Funby Airborne OWNER and SERVICE MANUAL
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1. wg 7 SIDE WIRES FRONT TO REAR WIRE 28 23 Type 2 used 220 FUN 8 VIEW FROM FRONT OF GLIDER AMENDMENTS Date FRAME TOP MOVED FUN 220 13 9 1 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS FOR FUN 220 FROM 42 ON 09 01 FRAME TOP MOVED 100mm FORWARD D TUBE TOP KNUCKLE MODIFIED GRANNY KNOT BOTTOM REAR WIRES ft s 14 13 SIDE VIEW AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS gt FUN KEEL Drawn By Scale Date A4 4655 Mollo QUARTER SIZE 13 10 98 ASSEMBLY Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 31 FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL HG AFrame Faired Corner Unit Assembly Type HG AFrame Faired Corner Unit Assembly Type 2 id PartNo Details 1 108957 D TUBEA FOILSILVER1700SLEEVED 2 D TUBE BTM KNUCKLE FRD LHS 1 4 HOL 1 3 103989 D TUBE BTM KNUCKLE FAD 6 HOL 1 741710113 pewkwUKLEHGa TPE2 6 101745 BOLT DITUBE BOTTOM KNUCKLE 2 9 100950 LOCKING RING 12MM RF114 2 CLEVIS PIN 1 4 X 1 1 16 2 141101055 NioNWasHRRMexoD a 16 103393 FLYING WIRES HG 2226NOTHYMBL 17 REAR FLYING WIREHGNT 2075 103949 REARSINGLEFLYINGWIREF220 2 106172 5 BUTTON screw 100085 52. 103 REAR FLYING WIRE HG 2115 NO THIMBLE 3 fO 18 106172 SKTBUTTONSCREWMSX10 20 103403 AFRAMELOCKSHAFT24sMM 2 21 100035 ANANUTHALFNYLOO 22 10042 ANAWASHER r 23 102210 o AnSTRAIGHT28XT6 NCGRIPS 134 1 24 10399 aza 4 25 106050 PIPPIN33WITHCAP 1 Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 34 FU irRore AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 A4 4651 HG A Frame Round Down Tube Corner Assembly ALL PARTS ASSEMBLED TO MAKE WING LEFT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE RIGHT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE 13 13 N 2 17 2 16 N b O ASSEMBLY DETAIL 1 THE WIRES ARE FITTED INTO THE FAIRED KNUCKLES FIRST WITH THE LOCKING SHAFT 2 WASHERS amp 2 SCREWS HOLDING THEM IN PLACE NOTE USE LOCTITE 262 2 THERE IS ALEFT amp RIGHT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE AND WHEN 3 THEN THE V G ROPE MUST BE INSERT THROUGH THE RIGHT DOWNTUBE 4 THE KNUCKLES CAN BE FITTED TO THEIR DOWNTUBES NOTE 91 2 23 _ GUIDE THE V G ROPE THROUGH THE V G PULLEY OPENING ALLDIMENSIONS INIMIELIMETRES 5 FIT THE A FRAME CORNER KNUCKLES amp SIDE WIRES TO THE FAIRED KNUCKLES 6 THE SOCKET SCREW HOL
3. FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Fun X Bar to L edge Junction Fun X Bar to L edge Junction Dwg No A4 4654 20 09 2001 103373 F190 108374 20 O 103530 F160 1 103370 L EDGE FRONT F190 10351 10351 EDGE FRONT F160 102006 102271 100080 100965 103668 10003 10003 103406 103509 103526 103398 103506 2 100820 2 100009 4 12 103269 0 24 4 1 gt 00 gt N N z 2 N A NJ gt z gt gt gt z lt gt 2 5 6 a 7 NE 8 pe 9 Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 26 Ir AUSTRALIA A4 4654 Fun X Bar To L E Assembly AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 FRONT 8 LEADING EDGE 3 SIDE VIEW 30 f 120 12 E 12 AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS 71 3 ALL DIMENSIONS MILLIMETRES 4 aan male E FUN X BAR TO 5 E E LEDGE ASSEMBLY M44054 TOP VIEW RIGHT HAND SIDE 4 MOUNT CHANNEL OTHER SIDE OF L EDGE FOR LHS 15 LEADING EDGE REAR LEDGE LOCATOR BOLT FOR 220 ONLY N rH 14 11 Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 27
4. Chord length at 3 ft inboard of tip 1225 mm 48 23 Span extreme tip to tip 9075 mm 357 28 Location of Information Placard Cross Bar Location of Test Fly Sticker Front Keel Recommended Pilot Hook in Weight Range 50 75 kg 110 198 Ibs Minimum Recommended Pilot Proficiency Movies Novice NB Conversions 0 4536 kg pound 25 4 mm inch 13 least and greatest allowable distances whether variable through tuning or through in flight variable geometry from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 21 FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Fun 190 GLIDER MODEL Fun 190 MANUFACTURED BY AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration Be aware however that no set of specifications however detailed can guarantee the ability to determine whether a glider is the same model or is in the same configuration as was certified or has those performance stability and structural characteristics required by the certification standards An owner s manual is required to be delivered with each HGMA certified glider and it is required that it contain additional airworthiness information x Mere Weight of glider with all essential parts and without cover bags and non essential 23 0 kg 51 16 parts Leadi
5. Pilot Hook in Weight Range 60 kg 187 353 lbs Minimum Recommended Pilot Minimum Recommended Pilot Proficiency Novice Novice NB Conversions 0 4536 kg pound 25 4 mm inch Jeast and greatest allowable distances whether variable through tuning or through in flight variable geometry from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 23 FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Fun X Bar Hinge Pull Back Assembly Fun X Bar Hinge Pull Back Assembly 19 PartNo Details 103361 PULL BACK WIRE 1670F220 0 AN5 15A 24 100595 N 4 C 6 8 9 10 ss s 24 Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 24 Ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 15 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS A4 4644 Fun X Bar Hinge Assembly ALL PARTS ASSEMBLED TO MAKE AIRFRAME 24 T 0 o o 0 24 10 23 4 19 4 T 74 Xbar Strap 18 27 z REAR VIEW TOP VIEW p 12 11 Rev AMENDMENTS Date BETTIN AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS iw ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES Drawn By Scale Date FUN A4 4644 55 Rick 18 5 03 11 98 Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 25
6. 55316 716 304 a 20 106171 AFRAMELOCK SHAFT 20MM rai 100042 23 102737 SPEED 2 1400 WOUTCLEAT 1 103525 C BAR STRAIGHT 28 2 INC GRIPS 1640 1 m 25 10550 PPPN wraca 4 Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 32 FU irRorme AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 A4 7237 HG A Frame Faired Corner Unit Assembly ALL PARTS ASSEMBLED TO MAKE WING LEFT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE LIST ITEM 32 LIMAX STREAMLINE OPTION ASSEMBLY DETAIL THE WIRES ARE FITTED INTO THE FAIRED KNUCKLES FIRST WITH THE LOCKING SHAFT 2 WASHERS amp 2 SCREWS HOLDING THEM IN PLACE NOTE USE LOCTITE 262 2 THERE IS A LEFT amp RIGHT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE AND WHEN THEN THE V G ROPE MUST BE INSERT THROUGH THE RIGHT DOWNTUBE THE KNUCKLES CAN BE FITTED TO THEIR DOWNTUBES NOTE GUIDE THE V G ROPE THROUGH THE V G PULLEY OPENING 5 FIT THE A FRAME CORNER KNUCKLES amp SIDE WIRES TO THE FAIRED KNUCKLES 6 THE SOCKET SCREW HOLDS THESE COMPONENTS IN PLACE REMEMBER TO INSERT THE V G ROLLER IN TO THE PULLEY NOTE USE LOCTITE 262 BO NOTE C
7. DRAWINGS iei rne neta nata uu 25 A4 4644 Fun X Bar Hinge Assembly nennen nennen nene en nennen nnnm enne 25 A4 4654 Fun X Bar Assembly a eene nennen enne enne nen nennen nennt 27 A4 4653 Fun Nose Junction Assembly 29 A4 4655 Fun Keel Assembly esses enne 31 A4 7237 HG A Frame Faired Corner Unit 33 4 4651 HG A Frame Round Down Tube Corner Assembly seen 35 Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 3 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES The Fun is the latest hang glider from AirBorne Windsports and is the result of continued testing and refinement by AirBorne s research and development team The philosophy behind the development of the Fun was to design a glider which was light weight strong and set up quickly The glider also needed to be easy to fly take off and land We believe that we have succeeded in all aspects of our design parameters Landing is one of the best features of the Fun The Fun is statically balanced with the control bar top well rearward whilst still allowing the glider to be assemble flat on the ground Moving the top of the control bar back improves the static balance and also improves the flair authority Imported 7075 T6 Aluminium is used in the airframe construction of the Fun Th
8. SCIT 13 Rf 13 Therr alling sr M 13 Landing aa E 13 Section 10 TUNING 14 D 14 Piten Stability u u 14 Bridle Checking Specifications uuu 15 Rol YaW Mu 16 Section 11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE 17 Maintenance Schedule eee ed resp irati evi net peu e eec Ere a ea 17 BOOK de 7 17 Notes on Periodic Inspections 18 rco GG wA 18 cl c EE 18 R E EE 18 Inspection after Hard 18 Defect Reports 18 Section 12 TRANSPORTATION AND 4 2 nennt 19 Section 13 MAINTENANCE 20 Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES 21 aT 21 Mo 22 PUN 220 D 23 Section 15 ASSEMBLY
9. points at the beginning of this section before attempting the following adjustments TIP PLUG ADJUSTMENT The tip plug can be rotated to increase or decrease lift on either wing To remove a persistent turn the fast wing should have the tip fitting rotated upward to decrease the lift on that side To remedy a right hand turn for example rotate the left hand tip fitting anti clockwise if viewed from the rear of the leading edge The tip fitting should be rotated a maximum of 5 mm from the standard position The right side can be rotated anti clockwise if the turn persists The rivet retaining the tip fitting should be drilled out The fitting should be drilled when adjustment is made and a new rivet installed Ensure that the sail velcro is secure after sail is re tensioned DIFFERENTIAL BUNGIE TENSIONING The tension can be increased on the tip strut and tip battens to remove a turn The increase in tension flattens out the sail which causes more lift This should be attempted on the slow wing To remedy a right hand turn for example the tension should be increased by re tying the knot in the bungie closer to the sail NB If the glider turns to the right we refer to the right wing as the slow wing Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 16 Ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule 1 Clean and service 2 Check as directed 3 Check for se
10. the profile e Check that the keel is straight e Check that the sail is correctly mounted on the leading edges e Check leading edges are straight and the rear leading edges are located correctly Pitch Trim Standard position of the hang loop is outline in the compliance schedule at the rear of this manual To make the glider trim faster move the hang loop forward 10 15 mm To make the glider trim slower move the hang loop rearward 10 15 mm The velcro tensioner should be firm to secure the loop A heavier pilot may make the glider trim slower than a lighter pilot The heavier pilot causes an increase in twist through extra leading edge flex The hang loop should be moved forward if this is the case Pitch Stability System Stability in the pitch axis is provided by reflex in the root section Alterations to the lengths of rigging airframe or adjustments to the airfoil can have adverse effects on pitch stability Reflex bridles provide pitch stability at low angles of attack Correct attachment and adjustment of the reflex bridles is essential for maximum stability A string line can be used to check the reflex bridles are correct The line should be firmly stretched between the reflex bridle attachment eyelet on corresponding battens on the right and left side of the glider Check the measurement from the string line to the top of the keel The glider should be standing on the control frame It is important to support the keel off the gro
11. 2 18 103365 K POSTBRACKETSS TYPE2 1 1 19 100967 fangis 31 Jj 20 103404 K POSTHG 1200 TYPE 2 NO sLEEvE 5 1010 KPOSTHG 00TYPEE2 j 103948 KPOSTHG 1200TYPE2 witHsueeve 3 LL 21 1005 ANSNUTHALFNVLOG 3 22 104083 IDTUBETOPKNUCKLE2eXI6 HG TYPE2 t 14084 DTUBETOPKNUCKLE29X2HG TYPE2 1 23 103999 DTUBE TOP KNUCKLE FAIRED HG 2 104083 D TUBETOPKNUCKLE2EXI6 HG TYPE2 1 10404 DTUBE TOP KNUCKLE 28x2 HG TYPE2 24 102015 SPRINGCLIP1PINTYPET 2 2 P 26 102020 NEOPRENEDTUBECVR 1 1 27 106047 k PosTHEADPLUG j 3 28 106138 W POSTHEADCOVER So j 31 t1 29 100602 CAPWASHERCOVWHITES i6 2 2 2 30 100604 CAPWASHERBASECLIPS 16 2 jJ 2 2 31 103368 KEELTUBEASSEMFUN 190 103604 KEELTUBEASSEMFUNTO 1 j 103609 KEELTUBEASSEMFUN22 lt 0 j 31 22 wer KEEL TUBE ASSEMFUNZ20TYPE2 a 2l clinimi2 i2 2 Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 30 FU Ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 A4 4655 Fun Keel Assembly FRONT TO REAR WIRE ABOVE SIDE WIRES TOP SIDE WIRES TOP VIEW FRONT TO REAR WIRE
12. DS THESE COMPONENTS IN PLACE REMEMBER TO INSERT THE V G ROLLER IN TO THE PULLEY NOTE USE LOCTITE 262 _ 4 lt AirBorne WindSports m Drawn by Scale Date MOLLO HALF SIZE 12 11 98 HG A FRAME ROUND D TUBE CORNER ASSEMBLY A4 4651 Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 35
13. FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Fun Nose Junction Assembly Fun Nose Junction Assembly id PartNo Detals FUN160 FUNT90 FUN220 1 10009 JAN 200n 3 83 3 2 100 wawasttt gt 3 10034 JANANUTFULNYLOC 3 3 1 4 102460 NosEPLATEHANG GLIDERSWM 2 2 2 75 102271 SADDLETOSUIT4sMMTUBE Jo 4 e we QUICKGLIPASM75MM J 7 103308 KEELTUBEASSEMFUN 190 103604 KEELTUBEASSEMFUN tO 1 103602 KEELTUBEASSEMFUN22 0 8 103370 JUEDGEFRONTFI90 2 103513 uepeermorE0 ww ueermowrre o 101055 NtoNWASHERMeXOD t 10 12 100035 13 100595 NvLONWASHERM8STOD 2 15 103408 TOP FRNT WIRE HGWR 3870 F190 10 40 HGwR 4090 F220 Oo 193506 TOP FRNT WIRE 3505 F160 Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 28 FU Ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 A4 4653 Fun Nose Junction Assembly 1 N 10 9 lt 4 Sus aN VLL mmm 5 NN 8 b Saddleson _ Fun 160 only 9 9 X 9 SAIL TANG d ai 220O0NLY 220 ONLY S H NUT 220 F NUT 160 190 I 1 FRON
14. IGHT INSPECTION You are now ready for the wing pre flight inspection as outlined in the next section It is imperative that you carry out this inspection every time you rig and before you fly Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 9 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Section 6 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION A thorough pre flight inspection is mandatory for any aircraft and the best technique is a circular walk around the wing The nose area is the ideal place to start your pre flight check followed by each assembly point Keep in mind the three most critical set up areas e nose quick clip e Control bar base tube connecters e The cross bar tension quick clip Starting at the nose we suggest the following checklist ensuring all bolts and fasteners have the appropriate thread protruding beyond the nut e Check the nose plate assembly ensuring that the king post wire is not kinked Sight along both leading edges checking for similar curves e Walk towards the tip feeling for dents in the leading edge e Check cross bar leading edge junction through the zipper access e Check sail tip webbing is undamaged and is located properly on the fitting Ensure velcro is in place e Crouch down and lift tip to eye level to inspect the tip strut and dive stick are properly located and that the rear leading edge is undamaged e Walk towards the keel checking all battens are secured and correctly loaded e Check all reflex bridle attachments are i
15. LEVIS PIN AND RING USED ONLY ON TANDEM GLIDER RIGHT HAND SIDE KNUCKLE 21 19 NOTE TYPE AB FAIRED CORNER UNITS HAVE AIRBORNE ON CASTING KEEL A T 7 N A P B 5 28 le A A CLIMAX ONLY ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE 22 23 B P Bu BASE BAR CLEAT TO REAR AirBorne WindSports rn Drawn by Scale Date JADY HALF SIZE 28 5 91 HG A FRAME FAIRED CORNER UNIT ASSEMBLY TYPE AB A4 7237 Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 33 FU irborne AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL HG SA Frame Corner Unit Assembly Round Type HG SA Frame Corner Unit Assembly Round Type id PartNo Details FUN60 FUNT9O 1 103401 D TUBEROUND TYPE228X21645 2 103524 prueEROUNDTYPE228X16 44 2 2 103391 D TUBEBTM KNUCKLE 28 2 TUBE 2 1e DTUBEBTMKNUCKLE FOR 28x16 TUE 2 4 17 CBARKNUCKLEHGTYPE2 2 e 1057 t 1 1205 SPRINGCLIPTPINTYPET 100624 Wvanwasnn 4 16 108392 FRNT FLYING WIRES HG 2160 NO THMBL FLYING WIRES HG 1945NOTHIMBL 1 17 105399 REAR FLYING WIRE HG 2025 NO THIMBLE
16. P RECOMMENDED PILOT HOOK IN 110 198 154 265 187 353 WEIGHT RANGE S pounds pounds 5 pounds Includes Equipment VNE Velocity Never to Exceed 80 km h 50 mph 80 km h 50 mph 65 km h 40 mph Maximum rough ait oo km h 43 69km h 43mph 65km h 40 mph manoeuvring speed Note The stall speed for of the Fun at maximum recommended wing loading is 25 mph 40 km h or less The maximum or steady state speed is at least 35 mph 56 km h for a prone pilot with correctly adjusted harness Conversions 0 4536 kg pound 25 4 mm inch 1 609 km mile e Va Test speed x 0 707 Vne Test Speed x 0 816 Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 5 FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS WARNING Hang Gliding is a high risk sport The safe operation of this hang glider ultimately rests with you the pilot We believe that in order to fly safely you must maturely practice the sport of hang gliding You should never fly this hang glider beyond the placarded limits The velocity never to exceed VNE for your glider is given in Section 2 as is the maximum speed for manoeuvres or flying in rough air VA The indicated airspeeds given are for calibrated instruments mounted on or near the base bar of the control frame During your initial flights on the glider it is recommended that you fly with an airspeed indicator until you are able to recognise the control feel that prod
17. T VIEW Rev AMENDMENTS Date SIDE VIEW ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS i Drawn By Scale Date Rick 1 2 5 14 10 98 FUN NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4 4653 Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 29 FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Fun A Frame Top Assembly Fun A Frame Top Assembly PartNo Details FUNTG0 FUN190 FUN220 FUN 160 FUN_190 FUN_220 1 100310 NoCKCORD4MM TT 105 12 2 102379 ENDCAPFOR42MMTUBELUGWITHHOLE t S 103628 ENDCAPTOSUTSOX9SMM TUE 1 1 3 108278 tC 106152 oUCKCLIPASMZSMM 1 1 4 101765 PULLBACKSTRAPHANDLES08 1 1 5 10042 ANawasHeR j 6 1095 NUTNMOCM8 2 2 2 7 10043 ANSWASHER 4 4 4 8 102271 SADDEE 5 4 Jo 3 3 3 10 103362 AFRAMESSTOPBRACKETFUNTYPE T 1 t 1 11 100009 1 1 T LEGI T 12 100558 ANSSABOLT 1 1 sone 13 100034 AN4NUTFULLNYLOG t1 t 1 14 100051 ANSNUTFULLNYLOC gp 1 15 103358 8 5 1 1 16 102332 washer ss sne xst 2 2
18. THE Fu n by Airborne OWNER and SERVICE MANUAL FU AirBorm AUSTRALIA PO Box 7042 REDHEAD NSW 2290 AUSTRALIA E mail fly airborne com au www airborne com au Phone 02 4944 9199 Int 61 2 4944 9199 Fax 02 4944 9395 Int 61 2 4944 9395 1r AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS M 3 Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES 4 Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS eei een nnne acu nuo Fo Rep nu 5 Section 3 u u 6 Section 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT U u u uu u 7 Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 8 Section 6 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION u u u u U uu uu 10 Hang Glider Daily Inspection 4 10 Section 7 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE u 11 Section 8 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH 12 Breakdown For ShIpping Lu u EE 12 Section 9 FLIGHT TECHNIQUE caccscaedeesevectaseascvaeteisveesces 13 Off Don t forget to hook in a 13 T rk a p mas usu sa 13
19. WindSports Fun MANUAL Notes on Periodic Inspections Airframe Tubing Bolts Sails INSTALLATION amp REMOVAL When removing tubing do not bend or force tubes When installing do not distort tubing from its original shape INSPECTION Inspect tubing for cracks damage from abrasion elongated holes or distortion in tube surface Never attempt to repair tubing always replace with new part Inspect tubing for corrosion in and out If corrosion is present the component should be replaced REPLACEMENT Aluminium tube comes in many different sizes and grades It is important that the correct replacement parts are used INSTALLATION amp REMOVAL After tightening all bolts should have at least one and a half to two threads showing All self locking nuts should not be installed more than two times Be sure not to over torque bolts when installing INSPECTION Check bolts for worn shanks bad threads or corrosion CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO SUN DRAMATICALLY SHORTENS THE LIFE OF SAILS INSPECTION Check for tears in the sailcloth or any loose or unravelled seams Check all inspection zippers to see if they function smoothly and close completely Inspect tip webbing for damage REPAIR The sail may be repaired with appropriate sail tape or a sewn on patch Airborne or an authorised agent should be consulted about sail repairs Keep the sail clean of oil and dirt by washing the sail with soap and water Keep the sail covered when not in use Inspe
20. amage or injury caused by overloading e Loss of use of the hang glider loss of time inconvenience damages for personal injuries loss of property or other consequential damages e Failure due to wear and tear accident fire incorrect or incomplete rigging and or assembly exposure to the elements operation outside the placarded limitations and repairs attempted or made other than by AIRBORNE or its authorised agent AIRBORNE will replace free of charge any original part that is determined by AIRBORNE to be defective under the terms of this Warranty and reserves the right to pay monetary compensation or make good the defect in any manner it deems appropriate he customer is responsible for transporting the hang glider or parts to and from AIRBORNE or its authorised agent when making claims under this Warranty The hang glider or parts are at the customer s risk whilst in transit to and from AIRBORNE or its authorised agent NOTE Warranty service is available to the customer from AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LIMITED or authorised agent AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 7 FU ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The wing can be assembled in two positions either lying flat or standing on the control frame Assembling the Fun on the control frame is the most popular method of assembly in light winds This method is preferable as the sail is less prone to being soiled or damag
21. at the trailing edge whilst maintaining gentle pressure on the batten to allow the batten to be inserted over the cross bar DO NOT FORCE THE BATTENS Locate batten in to sail pocket It is advised not to insert the last cambered tip batten and tip strut until the crossbars are tensioned Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 8 AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 e TENSION CROSS BARS The crossbars are now tensioned by pulling the webbing loop until the shackle is positioned on the Quick Clip Ensure that the catch is positively locked When tensioning the glider lying flat the keel can be raised slightly allowing the side flying wires to become looser e ATTACH REAR TOP WIRE The rear top wire should now be attached to the rear Quick Clip block e INSERT TIP STRUTS Insert the tip battens and locate tip struts on to leading edge fitting e ATTACH FRONT FLYING WIRES The ring on the front flying wires can now be inserted in to the Quick Clip Block Ensure that the catch is positively locked If the glider has been assembled flat it should now be lifted on to the control frame Be aware of the tip battens Make sure you have a firm grip on the keel when raising the nose from the flat position in strong winds e INSERT NOSE BATTEN Insert the nose batten tail end first and locate it on the fitting on the front of the keel A visual check of the nose junction is advisable at this point e PREFL
22. ction after Hard Landing It is necessary to do a detailed inspection following any unusual stressing of the Hang Glider this full inspection should include all details listed for six monthly maintenance The inspection should be noted in the logbook and any replacement to be recorded Defect Reports Details of any defect which develops in service and which if kept uncorrected would compromise the continued safe operation of the hang glider should be reported to Airborne as soon as practicable Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 18 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 12 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Avoid damage to your glider by using well padded racks We recommend that you support the glider in at least 3 places to spread the load Flat straps should be used for tie downs to avoid damage to leading edge mylar Store the glider in a dry room off the ground Air the glider out regularly to avoid mildew and never store wet SAFE FLYING TEAM AIRBORNE Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 19 AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Section 13 MAINTENANCE RECORD pate 0000 Details of Repairs or Maintenance Carried out by Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 20 ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES Fun 160 GLIDER MODEL Fun 160 MANUFACTURED BY AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Lid NOTE These specifications are inte
23. curity cracks wear and faulty operation 4 Remove inspect and replace if necessary 5 Recommend replacement or overhaul MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT Maintenance Period Period Flying Days gt Wing Fabric deterioration and tears a mui Wing wires and attachment fittings Check leading edges keel amp A Frame for straightness dents and corrosion Remove leading edges cross bar keel amp A Frame structural members 2 4 4 4 and check for fatigue cracks radiating from drilled holes Check reflex bridle for kinks 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Check Inspection Zips All bolts nuts washers amp safety pins At least one thread showing 552254000 each nut Check Check hang straps and karabiners for wear or damage straps and karabiners for wear or damage Check Saddles and fittings for cracks Check Security of King Post Base Check Bottom Down Tube fitting and security of grub screws It is recommended that a those items marked 1 2 and 3 be performed by the owner of the glider b those items marked 4 be performed by the owner in conjunction with another pilot and c those items marked with a 5 should be performed by Airborne or an accredited Airborne service agent Log Book When maintenance is performed always check appropriate square and make an entry in the maintenance log at the rear of this manual Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 17 TRALIA AirBorne
24. d equipment manufactured by AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS PTY LTD Airborne and shall not embrace any other accessories or equipment in the sale AIRBORNE warrants to the customer the hang glider and or accessories manufactured or supplied by AIRBORNE to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service and of merchantable quality and fit the purpose for which they are ordinarily used This Warranty will apply for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of dispatch of the hang glider not withstanding the number of hours flown but subject to the hang glider remaining the property of the customer This warranty does not exclude any rights implied in favour of any customer by any applicable Federal and State legislation AIRBORNE will make good any parts required because of defective material or workmanship as set out in the Warranty THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO e Any mechanical adjustments parts replacements repairs or other servicing that in the judgement of AIRBORNE are made or should be made as maintenance e defect caused by any alteration or modification not approved by AIRBORNE e Any defect caused by the fitment of parts that not made or approved by AIRBORNE e Any defect caused by misuse accidents negligence or failure to carry out proper maintenance service e Damage caused by continued operation of the hang glider after it is known to be defective e defect or consequential loss d
25. e battens are also made from 7075 T6 aluminium which require almost no maintenance The overall result is a very strong glider with minimum weight Pitch stability has been achieved using a split reflex bridle system to minimise drag and washout rods constructed from carbon fibre The carbon washout rod is extremely strong and light weight The Fun maintains all the fast set up features which have become a trade mark of AirBorne hang gliders It can as with all AirBorne gliders be assembled flat or on the control frame AirBorne s quality assurance program which is unique to the industry ensures that every glider is built in accordance with the standard it was designed to This gives even the most experienced pilot a sense of security when flying an AirBorne glider We hope that you have hours of great flying with your new glider Fly high and safely Rick Duncan Russell Duncan Shane Duncan Rob Hibberd and Paul Mollison AirBorne WindSports Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 4 ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL METRIC IMPERIAL SAS ARER teosqtt 17784 t90sqtt pe WING SPAN ASPECT RATIO NOSE ANGLE 118 degrees 118 degrees BATTENS GLIDER WEIGHT ASSEMBLY TIME 6 min 6 min 5 31 590 PACK UP LENGTH oe 17 4 feet oo 19 5feet 6 34 meter 20 8 feet SHORT PACK LENGTH 3 60 11 8 feet cod 13 4feet 4 60 meter 15 0 feet meter meter i
26. ed during assembly In higher winds it is preferable to lay the glider flat for assembly with the nose into the wind until ready to launch Our suggested sequence is as follows e UNZIP THE BAG Lay the wing down with zip up and the nose facing approximately 120 degrees from the wind direction The nose should be facing into the wind when assembling flat Unzip the bag and un clip centre ties e ASSEMBLE CONTROL FRAME Spread the control bar down tubes and attach base bar to knuckle The pip pin is then inserted with the cover firmly secured Check that all the rigging wires are outside the control frame e STAND GLIDER UP Rotate the control frame to the vertical position and rotate the wing 180 degrees so that it is sitting on the base bar If assembling flat ensure that control bar is central and the wires are not tangled e REMOVE BAG Remove the glider bag and un clip remaining ties SPREAD LEADING EDGES Carefully spread both leading edges out half way then spread leading edges to their approximate flying position IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE KEEL AND THE LEADING EDGES ARE KEPT IN THE SAME PLANE OR DAMAGE WILL RESULT e RAISE KING POST Raise the kingpost and attach the reflex bridles e INSERT MAINSAIL BATTENS Remove the battens from the bag The red battens are for the left side and the green for the right Insert the battens from the centre to the tip with gentle pressure until the batten meets resistance Shake the sail
27. ittle above stall speed it may be necessary to fly faster than this in rough conditions to maintain good control Depending on the nature and area of the thermal a bank angle of between 10 and 50 degrees can be used Landing Landing is easy in the Fun Your final approach should be a straight glide into the wind faster than trim speed approx 25 mph 40 km h Reduce air speed slowly keeping wings level When the glider reaches trim speed a full flare is required Flare aggressively holding the uprights out and up It is important that the pilot does not swing the legs forward whilst flaring This results in the pilot s centre of gravity moving forward which will cause the nose to drop In strong wind it is possible to fly the glider onto the ground slowing up gradually Be careful not to push out too hard in windy conditions Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 13 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Section 10 TUNING Your Fun was test flown and delivered to you in good trim If however any adjustments are made to your glider we recommend that they be recorded in your maintenance log at the rear of this manual If you feel that the glider requires adjustment to trim in the roll or pitch axis you should check that the problem is not caused by something asymmetrical in the frame or battens In order of priority check the following e Ensure that the wires including reflex bridles are correctly routed e Check the battens against
28. keel connections Cross bar tension wire Cross bar free floating King post connections Reflex Bridles attached and tension correct Sail condition Harness straps and webbing secure height adjustment correct Emergency parachute secure attached and operating handle accessible Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 10 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 7 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE To break down your Fun just reverse the set up procedure steps as described Included here are a few guidelines to follow which will save you time and prevent potential wear areas on your sail It is possible to leave the nose batten in during daily operations Remove tip struts and two tip battens Let off the sail tension and pull each wing in slightly Pull out all main sail battens Disconnect reflex bridle and attach rear quick clip padding Fold both wings in symmetrically bringing both leading edges back at the same time Disconnect carbon washout rods Roll the sail up from the last reflex bridles Roll the reflex bridles into the sail This will avoid tangling of the bridles during the set up procedure One tie should be wrapped around the keel and leading edge to hold them together whilst the other side wing is rolled Place padding over the end of the keel Place glider bag in position Roll glider over undo control bar pip pin Fold base bar rearward Attach base bar padding around down tube base Place padding o
29. ll on launch Turns The Fun can be easily directed into a turn even at slow speeds however for a fast roll rate and easier handling it is best to pull on a little extra flying speed The Fun will maintain a turn until the turn is removed by pilot input Allow yourself plenty of margin for safety Don t fly too slowly when scratching close to the hill Stalls When practising stalls make sure you have sufficient altitude Push out slowly approx 1 mph per sec speed reduction the glider will tend to mush without dropping a wing The sink rate will increase in this mush mode more than two fold If you push out faster the nose will pitch higher this is followed by a gentle pitch down until the glider regains flying speed and recovers from the stall Never stall the glider with the nose pitched up too high This is a dangerous manoeuvre and can result in a tail slide and severe tumble As a guideline the angle at which the glider stalls is about the same as the angle it will recover If you push out too much in a turn the glider will turn tighter unless you are flying very slow in which case you may tip stall So keep on a little extra speed in turns until you get used to the glider Spins The Fun will resist spinning If you do stall a wing in a turn and enter the initial stages of a spin move your weight forward and to the high side of the rotation and the glider will recover Thermalling The optimum speed for thermalling is a l
30. ly tension to locate the primary sail tension loop Place one hand on the rear of the leading edge and the other through the tensioning loop Pull sail firmly until the inside loop is located on the end of the leading edge fitting Ensure the webbing is centrally located Secure velcro tabs on the inside of the leading edge Repeat for the other leading edge e Your glider can now be fully assembled as outlined in the Set Up Procedure Breakdown For Shipping Reverse the procedure above ensuring that all possible wear points are padded Be sure to remove the nose batten from the sail and place in batten bag Be careful when folding the sail to avoid damage When you have finished packing the glider place the front of the glider bag over the rear of the short packed glider Zip up bag carefully and place the rest of the bag inside the package The bag is installed back to front because it is tapered and the glider is bulkier at the rear when short packed Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 12 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 9 FLIGHT TECHNIQUE Take Off Don t forget to hook in The Fun has a slightly tail heavy static balance and is very easy to launch Hold the nose in a slightly elevated position with the wings level run hard keeping the nose at the same angle It is important that the pilot accelerates smoothly during the launch run A rapid acceleration will cause the nose to rise sharply with the risk of sta
31. n order e Check that the cross bar retaining shackle and rear top wire are secured on the quick clip e Check the rear top rigging and that the reflex bridle carabina is properly closed e Check king post base e Repeat the above steps for the other side wing in reverse order e Check all lower rigging is correctly routed and free from damage The most likely area for damage on wires is around the swage and thimble area e Check Control Bar corners are correctly assembled with pip pin and cover in place e Ensure hang loop is positioned correctly secure and in good order e Check control bar top assembly and ensure that the down tubes are straight e Check cross bar hinge and retaining strap Ensure cross bar ball and socket is properly located and cover is not caught in the joint e Clip your harness into the main and back up hang loops and perform a hang check Make sure that your harness is the correct distance from the base bar your leg loops are secure and your carabina is locked Hang Glider Daily Inspection Inspection of the following items after every assembly of the glider is required Check for bends dents scratches in all tubes Check wire ends for bolt and or other fastener security Check wires for twisted or jammed thimbles Check wires are free of kinks frays abrasions broken strands etc Nose plate connections Tips secure Battens secure A frame connections at the top and base on both sides Rear
32. nded only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration Be aware however that no set of specifications however detailed can guarantee the ability to determine whether a glider is the same model or is in the same configuration as was certified or has those performance stability and structural characteristics required by the certification standards An owner s manual is required to be delivered with each HGMA certified glider and it is required that it contain additional airworthiness information Weight of glider with all essential parts and without cover bags and non essential 19 0 kg 42 Ibs parts Leading Edge Dimensions Nose Plate anchor hole to crossbar plate attachment hole 3130 mm 123 23 Nose Plate anchor hole to rear sail attachment point 5235 mm 206 10 Outside diameter at nose 50mm 1 97 Outside diameter at cross bar 52mm 2 05 Outside diameter at rear sail attachment point Crossbar Dimensions 2 4 Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge 2755 mm 108 46 bolt at glider centre line Largest outside diameter Gmm 2 Keel dimensions The cross bar centre load bearing pin 1270 mm 50 00 The pilot hang loop Fwd 1475 mm 58 07 Rear 1525 mm 60 04 4 Sail Dimensions Chord length at 3 ft outboard of centre line 2100 mm 82 68
33. ng Edge Dimensions y UU Nose Plate anchor hole to crossbar plate attachment hole 3530 mm Nose Plate anchor hole to rear sail attachment point 5810 mm Outside diameter at nose 50 mm Outside diameter at cross bar 52 mm Outside diameter at rear sail attachment point 50 mm Crossbar Dimensions Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge 3100 mm 122 05 bolt at glider centre line Largest outside diameter Keel dimensions 2 The cross bar centre load bearing pin 1455 mm The pilot hang loop 1600 mm 1650 mm Salbmenions 00001000 Chord length at 3 ft outboard of line Span extreme tip to tip 10100 mm 397 63 Cross Bar Location of Test Fly Sticker Front Keel Recommended Pilot Hook in Weight Range 70 120 kg 154 265 Ibs Minimum Recommended Pilot Proficiency Novice Novice NB Conversions 0 4536 kg pound 25 4 mm inch least and greatest allowable distances whether variable through tuning or through in flight variable geometry from the line joining the leading edge nose bolts to Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 22 ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Fun 220 GLIDER MODEL Fun 220 MANUFACTURED BY AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Pty Ltd NOTE These specifications are intended only as a guideline for determining whether a given glider is a certified model and whether it is in the certified configuration Be aware however that no set
34. of specifications however detailed can guarantee the ability to determine whether a glider is the same model or is in the same configuration as was certified or has those performance stability and structural characteristics required by the certification standards An owner s manual is required to be delivered with each HGMA certified glider and it is required that it contain additional airworthiness information Meme impera Weight ot glider wit al essential parts and without cover bags and non essential of glider with all essential parts and without cover bags and non essential 28 0 2800 62 0 Lag Weight ot glider wit al essential parts and without cover bags and non essential Leading Edge Dimensions Nose Plate anchor hole to crossbar plate attachment hole 3730 mm ES 85 2222 22 07 Plate anchor hole to rear sail attachment point 6240 mm 70 Outsidediameteratnose O diameter at nose 1 a Outside diameter at cross bar 52mm 2 05 diameter at rear sail attachment point mm 1 Crossbar Dimensions Dimensions Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge 3280 mm 129 13 bolt at glider centre line Largest outside diameter Keel dimensions The pilot hang loop Fwd NM mm 99 Dimensions length at 3 ft inboard of tip 1225 mm 48 extreme tip to tip Location of Test Fly Sticker Front Keel
35. uces the airspeeds shown Flight operations should be limited to non aerobatic manoeuvres where the pitch angle does not exceed 30 degrees up or down to the horizon and where the bank angle does not exceed 60 degrees Aggressive stalls and spins should not be attempted Operations outside the recommended flight envelope such as aerobatic manoeuvres or erratic pilot technique may ultimately produce equipment failure Your glider was designed for foot launched soaring and should not be flown by more than one person at a time It should not be flown backwards or inverted The setting up and breaking down of a hang glider transportation on cars and flying itself will have an effect over time on its structural integrity The glider will require maintenance as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual Like any aircraft safety depends on a combination of careful maintenance and your ability to fly intelligently and conservatively The owner and operator must understand that due to inherent risks involved in flying a hang glider no warranty of any kind is made or implied against accidents bodily injury and death other than those which cannot by law be excluded We hope that your new glider will provide you with many hours of safe flying AIRBORNE Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 6 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Section 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT This warranty extends to new Hang Gliders and or accessories an
36. und from the rear flying wire attachment point otherwise the keel will flex and the measurements will be incorrect String tension and measurement technique will cause variations of 10 mm This tolerance should be considered when checking against the chart below Issue Date 1 October 2001 Page 14 Ir AUSTRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Rev 1 Bridle Checking Specifications REAR OF GLIDER x REFLEX LINE ATTACHMENT pr 4545 TCW REAR OF KEEL Fun 160 Fun 190 Batten Above Keel Above Keel Above Keel Above Keel Imperial Metric Number Metric Imperial o 97 225mm 89 1 2 315 mm 12 4 350 mm 13 8 Above Keel Fun 220 Above Keel Metric Imperial 245 mm 325 mm 12 8 3 385 mm 15 2 465 mm 18 3 Issue Date 1 July 2003 385 mm 425 mm 15 2 16 7 Page 15 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Roll Yaw Trim Through time and use it is possible that you glider may become unbalanced The glider may turn one way or roll into a bank easier in one direction than the other It is possible that the cloth may stretch asymmetrically if the pilot over an extended period of time consistently thermals in one direction Hard landings or high G loads may also cause abnormal cloth stretch There are a couple of methods which can be used to remedy a turn in your glider It is important that you check the
37. ver the end of the base bar Undo the two center ties and fold the control bar down between the leading edge pockets Secure the center ties and zip up bag For de rigging flat Undo nose wires and pull wing forward Follow steps as above If resistance is encountered during any phase of set up or break down procedure stop and investigate Issue Date 1 July 2003 Page 11 TRALIA AirBorne WindSports Fun MANUAL Section 8 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH If your Glider was delivered to you in the short pack form the following procedure should be used e Unzip bag and remove ties Remove all padding from the tube ends e Assemble the control frame Rotate the glider on to the control bar lying flat on the ground e Spread both leading edges approximately 1 2 metre Remove the tip bags which have been used as protection on the rear of the front leading edges e Check rear leading edge bungs for R right and L left Insert rear leading edges in the appropriate side of the front leading edge with the slot on the rear leading edge facing horizontally Push on the leading edge and rotate slightly to ensure it is located correctly It should be impossible to rotate the leading edge if correctly installed e You are now ready to tension the sail Prior to tensioning ensure the wash out rods are through the sail hole There are two webbing loops on the tip of the sail The inside loop is for the sail tension and the outward loop is used to app
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