SUP’AIR LEAF Light Manual de usuario
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glider user's manual LEAF Light
User’s manual
SUP’AIR - VLD
34 rue Adrastée
Parc Altaïs
74650 Annecy - Chavanod
FRANCE
45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E
English
Revision index : 13/12/2016
Light
Photo : Romain ROUSSET
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Thank you for choosing to fly our LEAF Light to paraglide with. We
are delighted to have you on-board to share our passion for para-
gliding.
SUP'AIR has been designing producing and selling accessories for
free flying activities since 1984. By choosing a SUP'AIR product you
benefit from almost thirty years of expertise, innovation and custo-
mer care. We pride ourselves for our work ethics and customer care.
We hope you will find this user's manual comprehensive, explicit
and hopefully enjoyable as well. We advise you to read it carefully.
You will find the latest information and updates on this product
on our website : www.supair.com. If however you have any further
questions, do not hesitate to ask one of our dealers.
Naturally the entire SUP'AIR team remains at your disposal at info@
supair.com
We wish you many safe and enjoyable flying hours and happy lan-
dings.
Team SUP’AIR
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Introduction 4
Technical specifications 5
Equipment overview 6
Connecting the glider 7
Pre-flight preparation 9
Take-off 10
Flight characteristics 11
End of the flight 12
Specific practices 12
Fast descents 13
Flight incidents 15
Line layout 16
Materials 17
Measurement table 18
Certificates 21
Maintenance 24
Recycling 25
Mandatory checks 25
Warranty 25
Disclaimer 25
Pilot equipment 25
Contents
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Introduction
Advice Caution ! Danger !!
Welcome to the world of free flying : a shared world of passion.
The wing LEAF Light meets all intermediate pilots requirements. It is targeting leisure and XC ( Cross-country ) flying. It will provide, excellent
inboard comfort all throughout the pilot progression.
The well though out design and choice of materials were guided by the same quality and longevity objectives.
The LEAF Light glider is EN EN 926 -1 : 2006 & 926 - 2 : 2013 Classe B. Certified.
Meaning that this paragliding wing has an excellent levelof passive safety margin built-in, in addition to being well beheaved and col-
lapse resistant in turbulent aerology.
It also underlines that it is fully adapted to all insiders pilot levels.
It can be used with most harnesses found on the market today. For better inflight comfort and sensations we will advise you to choose
the SUP'AIR cross-country harness models.
After reading this manual we advise you to inflate & check your wing on a training hill first.
N.B. : The following three icons will help you to read this manual.
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Technical data
Glider LEAF Light XS S M
Cell number 54 54 54
Flat surface area (m²) 22,5 24,3 25,9
Span (m)11, 0 11, 4 11, 8
Chord (m)2,5 2,6 2,7
Flat Aspect Ratio 5,4 5,4 5,4
Projected surface area (m²) 18,9 20,4 21, 8
Projected span (m) 8,5 8,9 9,2
Projected aspect ratio 3,8 3,8 3,8
Glider weight (kg) 3,0 3,2 3,4
In-flight weight range (kg) 60-80 75-95 80-105
Certification EN / LTF B
Riser number. 3+1
Trimmer no
sunset volcano snow
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Equipment overview
8
13
Riser hook-up loop
14
15
16
1Leading edge
2Trailing edge
3
Stabilizer
4
5
A riser
6
B riser
7
C riser
10
Brake handle
9
Brake line
11
12
Brake holder
« A » split risers (for Big Ears)
Intrados
Extrados
Accelerator/Speedbar.
Accelerator/Speedbar Split-hook.
Accelerator/Speedbar bar.
17 Pocket with repair kit.
8
13
15
16
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
10
9
11
12
17
14
3
15
OPTION :
LIGHT RISERS
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Connecting the glider
Opening the wing
Without twisting the risers, connect them to the harness connection loops using the self-
locking carabiners.
Check for the risers to be properly positioned and untwisted. The "A" risers must be loca-
ted at the front and facing the flight direction( see schematic ).
Lastly, check that the main self-locking carabiners are fully closed and locked in place.
Risers
Self-locking
Carabiners
Harness : Flight direction
Choosing an adapted harness.
It is advised to adjust the harness's chest strap width based on your wing size :
42 cm for an LEAF Light size XS
43 cm for an LEAF Light size S
44 cm for an LEAF Light size M
Install the accelerator according to your harness
manufacturer's recommendations.
Connect it to the wing using the split hooks.
Once the accelerator/speedbar is connected, adjust
its length according to your measurements. For correct
use, there must not be any tension at the split-hook
level when the accelerator/speedbar line is relaxed.
Choose a flat or lightly angled training hill without obstacles or wind.
Open your wing and arrange it in a crescent shape.
Check the fabric and the lines for any sign of wear or damage. Check that the soft links
connecting the lines to the risers are fully closed. Identify, separate and arrange the A,B.C,
risers as well as the brake lines neatly. Make sure there are no Knots or tangles.
The LEAF Light was certified EN B with a EN1651 & LTF certified harness and hence can be
flown with most harnesses models found on the market today. You choose a EN1651 and
or LTF certified harness with a built-in dorsal protection system.
Connecting the wing to the harness.
Harness chest strap spacing
Installing the accelerator
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Brake line length fisherman's knot
Connecting the glider
Margin
Be certain to adjust and leave a small amount of
line slack to keep steering toggle play, prevent wing
profile deformation and hinder the accelerator func-
tionality.
During acceleration, the glider's trailing edge must
not be deformed.
If you modify the original default setting, have it
inspected and approved by a professional before
flying..
The default factory maximum brake line length is :
63 cm cm for an LEAF Light size XS
65 cm cm for an LEAF Light size S
65 cm cm for an LEAF Light size M
Brake line lengths are set at the factory to allow
optimal glider control. However, if they do not suit you
they can be adjusted to your liking.
We recommend to use a fisherman's knot and kee-
ping your length changes to a minimum (approx
5cm maximum).
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PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION
Unfold the glider and place it on its upper surface in an arc.
Separate the A,B,C risers and the brakes, be certain that the risers and lines don't have any twists or knots or aren't caught in twin,
stone etc...
The LEAF Light glider was designed for pilots in progression.
To discover your new wing, we will advise you to conduct your first small flights in calm conditions on a school training hill or a familiar
site you are used to flying with your own harness.
Caution !
It vital to conduct a thorough pre-flight check and have the harness properly connected to the glider prior each takeoff.
Run through the following procedure prior each takeoff:
- harness or carabiners do not show signs of wear and tear.
- the reserve parachute container is correctly closed and the handle is in the correct position
- your personal settings have not been changed
- The wing is properly connected to the risers with all links securely tightened and locked in place.
- The wing is properly connected to the harness without any riser twist.
- You are securely connected to the harness with the leg and chest strap buckles closed, self-locking carabiners locked.
- Your are wearing your helmet and it is properly fastened.
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Take-off
The design team has strived to produce the LEAF Light with optimum inflating abilities in all flyable conditions. Whether it be in light
or high winds you will enjoy its docile behavior while launching. However before the first flight, practice ground-handling to become
familiar with your new glider. It is possible to inflate in a front- or reversed-launch method.
Forward launch
To inflate the glider grab the upper ends of the center (A) riser with your hands and progressively move foreward, guiding the glider
upward. Once the wing is flying overhead, apply brakes as necessary, look up and perform a visual check before accelerating to
take off.
Reverse launch
If the wind speed is sustained and permits it, we recommend using the reverse inflation method. Which allows a better visual check.
Face the wing and grab the "A" risers. With a light pull and adapted rearward walking motion, inflate your wing. Once the glider is
stable overhead, turn around, look up once more to check that all is ok. before running down the slope and takeoff. Note: it is not
necessary to use the (A') risers to inflate the wing, (use only the center A riser) .
Caution !
Before take-off, ensure for the airspace to be clear in front, around and above you with weather conditions matching your flying skill
level..
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