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1. g g g advance thun ag fon 41 33 225 70 10 www advance ch uttigengstrasse 87 fax 4133 225 70 11 info advance ch ch 3600 thun2. A DVANCEBIEE IA 0 ana Contents Thank you for flying ADVANCE 0 0 0 ccc nad valan k b r a abal sana 4 About ADVANCE s ss ii a 88544 ku a0054 i kec d nennen 5 Th BIBETA 5 52 ee ee ee 6 Share your passion 6 Mor important details sense nm esnia 7 Pilot requirements ceaiorie enana ai 9 Using the paraglider for the first time 10 DEVEN ninne banda e San aE nan hin ale Zar n anl E A 10 BASIC S bU yu ane reste en et ne 10 Adjusting the Braks lih i c nya nes 10 Speed System TIMME rrr rasinis pei e lat ET N 10 Big Ears System 2 12 Fitting the SJ o yb go mrrppyyemreo 12 Suitable harnesses ya duy E daka nn ka ee 13 W lol bi ANA Hana Ren len een 13 Flight Charact risticS i45 eco num ee 14 GARCON Rae se ee a ee 14 Normalfhght YAR s na aa HH ee een 15 DNS Re in Dee a 15 Accelerated flight sserrep e 15 Gollapses nannte 16 Rapia dsscents ernennen 17 LAndINgississ sn Re ee ie 20 Flying with a wet paraglider k dl lLL knee kara ekakaa 20 Wine NING oe aeea aapne aros a E derer aeg 21 Acrobatics Maintenance repairs and care 22 PACKING irtenen 22 Care and maintenance b lEdd ee 22 What to do if the leading edge gets damaged 22 CHEC l ARR Re 23 B epall sa aya xa re en Sa een 23 DISPOSA ariero ap na k r Mil kar a keyna Mil a
3. It responds directly and progres sively to increasing steering input once the brake line free play has been taken up The agreeable and compact character of the wing means that weight shift is not necessary to assist turning When thermaling set your angle of bank and turn radius with inside brake and allow the paraglider to turn evenly in this attitude Use out side brake to both steady the outer wingtip and in particular keep a constant rate of turn going Excessive use of outside brake will try to stop the turn and therefore lose the glider s good climbing qualities Caution To keep good manoeuvrability in thermals it is im portant to always keep enough flying speed Do not hold too much outside brake and avoid overcontroling Tip If a brake line were to break the BIBETA 5 can be steered with the rear risers D risers if necessary Accelerated flight The BIBETA 5 also remains exceptionally stable in accelerated flight Because of the higher forces associated with higher speeds how ever a collapse could turn out to be somewhat vigorous in that para gliders fly at a lower angle of attack at their upper speeds thus be coming generally less stable see also chapter Collapses Info e You can fly through light turbulence while accelerated thanks to the BIBETA 5 s high canopy stability e With open trimmers you can also control and stabilise the BIBETA 5 with the brakes in turbulence e At the higher sp
4. Boucles griffes pour ouvrir les trims Sangle inf rieure pour fermer les trims Emerillon Fixations magn tiques Fixation pour parachute de secours Fixation pour passager Fixation pour pilote Fixation pour l aile trois positions 35 Mit harter Spreize Ohrenanlegesystem 1a Getrennte A Tragegurte 1b Vary Grip System Speedsystem Trimmer geschlossen unbeschleunigt 2a Federklemme zum Offnen der Trimmer 2b Band zum Schliessen der Trimmer 3 Wirbel 4 Magnetclips 5 Notschirmaufhangung 6 Passagieraufhangung zwei Positionen 7 Pilotenaufh ngung 8 Hauptschirmaufh ngung With hard spreader 1a 1b Big Ears System Split A risers Vary Grip System Speed system Trim closed unaccelerated position Spring loaded cleat to open the trims Strap to close the trim Swivel Magnet clips Suspension for reserve Suspension for passenger two positions Suspension for pilot Suspension for paraglider 36 Avec carteur rigid 1a 1b Kit oreilles El vateurs A d doubl s Vary Grip System Syst me d acc l ration Trims ferm s non acc l r e Boucles griffes pour ouvrir les trims Sangle inf rieure pour fermer les trims Emerillon Fixations magn tiques Fixation pour parachute de secours Fixation pour passager deux positions Fixation pour pilote Fixation pour l aile 37 Rowline knots Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 e
5. It is not nec essary to step back and then run into the lines Lead the glider up with committed and forward leaning body weight but without too much pull on the inner A risers until the canopy is nicely above you Any directional correcting during the pull up phase should be done by going under the glider without use of brake After the correction phase and a look at the glider a few brisk steps with determined leaning forward is enough to get you airborne even in little wind The takeoff run can be shortened by an appropriate touch of brake Strong Wind Takeoff Forwards or Backwards A backward pull up is recommended for stronger wind Like a forward takeoff the pull up should be made using the inner A risers During the pull up walk towards the BIBETA 5 as necessary to control the rising rate and correct the direction by walking under the wing Turn ing round and lifting off are straightforward Q Caution The BIBETA 5 s very good takeoff qualities mean that you should remember that only a modest initial pull up impulse is needed Normal flight In calm air the BIBETA 5 best glide ratio is achieved with completely released brakes Light brake will result in the minimum sink configu ration In headwind and descending air the glide performance over the ground can be improved by appropriate use of the accelerate system Make sure that you do not get below the minimum flying speed Turns The BIBETA 5 turns with precision
6. Mel deb n met 23 Technical d tails zu wel 24 Materials Used 2 DD Dem 25 COLI CATION 1 1 anne N ININ YE 26 SERVICE Re Re ee nee series 27 ADVANCE Service Center 27 The ADVANCE website 27 Waray re ar ea ae rr R E E E E E EES 27 LISTOT panser nie n de dakae ne AEE Oan 30 bne DANCE ae da au 31 Risers x DD esi annee oa a 32 BOWLING KNOTS lc creme kek i da arm 37 Thank you Tor ting ADVANCE Congratulations on your choice of a BIBETA 5 a quality product from ADVANCE We are sure that you will spend many rewarding hours in the air with it This user manual is an important part of the glider Here you will find instructions and important information about safety care of the glider and maintenance and that s why we recommend that you read this document carefully before your first flight The latest version of this manual as well as further updated informa tion can be found at www advance ch Any new safety related infor mation will also be published on the website If you have any further questions or problems please contact your dealer or get in touch directly with ADVANCE We wish you a lot of enjoyment with your BIBETA 5 and always happy landings Team ADVANCE About ADVANCE ADVANCE based in Switzerland is one of the world s leading para glider manufacturers Since it was founded in 1988 the company has consistently pursued its o
7. an in creased angle of attack as well as flight at lower airspeed because of the reduced wing loading To avoid the risk of deep stall with a wet glider you should brake as little as possible and never use big ears A further preventative meas ure is to fly with trimmers open 20 These tactics have a small effect on the angle of attack If the wet glider were still to go into deep stall opening the trimmers is your only recourse See section Deep stall Winching The BIBETA 5 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 how to winch paragliders Acro flying The BIBETA 5 is not suitable for acro flying Maintenance repairs and care Packing Pack your glider nose wire on nose wire 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 glider 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 un neces
8. 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 22 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 exces sively 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 accordance 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 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 ad hesive 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 i
9. handling and not ex clusively on the certification test The result is a well rounded prod uct with the familiar ADVANCE handling Nevertheless the certifica tion rating occupies a significant proportion of the specifications that have to be met Service ADVANCE Service Centres 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 certified by the German Hanggliding and Paragliding Federation DHV which has many years experience and in depth product specific expertise The ADVANCE worldwide service network includes other authorised ser vice centres that provide the same services All service facilities use original ADVANCE materials exclusively You can find all information on checks and repairs and the relevant addresses at www advance ch 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
10. the loop provided The soft adjustable spreaders have a length of 70 cm There are two different positions to which to connect the paraglider riser There is a spring loaded cleat see point Riser Illustration page 33 on the pi lot s spreader arm which allow him to adjust the support height to suit the passenger size The reserve bridle runs underneath the pi lot s spreader arm and is fixed on the loop provided Tip The soft adjustable spreaders can be adjusted to any position to suit the passenger height If you have trouble short ening them in flight you can pull the straps down with the loops bit by bit alternating left and right and weight shifting to the opposite sides thus reducing the force required Suitable harnesses The BIBETA 5 is certified for use with harnesses without rigid cross bracing see section Certification The main support points of the selected harness should ideally be set at a distance of approx 45 cm and a height of 40 to 45 cm Weight range The BIBETA 5 weight range is shown in the Technical Data section The figures given there represent total in flight weight This of course includes the pilot s and passenger s body weights clothes and the weight of all equipment paraglider harnesses instruments etc in fact everything that s going on the flight The BIBETA 5 is certified for a takeoff weights between 120 kg to 225 kg The best weight range li
11. ay of descending Spreaders adjustable for height The BIBETA 5 is delivered with hard soft or soft adjustable spread ers The adjustable soft supports are infinitely variable to accommo date different passenger sizes Clever design means that these can be adjusted in flight ADVANCE Innovations amp Quality ADVANCE pay a lot of attention to small details Sewn in tension bands improve canopy stability distinctive winglets reduce induced drag vortex effect Velcros at the wingtips make it easy to remove sand and snow etc from the wing Like all ADVANCE models the BIBETA 5 comes with swivels and magnetic clips on the brake han dles as standard All these small but important details finish off the product Pilot requirements Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound know ledge of the subject and of course the requisite insurance cover and licences A tandem pilot must be able to correctly assess the mete orological conditions before taking off His or her capabilities must match the responsibilities of tandem flying The wearing of an adequate helmet suitable shoes and clothing of pilot and passenger as well as carrying an emergency reserve para chute are indispensable All components of the equipment must be checked for damage and airworthiness before every flight A thorough pre flight check should also be carried out Each pilot bears sole responsibility when making a tandem flight Neither th
12. conditions of the strictest quality control Leading edge ew Skytex 6 6 9017 E82 40 g m2 Upper surface ew Skytex 6 6 9017 E77A 40 g m2 Lower surface DOMENICO DOKDO 20DMF 36 g m2 Ribs ew Skytex 6 6 9017 E29 40 g m2 Leading and trailing edge borders Polyester laminated 20 mm Lower surface leading edge borders Polyamid 16 mm Lines e Edelrid Technora Aramid 6848 240 200 160 covered 2 1 mm 1 9 mm 1 5 mm base lines e Edelrid Technora Aramid 6843 120 covered 1 4 mm middle gallery e Liros Dynema DSL 70 covered 0 95 mm upper gallery e Liros Dynema DSL 70 DFL 115 covered 0 95 1 3 mm brake lines e Liros Dynema DFL 115 covered 1 3 mm upper brake lines DFLP 200 Dyneema Polyester covered 1 9 mm lower brake lines Risers Polyester 25 mm 1400 kg 22 mm 1200 kg Technora 13 mm 850 kg Quick links Maillon Rapide Inox 3 5 mm 750 kg 4 mm 1000 kg 25 Certification The BIBETA 5 has EN and LTF certification It is certified for harness es without rigid cross bracing 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
13. crease free in fully accelerated flight with brakes fully re leased Fundamentally this setting should be kept If the brake lines have to be reset there must be approx 10 12cm free line movement at the pulleys between brakes fully released and that brake position that first affects the trailing edge in unaccelerated flight We recommend that the brake handles are secured using a bowline knot see illustration in the appendix page 39 Speed system Trimmer The BIBETA 5 has an accelerate system in the form of trim It is very effective and easy to use It provides for a significant increase in speed of ca 5 km h The BIBETA 5 accelerate system is not only intended to provide a better performance reserve for dealing with strong winds e g slope soaring strong valley winds but it also increases the glider s general user friendliness mainly when carrying light passengers In addition when used with big ears Vary Grip System the trim improves the 10 most agreeable way of getting down if passenger well being requires it see also section Fast Descent In accelerated flight the rear risers are lengthened and this reduces the angle of attack of the wing The accelerate system on the BIBETA 5 is so designed that the wing profile remains the same in accelerated flight reduced angle of attack This keeps the best wing shape at higher speeds The trimmers do not require adjustment Just make sure that they are closed befo
14. der Caution To avoid a collapse enter the spiral carefully when in accelerated flight because the angle of attack is reduced Caution Remember that you the pilot may be familiar with the high g loading in a spiral dive but it might upset your passenger a lot If a descent is required for passenger well being we recommend the Vary Grip big ears configuration together with a speed increase using the trim system B Stall C Stall The B stall and the C stall put extreme stresses on the entire glider as well as threatening its profile shape This kind of fast descent is not particularly effective either We recommend that you do not do B and C stalls with your BIBETA 5 and so give no instructions here 18 Because of the wing s high structural stiffness the B or C stall is just about impossible to achieve Stall One sided stall spin In a tight turn the BIBETA 5 gives early and clear warning of the risk of stalling by strongly rising brake loading If the wing should stall however the BIBETA 5 will react dynamically Depending on the sit uation from which you let the glider recover a vigorous response can result surging forward with an increased risk of collapse While shooting forward the wing can be slowed down by appropriate brake If this is done normal flight can be resumed without further collapse Tip We recommend that the simulation of spins and spin entries are not carried out in safety training The h
15. e manufacturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be held responsible for the safety of pilot and passenger Using the paradl aer for tne first time Delivery Each ADVANCE paraglider must be flown by the dealer and checked for correct basic setting and trim After doing this the dealer enters the date of the first flight on the manufacturer s label fixed to the rib in the centre of the canopy This entry together with the return of a cor rectly completed warranty card to ADVANCE will ensure that defects in the product attributable to a manufacturing fault are covered by the ADVANCE warranty see Warranty in the Service section BIBETA 5 delivery includes a backpack an inner bag a compression strap hard or soft spreaders the soft spreaders are continuously ad justable for height a repair kit a mini windsock in the colours of the wing and a Getting started booklet Basic set up The basic set up of the BIBETA 5 at delivery is that which has been found to be ideal by the ADVANCE test team it is in this condition that the glider was awarded its certification Any unapproved changes or modifications such as changes to the line lengths or the attach ment of other risers or quick links by the owner will result in the para glider losing its certification see the Certification section Adjustment of the brake lines The brake line length is set at the factory so that the trailing edge is unbraked
16. eed obtained with open trimmers the wing pressure is higher thus raising the brake force Caution With open trimmers the steering braking hand posi tion is significantly displaced upwards and brake force in creases due to the higher airspeed Tip We recommend that you circle in thermals with closed trimmers You will then be flying closer to best stability and minimum sink configurations Collapses Asymmetric collapse of the wing The BIBETA 5 is notable for its very solid and stiff canopy With an active flying technique in normal conditions collapses should be more or less completely avoidable lf however the glider should suffer a greater than 50 asymmetric collapse at trim speed the reaction will only be a slight turning ten dency and track can be maintained without problem by means of light braking Under normal conditions the wing will open by itself An asymmetric collapse in accelerated flight will produce a slightly more impulsive reaction due to the higher aerodynamic forces in volved at the higher speed The turning away behaviour at a collapse at fully accelerated speed is a little more dynamic but is well man ageable After an asymmetric collapse direction should be main tained by careful opposite braking and wing pressure raised on the collapsed side by brake pumping This will quicken canopy reopen ing Only use just enough brake on the open side so as not to stall this wing Poorly flown wingovers can
17. es between 150 kg and 190 kg Flight at the lower and upper weight limits can affect speed and glider flying behaviour without however influencing the safety of pilot and pas senger Hight cnaracteristics We recommend that you make your first flights with the new glider in quiet conditions at a familiar flying site so that you can gain confi dence in your BIBETA 5 from the outset Takeoff Before every takeoff carry out the following pre takeoff checks 1 Harnesses and helmets done up reserve OK Pilot glider passenger connections OK Lines free Canopy open Wind direction and strength assessed Airspace and view clear Passenger ready Noa 8 amp 9 BIBETA 5 takeoff behaviour is very smooth and straightforward for both forward and backward launches Nylon wires and light weight ensure that the canopy fills quickly and climbs evenly without hang ing or shooting ahead The BIBETA 5 is pulled up using both the inner wide A risers This takes less effort and the wing will come up very straight The canopy should always be laid out in a slightly curved shape so that all A lines are equally loaded during the pull up Tip To get the BIBETA 5 in just the right curved shape for takeoff stand abeam the centre of each wing after you have sorted the lines take the brake line and pull it in until all the brake junctions are tensioned Light Wind Takeoff Forwards The BIBETA 5 only needs a modest tug in a light wind
18. 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 War ranty section within 10 days of purchase As part of the ADVANCE warranty we undertake to rectify any de fects in our products that are attributable to manufacturing faults In order for a warranty claim to be made ADVANCE must be notified immediately on discovery of a defect and the defective product sent in for inspection The manufacturer will then decide how a possible manufacturing fault is to be rectified repair replacement of parts or replacement of the product This warranty is valid for three years from the date of purchase of the product 27 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 ex pressly excluded The same applies to damage attributable to an ac cident or normal wear and tear 28 List cf
19. igh wing loading means that some reactions could turn out to be very dynamic Tip Fundamentally you should respond to all out of control behaviour especially the start of spin rotation by completely releasing both brakes both hands up Full stall The BIBETA 5 responds early to brake inputs but the brake travel is also very long This implies a large safety margin for the pilot and it is difficult to encourage the BIBETA 5 to fullstall Should the glider be stalled however and depending on the situation from which you let the glider recover a vigorous response can result surging forward with an increased risk of collapse While shooting forward the wing can be slowed down by appropriate brake If this is done normal flight can be resumed without further collapse Tip We recommend that the simulating of the fullstall is avoided in safety training The high wing loading means that some reactions could turn out to be very dynamic Tip Fundamentally you should respond to all out of control behaviour by completely releasing both brakes both hands up Deep stall The BIBETA 5 cannot go into stable parachutal stall by itself The wing can be brought to the point of parachutal stall however by means of the brakes and can stay there see chapter Flying with a Wet Glider Caution If you are flying tight slow airspeed circles in signif icant turbulence you may stall unexpectedly If this happens let both brakes go
20. immediately Landing Thanks to the precise handling and long brake travel the BIBETA 5 is very easy to land Always fly a proper landing circuit with a defined final approach with out rolling and pitching From full speed apply the BIBETA 5 brakes continuously finally going through to full brake By making this kind of fully flared landing the speed can be brought to a minimum and the passenger set down softly Caution Don t fly steep turn reversals near the ground These are dangerous and could lead to strong swinging Caution Never get below minimum speed when top landing or on final approach Caution Be aware that your glider is much less manoeuvra ble when fully braked Caution Never let your glider fall forward on to its leading edge The internal pressure surge so caused can tear 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
21. ivided into two phases in the first the glider increases its angle of bank and turns in ever de creasing circles At the second phase the glider bites into the spiral this means that the wing dives forward relative to the pilot and ap pears to be aligned with the horizon the airspeed g and rate of ro tation increase markedly During the spiral try to maintain the neutral sitting position and don t fight the centrifugal force your body will be pulled outwards Recovery requires a progressive releasing of the brake on the inside of the turn From a spiral dive with high sink and rotation rates it is es sential to carefully apply some inside brake again while recovery is taking place in order to slow down the natural recovery behaviour and subsequent high energy climb This is the only way to avoid an excessive pitch up attitude and consequent surge Make sure you re cover with enough height above the ground Generally one should expect the recovery to take the same amount of time as the entry but the rate of descent during recovery will be higher The BIBETA 5 comes out of the spiral by itself if a neutral sitting po sition is maintained Active weight shift to the inside of the turn can lead to greater acceleration and a delayed natural recovery Caution do not fly spiral dives with big ears the raised wing loading on a reduced wing area together with the reduction of effective lines can seriously overstress and damage your gli
22. make the wing tips fold in and cause a cravat Because of the high drag that they produce at the wingtip cravats can cause a strong rotation moment spiralling Oppose this desire to rotate with careful use of opposite brake Then clear the cravat by means of the orange stabilo line Opening a cravat can also be speeded up by pumping To do this the relevant brake should be pulled down to up to 75 brake travel within two seconds no longer then immediately released Front Collapse After a spontaneous or A riser generated front collapse normal air flow will break down Reopening occurs quickly and by itself 16 Rapid descent For a fast and efficient descent the ADVANCE Test Team recommend that you use either big ears with open or closed trimmers or the spi ral dive depending on the circumstances Tip Rapid descents should be rehearsed from time to time in quiet conditions then they won t become an emergency when needed Collapsing the Wingtips Big Ears Pull both outer narrow A risers down together and decisively This will collapse the wingtips and this configuration can easily be held either by hand or by fixing the outer A lines in the cleats Vary Grip System You can pull the lines further through the cleats to increase the folded areas and resecure them To reopen the big ears either let go of the outer A risers or free the lines by releasing them from the cleats with a light pull The wingtips will open b
23. mportant 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 met al parts and dispose of the lines canopy and risers in a waste incin eration plant 23 Technical details BIBETA 5 ai Flat surface m 40 81 Projected surface m 34 47 Take off weight kg 120 225 Optimal weight range kg 150 190 Glider weight kg 8 15 Aspect ratio 5 2 Trim speed km h 41 3 Max speed km h 47 3 Min sink rate m s 1 2 Best glide 8 5 0 2 Span m 14 42 Projected span m 11 43 Projected aspect ratio 3 79 u ax chord m 8 49 in chord m 0 90 Number of cells 52 _ Number of risers 4 1 Riser length cm 33 5 ax length of the lines with the risers cm 887 6 in speed km h 24 3 _ Certification EN LTF B 1 Values depend on wing loading pilot passenger harnesses and glider 2 Pilot passenger wing equipment 24 Materials used We routinely inspect and test our materials many times over Like all ADVANCE products the BIBETA 5 is designed and produced as a re sult of the latest developments and knowledge We have chosen all the materials very carefully under
24. opy is climbing evenly above you and your guest the BIBETA 5 s easy inflating and rising mean that you and your passenger leave the ground in a relaxed frame of mind ready to enjoy the flight Even in difficult takeoff conditions the BIBETA 5 is a partner which you can fully rely on Efficient The BIBETA 5 s internal conformation has been further improved by means of detailed analysis and calculation the weight efficient struc ture and the use of Nylon wires make the wing lighter Equipped with performance enhancing trimmers and the established Vary Grip big ears system the BIBETA 5 stands for efficiency and precision Resistant The BIBETA 5 is a reliable and hard wearing partner The optimised internal structure combined with a careful choice of materials make the BIBETA 5 a light but robust and long lived wing that will even af ter frequent use remain hard wearing retaining its takeoff qualities and canopy stability STRESS FREE EFFICIENT RESISTANT More important details Effective Trimmers The BIBETA 5 has an accelerate system that uses trimmers These trimmers with very long travel expand the operating envelope and achieve a speed increase of approx 5km h They provide a higher safety margin in strong winds and increase the glider s usefulness with lighter passengers And not least the use of trim together with big ears Vary Grip System is also for the passenger a very com fortable and considerate w
25. parts Nylon Wires Cells Winglet Ring Raff System Velcro openings LIne plan At B1 D1 E1 B2 c2 281 3A1 381 2A2 2B2 A3 B3 ca A4 B4 c4 A5 B5 c5 Ice A6 Be 3A2 283 3B2 A7 2A4 N 87 2B4 i lez B8 c8 A9 8e Jaio T B10 ADVANCEBIB ETA 2A5 3A3 2B5 _ 2B6 Bia 40 31 Tragegurte Risers Elevateurs Mit weicher verstellbarer Spreize Ohrenanlegesystem 1a Getrennte A Tragegurte 1b Vary Grip System Speedsystem Trimmer geschlossen unbeschleunigt Federklemme zum ffnen der Trimmer Band zum Schliessen der Trimmer Wirbel Magnetclips otschirmaufh ngung Passagieraufh ngung Pilotenaufh ngung Hauptschirmaufh ngung zwei Positionen Federklemme zur H henverstellung Band zur H henverstellung DD O o O9 9 N 9 9 i With soft adjustable spreader 1a 1b 2a e oF 9 o g N 9 9 Y Big Ears System Split A risers Vary Grip System Speed system Trim closed unaccelerated position Spring loaded cleat to open the trims Strap to close the trim Swivel Magnet clips Suspension for reserve Suspension for passenger Suspension for pilot Suspension for paraglider two positions Spring loaded cleat for height adjustment Straps for height adjustmen
26. re takeoff neutral position i e unaccelerated To open them in the air press both spring clips on the back of the risers at the same time see point 2 you can set any trim position as you wish using these clips They will not slip even under extreme load To close the trimmers pull the lower tapes down as far as possible using the blue loops Caution Keep the trimmer settings symmetrical Caution When the trimmers are open the brake handles will be in a noticeably higher position than in unaccelerated normal flight Big Ears System The BIBETA 5 has split A risers which make the application of big ears easy cleat Vary Grip System makes it possible to fix the out er A lines so that they can be held in for an extended period see point Od The lines can be pulled down and reset in the clamps With big ears applied the glider can be steered normally using the brakes Fitting the Spreaders The BIBETA 5 comes with hard soft or soft adjustable spreaders The hard spreaders hold a spread distance of 27 cm The passenger can be suspended from two different positions The reserve bridle runs above the pilot s own spreader arm and is fixed in the middle of the support next to the main glider suspension point The soft spreaders have a length of 70 cm There are three possi ble positions to which to connect the paraglider riser The reserve bri dle runs underneath the pilot s spreader arm and is fixed on
27. 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 Let a wet or damp glider dry by leaving it completely unpacked at room temperature or outside in the shade e Ifthe glider gets wet with salt sea water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water e Clean the glider only with fresh water and a little neutral soap if necessary Do not use solvents under any circumstances e If the glider has been subjected to increased stress such as a tree landing have it examined by an expert e Regularly remove sand leaves stones and snow from the cells Openings with Velcro closures are provided at the wing tips for this purpose e Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before and after light UV light e Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature fluctua ions and do ensure adequate air circulation to prevent condensa ion forming e Do not drag the glider across the ground e 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
28. t 32 Avec carteur souple r glable 1a 1b DD O Sono so Kit oreilles El vateurs d doubl s Vary Grip System Syst me d acc l ration Trims ferm s non acc l r e Boucles griffes pour ouvrir les trims Sangle inf rieure pour fermer les trims Emerillon Fixations magn tiques Fixation pour parachute de secours Fixation pour passager Fixation pour pilote Fixation pour l aile deux positions Boucles a griffes pour r gler la hauteur Sangle inf rieure pour r gler la hauteur 33 Mit weicher Spreize Ohrenanlegesystem 1a Getrennte A Tragegurte 1b Vary Grip System Speedsystem Trimmer geschlossen unbeschleunigt 2a Federklemme zum Offnen der Trimmer 2b Band zum Schliessen der Trimmer 3 Wirbel 4 Magnetclips 5 Notschirmaufhangung 6 Passagieraufh ngung 7 Pilotenaufh ngung 8 Hauptschirmaufh ngung drei Positionen With soft spreader 1a 1b Big Ears System Split A risers Vary Grip System Speed system Trim closed unaccelerated position Spring loaded cleat to open the trims Strap to close the trim Swivel Magnet clips Suspension for reserve Suspension for passenger Suspension for pilot Suspension for paraglider three positions 34 Avec carteur souple 1a 1b Kit oreilles El vateurs A d doubl s Vary Grip System Syst me d acc l ration Trims ferm s non acc l r e
29. wn directions and concepts both in devel opment and production The results are quality products with distinc tive characteristics At the heart of the ADVANCE brand is a team of specialists who share the passion of the customers who place their trust in the com pany s products With their thorough understanding of flying they contribute their valuable personal experience and dedication to the working processes Total control of the production process and supervision of the work ing practices at the ADVANCE factory in Vietnam ensure a high standard of workmanship Long term relationships with fabric and line manufacturers means that ADVANCE knowledge and expertise also finds its way directly into the development of new materials ADVANCE attaches great importance to after sales customer sup port and has built up a worldwide service network for this purpose An on going interaction with its customers brings in a steady flow of new knowledge that finds its way into ADVANCE products thus com pleting the Circle of Service Tne BIBETA 3 BIBETA 5 Share your passion You want to take off effortlessly with your passenger for a stress free flying experience The BIBETA 5 can fully satisfy this requirement Its excellent takeoff behaviour as well as efficient turning flight and land ing identify the BIBETA 5 as an absolutely reliable partner Outstanding characteristics Stress free Just a brief impulse and already the can
30. y themselves thanks to the BIBETA 5 s high internal wing pressure While in big ears the paraglider can be steered with the brakes without problem See al so chapter Big Ears System Caution Don t fly spiral dives with big ears applied The in creased wing loading supported by fewer lines can cause damage to the wing Caution Be aware that flying with big ears puts you closer to a stall Don t rely on the use of big ears with a wet glider there s more information on this in the chapter Flying with a wet paraglider Tip If you need to come down fast for passenger reasons or to fly away from a danger zone we recommend the following method Apply big ears and pull the lines in to the marks on the Vary Grip System Then accelerate the glider using the trimmers as far as conditions will allow In this configura tion the BIBETA 5 comes down quietly almost like being on rails Info In the fully accelerated state the big ears do not open by themselves because of the high airspeed and raised stagnation point pressure Help the opening with a brief but determined pump i e pull the brakes down within two sec onds to full arm s length and release Spiral dive Enter the spiral with a progressive increase of brake application Head and vision should be directed in the direction of turn As the bank increases so does the rotation rate and the centrifugal force Basically the behaviour of the glider can be d
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