DAVINCI GLIDERS BALLAD 19 Manual de usuario
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BALLAD MANUAL
19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29
REV.1 01 JULY 2017
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Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing the BALLAD.
This manual will help you to get all information about
your glider. We strongly recommend that you read this
manual carefully in order to be aware of any general
limitations, performance characteristics, take off and
flight characteristics, landing procedures, dealing with
emergency situations and general maintenance.
This is information about the design of the BALLAD,
advice how to use it best and how to care for it to
ensure it has a long life, We hope that the BALLAD
will give you a lot of satisfactory flying times.
-DAVINCI GLIDERS TEAM-
WARNING!
THIS IS NOT TRAINING MANUAL. ATTEMPTING TO FLY THIS OR
ANY OTHER PARAGLIDER WITHOUT PROPER INSTRUCTION FROM
A CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR IS EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS TO YOURSELF AND BYSTANDERS.
DAVINCI GLIDERS are carefully manufactured and inspected at the
factory. Please use the glider only as described in this manual.
Do not make any modifications to the glider.
As with any sport – without taking the
necessary safety precautions, paragliding can be dangerous.
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1. Technical DATA
BALLAD
20
22
24
26
28
30
CELLS
NUMBER
44
CLOSED
10
FLAT
ASPECT
RATIO
4.8
AREA
m2
20
22
24
26
28
30
SPAN
m
9.8
10.3
10.7
11.2
11.6
12
PROJECTED
AREA
m2
17.3
19.0
20.8
22.5
24.3
26.0
SPAN
m
7.8
8.2
8.5
8.9
9.2
9.6
ASPECT
RATIO
3.51
FLATTENING
%
13.4
CORD
MAX
m
2.58
2.71
2.83
2.95
3.06
3.17
MIN
m
0.52
0.54
0.57
0.59
0.61
0.63
AVER
m
2.04
2.14
2.24
2.33
2.42
2.5
LINES
TOTAL
METERS
m
300
316
331
345
359
372
HEIGHT
m
6.7
7.0
7.3
7.6
7.9
8.16
NUMBER
228
MAIN
2+1/4/3/1
RISERS
NUMBER
3
A+A’/B/C
TRIMS
130
ACCELERA
TOR
150
PILOT WEIGHT
(FREE FLIGHT)
MIN-MAX
KG
45-70
50-75
65-85
80-105
95-125
105-14
0
PILOT WEIGHT
(PARAMOTOR)
MIN-MAX
KG
45-115
50-120
65-130
80-140
95-160
105-18
0
CERTIFICATION
8G
EN926-1
KG
PENDING
5.25G
DGAC
KG
PENDING
GLIDER WEIGHT
KG
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
6.0
6.1
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2. MATERIALS DATA
CANOPY
FABRIC CODE
SUPPLIER
UPPER SURFACE
30D FM
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
BOTTOM SURFACE
30D FM
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
PROFILES
30D FM(NON WR)
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
DIAGONALS
30D FM(NON WR)
DOMINICO TEXTILE CO
SUSPENSION LINES
FABRIC CODE
SUPPLIER
UPPER CASCADES
DSL-70
LIROS
MIDDLE CASCADES
PPSL-200
LIROS
MIDDLE CASCADES
PPSL-160
LIROS
MAIN
7343-280
EDELRID
MAIN STABLE
6843-160
EDELRID
MIDDLE BRAKE
PPSL-120
LIROS
MIDDLE BRAKE
PPSL-200
LIROS
MAIN BREAK
10N-200
EDELRID
RISERS
FABRIC CODE
SUPPLIER
MATERIAL
WEBBING 20MM
GUTH&WOLF GMBH
PULLEYS
RIELY
LW RILEY PTY LTD
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3. Risers
BALLAD has 3 risers. The A riser has a red cover to
easy identification. There is another line with red
mailon. There is A’ and is for the big ears.
Non Accelerated
[mm]
Accelerated
[mm]
Trim
[mm]
A
480
380
480
B
480
430
500
C
480
480
570
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4. Lines
They come in different diameters of Kevlar and
Dyneema with sheathed cover. They must to be
inspected every 100 hours maximum.
In case of Brake lines, it was cut a little longer, so
every pilot can adjust it according to his personal
taste.
But you must always leave 10cm before the brakes
line starts acting in order to avoid trailing edge
deformation when the wing is fully accelerated. In case
the brake handle comes loose during flight or any
brake lines is cut you can use the C riser softly for
directional control instead of brake line.
5. Adjustable Brake Pulley Position
The brake line pulley position can be adjusted
according to pilot preference to suite the power unit’s
hang points height. There are 2 settings: Upper and
Lower. The upper setting (as set by the factory) is for
low hang point motors whilst the lower setting is for
units with higher hang points.
If you use the lower pulley, you must lengthen the
brake lines accordingly. Moving to the lower pulleys
requires the addition of 5cm to the overall brake line
length (measured from the mark on the brake line).
To change the pulley position, remove the brake line
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from the pulley by taking off the brake handle.
Re-route the brake line through the other pulley
before attaching the brake handle at the new adjusted
length.
6. Accelerator system
The accelerator has being limited in travel up to a
safety point, however you can gain 8-12 km of extra
speed.
You have to adjust the harness to the speed system so
you can use all the speed travel.
To do so you have to be seated in the ground
meanwhile you are in your harness and adjust the
lines by pulling up the risers with tension. Another
person help to do this is recommended. Make sure
also that the pedal is not pulling down the risers when
you are not using it.
Once all the gear is rigged you have to test the whole
speed travel in calm air.
The use of the speed system reduces the angle of
attack and the canopy may be more sensitive to
collapses therefore do not use near the ground or in
turbulent air and in case you are hit by turbulence
remove your feet off the pedal bar as quickly as
possible.
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7. Trimmers
The BALLAD is supplied with a trim riser set. The
‘neutral’ or standard position is when the trimmers are
pulled all the way down and A/B/C riser lengths are
equal. We recommend performing landing and take-off
with the trimmers closed.
The standard trim setting is ideal for climbing under
power and when the air is turbulent. Brake pressure is
lighter and the handling at its best in the standard
trim setting. To increase cruise speed you can use the
speed system, release the trimmers, or do both. Using
the speed system has exactly the same effect as
releasing the trimmers so it is safe and possible to fly
with the trimmers in the standard position whilst using
the full range of the speed system.
Unlike the majority of reflex PPG wings, to increase
cruise speed you can use the speed system, release the
trimmers, or do both.
It is not necessary to release the trimmers before
accelerating. Using the speed system has exactly the
same effect as releasing the trimmers so it is safe and
possible to fly with the trimmers in the neutral position
whilst using the full range of the speed system.
In turbulent air the reflex profile is very stable. It will
resist reasonable levels of turbulence with a high
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resistance to collapse without pilot input. The faster
the wing is flown the more inherent stability there is,
as the reflex has a greater effect. In mild turbulence it
may be best to not attempt to fly the wing actively and
let the profile absorb the turbulence itself, indeed small
applications of the brakes can reduce the inherent
stability of the profile. However in very strong
turbulence, we recommends to return the trimmers to
the neutral position (pulled down) and flying the glider
actively. This way, you will be in the best position to
react correctly should an incident occur.
8. Pre-flight check
To know yourself with the glider it is a good idea to
perform practice inflations and ground handling with
and without the motor.
You should have no difficulties flying the BALLAD for
the first time in suitable conditions, but as with all new
equipment.
When you have the new glider, the below points should
be inspected.
- Check the lines are clear and not twisted.
- Connection points between the glider and harness.
- All harness buckles are closed.
- The karabiners are fully closed and not damaged.
- The sewing, condition of the lines and connection of
the lines are right
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- Internal demage to ribs and diagonal ribs.
- Demage to th etop and bottom panels and seams
between panels.
9. Take-0ff
Whilst inflating the BALLAD, you should hold both of
th A risers on your hands. Pilot run in an upright
position and just increases throttle of the engine.
In strong winds it is desirable that an assistant helds
the front of the trike from tipping over. When BALLAD
is at an angle of 70 - 80 degrees, pilot should
gradually slow it down by brakes. Once the wing will
come to the “normal” angle of attack, while continuing
to run, slightly pull the brakes (20 - 30 cm) to reduce
the runway. Don’t stop running until your geet have
left up to the ground and you feel surely safe climb
out.
We recommend to take off with closed trimmers.
10. In flight characteristics
BALLAD has ling brake travel length and increased
brake pressure.
10.1 Speed control
You can change speed by using the trimmers an speed
bar. By pulling the trimmers to the closed point and
brakes are pulled approximately 30cm, the BALLAD will
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