OPERATORS MANUAL
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1. lines are tangled or looped around the canopy during flight the following action should be taken Maintain straight flight by gently and feel fully correcting for direction Check the situation carefully and once the line s looped around the canopy is are identified pull it them gently to untangle Pumping of the brakes in a line over doesn t always work If a very large unrecoverable collapse and line over occurs it may be possible to clear the problem by entry and safe recovery from a full stall This should only be carried out if sufficient altitude is available If insufficient height is available 300m 1000ft or if in any doubt the pilot should strongly consider reserve deployment Deep stall The SOL KANGAROO generally does not remain in deep stall and is self recovering when releasing any brake or rear riser input used to enter it In case the recovery from a B stall was not dynamic enough and the canopy remains in a deep stall it is sufficient to gently pull down both A risers to reduce the angle of attack and re attach airflow to the canopy Emergency steering In case it is impossible to control the SOL KANGAROO with the control lines the outer D lines D risers may be used to steer and land the canopy Rapid Descents Spiral dive Spiral dives as explained previously have a rapid descent rate however the very high G forces make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long and it can place high loads on2. the canopy can form a frontal horseshoe To recover from this apply both brakes gently to recover ALL RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES SHOULD BE PRACTISED IN SMOOTH AIR AND WITH SUFFICIENT HEIGHT SO THAT THEY CAN BE EMPLOYED WHEN NECESSARY IN EXTREME FLYING CONDITIONS FULL STALLS AND SPINS ARE TO BE AVOIDED AS WRONG RECOVERY PROCEDURES IRRESPECTIVE OF THE TYPE OF PARAGLIDER MAY HAVE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS TO FLY CORRECTLY AND SAFELY SO YOU NEVER HAVE TO DESCEND RAPIDLY Looking after your Paraglider Looking after your canopy correctly will prolong the life of your SOL KANGAROO Storage Store the paraglider in a dry space away from chemicals and UV light Never pack up or store the glider wet This shortens the life of the cloth Always dry glider thoroughly before any packing or storage Cleaning Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or spirits for cleaning as these can permanently damage the cloth Stubborn stains or animal droppings should be immediately removed with methylated spirits rinsed with water and then thoroughly dried Repair Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer distributor or authorised workshops Deterioration a few tips The SOL KANGAROO is mainly made of NYLON cloth which like any synthetic material deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV Hence it is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by kee
3. connection Passenger FLIGHT LOG MODEL a bh Me tos t SIZES Ail gt SERIAL No PURCHASED FROM DATE uren TEST FLOWN BY DATE DATE SITE DURATION FLIGHT DETAILS INSPECTION CHECK LIST MODEL OWNER ADDRESS FONE DATE OF INSPECTION CONDITION LEADING EDGE CELL OPENINGS DACRON RE ENFORCEMENT TOP SURFACE PANERS BOTTOM SURFACE PANERS TRAILING EDGE BRAKE CONTROL LINE ATTACH POINTS A LINES UPPERS B LINES UPPERS C LINES UPPERS A LINES MIDDLES B LINES MIDDLES C LINES MIDDLES A LINES MAINS B LINES MAINS C LINES MAINS BRAKE CONTROL LINES INTERNAL CELL WALLS AND VENTINGS RISERS MAILLON RAPIDES BRAKE CONTROL HANDLES COMMENTS Sol Warranty Three Years or 300 Flight Hours Every paraglider produced from January 1 2000 has a three year or 300 flight hour warranty whichever comes first Our development technology the use of new materials and new manufacturing processes makes this offer possible for our customers Warranty Terms 1 This warranty is valid for materials and mistakes on manufacturing processes being observed under predefined conditions 2 This warranty is for every SOL paraglider AFNOR CEN or DHV rated for leisure use only This does not include professional equipment 3 Warranty conditions 3 1 A three part form should be filled out correctly and sent to SO
4. L Paragliders during the 30 day period after purchase One copy is kept by the owner and another one is kept by the dealer 3 2 A flight log should be kept including the flight date place and time 3 3 The equipment must be operated and maintained strictly following the instructions which are in the owners manual This includes the storage folding and cleaning of the glider 3 4 The maintenance and checking of equipment must be done only by the manufacturer or an authorized shop and a record should also be kept 3 5 The paraglider must be inspected annually or after every 100 flight hours if this amount of flights is reached before a year Without this annual inspection the paraglider loses its certification and the warranty 3 6 All shipping and handling expenses are paid by the owner 3 7 The final decision on exchanging or repairing a piece of equipment will be decided by SOL Paragliders The owner must send to SOL Paragliders a The paraglider to be exchanged or fixed and a copy of all inspections and a log of all flights b The original copy of the SOL Paragliders warranty form 4 This warranty doesn t cover a Alteration of its original fabric lines and risers b Damage caused by chemical means sand friction cleaning products or salt water c Damage caused by inappropriate handling accidents or emergency situations d Damage caused by inappropriate operation of the paraglider e Paragliders that have suffered any k
5. OPERATORS MANUAL WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF SOL PILOTS We congratulate you on buying your new SOL KANGAROO and wish you many enjoyable hours of flying If you have any questions doubts suggestions or constructive criticism regarding any SOL product please do not hesitate to contact us We are happy to give help and advice SOL PARAGLIDERS SOL SPORTS IND E COM LTDA RUA WALTER MARQUARDT 1180 89259 700 JARAGUA DO SUL SC BRAZIL NEW PHONE 55 47 370 7753 NEW FAX 55 47 370 7114 e mail info solsports com br on the web www solsports com br We are looking forward to hearing from you PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS THIS PARAGLIDER MEETS AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DHV G TESIEGEL GERMAN HANG PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION S CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS OR OF THE AFNOR SHV AND AEROTESTS ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE PARAGLIDER WILL RENDER ITS CERTIFICATION INVALID THE USE OF THIS PARAGLIDER IS SOLELY AT THE USER S OWN RISK MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY PILOTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY AND THEIR PARAGLIDER S AIRWORTHINESS THE AUTHOR ASSUMES THAT THE PILOT IS IN POSSESSION OF A VALID PARAGLIDING LICENCE FOR TANDEM FLIGHTS Technical Data w 2 posene 3 meme sn mn een 08 Mim me me amome men erte Pilot Passeng
6. ay not actually contribute to higher safety Have them tightened the correct amount Flight Preflight check A thorough preflight check is essential for any aircraft the SOL KANGAROO is no exception Due to the responsability for the passenger the pilot has to be in possession of a valid paragliding license for instruction flights and keep his equipment always checked and inspected Attention should be payed on the facts that the launch with a Tandem glider requires more room and launching in two persons turns corrections of direction more difficult Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a horseshoe the following checks must be made The paraglider should be arranged in such a way that the A lines in the centre section of the canopy will tension before the ones at the wing tips This ensures an easy and balanced launch All lines and risers should be untangled and arranged in a way that they do not catch on anything Special attention should be paid to the A lines which should run free and untangled from the A risers red sleeve to the canopy is equally important to untangle the control lines so that they are clear and cannot get caught during launch Only then is the final decision to continue the launch taken When deflating the canopy in strong winds if aborting a launch use the C risers not the brakes Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift lifting the pilot and passenger up and dragging them
7. d and very quickly During a spin the canopy turns relatively fast around the centre section of the canopy while the inner wing flies backwards To recover from a unintentional spin the pulled down brake control line should be immediately eased off as soon as the situation is noticed so that the canopy may accelerate and return to its normal straight and stable flying position without losing too much height For recovery from an intentional spin also release pulled down control line Watch for and dampen any surging In case the spin is allowed to develop for some time the SOL KANGAROO surges forward on one side and a big and dynamic asymmetric tuck can occur If so brake gently to stop canopy surging correcting tuck see tucks Wingover To induce a wingover the pilot flies consecutive alternating turns to gradually steepen the angle of bank Too steep an angle of attack will result in a collapse which may be quite dynamic Warning A turn with more than a 60 degree angle of bank is illegal aerobatics Front stall If the pilot pulls both A risers a front stall is induced the entire leading edge tucks and the canopy generally forms a frontal horseshoe THE SINK RATE FROM THIS MANOEUVRE CAN BE VERY HIGH ENSURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEIGHT THE AXION USUALLY SELF RECOVERS FROM FRONTAL STALL AFTER RELEASING THE A RISERS TO HELP THE RECOVERY BOTH BRAKES SHOULD BE MODERATELY APPLIED Line over If for any reason
8. e lines immediately after contact with salt water Also check canopy material after water landings as waves can place uneven forces and cause cloth to distort in specific areas Always remove gliders from the water by holding only the trailing edge Do not always fold the canopy symmetrically to the centre cell as this can cause constant stress on the centre cell centre cell always to the outside A line plan is enclosed in this operators manual or may be requested from the manufacturer or distributor In Conclusion The SOL KANGAROO is at the forefront of modern paraglider design You will enjoy many safe years of flying with your SOL KANGAROO if you look after it correctly and adopt a mature and responsible approach to the demands and dangers flying can pose It must be clearly understood that all air sports are potentially dangerous and that your safety is ultimately dependent upon you We strongly urge you to fly safely This includes your choice of flying conditions as well as safety margins during flying manoeuvres We recommend once more that you only fly with reserve chute and helmet FLYING YOUR CANOPY IS AT YOUR OWN RISK SEE YOU IN THE SKY SOL TEAM OVERALL PLAN Leading edge Cell openings 3 T Stabilo Glider Information and G tesiegel Middle tines Main lines Brake contro tine Stabilo line i Main brake control tine Quick tink Maillon rapide I Risers Tandem
9. er harnesses canopy Line specifications are detailed in the line plans they are measured under a 5 kg load The line lengths as specified in the line plans include the end loops The paragliders details are in the central cell Date and pilot of test flight will have to be written in space provided SOL Technical Description The SOL KANGAROO represents a perfect combination of performance and safety The KANGAROO is a slim elliptical wing with a slightly rearward swept plan form 48 cells ensure a smooth top surface exact airfoil reproduction and yet most importantly fewer suspension points The KANGAROO has greatly reduced the number of lines used and thus the associated parasitic drag which especially at high speed gives it an exceptional glide angle and an easy handling for a Tandem glider Eight additional cells form a clean wing tip and stabilisers ensure stable straight flight and coordinated turns The profile of the KANGAROO was selected from a large range of outstanding computer calculated aerofoils This aerofoil offers above all excellent stability The KANGAROO presents a closed leading edge to the airflow while internal Mylar reinforcements maintain its precise form The cell openings of the KANGAROO are on the undersurface Integrated stretch resistant Dacron flares atthe suspension points ensure equal distribution of load throughout the canopy Large cross port vents allow effective airf
10. herwise the glider will enter a spiral dive If this spiral dive is entered it should be exited by slowly and gently applying the outside brake until the canopy starts to retain a level bank angle Just at this phase when the pilot pendulums under and in front of the canopy it is vital that the brakes are applied very gently feeling the pressure and not applying too much In fact often it is necessary to partially release the brakes When the glider is flying straight and level again pump out the collapsed side IF THE ABOVE SPIRAL IS NOT ACTIVELY EXITED FROM BY THE PILOT IT WILL CONTINUE UNTIL IMPACT THE FORCES ACTING ON THE BRAKES OF A TANDEM GLIDER ARE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN ON A MONO GLIDER IN A SPIRAL WITH TUCK THEY INCREASE EVEN MORE The SOL KANGAROO surges forward a little bit after recovering from a full stall whereby a tuck may occur An asymmetric recovery one control released faster than the other from a full stall is only used by test pilots to simulate a paraglider falling out of a thermal and must not be practised by pilots An asymmetric recovery from a full stall may result in a big dynamic tuck The danger of overcorrecting and overreacting exists during all extreme flight manoeuvres Thus any corrective action must be gentle and steady and done with feel Spin A spin is induced when the pilot in full speed DHV test or in very slow flight AFNOR pulls one brake line all the way down very har
11. ind of alteration from its original form without SOL s official authorization Thank you for flying the SOL PRYMUS
12. low inside the canopy providing good reinflation without affecting the profile of the canopy Rigging system The lines of the SOL KANGAROO are made of a strong and stretch resistant sheath core construction the sheath consists of coloured polyester with a core of white Polyethylene or brown Technora The rigging system comprises individual lines looped and stitched at each end The main lines and the main brake lines are 2 15 mm in diameter the lines with 1 7 mm and the break lines with 1 1 mm An annual inspection of the SOL KANGAROO should be carried out by the manufacturer or distributor Main lines cascade 2 to 4 middle lines together and lead to the quick link a Maillon Rapide that connects lines and risers Also stabiliser lines connect the upper stabiliser lines on the outer suspension points to a quick link The control brake lines are not suspension lines They lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main control brake line running through the pulley at the C risers to the control handle A lines A risers and control lines are coloured different for better distinction The line connections are triangular maillon rapides quick links fitted with heat shrink preventing any slipping of the lines on the quick link The control lines are attached to suspension tabs each of which is sewn to the trailing edge The main control lines are attached to the control handles at their optimum trimming p
13. much further back The SOL KANGAROO is easy to reverse launch In this case the passenger just remains in launch direction and the pilot is turned to the canopy with the risers and the tandem connection twisted Even in strong winds the SOL KANGAROO has excellent characteristics launching in the common way possible the pilot may launch this way in order to the higher risk especiallyfor the passenger in a reverse launch Turns The SOL KANGAROO is very responsive it has exceptionally easy handling and reacts instantly to any steering input Weight shift input quickens turns and also results in wide and flat turns with minimal height loss A combined technique weight shift and pulling on the appropriate control line is the most efficient turning method for any situation whereby the radius of the turn is determined by the amount of inside brake pulled and weight shift Applying a little outside brake in turns after the initiating the turn with maximum weight shift increases efficiency and also the outside wing s resistance to collapsing in turbulence edge of thermals In case it is necessary to turn the SOL KANGAROO in a confined area at slow speed it is recommended to steer the decelerated canopy by loosening the brake at the outside of the turn while applying a little more brake on the inside of the turn For the SOL KANGAROO the best glide is attained with no brake pressure applied In large areas of smooth lift as b
14. oint which is also marked on the line This adjustment on the one hand allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and landing while on the other hand it ensures that the canopy is not permanently braked This trimming should not be altered The KANGAROO has 4 risers All A lines are attached to the A1 riser one line to the A2 riser thus facilitating rapid descents by doing Big ears The B lines are attached to the B riser the C riser leads to all the C lines and the break D in the D Comparing with a mono glider the risers of the KANGAROO are shorter in order to compense the height of the tandem connection that connects the passenger with the pilot The pilot is connected behind the passenger on the shorter end of the tandem connection thus reaching easier the control handles and risers In case of a big weight diference between pilot and passenger the tandem connection offers various points to fix the passenger always maintaining the ideal position of balance Details Riseres Tandem connection Al ABC D Red sleeve of riser A1 Rises Control handle Carabiner Tandem jg connecttian Passager Harness Any harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with a SOL KANGAROO Please note the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative to the pilots body Caution Too tight cross straps can drastically effect the handling and thus m
15. ping the paraglider packed away when not in use Even when packed in the bag do not leave in the sun The lines of the SOL KANGAROO are made of an inner core of Polyethylene or Technora and an outer sheath of polyester Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible Ensure that the lines are not folded tightly Keep the canopy and lines clean as dirt may penetrate into the fibre and shorten the lines or damage the cloth Be careful not to allow snow sand or stones to enter inside the canopy s cells the weight can brake or even stall the glider as well as the sharp edges can destroy the cloth Prevent lines from catching on anything as they may be over stretched Do not step onto the lines cells the weight can brake or even stall the glider as well as the sharp edges can destroy the cloth Prevent lines from catching on anything as they may be over stretched Do not step onto the lines Uncontrolled strong wind take offs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which may cause rips in the profile and damage the material The control line can chafe if badly tangled Check line length after tree or water landings They can stretch or shrink lines Clean the paraglider with fresh water after contact with salt water Salt water crystal can weaken line strength even after rinsing in fresh water Replac
16. rake as possible should be used for minimising sink rate Note apply brakes as normal if turbulence is encountered WARNING Pulling one brake too hard or too fast can result in the canopy entering a negative spin Spiral dive To enter a spiral dive with a SOL KANGAROO the pilot must slowly apply more and more brake on one side to initiate an increasingly steeper turn which eventually results in a spiral dive During a spiral dive the angle of bank can be controlled by increasing or reducing the amount of inside brake To exit ease off inside brake slowly Induce and recover slowly from a spiral dive Depending on the point of gravity of the pilot passenger the SOL KANGAROO could turn some more times or tend to continue in spiral dive after ease off the manouvre In this case to help the recovery the outside brake should be moderately applied Due to the rapid loss of height encountered during a spiral dive more than 20 m sec sufficient altitude is essential for this manoeuvre Spiral dives can also create very high G forces placing high loads on the glider s structure the pilot and the passenger Be careful not to overload it and yourself NEVER DO BIG EARS IN SPIRALS AS THIS MAY DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE NUMBER OF LINES TAKING THE ALREADY HIGH LOADS POSSIBLY CAUSING STRUCTURAL FAILURE Thermaling and soaring In turbulent conditions the canopy should be flown with a small amount of brake applied This improves s
17. s as these can result in a dangerous pendulum effect near the ground Winching The SOL KANGAROO has no special winching characteristics although a relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be main tained during launch Motored Flight Aerobatics The SOL KANGAROO is neither designed to be used for motorised flight nor for aerobatics Extreme Flying Manoeuvres EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSE INSTABILITY TRAINING UNDER PROPER INSTRUCTION Tuck A negative angle of attack will cause the SOL KANGAROO like any other glider to tuck If one wing tucks straight flight is maintained by correcting for direction braking gently on the inflated side The pilot s correction for direction can be aided by a pumping out of the deflation a slow long pumping action on the brake of the deflated side of the wing helps the canopy to re inflate In case of a big tuck this braking should be very gentle to avoid the remaining inflated canopy from stalling Weight shifting away from this collapsed side also helps allowing less brake to be used and thus a greater margin of safety from the stall point If the pilot does not correct for direction the canopy usually self recovers in smooth air in less than 1 complete turn In case the canopy does not recover by itself the appropriate amount of brake must be applied to correct for direction and exit the turn ot
18. tability by increasing the angle of attack of the canopy The canopy should not rock back or surge forward but should remain above the pilot Thus the pilot should increase speed by letting the controls up when entering a thermal according to its strength and should brake the canopy on exiting This is part of basic active flying When soaring a minimum height of 50 m above ground level is recom mended for safety reasons It is important to comply with the rules of the air especially when many pilots share airspace close to a hill where last minute avoidance manoeuvres are often not possible With an active flight style many potential collapses of the canopy can be avoided Landing The SOL KANGAROO is easy to land Doing the transversal leg of the landing approach the pilot may inform the passenger to uprise in the harness for landing The final leg of the landing approach must be into wind During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately 1 meter above the ground the pilot should flare the canopy according to conditions The glider may climb again gaining height if too much brake is used Strong wind landings require hardly any brake if any at all Use C risers to deflate the canopy after landing Using the brakes will result in pilot and passenger being lifted and dragged backwards The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked by steep or alternating turn
19. the pilot the passenger and glider Never do these in turbulence or at too high bank angles If done in strong winds the pilot may drift off course NEVER DO BIG EARS IN SPIRAL DHV tests have proven that loads can be developed higher than those used in certification tests which could result in structural failure of the glider as less lines are taking these high loads Big ears The outer cells of the wing tips may be deflated by pulling down the outer A lines through the A2 Keep hold of the control handles together with the A2 risers The canopy remains completely controlable through one sided braking or weight shift It maintains straight flight but with an increased sink rate up to approx 5 m sec On releasing the A2 risers the canopy usually reinflates by itself or can be aided by a long pump on the brakes and holding them until tips clear B line stall To induce a B line stall pull both B risers simultaneously by 50 60 cm The airflow over the top surface is detached and the canopy enters a parachutal stall without moving forward Further pulling of the B risers reduces the surface area and increases the sink rate to approx 10 m sec On quickly releasing the B lines the airflow over the top surface becomes re attached and the canopy surges forward to return to normal flight without applying brakes If canopy does not recover see section Deep Stall If B risers are pulled too quickly or too far
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