards land If you are unable to unzip your leg wing we recommend you use your hook knife to cut your leg wing in two Swimming with the leg wing in place is nearly impossible even for strong swimmers Landing your parachute in water whilst wearing a wingsuit is extremely dangerous avoid this situation Page 18 The Phoenix is Rising d 8 pon www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Section 9 Making A Flight Plan Section 9 1 Weather Conditions Because you can fly long distances with the suit make sure that the weather conditions allow you to have visual contact with the ground opening point at all times during your flight Remember that the same physical laws apply to you as to any non powered flyer You travel longer and faster in relation to the ground when you fly with the wind and the reverse happens when flying against the wind Section 9 2 Briefing your fellow jumpers pilots etc Before entering the aircraft you need to brief your fellow jumpers and the pilot about your wing suit flight Because your freefall time can be twice as long as conventional jumpers it is safest to exit last even after tandems and AFF groups Make sure the jump pilot is informed about your wing suit fl
20. ight Section 9 3 Flight Path A motto that applies to all skydives Plan the dive dive the plan Refer to diagram below for an example flight path the plan you choose to follow will depend on various factors i e The run in direction The wind direction Relative position of landing area to exit point Air space considerations other air traffic for example gliders or light aircraft DZO preference Ground obstacles NOTE Avoid flying over or near to large bodies of water Of course you can correct your plan in freefall if needs be for example if you see the tail wind is stronger than you expected on your down wind leg you will make more distance then you planned and could choose to turn back towards the LZ earlier The main considerations for any flight plan Upon exit fly 90 off the line of flight perpendicular to it How long you fly perpendicular to the line of flight depends on your spot Keep your eyes on the DZ when the time is right turn 90 towards the DZ and fly parallel to the line of flight Your horizontal speed can exceed 100 mph so know where you are and know where others are at all times Page 19 The Phoenix is Rising d f em www Phoenix Fly com b A Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY M AY Ae a i MIX Never fly across or near the line of flight There could be high canopies e g tandems or students that pose a collision risk If a wingsuit flyer choices to deploy close to the
21. lcro patches put on the rig and the bridle to secure the bridle that leads to the pin Page 30 The Phoenix is Rising d 8 www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY W a oa Pn a COAT Packing Instructions Step 1 First attach the shrivel flap and stow the bridle leading to the pin Begin by mating the shrivel flap at the bottom of the PC pouch and feeding it all the way up behind your back pad Once this is done you can begin folding your PC in the normal manner drawing the mesh into a mushroom and S folding the bridle figure 1 E De n Figure 1 Mate the shrivel flap and fold the pilot chute Step 2 Ensure the packed PC is well proportioned to match the size of the pouch Pi d S A w NJ Figure 2 Rolled pilot chute Page 31 The Phoenix is Rising www Phoenix Fly com P num navars Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Ve VE a Oe Pa Pe COAT Step 3 Begin to inserting it in the PC pouch controlling it the entire time Have some excess bridle out of the PC in order to shove it into the pouch ag Figure 3 Inserting the PC into the pouch Step 4 Make sure the PC is flattened and formed into the pouch to give consistent pull force A finished packed BASE PC Figure 4 The finished pack job Page 32 The Phoenix is Rising pon www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOEN
22. ment without any problems Can you fly the suit near its maximum glide ratio with corresponding delays Can you perform basic aerobatics and back flying without problems Are you able to flock in a controlled manner and take grips If you have any questions regarding the experience level required for the V 1 please contact us we will be happy to answer your questions info phoenix fly com Section 4 1 Recommended experience level for starting wingsuit flying Phoenix Fly recommends that skydivers who wish to start wingsuit flying are e An experienced current and licensed skydiver e With 500 or more freefall skydives if intending to learn to fly a wingsuit on his her own e Oraminimum of 200 jumps within 18 months if a jumper is to receive one on one training from an experienced wingsult pilot e More important than jump numbers are the individual skills and approach of the skydiver Jumpers who have excellent tracking skills and the ability to judge their position and altitude over the ground at all times will make good wingsuit pilots It is critical the jumper feels comfortable in the suit not restricted by the suit material in anyway and feels confident they can safely perform the drills required for the wingsuit flight e Start off with a low performance wingsuit and gradually upsize your wings with experience 2005 will see the launch of the Phoenix Fly Beginner Intermediate suit Page 11 The Phoenix is Rising 2 BR www Phoenix
23. nside arms and leg wings are maintaining proper and stiffer airfoil in order to provide ultimate flight efficiency Ribs are stitched directly to the basic wing ZP Balloon material through entire length of the wings New low drag materials beside regular ZP Balloon used in previous wing suit designs Vampire V 1 is for the first time utilizing Dacron on the wing leading edges and on the leg wing trailing edge Dacron the most popular material for hang glider skin is light durable and easy to shape has low drag characteristics and better maintains the desired airfoil shape Integrated arm wing sleeve design arm wing sleeve is separated SMB gt gt from the rest of the wing airfoil by mesh On the inside of the wing leading edge the Dacron is padded with light foam material and covered with F 111 making arm wings easy to put on and very comfortable to wear p Redesigned wingtip grippers at the end of the arm wing are 27cm long wingtip grips Main purpose is to allow for further increase in span and width of arm wings and to provide means for better flight control and steering The angle of the handle is designed to provide optimum in flight arm position Page 8 The Phoenix is Rising sd A pun www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PH ENIX FLY Ve W W ap Ct New wing release handles are placed in front of the wing They are easy to spot reach and pull Handles are loop type only the
24. o all parachuting equipment Do not make repairs or modifications to this wingsuit by yourself Section 12 2 Materials and washing instructions The Vampire V 1 is made from high grade materials such ZP Dacron and Mylar These materials were carefully selected to maximise the aerodynamic performance comfort and durability of this product To wash your wingsult Remove the cut away cables Hand wash in cool water 30 C 85 F Hang till dry DO NOT spin dry DO NOT iron Page 26 The Phoenix is Rising d f PO www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Conclusion The key to becoming a good wingsuit pilot is practice Seek advice from other pilots and keep experimenting Remember to listen to the relative wind and try to feel how the air is flowing over your body A new chapter in the history of wingsuit flying has only just begun The Phoenix Fly Team wishes you many happy amp long flights Page 27 The Phoenix is Rising d By e www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY M Me H F BENI Appendix A Contact details Phoenix Fly Robert Pecnik Rijecka 9 10 410 V Gorica Croatia Phone 385 98 326 123 Phone Fax 385 1 6226 209 info phoenix fly com http www phoenix fly com We are proud to use the following equipment Morpheus Technologies North America Distributors for Phoenix Hy 5107 Lantana Street Zephyrhills FL 33542 USA Phone
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26. p www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY M W W o MIX Vampire V 1 Wingsurt f User Manual Version 1 1 May 2005 Page 1 The Phoenix is Rising d e pn www Phoenix Fly com ei Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Disclaimer The following information must be read and understood before any use of this equipment The user knows the risks of skydiving and accepts that Skydiving causes deaths and serious injuries Many of these deaths and injuries can be attributed to equipment malfunctions Skydiving equipment can fail even if the user takes all possible precautions Failure to open the main or reserve parachute or to follow emergency procedures at a safe altitude and or equipment failures can result in severe injury or death It is the user s responsibility to Receive proper training before any use of all skydiving equipment Be extremely careful and cautious Read and understand all owner s and operations manuals for all skydiving equipment Check all skydiving equipment and replace any defective or worn component prior to use Review emergency procedures before each use of this and all skydiving equipment Check equipment warnings do not exceed equipment limitations Never violate the training and experience requirements for the specific equipment in use Because of the unavoidable dangers involved in the use of this and all parachute equipment Pho
27. pushing your hips butt up slightly For the best performance keep your head and neck in line with you spine look with your eyes In flight the lowest points of your body should be your shoulder joints and tail of the leg wing You can adjust the flight angle by using your torso and hips To achieve maximum glide you will have to fly with a steeper head low angle resulting in increased forward speed If you want to slow fall and make a super long delay your angle will be more head high The winglet grippers also allow you fine control over your pitch angle try holding them lightly between forefinger and thumb and experiment with different positions For turns simply look where you want to go and make small movements as large movements may result in a steep dive or instability Turns can be achieved with any part of the wingsuit legs hip shoulders feet etc try experimenting Page 15 The Phoenix is Rising d f pon www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Section 7 Deployment Procedures Section 7 1 Wave off Since you cannot use your arms to wave off you have to wave off with your legs Click your legs together three times while watching the airspace around you so that anyone near you can see your intention to pull Section 7 2 Pull deployment The most critical portion of your wingsuit flight is the pull The huge burble behind you caused by your large wings and your forward
28. re is left and right handle Last two wing body tabs are shorter in order to make pull procedure easier Adjustable swoop cord allows you to adjust of the arm wings for a better fit especially when you wear gloves Back deflector size increased providing smoother airflow over leg wing creating more lift Page 9 The Phoenix is Rising d Es y em www Phoenix Fly com tee Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY M AY Ae a i Redesigned bootie more robust design using automotive interior grade leather Leg wing stow snapper for holding the leg wing out of the way whilst under canopy The stiffener inside the handle cover makes this task much easier Padded knee area with F 111 backed foam and extra space has been allowed for knee protection Page 10 The Phoenix is Rising sD my www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY FELY ct Section 4 Recommended Experience Level amp Preparation for the V 1 The Vampire V 1 is a high performance wingsuit it is NOT suitable for novice wingsuit pilots Phoenix Fly strongly recommends that pilots have a minimum of 50 wingsuit flights before trying the V 1 Phoenix Fly expects its customers to exercise common sense and seek advice from other experienced wingsuit pilots when selecting their wingsuit Make sure you are proficient with your current suit before upgrading Can you perform wingsuit exits flight and deploy
29. rnational Inc Robert started his skydiving career in Zagreb Croatia in 1982 Since his early skydiving days he has produced and tailored a number of RW suits In 1997 inspired by the late Patrick de Gayardon Robert began working on a new wingsuit design His first design was revolutionary primarily in the field of safety The quick wing release system provided the wingsuit flyer with the option to quickly and safely detach the wings in case of an emergency thus enabling the jumper to continue his jump like a regular skydive by allowing complete movement of the arms Robert has since designed a number of improved wingsuit designs that have reached performance levels that until now were never thought to be possible Today Robert is reaching new heights with his new company Phoenix Fly The company has already launched the revolutionary PF tracking suit pants amp jacket enabling trackers to fly with performance approaching that of an entry level wingsuit December 2004 saw the launch of the Vampire V 1 the most advanced wingsuit the world has seen to date incorporating 3D CAD design and revolutionary new materials The V 1 will re write the record book for the maximum freefall delays and glide performance achievable both in the skydiving and in the BASE environments Phoenix Fly already has other new products in development that will continue to push the performance envelope for skydivers and BASE jumpers of all experience levels
30. s possible to achieve very slow vertical speeds with the Phoenix Fly wingsuit averaging just 70 km h or 40mph your AAD will probably not fire your reserve if you are passing through the hard deck the Expert Cypress is set up for 36 m s about 125 km h although it should work in the case of unconsciousness Also some audible altimeters may not function properly at slow vertical airspeeds For these reasons it is very important to wear a visual altimeter and open at a proper altitude Wear your visual altimeter as far away from your body as possible We recommend wrist mounted altimeters for the most accurate reading Phoenix Fly Inc strongly recommends using AADs and audible altimeters Additional equipment Helmet goggles wrist altimeter and hook knife Electronic Altimeters like the Neptune from Alti 2 which can serve as both a visual audible altimeter and freefall computer can also be very useful for measuring your flight performance speed and freefall delay www alti2 com Page 24 The Phoenix is Rising d By pon www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Section 11 4 Exits For the first flights we strongly suggest that you exit from inside the aircraft head high and with your chest to the relative wind similar to an AFF level 1 exit To perform a good poised exit the most important thing is to have your wings closed arms tight to your body legs together for the first second that you are
31. some practice pulls before you enter the aircraft to ensure that you can reach your pilot chute and that it is in the correct position To do so touch your pilot chute handle with your right hand while bringing your left arm in symmetrically and closing your leg wing Page 21 The Phoenix is Rising 2 BR www Phoenix Fly com aai Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY After your practice pulls rehearse getting out of your wings One at a time open both of your arm zippers with a controlled rapid movement Unzip to the top of your shoulders for full range of motion Simulate reaching the risers Repeat this until you feel comfortable with the procedure Section 10 3 Prepare for flight Depending on your jump aircraft you may choose to fit your leg wing after boarding We recommend you do so as soon as you are on board arm wings can be left undone until you receive the 2 minute call prior to exit REMEMBER TO CHECK THE THREE 3 s 3 straps both leg straps and chest strap 3 handles reserve cut away and PC handle 3 rings check the correct assembly of your 3 ring circus Page 22 The Phoenix is Rising d a pon www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Section 11 Maiden Flight Before you jump you V 1 for the first time make sure that you are current performing some normal skydives and wingsuit flights with your present lower performance wingsuit Wear the suit on the
32. the suit Get into the routine that whenever your suit is zipped up your leg straps are tightened e Fasten your chest strap tightly e Close the arm zippers locking the zipper catch at the very end of the zipper Put the thumb cords in place around your thumb and OVER your altimeter ALWAYS REMEMBER to put on your leg straps Just because you can t see them doesn t mean you don t need them to save your life Failure to wear and fit your parachute harness correctly under the suit can lead to serious bodily injury and or death There have been two cases to date of skydivers forgetting their leg straps Fortunately the sturdy wingsuit construction proved sufficient to withstand the opening shock and support the jumper s weight under canopy hence saving the jumpers life BUT the wingsuit IS NOT DESIGNED FOR THIS PURPOSE and Phoenix Fly does not offer any guarantee that the suit is fit for this purpose Section 10 2 Pre Boarding checks Before getting on the aircraft e Make sure that your wings are correctly assembled and that the cutaway cables are correctly routed Ensure that emergency handles are in position and are not hindered or covered Fasten your chest strap securely Ensure that your leg straps are fastened and snug inside the suit Check that the arm zippers and thumb cords are in good condition Have someone give you a pin check Check that the BOC throw out pilot chute and handle are in the correct position Perform
33. tuation that this process does not work try cutting away your arm wings and assuming the box position to regain control Section 8 3 Malfunction Procedure KNOW the placement of your emergency handles and KNOW the emergency procedures for the gear that you are jumping The suit was designed to allow you freedom to reach and pull both emergency handles without restriction This means that you DO NOT need to cut away your wings first before using your emergency handles and therefore waste valuable time and altitude However to reach the toggles and risers of your reserve parachute you must either open the Zippers on your arms or cut away your wings If you are going to cutaway your main parachute and your arm wings are already undone either unzipped or cut away close your leg wing by putting your legs together before operating any of your handles Having your leg wing inflated may cause instability and turbulence which could interfere with your reserve deployment Page 17 The Phoenix is Rising d a pon www Phoenix Fly com aai Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHOENIX FLY Section 8 4 Water Landings We recommend you never fly over or near to large bodies of water In the case of an unavoidable water landing we recommend the following actions Deploy your canopy as high as possible to increase your preparation time If time allows unzip both leg wing zips and stow the wing on the hip snappers Ensure that your arm win
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35. xperienced pilot could choose to perform a barrel roll prior to wave off to check their airspace 100 Obviously any pilot who performs this manoeuvre must be able to do it as 2 nature without any instability Page 16 The Phoenix is Rising d f BR www Phoenix Fly com Vampire V 1 Wingsuit User Manual PHUOENIX FLY Pt Section 8 Emergency Procedures Section 8 1 Wing Cutaway system The Phoenix Fly wing cutaway system was designed for use as a backup device Three reasons you may want to cut your wings away could be e You are unstable or not comfortable with your flight You can cut the wings away in freefall and bring your arms up into a box position e You need to get to your risers fast and do not have time to undo the zippers e You are unable to undo a zipper because it is jammed or broken To cut away the wings simply grab the cutaway handles peel the Velcro and pull them outwards and upwards towards your head Section 8 2 Uncontrollable Spins in Flight With a high performance suit like the V 1 it is possible to end up in a flat spin A collision or bad exit can in rare cases cause this to occur The corrective action is simple Pull your knees up to your chest and collapse your arm wings Once you see the ground open your arm wings to regain stability Once you are belly to earth and stable re open the leg wing Once you re flying re orient yourself to the DZ and continue the skydive If the unlikely si
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