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1. tel 48 52 324 17 42 export dudek eu www dudek eu made in europe LLOZOL ZI A2. as on a conventional paraglider It reduces the chances of damaging the propeller on landing but on the other hand there is only one attempt possible so it has to be done right With or without power Nucleon Cabrio better copes with turbulence on open trimmer So if the conditions rough it is better to make an approach with greater speed plan a lot of space as for a hangglider and wear that speed off before touching down Nucleon Cabrio preserves the energy well so there is a long float necessary to exchange the abundant speed for lift If the landing field is not big enough and you have to land on the spot we advise you to close the trimmers It will increase lift coefficient of the wing simultaneously decreasing its sink rate and speed Such an action is especially important when flying with high surface loading Landing with power on Make a flat approach with the engine idling then level out and lose the speed before final flare Immediately after touchdown switch off the engine The main advantage of this procedure is of course the possibility of a repeated approach in case of misjudgement Still if you forget to switch off the ignition before the wing falls down there is a considerable risk of damaging propeller catching lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with tripping over on your running engine REMEMBER Whenever possible get to know the landing field before taking off e Check the wind dire
3. behind the pilot when not pulled up appropriately 3 2 2 FLIGHT The enlarged speed range of Nucleon Cabrio may demand some attention However once you have mastered these additional aspects flying will become pure pleasure Good handling will let you make the best use of thermals and increased speed on glides means that your presence in sinking air will be shorter To avoid stalls when braking with slow trims setting low on scale their movement is restricted by the tape sewing Note it is possible to push the sewn tape through the buckle with both hands to replace it but normal operation range is restricted by said place When the trims are fully opened high on scale the wing becomes faster and stiffer increasing its stability even more The brake forces increase too as well as the distance to the stall point The radius and bank angle in turns grow proportionately to the growing brake forces If the trims are set fast or fully opened and the wing is not flown near the ground a switch to TST steering is advised TST system can be used at all trimmer settings 3 2 3 LANDING With closed trimmers Nucleon Cabrio lands like any other paraglider The brake forces initially low are growing proportionally giving ample warning before stalling Still you should be careful when flying at low speeds until fully familiar with brake operation Landing with trims set fast above 0 position may require proportionately more spa
4. safety margin as big ears constitutes an aerodynamic brake with significant loss of speed Nevertheless if a parachutal stall happens simply open the trims and or push the A risers forward 3 6 4 LINE OVER and CRAVATTE Nucleon Cabrio is a modern wing which in order to decrease drag has fewer suspension lines and greater distance between them Therefore it s always possible that after a tuck stabiliser may tangle in the lines Usually a couple of pulls with a brake settles the matter If it s not enough try to untangle it with big ears or a stronger pull on the risers In case of any doubts you should always consider throwing a rescue chute It is there as a normal equipment part not just an ornament 3 6 5 STEERING IN EXTREME SITUATIONS In case of any malfunction that renders normal steering impossible you can safely steer and land Nucleon Cabrio using the D risers grey marking or stabilo lines Directional steering can be executed by TST handles too nucleon 4 PARAGLIDER CARE Looking after your paraglider will prolong the life of your Nucleon Cabrio STORAGE Store the paraglider in a dry place away from chemicals and UV exposure Never pack or store the glider when wet as it significantly shortens life of the fabric Remember that the wing becomes damp even while lying on green grass in full sunlight as the grass transpires A good precaution to avoid dampness and or UV when you have to wait in a start qu
5. RISERS DESIGN AND ACCESSORIES Figure 1 Hangpoint setting A high B low A D steering line gl higher pulley for the low hangpoints 1 TEA line 6 TST line Easy Keeper magnets lower pulley for the high Fi hangpoints trimer buckle trim setting scale SCT steering handle launch assist system attachment point speed system grip replaceable trimmer carabiner i miniature e SS TST steering 7 trim toggles closing grip Figure 2 Trimmers influence on the wing section Trimmers closed Trimmers fully opened Minimal speed and Maximum speed minimal sink neutral configuration neutral configuration all risers length 400 mm risers length 400 mm lengthening mm 220 110 Figure 3 Trimmer and speed system settings influence on the wing section Activating of the manual Full acceleration with speed system opened trimmers maximum speed and sink neutral risers length 400 mm lengthening mm shortening mm 220 110 25 50 D B E nucleon CABRIO 38 Trailing edge Steering line Main suspension lines Risers Leading _ edge Cell openings Fot Miguel Krause Paragliders for inspections and repairs to be delivered to production plant Dudek Paragliders ul Lesna 5 89 200 Kowalewo k Szubina POLAND DUDEK Dudek Paragliders ul Centralna 2U 86 031 Osielsko Poland
6. abbing the other brake handle and throttle Depending on power output of your motor initially open the throttle only enough to fill up the canopy and get it above the propeller downwash When the trailing edge gets some three meters above ground and both risers are equally loaded open the throttle fully Preferably you should not be using the brakes during launch at all and let the canopy rise as it was laid out If you see it getting off course give a delicate counter brake and steer your trike under canopy root center while maintaining general take off direction steady as possible If the wing drops too far to the side or behind you to get it up again switch off the engine abort launch and re evaluate conditions As the canopy rises its resistance grows lighter and it should stabilise above your head without overshooting Too hasty corrections of launch direction can result in sidewise oscillations still if they are not too deep you can keep full power in order to get off the ground as soon as possible After lift off canopy will stabilize itself overhead and throttle can be eased off a bit to get desired climb speed Reverse launch in strong wind Reverse launch can be executed only as a foot launch or with ultralight single seated trike You can do it holding both A risers and one brake in one hand with throttle and the second brake in the other hand With a decent wind it is by far the best way In weak
7. angerous situations on Nucleon Cabrio are typical and pilots flying this wing should already have proper experience we are going to describe only the characteristic features of Nucleon Cabrio Description of standard methods dealing with extreme situations can be found in textbooks 3 6 1 ASYMMETRICAL COLLAPSE Even when the trimmers are fully opened or the speed system is engaged collapses practically do not occur and can be induced only by a very strong turbulence Still if it happens a little counter steering is enough to keep the Nucleon Cabrio on course In normal conditions with collapses up to 50 of the wingspan your paraglider will reinflate instantly and spontaneously 3 6 2 FRONTAL COLLAPSE Even when the trimmers are fully opened or the speed system is engaged collapses practically do not occur and can be induced only by a very strong turbulence Still if it happens a little counter steering is enough to keep the Nucleon Cabrio on course In normal conditions with collapses up to 50 of the wingspan your paraglider will reinflate instantly and spontaneously 3 6 3 PARACHUTAL STALL Under normal conditions does not occur If you want to prevent it happen at all simply stick to a couple of rules e after B stall release the risers quickly and evenly Don t be afraid Nucleon Cabrio does not jump forward excessively e before big ears execution ease off the trimmers a bit This will increase both the sink rate and
8. ary Before usage you have to set the trimmers fully open Then you can symmetrically pull down both speed system handles Later on it can be released by unlocking the buckles and pushing them upwards In some cases using the speed system can be impossible e g when significant take off weight requires great force to activate it Study drawings showing trimmer operation as well as their influence on the canopy shape Independent of the current wing configuration and speed turns can be much tightened and more effective with differential brake operation Slight use of the outer brake with considerable amount of the inner one will diminish the loss of lift during turn Turns can be much improved by additional use of throttle as well Once with growing experience you will master these techniques you will be able to execute fully coordinated and effective turns that will bring to mind the aeroplane handling REMEMBER e Trimmer setting is another part of the pre start check list e fit will be asymmetric the wing will be turning all the time And if you will inadvertently set them off the reflex profile of the Nucleon Cabrio will keep the wing level so after opening the throttle you ll start to descend with increased speed instead of climbing nucleon 3 3 3 LANDING In paramotor flying there are two kinds of landing with and without power Power off landing At an altitude of 50 metres switch the engine off and start gliding down
9. ce as the paraglider has a lot of kinetic energy and careless application of brakes may even cause the wing to climb Most pilots get to know the wing relatively fast and quickly gain enough trust to fly it in stronger conditions than they did ever before Still you should always be careful when flying low Remember that Nucleon Cabrio flies faster than classic paragliders and sometimes it can be of importance e g when landing on a slope After landing in strong wind the paraglider can be safely put down with a strong pull on the rear D risers 3 2 4 WINCHING Nucleon Cabrio is not designed for winching As mentioned before reflex profile used in the wing has an inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack While in normal flight such a disposition makes it safer during winch start it can bedangerous Nevertheless a lot of successful winches on Nucleon Cabrio have been made Experience shows that it should only be done with trims set a couple of centimeters above 0 point To sum it up winching can be done but proper attention must be paid 3 3 POWERED FLIGHT CAUTION Before each start it is necessary to have a thorough check of thewing harness and power unit trike In powered flight most of the wing characteristics remain as described above chapter 3 2 Still there is additional information needed concerning power output proper matching of the wing engine propeller etc Dudek Paragliders cannot take respons
10. ck and symmetrical releasing B lines the airflow will reinstate and the wing will surge forward returning to normal flight In contrast to classic paragliders in case of Nucleon Cabrio there is no need to counter this surge with brakes yet another feature of the reflex profile CAUTION see Parachutal Stall All rapid descent techniques should be practised in smooth air and only with sufficient height Due to Synthesis Cabrio size and significant take off weight many of the manoeuvres described above will be practically impossible BY FAR THE BEST TECHNIQUE IS SAFE AND CORRECT FLYING SO THAT YOU WILL NEVER NEED TO DESCEND RAPIDLY 3 5 ACRO FLYING Nucleon Cabrio was not designed to do any aerobatics 3 5 1 WING OVER You make a wingover by performing a series of consecutive alternating turns with growing bank angle Too much banking connected with some flaws in co ordination and execution can evoke pretty dynamic collapse CAUTION Steep turn with bank angle over 60 degrees is a prohibited aerobatic manoeuvre 3 6 EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES CAUTION EXTREME FLYING MANOEUVRES SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT DURING SAFETY TRAINING COURSE INSTABILITY TRAINING UNDER PROPER GUIDANCE WHILE PROVOKING OR EXITING REAL SITUATIONS THERE ISA DANGER THAT YOUR ACTIONS WILL PROVE TOO QUICK OR TOO STRONG SO YOU SHOULD ALWAYS EMPLOY GOOD JUDGMENT STAY CALM AND TAKE MEASURED ACTIONS nucleon Since all actions required to exit or prevent d
11. ction before planning the approach e Landing with power off requires much less space e In case of any doubt practice the landing until you feel totally safe 3 3 4 GOLDEN RULES e Never place the power unit downwind of the paraglider e Check double check and then check once again if there is no fuel leakage o 0 Do you have enough fuel for the flight It is always better to have too much than too little Check if there is nothing loose in the harness that could possibly contact the propeller in flight Whenever you encounter a problem fix it at once however small it is Always put on and lock the helmet before getting in the harness Before each launch run a full pre flight inspection After landing control the wing facing the direction of flight as on turning you always risk getting lines in the propeller Turn only if there is danger of falling on your back Do not ask for trouble do not fly over water between trees or power lines and other places where engine failure will leave you helpless Beware of turbulence caused by other gliders or even yourself especially when flying low It is not reasonable to let go of the brakes below 100 meters because a possible power unit malfunction may require immediate attention In general never trust your engine as it can stop at any moment Always fly as if that s exactly what it s going to do Unless it is not absolutely necessary e g collision avoidance do not try
12. e check the serial number with the sticker on the wing tip User Manual you are reading e Small gifts MotoBag MotoBag is a dedicated solid backpack for PPG wings made of proven Cordura fabric Simultaneously it doubles as a quickpack if necessary Beside comfortable shoulder straps to hold it traditionally on your back it has side handles too so that you can carry it like a suit case when needed After turning it inside out it becomes a quickpack that will shelter your unfolded wing when you are in a hurry nucleon SUMMARY If you respect the rules of safe flying and proper glider care you will enjoy many years of pleasant airtime on Synthesis Cabrio Still you must be aware of possible dangers and face them wisely You must accept the fact that all air sports are potentially dangerous and your actual safety depends solely on you We insist that you fly safely and this concerns both the weather choice and safety margin during all manoeuvres FLYING THE PARAGLIDER IS ALWAYS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY SEE YOU IN THE AIR 8 RIGGING TABLES Lengths are measured with a specialised computer operated device All lines are stretched with a 5 kg load before cutting Thanks to the abovementioned device and proper procedures final tolerance of line lengths does not exceed 0 15 xP main suspension line of x row xD secondary line of x row xT third level of x row near the canopy FC fourth lev
13. e risers Now have a quick check whether e the helmet is on and locked the risers are clipped in the carabiners the trimmers are se nothing will get in propeller s way steering lines and handles are free and not twisted engine is delivering full power airspace is clear for take off o o e When you are sure everything is you clip in the wing and execute launch as described in paragraph 3 2 1 a From now on you should steer the paraglider facing forward only without looking back over your shoulder when the wing is low behind you turning back can cause some lines to get in the propeller Possible tripping and falling is dangerous and costly due to probable propeller loss so this should be avoided at any price even that of some damaged lines During launch when you feel that strain on both risers is equal open up full power and lean back to counter the engine thrust so that it can push you rather forward than towards the ground The best option is not to use the brakes at all and let the paraglider rise as it was laid If it starts to swerve from its course just pull the opposite riser and run under the centre of the wing while preserving starting direction If the wind suddenly weakens give a stronger pull on the risers If the paraglider drops to one side or back too far to be lifted again kill the engine abort launch and check the conditions once again As the wing rises the forces grow lig
14. el of steering lines near the canopy CAUTION Distances given below are to be understood as distances between connection points When cutting a line for repair 20 cm extra must be added as at each end a 10 cm stitch is required to fix the loop The only exception is the main steering line brmain which is looped only at the upper end while there is 30 cm left on the lower end for fastening brake handle this means in total you have to cut 40 cm longer line than in the table Length of the steering line is given assuming lower hang points shorter brakes In case of high hang points the line is about 15 cm longer the brake handle is to be attached lower USER MANUAL Rigging scheme 33 nucleon CABRIO Nucleon Cabrio 42 Line lengths given in mm Total line lengths 9065 9005 9075 9005 8945 9020 9030 8970 9045 9020 8960 9035 8975 8915 8990 9010 8950 9025 8995 8935 9010 8940 8890 8960 8945 8890 8960 8905 8850 8950 8785 8730 8800 8675 8630 8650 8620 8585 8540 8400 8375 8445 8270 8275 8370 8245 8305 8255 Technora 7343 420 041 Technora 7343 090 005 Technora 7343 140 006 Technora 7343 190 024 Technora 7343 280 011 Technora 7343 280 018 9245 9385 10570 9185 9325 10315 9215 9350 10195 9195 9145 9180 9165 9105 9095 9010 8865 8745 8680 8555 8475 8285 10065 9940 9
15. er wind it is better to choose a forward launch as running backwards with an engine on your back is not an easy thing to do It is reasonable not to pull the wing up until you are really determined to launch especially when it is clipped in Lay down the rolled paraglider with the trailing edge facing the wind Unfold the wing enough to find the risers and check that no lines are looped over the leading edge Stretch the risers against the wind separating the left and right one We suggest that you lay the risers in the same way as you will be turning during a reverse launch and place one riser over the other with the rear risers upmost It should be done this way because once you clip in the cage of your power unit will make turning on your own impossible Now run the pre launch checklist After warming up the engine put the power unit on turn to face the wing go to the risers and clip them in the appropriate carabiners Pulling on the front and rear risers open the cells It is a good idea to pull up the wing briefly in order to check that the lines are not tangled Holding the risers brakes and throttle as described above pull the front risers and raise the paraglider over your head On most occasions you will not have to brake it especially if the trimmers are set for fast flight Perhaps it does not agree with your experience but this is the way the reflex profile works When the trimmers are opened set above 0 the refl
16. eue is to use quick pack after rigging up Always dry the glider thoroughly before packing or storage While drying never expose your paraglider to direct sunlight To avoid excessive paraglider fabric wear do not pack it too tightly Please note that with frequent exercises on a field or a small hill your paraglider will deteriorate faster due to its repeated rising falling and being dragged around CLEANING Clean the paraglider with water and a soft sponge Do not use any chemicals or alcohol as these can permanently damage the fabric REPAIRS Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer authorised distributor or authorised workshop It is acceptable to fix minor cloth damage with the self adhesive patches included in the package DETERIORATION A FEW TIPS Generally speaking your paraglider is made of nylon a fabric which like any other synthetic material deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV rays that come with the sunlight Hence it is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use Even when packed in a bag it should not remain in the sun for long Nucleon Cabrio suspension lines consist of Technora inner core and polyester sheath Submitting them to excessive loads in flight should be avoided as it can cause irreversible damage Frequent bending is not desirable too Keep the paraglider clean since getting dust in the lines and fabric w
17. ex profile stabilises the wing and does not allow it to surge forward It can even stay back a little in such case pull the brakes a little and the glider will come forward Once you have it overhead turn around open the throttle and take off As with the classic launch in this case too you have to find such combination of trimmers brakes and throttle settings that will give you the best speed and rate of climb CAUTION You are launching with your hands crossed You have to really master this technique before trying it with a running engine on your back Climbing Once you took off safely continue heading against the wind using brakes to correct rate of climb Do not try to climb too steeply attempts to increase climb rate by pulling the brakes will have an adverse effect due to the additional drag actual rate of climb will worsen and with the throttle fully open even a stall can happen In powered flight the Nucleon Cabrio behaves more like an aeroplane than a paraglider and it is good idea to think about it in this way If there are no obstacles present it is by far safer and more impressive for the spectators to fly level for a while after take off and gain some speed before converting it to height with a brief pull on the brakes Another reason not to try climbing too steeply is the risk connected with engine failure at low altitude Although the Nucleon Cabrio in a steep climb does not stay back so much as conventional
18. for a canopy able to carry a trike or another passenger You want to take off easily fly fast have effective steering and wide speed range on trims at your disposal Despite your sporty ambitions you prefer to feel safe and comfortable in the air Nucleon Cabrio is designed for both trike and tandem flying albeit with different weight ranges e trikes can be flown in entire weight range e tandem flying foot launch should be done in lower half of the weight range only Such limitation is caused by relatively high take off speed under heavy load making launch in no wind a hard task A trike will take off all right at max load yet two heavy persons will probably fail Of course there should be no problem with foot launch when some wind is blowing 2 1 DESIGN Nucleon Cabrio is a redesigned enlarged and adjusted to specific needs version of the regular Nucleon It has strengthened structure and enhanced rigging Additional V shaped mylar reinforcements contribute to exceptional durability and perfect aerofoil reproduction Nucleon Cabrio is characterized by its good performance and agility Take off is easy provided that right technique and trimmer settings are used With proper settings and good engine pulling A risers may be not necessary canopy rises on its own a welcomed feature for trike use In addition it is possible to clip into A risers a dedicated launch assist system shortening risers during trike launch A tremend
19. glider for the repair you have to present a card confirming its AeroCasco status After the repair you will have to cover only the share of cost value of 50 euro AeroCasco is valid for one repair only There is a possibility to extend AeroCasco for one more year To do this you have to send your paraglider for inspection not later than a year after the date of purchase Extension fee is 75 euro incl inspection Remember to attach the AeroCasco confirmation on expedition AeroCasco does not apply to any of the following theft colour fading damage caused by incorrect storage or transport damage caused by chemicals salt water and force majeure 7 WHAT HAVE YOU BOUGHT The Dudek paraglider that you bought should have the following items e paraglider itself canopy lines and risers e transport bag with compression strap e MotoBag specialised double funcion backpack e windsock e pocket with paper work and repair wallet including o o piece of self adhesive fabric 10 cm x 37 5 cm for small repairs Note that even small tears located in the vicinity of stitches have to be repaired by an authorised service looped and stitched suspension line longer than the longest line used in the paraglider that is to be used as a temporary replacement Do not cut it if you have to replace a shorter line just tie it at the length needed paraglider passport with entered date of purchase and valid technical inspection pleas
20. he logbook of the owner possible earlier owners distinctly marking PPG flights the paraglider is handled in accordance with the operating manual the purchaser has not carried out any repair by him herself excl minor repairs with self adhesive patches carried out any modifications the paraglider can be unmistakably identified the paraglider was being inspected according to prescribed timetable If you have ought your paraglider second hand ask its previous owner of the paraglider for a logbooks copy total of flying hours since the date of first purchase AEROCASCO Normal warranty does not cover repairs of damages caused by the user or a third party As costs of such repairs can be considerable Dudek Paragliders offer an AeroCasco insurance It covers a one off repair of any mechanical damage no matter how big and whoever inflicted them The only expenses the purchaser has to pay are shipping costs and so called share of cost amount Ke be purchased only for a brand new paraglider at the paraglider purchase Its cost is 50 euro NOTE AeroCasco is not available for all paragliders check this before purchase It can be obtained for privately used wings only AeroCasco applies only to damages that took place during take off flight or landing Obviously all faults in the material and manufacturing flaws are covered by normal warranty When handing the para
21. hter and it should stabilise above your head without overshooting This is the best moment to check if it is inflated well and the lines are not tangled but do it without stopping nor turning If you feel the forces on the risers decrease run faster and let go of the risers See whether there is any opposition on the brakes and if necessary use them to correct direction or to increase lift at take off REMEMBER o Ifthe cage of your power unit is not stiff enough the risers strained during launch can deform it to the extent of colliding with the propeller Before giving it full power check that the cage is free of any lines e Any brake operation or steering inputs in general should be smooth and gentle e to take off until you have your wing overhead Hitting power before that can cause dangerous oscillations o Donotsit in the harness until you are sure you are flying o faster the trim setting the more brake input is required for lift off e lower the hangpoints of your power unit the easier is the launch Forward launch with trike Basic difference of the trike launch is that you are using your power unit to get the wing overhead and instead of pushing the A risers usually a launch assist system is used After all preparations and checks with the risers properly clipped in you can start the engine If a launch assist system is used there is just a steering handle in one hand with the other hand gr
22. ibility for all possible combinations but if you contact us in doubt we are always ready to help First flights In order to get familiar with your wing we recommend flying with trimmers set slow because in this configuration Nucleon Cabrio behaves as a classic paraglider Flying like that try pulling the brakes some until you feel resistance usually it will be at about 1 4 of the range Once you feel competent with your wing you can start experimenting with faster trim settings and speed system Learn to use all the additional speed and safety of the Nucleon Cabrio 3 3 1 TAKE OFF Classic foot launch Even when it seems that there is no wind at all it is rarely so Therefore always be careful in determining the conditions as in PPG flying it is most important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind danger of losing your airspeed while crossing the wind gradient is greatly reduced Special attention must be paid to trees power lines and other obstacles including the possibility of emerging rotors Wing preparation Lay out the paraglider downwind of the power unit with all suspension lines taut and pointing toward center of the power unit The risers are to be laid on the ground Set the trimmers at 0 see fig 2 In strong conditions faster settings can be advised Make sure that you warm up the engine while standing windward of the wing Stop the engine before clipping in th
23. ill reduce their durability Be careful to keep snow sand or stones from entering the cell openings their weight can slow or even stall the glider and sharp edges can damage the cloth Prevent lines from catching anything as they can overstretch or tear Do not step on the lines Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground hard which may seriously damage the ribs sewing and surface material Knots can chafe suspension and or brake lines Check line lengths after tree or water landings as they can stretch or shrink Aline plan is included in this manual or may be obtained from the dealer when needed After landing in water you should check the wing fabric as well since the wave forces can cause the fabric to distort in some areas When taking the wing out of the water always do it by trailing edge so that water can flow out freely After a sea landing rinse the paraglider with fresh water Since salt crystals can weaken the suspension lines even after rinsing in fresh water you should replace the lines with new ones immediately after contact with salt water Every second year Nucleon Cabrio should undergo technical inspection by the manufacturer or authorised distributor E nucleon CABRIO 5 TECHNICAL DATA Nucleon Cabrio Certificate Number of cells Surface flat m Surface projected m Span f
24. imb as the increased drag can lead to increase of the angle of attack and a parachutal stall Besides pulling the ears while climbing is pointless anyway 3 4 2 SPIRAL DIVE A spiral is characterised by reaching the highest sink rates possible Significant G forces however make it difficult to sustain a spiral dive for long as it can place high loads on both pilot and glider Never do this manoeuvre in turbulence or at too high bank angles Control the dive and do not exceed 16 m s sink If the dive is not stopping after releasing the brake assist the glider with the outer one NEVER DO BIG EARS IN A SPIRAL In this manoeuvre smaller number of lines is carrying an excessive load mulitplied by the centrifugal force what can lead to damage of the lines or even the paraglider itself load of a single line can be much higher than passed in certification trials i e 8 G 3 4 3 B STAL o enter a B stall simultaneously pull down both B risers red tape by 10 15 cm The wing will collapse across the entire span along its B row the airflow over top surface will break and canopy surface will be decreased Forward movement will be almost completely stopped Further pulling B risers is not advised as it increases wing instability If the canopy forms a horseshoe with both wingtips in front of the pilot gently apply both brakes to recover To exit a B stall the risers should be released in a smooth and decisive manner On qui
25. itionally supported by nucleon diagonal VSS V shaped supports system Such arrangement ensures a smooth top surface exact aerofoil reproduction across the entire wingspan and yet more importantly minimal number of suspension points The lower surface has a RSS Reinforcing Strap System Canopy Shope Guard applied in the wing s interior RSS is a ballooning independent reinforcements system made entirely of paragliding fabric effectively stiffening and stabilizing the canopy Nucleon Cabrio s aerofoil is another product of our Dudek Reflex Airfoil technology It was calculated with our previous experiences in mind and thoroughly tested with MEE numerical methods It is a reflex profile with all its typical features have been described above The suspension point areas are additionally reinforced with laminated fabric so that loads are equally distributed on three planes vertical through the ribs diagonal VSS system and level via RSS All crossports have been prepared using OCD Optimised Crossports Design technology Carefully designed shapes of the openings and their optimal placement between stress lines guarantee efficient pressure distribution in the canopy and its quick inflation These openings are scaled together with the ribs so that their replicability is flawless and they do not disturb the aerofoil in any way The Nucleon Cabrio s leading edge is closed to airflow and its precise shape is suppo
26. lat m Span projected m Aspect ratio flat Aspect ratio projected Sink rate m s Speed km h Max cord cm Lines length incl risers cm Total lines length m Weight range kg Lines Fabric N 8 6 WARRANTY AND AEROCASCO Purchase of a new paraglider is a serious expense for any pilot That is why we cover our paragliders with extensive warranties and additionally offer an AeroCasco insurance against damage and repair costs WARRANTY Dudek Paragliders guarantees free of charge repairs caused by the material or production faults along following scheme For the free flying paragliders warranty covers 36 months 3 years or 300 flight hours depending on what comes first If the paraglider is used for powered flights every hour spent in the air should be counted as two does not apply to dedicated PPG canopies For the PPG paragliders warranty covers 24 months 2 years 200 flight hours depending on what comes first For the mountaineering MPG and speedflying wings as well as school and profit users warranty covers 18 months 1 5 year 150 flight hours depending on what comes first WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 00000 canopy colour fading damage caused by chemicals or salt water damage caused by incorrect use damage caused by emergency situations damage resulting from accidents airborne or not WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID IF flight hours are correctly registered t
27. lider yet another trend setter in powered paragliding world Extensive development application of the most modern methods and thorough testing make the Nucleon Cabrio a user friendly paraglider offering the pilot a lot of fun combined with great performance We wish you many enjoyable and safe flying hours DISCLAIMER Please read this Manual carefully and note following details The purpose of this Manual is to offer guidelines to the pilot using the Dudek Nucleon Cabrio wing and it is by no means intended to be used as a training manual for this or any other paraglider You may only fly a paraglider when qualified to do so or when undergoing training at an accredited School under instructor s supervision Pilots are personally responsible for their own safety and their paraglider s airworthiness The use of this paraglider is solely at the user s own risk The manufacturer and distributor do not accept any liability connected with this activity This paraglider on delivery meets all the requirements of the EN 926 1 and 926 2 regulations Any alterations to the paraglider will render its certification invalid Notice Dudek Paragliders warns that due to the constant process of development the actual paraglider may differ slightly from the one described in the manual nucleon 2 THE WING Who should fly Nucleon Cabrio ou know what active flying is about you are fond of reflex wing characteristics and you look
28. nal length assist system ceases to work right photo nucleon Generally and paradoxically from traditional point of view the faster you fly the safer is your flight Most of tandem and practically all trike launches executed as alpine forward launches due to considerable inertia of pilot passenger combination Reverse launches are being done only when it is really impossible to take off the straight way A reverse launch with a trike is hardly possible at all anyway 3 2 1 TAKE OFF In case of forward launch we recommend that after laying out the wing all lines be taut without unnecessary play The paraglider is pulled up with A risers only The optimal trim setting is 0 that is fully closed Applying steady pressure on the A risers or engaging launch assist system move forward The wing practically does not overshoot so the front collapses that otherwise happen quite often at launch occur rarely with the Nucleon Cabri Instead it kind of waits for you to catch up with it In case of reverse launch we recommend the trims to be set depending on wind speed the stronger the wind the more open position Due to lack of overshooting tendency take off is easy pilot has only to brake slightly before turning CAUTION During take off it is important to keep the risers under pressure until almost airborne Reflex profile used has an inherent tendency to increase the angle of attack In effect the paraglider can lag
29. on Specific static pressure distribution creates a situation where at low attack angles only the wing fore part some 60 of the chord is producing lift while the rear 40 of the chord acts as a stabiliser against excessive decrease of the attack angle With trimmer system you can considerably raise the rear part of the airfoil thus effectively reducing projected chord and surface area by some 30 giving the paraglider a higher wing loading and increasing speed without change in the angle of attack The centre of pressure also moves forward adding enhanced pitch stability Such a shift of loading gives the wing exceptional tuck resistance and increases projected aspect ratio resulting in much better performance especially at full speed Should you require more lift at lower speeds the rear section can be pulled down to restore a full airfoil effective along the whole chord Piloting the Nucleon Cabrio actually reminds flying a conventional powered aircraft more than a paraglider Below we will try to give you a closer look at some of its remarkable features 2 2 CONSTRUCTION The Nucleon Cabrio 3D body was designed in our CSG Canopy Shape Guard system comprising many elements resulting in exceptional coherence and stability of the shape Below you will find a short description of CSG subsystems The Nucleon Cabrio has an elliptical planform with slightly rearward swept tips Every second cell is divided in two with ribs add
30. ours depending on their strength and diameter as follows diameter 2 3 mm strength 420 daN colour celadon willow green diameter 1 8 mm strength 280 daN colour red and orange the latter for pulling big ears diameter 1 5 mm strength 190 daN colour violet diameter 1 3 mm strength 140 daN colour green diameter 1 2 mm strength 90 daN colour blue colours are subject to slight changes THE RISERS For the Nucleon Cabrio we have chosen four way risers equipped with an ELR Easy Launch Riser system This is an specially marked A rises yellow ribbon manual speed system affecting risers queer en when engaged equipped with a handle and trimmer buckle to lock it in desired position o trimmers of red band with visible scale designed for quick and easy replacement in case of deterioration o two levels of the pulleys to be used depending on the hangpoint TST Tip Steering Toggle system allowing for aggressive turns at full speed without distorting the aerofoil and its reflexivity Dedicated TST handles are provided e Torque Effect Adjuster neutralising the engine torque which tends to turn the paraglider opposite to propeller s rotation TEA be adjusted to match Torque Effect Adjuster you specific combination of paramotor propeller For quick and easy recognition in emergency some of the risers are distinguished with colo
31. ous advantage of the Cabrio is its wide speed range on trims It is of special importance for tandem and trike pilots as they have no way to employ standard speed system In fact everybody should be delighted with maximum speed offering joy when overtaking others and broadening your operational envelope Incorporation of our own Dudek Reflex Airfoil and corresponding rigging result in comfortable flight even in rough conditions due to great margin of passive safety We are positively sure that the Nucleon Cabrio is the best paraglider available in its class fundamental feature good PPG PPGG wing should possess is its great stability and tuck resistance When this is achieved the user does not have to concentrate all the time on steering thus saving energy for other purposes like navigation taking pictures or simply enjoying the flight Moreover the faster and safer your paraglider is the more often you can fly While the Nucleon Cabrio was designed to retain all the features of a conventional paraglider application of a reflex aerofoil section added several new qualities First of all using that profile means that the wing stability does not depend exclusively on the pilot s actions anymore It maintains its own pitch attitude rising and sinking through thermals while remaining stable above your head without need for so much pilot input Generally speaking the reflex profile is a special kind of aerofoil secti
32. paragliders do low speed can easily lead to a stall Besides you should always be able to land safely in case of engine malfunction so it s better not to take unnecessary chances and fly with a safe margin of speed Depending on the power unit geometry it is possible that after take off you will notice a propeller torque turning moment It will try to turn you around so be prepared for counter steering with a brake or harness cross bracing If it happens during steep climb on slow trim and full power beware of the stall possibility Due to typical PPG and PPGG feature considerable vertical distance between thrust axis and wing chord the range of safe power operation is closely related to your skills and equipment Power unit induced oscillations Certain configurations of engine weight output propeller diameter and height amp width of hang points can cause serious oscillations during which the pilot is lifted to one side by the torque effect swings down due to his weight then is lifted again and so on nucleon To avoid this you can e change the throttle setting and or e slighty pull not causing a turn and hold one brake to counteract the torque if there is one present and or e Shift yourself to the other side of the harness and or e change the trimmer setting Such oscillations usually occur at full power the greater the engine output and propeller diameter the bigger the swings In addition there are of
33. rted by reinforcements of laminated fabric Cell openings are positioned on the undersurface in the vicinity of leading edge Their position was chosen very carefully so that they got maximum ram effect in possibly many flight situations In the wingtips there are Auto Cleaning Slots placed there for easy removal of dirt from inside the wing Careful selection of modern fabrics and design solutions brings about great strength and durability of the Nucleon Cabrio All materials used come from numbered production batches and each production step can be verified down to identification of specific worker and controller Fabric Each kind fabric has it unique features and characteristics We composed them so that their interplay creates a perfect blend The Nucleon Cabrio upper surface is made of Porcher Skytex 40 Evolution fabric formerly named Aquatic perfectly proven in our earlier wings Basically it s a nylon material covered with superb E85A impregnate introduced into mass production in January 2002 after series of extensive laboratory and real flying tests Such covered fabric is not very stiff and what s most important has increased tear stretch and UV resistance It is not siliconed so minor repairs can be easily made with self adhesive strips The lower surface is made of Skytex 40 Classic with E38A impregnate This fabric has a great weight resistance ratio and is one of the greatest Porcher successes in providing be
34. ry the brake lines are to be run through the higher pulleys only The brake handles position should be adjusted according to personal preferences General rule is simple higher hangpoints require longer brake lines lowerhangpoints require shorter lines Before you take your Nucleon Cabrio in the air we strongly advise to try out everything first Hang up the entire PPG unit with ropes in case of a trike it is enough to clip the risers in sit and have someone pull up the risers You must make sure that in flight you will always be able to reach the brake handles even if the airflow blows them away While being suspended in this way you have a perfect opportunity to adjust the launch assist system too if present It should engage the A risers shortening them when the canopy remains behind the pilot During inflation its effect should gradually diminish and finally disappear completely as the canopy arrives overhead If you think the paraglider is rising up too rapidly lines or straps of assist system should be lengthened An additional way to check the whole configuration out is to visit take off sitein steady winds Inflate the canopy and take it up over your head When it stabilises check that the brakes are loose and are not pulling the trailing edge There should be a spare inch or so before they activate Remember that it is always safer to set the margin of play too big than too small And most important the setting mus
35. st materials for the paragliding industry The ribs must be as rigid and stretch resistant as possible We found these qualities in Skytex 40 Hard with E29A impregnate All reinforcements are made of SR Scrim RIGGING SYSTEM All of the Nucleon Cabrio suspension lines are sheathed by a coloured polyester layer covering brownish Technora core Such composition features high strength and stretch resistance The rigging system consists of individual lines looped and stitched at each end The upper level lines gallery start at the suspension points Every two lines join one middle layer line These in turn connect by twos or threes to the main suspension lines are attached to the risers with triangular quick links maillons To prevent their slipping the lines are kept together with a rubber O ring All the maillons are made of corrosion resistant polished stainless steel ensuring excellent strength and durability Brake lines run from the trailing edge through consecutive cascades to the main steering lines which are lead through pulleys connected to the rear risers and then fixed to the brake handles Steering lines do not carry any load until brakes are applied Some of the steering lines are additionally led through rings sewn into the trailing edge Because of this feature the trailing edge is shortened on application of the brake so that steering becomes lighter and more effective All the lines are distinguished with col
36. t always be symmetrical 3 2 FREEFLIGHT no power unit Although the Nucleon Cabrio according to its design book is a fast PPG wing it behaves surprisingly well as a classic tandem paraglider too and can be used as such without any changes The essential difference between Nucleon Cabrio and classic paragliders means that due to its increased tuck resistance both during start and flight and greater speed range it can be safely flown in strong conditions Easy Keeper Easy Keeper is the name of our proprietary system to hold the brake handles at the risers The strong neodymium magnets keep them firmly in place while both attaching and releasing goes smoothly and easily With Easy keeper you can easily secure the brakes in flight thus minimizing danger of their contact with the propeller TST handle TST In order to facilitate steering the wing while at maximum speed configuration opened trimmers and full speed bar we ve invented our own system of controlling the stabilizers Prior to grabbing the miniature TST handles Tip Steering Toggles pilot places the main steering handles in special Toggle Docking Stations In this way you can comfortably steer the wing via TST handles not worrying about the brakes getting tangled Additionally mounted straps shorten A risers during inflation left photo When the canopy is ready at 12 hrs position A risers go back to their origi
37. t thanks to its ability to fly safely without constant steering the Nucleon Cabrio will let you adjust everything to the best effect Good knowledge of weather conditions e g wind at different altitudes and intelligent use of thermals convergence and other kinds of lift will help you greatly reduce fuel consumption and increase flight range Of course the engine is always there to help you find the right spot Once there do not hesitate to lead the Nucleon Cabrio into thermalling in order to gain altitude and save fuel Possible shortening of the trimmers will make the climb ratio even better Trimmers and manual speed system operation The reflex wing section enables the Nucleon Cabrio pilot to use a wide range of trimmers and speed system action You are free to experiment with all possible settings as long as you are on safe altitude Fully opened trimmers increase the speed and stability of the wing and with it also its ability to cope with turbulences and overall penetration As forces on the brakes grow at high speeds steering with TST system becomes increasingly effective Turns executed in this way are slightly wider but needed steering force will be smaller and airspeed will not decrease With slow trimmer settings there is an improvement in sink rate and steering forces diminish so exploring the thermals becomes possible Additional manually operated speed system is there to increase the airspeed even more when necess
38. ten too late or wrong pilot reactions increasing the trouble instead of solving it In any case the safest way to deal with this question is to reduce throttle and release the brakes Especially less experienced pilots tend to overreact It is called a pilot induced oscillation and proven solution in this case is to leave brakes alone 3 3 2 LEVEL FLIGHT Once you have gained safe height after take off and wish to go for a route you can turn onto the right direction fully open the trimmers and let off the brakes If the conditions are turbulent it can look foolhardy but this is the essential feature of the reflex profile the faster you fly the safer your Nucleon Cabrio is That s why you really can confidently release the brakes and enjoy your flight CAUTION Some pilots with previous free flying experience may have a well grounded habit of keeping the brakes slightly applied at all times Such a technique while quite reasonable on a free flying wings as it allows for quick pilot reactions and decreases sink is not advisable on reflex profile wings When you pull the brakes the Nucleon Cabrio airfoil actually loses its self stabilizing features If you happen to have a variometer or altimeter aboard watch it In level flight it is very easy to start climbing unintentionally The instruments will help you optimise speed and fuel economy Of course the economy of each flight will depend on current configuration of your gear bu
39. tight turns against the torque direction Especially when climbing you can easily enter a stall and consequent negative spin Do not fly at low altitude with a tail wind as it pretty much narrows your options Do not wait for the problem to grow any change of engine sound or a vibration can indicate some trouble or even serious trouble You ll never know until you land and check it out Be certain of your navigation Remember that not everyone is fond of your engine noise Do not scare the animals nucleon 3 4 QUICK HEIGHT LOSS 3 4 1 BIG EARS In order to get the big ears you have to pull down the outer lines of the risers usually distinguished with blue colour by about 50 cm While inducing big ears you should never never let the brakes out of your hands After tucking the tips in Nucleon Cabrio will continue to fly straight with increased sink rate up to 5 m s You can steer the wing pretty efficiently with weight shifting After releasing the lines the paraglider will usually open up on its own or you can assist it with a long stroke of the brakes For the sake of safety the possibility of a parachutal stall it is reasonable to engage speed system after pulling big ears in order to lessen the angle of attack of the wing centre Executing big ears with open trimmers is very difficult due to the reflex profile stabilisation CAUTION See the PARACHUTAL STALL chapter Never try to pull big ears during powered cl
40. ured band as follows A yellow used for launching A black neoprene used for big ears B red used for B stall D grey needed to keep the glider down in strong winds or interrupting the launch Main A row suspension lines connect to an A riser yellow and blue B and stabiliser lines go to B riser red C lines go to C riser black neoprene and D lines to D riser grey which through pulleys keep the steering lines too Brake handles are attached to the steering lines at optimal places guaranteeing safe and effective operation On the main brake lines there are two points marked higher and lower to be used depending on the harness hangpoint On adjusting the steering lines see chapter 3 1 Our newest neoprene brake handle used in Nucleon Cabrio besides its robust yet light design features EK Easy Keeper system look page 10 FLIGHT OPERATION 31 STEERING LINES AND LAUNCH ASSIST ADJUSTMENT A brand new Nucleon Cabrio has its steering lines positioned for powered flight in low hangpoint configuration Risers of the Nucleon Cabrio are shorter than in most paragliders so the differences in hangpoints present somewhat smaller problem Still there are two sets of pulleys prepared higher and lower see risers scheme on page 37 There are spots marked on the main steering lines for fixing the brake handles call for high hangpoints as they are the most commonly used When flying with lower hangpoints if necessa
41. user manual nucleon CABRIO DIESER paragiiders 5 1 EE EE 3 2 TNE WNO e EIU ECT 4 2 1 Design 2 2 Construction ON 5 gt 1 61 9 3 1 Steering lines and speed system adjustment 3 2 Free flying 3 2 1 Take offt 3 2 2 Flight 3 2 3 Landing 3 2 4 Winching 3 3 Powered flight 3 3 1 Take off 3 3 2 Level flight 3 3 3 Landing 3 3 4 Golden rules 34 Quick descent methods 3 4 1 Big ears 3 4 2 Spiral dive 3 4 3 B stall 3 5 Acro Flying 3 5 1 Wing over 3 6 Extreme manoeuvrese 3 6 1 One sided collapse 3 6 2 Frontal collapse 3 6 3 Parachutal stall 3 6 4 Line over and cravatte 3 6 5 Emergency steering 4 Canopy Cafe nennen nd anne ah nnd nennen end 26 4 1 Storage 4 2 Cleaning 4 3 Repair 4 4 Deterioration a few tips 5 Technical d ta ee seat eite inet 28 6 Warranty 29 7 What have nennen nnn 31 98 Rigging tables 2 ee 32 1 eebe NEEN 35 Please read this manual before your first flight 1 INTRODUCTION CONGRATULATIONS We are pleased to welcome you among the growing number of Dudek Paragliders pilots You ve become a proud owner of state of the art Nucleon Cabrio Parag
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