Sting 3 Manual - Airborne Australia
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1. 27 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 3 GIE AirBomne Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES 28 Section 15 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL 115 5 30 STING X BAR HINGE PULLBACK ASM 4 7615 30 STING X BAR HINGE PULLBACK ASM A4 7615 MATERIAL 31 STING X BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION 4 4716 32 STING X BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION A4 4716 MATERIAL 33 REAR LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY STING 4 6859 34 STING II NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY 4 4717 36 STING II NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4 4717 MATERIAL 37 STING III KEEL ASSEMBLY 4 7608 38 STING III KEEL ASSEMBLY A4 7608 MATERIAL 39 CONTROL FRAME STING PREASM 4 7625 40 CONTROL FRAME STING PREASM A4 7625 MATERIAL LIST 41 STING HANG LOOP ASSEMBLY 4 4796 2 42 STING 2 8 SAIL TO AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY A4 4723 MATERIAL 43 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 4 Cej AiBofne Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES Rick Classed as our recreational glider the Sting 3 is for the pilot that desires good performance with exceptional cli2. THREADED END PIVOT BEAK TENSION CROSS BARS The cross bars are nowtensioned by pulling the webbing loop until the shackle is positioned on the quick clip Ensure that the catch is positively locked When tensioning with the glider lying flat the keel should be raised up to approximately 200 mm to allow the side flying wires to be loose Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 10 GEJ AiBofne ATTACH REAR TOP WIRE The rear top wire should now be attached to the rear quick clip block INSERT TIP BATTENS AND STRUTS Remove tip bags There is a strut each for the left side and right side When holding the strut with the clip end toward you and with the clip hook facing up the white clip should be outboard and then rotate toward the keel to tighten The left hand side is pictured as a guide The struts are floating and do not locate at the front other than by sliding them into their pockets Locate the hook in the sail eyelet by moving the trailing edge onto the batten hook Close the clip along the shaft gently but firmly INSERT UNDER SURFACE BATTENS The under surface battens are inserted and pulled back into the rear of the batten pocket 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 Take care to avoid the tip bat
3. 175 Metric Imperial Metric Imperial 1 50 mm 149 7 2 100 mm 3 9 3 110 mm 4 3 4 95 mm 9 7 T 5 Note VG is set full on Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 21 AirBorne ROLL YAW TRIM Turns in gliders occur when they are asymmetrical If you have a turn in your glider you should confirm that the six possible variables outlined at the beginning of this section have been checked The following tables outline procedures for adjustments Adjustments should be made to the glider in the sequence as listed The glider should be tuned firstly in the VG off setting and then checked with the VG and full on NOTE We refer to the fast wing as the wing on the high side of the turn i e The right wing is the fast wing if the wing is turning left and vice versa ADJUSTMENTS WHEN THE GLIDER IS CONFIGURED VG OFF TO 1 2 ON MILD TURN VG OFF ADJUSTMENT METHOD Remedy left turn Remedy right turn DIFFERENTIAL BATTEN TENSION If the turn is mild then increasing and decreasing the batten tension on either side can adjust it If you increase the tension on the slow side you are effectively putting more camber in the airfoil therefore creating more lift on that side If you decrease the tension on the fast side you are decreasing the camber and reducing the amount of lift The batten hinge clip can be rotated clockwise to decrease tension or anti clockwise to increase tension Increase tension on last
4. lt Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 30 AirBoine STING 3 X BAR HINGE PULLBACK ASM A4 7615 MATERIAL LIST STING X BAR HINGE PULLBACK ASM Part No 108838 Material List for Drawing A4 7615 CABLE TIE SHORT 100 X 2 5MM BLACK 5 A4 5450 100547 1 8 PULLBACKSTRAPWITHTANGS A44633 10491 1 9 SHACKLE BODY 1 4IN PULL BACK A4 6338 102021 1 15 WASHER NYLON 1 4IN OBA THIN A4 5540 10396 6 3 PULLYBLOCKRE203 2VG3P 102023 1 34 JCORDNYLON STARTER WHITE 35MM16 109169 415 35 PULLEYS0100NCX BARROPE 102027 1 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 31 AUSTRALIA STING II X BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION A4 4716 90 SDIOdSQNIA 3NHOGIV 05 091 HIS A38N355V 3 1LASBNSSSV saso HY LV CEOBINSSSV 09 X ONILS BE 1931 3801634 3018 IHO OHITJA ZL aaa 05 X 00 OND TAA 3AISSHQV Z L A INO PSL HIS BSLL HS 12 ASIA 3015 A INO PSE nm us 02 ATNO IIS 921 IIS SZ x OZ OUD TAA 3AIS3HQV ZZ SHI sod 30 NO 3S2NWYHO LIP OW gare Lro nb M3IA 401 Page 32 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 AirBome STING II X BAR LEADING EDGE JUNCTION A4 4716 MATERIAL LIST STING Il III X BAR TO L EDGE ASSEMBLY Part No 108838 Material List for Drawing A4 4716 6 BOLTAN amp z7A
5. 2 2 2 and cleats showing outside each nut 2 2 2 5 Check saddles and fittings for crack 2 2 2 4 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 b those items marked with a 5 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 NOTES ON PERIODIC INSPECTIONS AIRFRAME TUBING Installation amp Removal When removing tubing do not bend or force tubes When installing do not distort tubing from its original shape Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 23 Cej AiBofne 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 BOLTS Installation amp Removal e After tightening all bolts should have at least one thread showing e All self locking nuts should not be installed more than two times sure not to over torque bolts when installing e Never deform a tube when tightening a b
6. 3 battens on left hand side by 2 turns at a time Decrease tension on last 3 battens on right hand side by 1 turn ata time Decrease tension on last 3 battens on left hand side by 1 turn at a time Increase tension on last 3 battens on right hand side by 2 turns at a time TIP PLUG ADJUSTMENT The tip plug can be rotated to increase or decrease lift on either wing The fast wing should have the tip fitting rotated upward to increase washout on that side Requires 5 32 drill and rivet once rotated Rotate the right hand tip fitting clockwise if viewed from the rear of the leading edge The tip fitting should be rotated a maximum of 5 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 mm ADJUSTING MAINSAIL BATTEN TENSION Batten tension can be set using the following guide e Check batten is inserted fully into its pocket by pressing firmly on the end of the batten beak with the heel of your hand The batten beak should protrude 5 7mm past the trailing edge when clip is closed Hook the beak in the sail and start to clip the batten the beak should be at approximately 30 degrees to the batten shaft as tension starts to come on the clip and should not be difficult to close e With your eyes level with the trailing edge look along the length of the batten toward the leading edge As you close the clip a
7. A454501 10001 2 8 TOP SIDE WIRE HG 2760 6144 A4 7208 109150 1 9 sbEBrMWIRESII2850 A47202 108830 2 12 VELCROSOMMIOOPIBLACKADHESIVE 103289 022 22 VELCRO 25MMLOOPIBLACKADHESWE 104447 028 Issue Date 27 2008 Rev 0 Page 33 AirBotne AUSTRALIA REAR LEADING EDGE ASSEMBLY STING A4 6859 6S89 PV ONILS A18 3S SV 3903 1 HVJH IN3SANO T SHH INSWNOTVSHI Worldan 3903 SNIGV37 OL 13AH SNI LLId dli TIHO HO 1331 dil LYASNI SNOILONYLSNI A 18A3SSV Page 34 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 35 AUSTRALIA STING II NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4 4717 emos Z umwa 5 N SNOLSNSINIC TW SLNOASANIM ANYORIV NAIA 3015 2 Yr IIIS NO aasn z LAN 2 1 AION IIIS 01 z oz 1 36 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 AuBoine STING Il NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY A4 4717 MATERIAL LIST STING 2002 NOSE JUNCTION ASSEMBLY Part No 108838 Material List for Drawing A4 4717 6 NOSE CLIP BLOCK
8. 52751 IIS SIHIM ONA HINE 6 z 8 ZL 8 c asro EE KX SHENG SAT 2 1 essor 8595 WHOOHIMJS OSTI NIH PSGPOL Isps 11 SCH3V1712X802 SSHShB S 020 Pe TadALNid 2629 SHISOHSV3NIIS3TIOnNXWIB38nlO CE 4 2623 SHHSOHJVANIIS IMINNA MIH JANIO 2 c r 0591 UJAIS NIS 0 SWNT MLS SSTINT 9131 TIV so0z eW mpoupsmga3ssavisvi pf Li 802601 2 1 31985 g 3705 vlad Page 40 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 STING AirBorite CONTROL FRAME STING 3 PREASM A4 7625 MATERIAL LIST CONTROL FRAME STING 3 PREASM Part No 108838 Material List for Drawing A4 7625 5 BEARING 12X6X3 5 VGMIDRAG 105833 1 8 SPLITRING taMMAFII4 45720 100950 2 o FANT FLYING WIRES SIT 1542030NO A4 4666 108828 1 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 41 AUSTRALIA STING HANG LOOP ASSEMBLY A4 4796 lt _ 4 A ISW3SSV 4001 S3HL3ATTIIN NI SNOISNSWIQ IIIS 11 DNILS 1 55 9NILS NMOKS SHLON31 4007 5 ATANJSSV DNILS 811 A18W3SSV 15 A 18IW3SSV 15 SZL Page 42 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Cej AiBofne STING 2 amp 3 S
9. 9 FLIGHT TECHNIQUE 17 TAKE OFF DON T FORGET TO 6 17 17 UNS 17 ej E REM 17 ERE NEN 18 LANDING A 18 Section 10 TUNING sola ea aaa ova pad 19 PROAI NE E RE ON A RE RE 19 PITCH STABILITY SYSTEM 20 BRIDLE CHECKING SPECIFICATIONS a a n 21 ROLL YAW TRIN 22 ADJUSTING MAINSAIL BATTEN 2 20 0 00 22 ADJUSTING BATTEN STRUT TENSION a a a 22 Section 11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and 23 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE E EDER DE AASE 23 POG BOOK RET RR NEP 23 NOTES ON PERIODIC INSPECTIONS a a 23 Airframe Tubing 23 Bolts 24 Sails 24 INSPECTION AFTER HARD LANDING a n a 25 DEFECT REPORTS a a a 25 Section 12 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE 26 Section 13 MAINTENANCE RECORDD
10. AIL TO AIRFRAME ASSEMBLY A4 4723 MATERIAL LIST Parts that may be purchased for repair maintenance but are not listed on assembly drawings GLIDER STING 3 154 Part No 108836 Material List for Drawing A4 4723 4 WASHERSSIBXSBN 101883 8 5 WASHERSSa eXi2N 45540 100569 8 6 JSPUTRING T MMRFii4 A 5720 100950 8 BATTENSETSIN154HINGE A4597 108839 1 9 PLACARD HANG GUIDING GENERIC A809 107188 1 15 BATTENPROFLESTINGS O 108840 1 29 HArARBORNELOGOONLY 10663 1 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 43 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 44
11. F DON T FORGET TO HOOK IN The VG should be in the full off position The Sting 3 has a slightly tail heavy static balance and is very easy to launch Hold the nose approximately 20 degrees to the relative airflow with the wings level accelerate guickly and smoothly to a fast run keeping the nose at the same angle It is important that the pilot accelerates smoothly during the launch run Too fast an acceleration will cause the nose to rise rapidly with the risk of stall on launch TURNS The Sting 3 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 Sting 3 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 a gentle pitch down follows 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 results in a similar negative angle to re
12. P 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 REMOVE BAG Remove the glider bag and unclip all of the 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 RAISE KING POST Raise the kingpost and attach the reflex bridles Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 9 AUSTRALIA 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 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 It is advised not to insert the last cambered tip batten and tip strut until the cross bars are tensioned CLIPPING MAINSAIL BATTENS Unclip pivot beak from threaded end Rotate pivot beak and locate in sail as shown While supporting the underside of the batten clip the pivot beak into the threaded end To adjust batten load tension release pivot beak from sail and rotate batten Clip
13. PART 108841 THE Sti ng 3 by Airborne OWNER and SERVICE MANUAL Rev 0 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 PART 108841 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY GIE AirBomne TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS a dekade oua c ook a onu Duda 3 Section 1 DESIGN FEATURES U U u 5 Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS iicet uuu 6 Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 7 Section 4 WARRANTY 8 Section 5 ASSEMBLY 9 Section 6 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION 13 HANG GLIDER DAILY a nn 14 Section 7 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE 15 Section 8 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH 16 BREAKDOWN FOR SHIPPING 16 Section
14. TYPES 4 A44991 104520 1 8 ___ FRONT 51540 4 4 5139 104640 2 _9_ WASHERNYLONM6XOD 4 5540 101055 4 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 37 AUSTRALIA STING KEEL ASSEMBLY A4 7608 AT18N3SSV 1333 ONILS 30 SLYOdSGNIM HN2Ot2IV STBLINITIIN SNOISN3INIO THY 83079 JO 1NOH4 WOH 7427 SS 1308 STI NINO ONES tonos LAE 310N pU uv 3d OL NOES SM 308 S cev SUM OL 2 Page 38 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 AirBome STING KEEL ASSEMBLY A4 7608 MATERIAL LIST STING 3 KEEL ASSEMBLY Part No 108838 Material List for Drawing A4 7608 1 10080 115 2 ENDCAPFOR42MMTUBETUGNOHOLE 101728 1 5 PULLEY RF20151ANC CHEEKBLOCKRVTM _ 1042571 SADDLE4SMMTUBE 46842 12271 1 5 CAP WASHERBASECLPMS A4 5667 100604 2 sHockconbaww 100810 12 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 39 AUSTRALIA CONTROL FRAME STING 3 PREASM A4 7625 5294 wes WS Vaud 15 3lWVd4 KINO 53504 4 WO8 FHV A 18 43SSV 3H KTAM3SSV SIHL NI NMOHS ai 2 zr HAD 11 1 62880 SSOZPSL IS 02 sse 0109
15. bar attachment hole 3097 mm 121 92 Nose plate anchor hole to rear sail attachment point 5420 mm 213 39 Outside diameter at nose 50 mm 1 97 Outside diameter at cross bar 52 mm 2 05 Outside diameter at rear sail attachment point 50 mm 1 97 Crossbar Dimensions Overall pin to pin length from leading edge attachment point to hinge bolt at glider centre line Largest outside diameter Keel dimensions The cross bar centre load bearing pin The pilot hang loop Fwd Rear 2680 mm 105 51 62 mm 2 44 1290 mm 50 79 1600 mm 63 00 1630 mm 64 17 Sail Dimensions Chord length at 3 ft outboard of centre line Chord length at 3 ft inboard of tip Span extreme tip to tip Location of Information Placard Cross Bar Recommended Pilot Hook in Weight Range 55 100 kg 120 220 lbs Recommended Pilot Proficiency Intermediate Intermediate 2095 mm 82 48 1070 mm 42 13 9090 mm 357 87 NB Conversions 0 4536 kg pound 25 4 mm inch 1 609 km mile All measurements taken with VG in the full on position Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 28 THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 29 AirBo ne Section 15 ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL LISTS STING 3 X BAR HINGE PULLBACK ASM A4 7615 AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS THIMBLES ARE SEWN ONLY NO SWAGES OR REAR VIEW LL Es lt w lt m m 2 lt oc lt
16. cover If you push out too much in a turn the glider will turn tighter unless you are flying very slowly in which case you may tip stall So keep on a little extra speed in turns until you get used to the glider SPINS As with all the later design gliders the Sting 3 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 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 17 AiBofne THERMALLING The optimum speed for thermalling is a little 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 Sting 3 Your final approach should be a straight glide into the wind faster than trim speed approx 25 mph 40 km h The VG should in the off position Reduce air speed slowly keeping wings level When the glider reaches trim speed a full flare is reguired Flare smoothly and confidently by holding the uprights and pushing 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 wind
17. e 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 Signed for and on behalf of AIRBORNE WINDSPORTS Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 8 GIE AirBomne Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The wing can be assembled in two positions either lying flat or standing on the control frame Assembling the Sting 3 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 damaged 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 Note If resistance is encountered during any phase of set up or break down procedure stop and investigate 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 unclip centre ties Remove the bag of battens ASSEMBLE CONTROL FRAME Spread the downtubes out Connectthe base bar using the pip pins inserting them from front to rear When a pip pin is secured correctly it passes completely through the downtube and base bar Check that all the rigging wires are outside the control frame Route the VG cord if necessary STAND GLIDER U
18. ed as the king post assembly is moved Re attach the nut securing the king post being careful not to over tighten inspect and test fly Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 19 Cej AiBofne 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 with the VG pulled all the way on The glider should be standing on the control frame It is important to support the keel off the ground 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 following chart Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 20 AUSTRALIA BRIDLE CHECKING SPECIFICATIONS REAR OF GLIDER REFLEX LINE ATTACHMENT 4545 TCW REAR OF KEEL Batten Sting III 154 Sting
19. her through the tie Pull sail firmly until the inside loop is located on the end of the leading edge Rotate sail until the webbing is correctly located in the slot Repeat for the other leading edge If you find the above technique to tension the sail difficult the following method can be used Remove the sail webbings from the front leading edge bolts Locate the tip webbing in the slot on the rear leading edge Slowly spread the leading edges out Ensure the sail is able to move forward as the leading edges are spread and is not caught on the front wire tang or damage will result The cross bars can now be tensioned Check once again the sail is OK at the nose Re attach nose webbing then let cross bar tension off 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 battens from the sail and place in batten bag Be careful when folding the sail as the mylar leading edge insert may be damaged 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 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 16 Cej AiBofne Section 9 FLIGHT TECHNIGUE TAKE OF
20. ing is secure 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 karabiner 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 A frame connections at the top and base on both sides Variable geometry operation full and free movement Rear keel connections Cross bar tension wire Cross bar operation free floating King post connections Reflex bridles attached and tension correct Sail condition Harness straps and webbing secure height adjustment correct Emergency parachute secure correctly mounted and attached operating handle accessible Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 14 Cej AiBofne Section 7 BREAK DOWN PROCEDURE To break down your Sting 3 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 battens in during daily operations Note If resistance is encountered during any phase of set
21. ium and airfoil carbon control bars all changed by pip pins New 7075 airframe New sail luff curve New airfoils New top surface New under surface with increased double surface area for long XC glides Improved under surface control with an additional batten King post hang Russell and Shane Duncan Rob Hibberd and Paul Mollison AirBorne WindSports Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 5 GIE AirBorne Section 2 SPECIFICATIONS STING 3 154 STING 3 175 TBA METRIC IMPERIAL SAIL AREA 14 33 sq 154 sq ft meter WING SPAN 9 1m 29 8 feet ASPECT RATIO 5 7 NOSE ANGLE 121 degrees ee SURFACE 75 0 BATTENS 22 GLIDER WEIGHT 26 kg 57 pound ASSEMBLY TIME 7 min PACK UP LENGTH 5 5 meter 18 1 feet SHORT PACK LENGTH 3 9 meter 12 8 feet RECOMMENDED PILOT HOOK IN 120 220 WEIGHT RANGE 50 100 kg pounds Includes equipment VNE Velocity Never to Exceed 85 km h 53 mph VA Maximum rough air manoeuvring 74 km h 46 mph speed Note The stall speed of the Sting 3 at maximum recommended wing loading is less than the minimum requirement of 25 mph 40 km h 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 Va Test speed x 0 707 Vne Test Speed x 0 816 Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 6 GEJ AirBome Section 3 OPERATING LIMITATIONS WARNING Hang gliding is a high risk spo
22. l 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 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 7 GIE AirBomne Section 4 WARRANTY STATEMENT This warranty extends to new Hang Gliders and or accessories and 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
23. mb A glider that is still very easy to launch and land Flying the new Sting 3 the things that stand out about the flying characteristics are The very much improved glide performance Ease of steering with the VG on Great handling at low speed and maintaining manoeuvrability amp controllability making it a very nimble yet stable glider to climb in thermals The Sting 3 has an increased range of travel on the VG system Landing the Sting is fun with great low speed handling authority right up to an easy flare and touch down The Sting 3 has a new luff curve at the heart of the design meaning that the sail has been entirely redesigned Looking at the sail the most recognisable difference is the undersurface layout and the increased amount of undersurface particularly at the tips to improve the high speed glide performance The Sting is constructed using 7075 airframe fitted with faired king post downtubes and speed bar as standard The Sting includes a VG system as standard Features Improved glide angle at inter thermal glide speeds Lighter roll control at low speeds Lighter roll control and more predictable docile stall with vg on Lighter pitch pressures and easy aerotow using a shoulder attached tow bridle Wider range of travel for the variable geometry system New control frame using the same control frame as used on the C4 with streamline downtubes interchangeable control bar options including round speedbar airfoil alumin
24. nd the sail tightens the batten should start to make a small ridge on the sail near the leading edge no more then a couple of millimetres e Make adjustments of one full turn at a time in between checking ADJUSTING BATTEN STRUT TENSION e As you start to close the folding clip tension should start to come onto the clip at approximately 30 degrees e As the clip is closed the sail should become tighter without obvious wrinkles The clip should not be difficult to close e Make adjustments of one full turn at a time in between checking Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 22 Section 11 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS and MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 1 Clean and service 2 Check as directed 3 Check for security cracks wear and faulty operation 4 Remove inspect and replace if necessary 5 Recommend replacement or overhaul MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT Maintenance Period Daily Monthl Six Every Every 4 y Month Monthly 2 Years S Years 1 10 50 200 400 Days Wing fabric deterioration and tears 2 2 4 5 Wing fabric stitching 2 2 2 Wing fabric attachment points 3 3 3 3 Batten clip fittings 3 3 4 4 Check battens against template supplied 2 2 2 2 Wing wires and attachment fittings 2 3 4 5 5 and corrosion Remove leading edges cross bar keel amp A frame structural 2 4 4 members and check for fatigue cracks radiating from drilled holes 2 2 2 2 2 2
25. olt Inspection Check bolts for bends worn shanks bad threads or corrosion SAILS Sail Inspection Check for tears in the fabric or any loose or unravelled seams Check all inspection zippers to see if they function smoothly and close completely Inspect tip webbing for damage Sailmay be repaired with appropriate sailtape 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 CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO SUN DRAMATICALLY SHORTENS THE LIFE OF SAILS possibly to as little as six months Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 24 Cej AiBofne INSPECTION 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 replacements 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 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 25 AirBome 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 s
26. rt 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 basebar 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 produces 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 You 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 manua
27. se bar alongside the battens Secure the centre ties and zip up bag For de rigging flat attach top control bar padding Undo nose wires and pull wing forwards then follow steps as above Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 15 AiBofne Section 8 ASSEMBLY FROM SHIPPING LENGTH If your glider was delivered to you in the short pack form the following procedure should be used Unzip bag and remove ties Remove all padding from the tube ends Assemble the control frame as described in the set up procedure section Rotate the glider on to the control bar lying flat on the ground 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 Check rear leading edges for R right and L left a sticker on the end of the tubes defines the side Insert rear leading edges in the appropriate side of the front leading edge with the slot on the rear leading edge facing upwards 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 You are now ready to tension the sail 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 apply tension to locate the inside sail tension loop A glider tie should be passed through the outward loop Place one hand on the rear of the leading edge and the ot
28. tens catching on the ground as you raise it Keep a firm grip on the keel when raising the nose from the flat position in strong winds Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 11 INSERT NOSE BATTENS Insert the nose battens tail end first and locate them on the fittings on the front of the keel INSTALL NOSE FAIRING Attach the nose fairing by applying the top velcro first then gently tension over the nose plates and attach the velcro to the undersurface PRE FLIGHT 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 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 12 Cej AiBofne Section 6 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION The wing was designed so that parasitic drag would be kept to aminimum This means that most of the pre flight checkpoints are enclosed A thorough pre flight inspection is mandatory for any aircraft and the best technigue 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 The nose quick clip Control bar corner assembly The cross bar tensioner quick clip Starting at the nose we suggest the following checklist ensuring all bolts and fasteners have the appropriate thread protruding beyond the nut Check the nose plate assembly ensuring
29. that the king post wire is not kinked Sight along both leading edges checking for similar curves Walk towards the tip feeling for dents in the leading edge Check cross bar leading edge junction through the zipper access Check sail tip webbing is undamaged and is located properly in the slot Crouch down and lift wing tip to eye level to inspect that the rear leading edges is not damaged Walk towards the keel checking all battens are secured Check reflex bridle attachments are in order Check that the cross bar retaining shackle is secured on the quick clip Check the rear top rigging and that the reflex bridle wishart clip is properly closed Check king post base Repeat the above steps for the other side wing in reverse order 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 while kinks are more likely along the length of the wire Check control bar corners are correctly assembled with pip pins in place Ensure hang loops are correctly positioned and in good order Check control bar top assembly and ensure that the downtubes are straight Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 13 GEJ AiBofne Unzip undersurface and check cross bar hinge and restraining strap The VG should be operated and inspected to ensure it is functioning properly Ensure that the double surface is zipped up and nose fair
30. the Warranty THE WARRANTY WILL NOT APPLY TO Any mechanical adjustments parts replacements repairs or other servicing that in the judgement of AIRBORNE are made or should be made as maintenance Any defect caused by any alteration or modification not approved by AIRBORNE Any defect caused by the fitment of parts that are not made or approved by AIRBORNE Any defect caused by misuse accidents negligence or failure to carry out proper maintenance Damage caused by continued operation of the hang glider after it is known to be defective Any defect or consequential loss damage or injury caused by overloading Loss of use of the hang glider loss of time inconvenience damages for personal injuries loss of property or other consequential damages 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 it 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 The 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 th
31. traps 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 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 26 Section 13 MAINTENANCE RECORD AUSTRALIA Date Details of Repairs or Maintenance Carried out by Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 27 AiBofne Section 14 HANG GLIDER COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES GLIDER MODEL Sting 3 154 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 Metric Imperial Weight of glider with all essential parts and without covers 26 0 kg 57 lbs padding and non essential parts Leading Edge Dimensions Nose plate anchor hole to cross
32. up or break down procedure stop and investigate Remove nose fairing Remove tip struts and outer battens and put on tip bags Let off the sail tension and pull each wing in slightly Pull out all the battens Attach top control bar padding Disconnect reflex bridle attach wishart clip onto hole in sail and attach rear quick clip padding Fold both wings in symmetrically bringing both leading edges back at the same time Roll the sail up from the last reflex bridle Roll the 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 keel end and pullback clip Ensure that the sail is rolled into the leading edge pockets It is important that the ties are not over tensioned as this can damage the mylar insert Put tip bags on Place glider bag in position Roll the glider down gently onto its leading edges and undo the control bar pip pins Remove the base bar The VG cord can be left connected to the base bar Attach downtube padding around the bottom of the downtubes Undo the two centre ties and lay the downtubes between the leading edge pockets taking care not to kink any wires Place the battens between the outer leading edges with the curved ends toward the wing tips Slide on the base bar padding and place the ba
33. y conditions Issue Date 27 May 2008 Rev 0 Page 18 Cej AiBofne Section 10 TUNING Your Sting 3 was test flown and delivered to you in trimmed ready to fly 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 Ensure that the wires are correctly routed Check the battens against the profile Check that the battens have the same tension on both sides Battens should be checked for normal and even operation Check that the keel is straight Check that the sail is correctly mounted on the leading edges Check leading edges are straight and the rear leading edges are located correctly PITCH TRIM To make the glider trim faster move the main hang strap forward and to trim slower move the hang loop rearward This is done by moving the king post forward or rearward one hole at a time only To move the hang strap note the current position of the king post on the keel eg using a pencil unclip the front wire let the tension off the cross bar and ensure the side wires are loose Undo the nut holding the king post in place and carefully move the king post assembly to the new hole The reserve hang loop can be mov
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