WINDTECH RALLY Manual de usuario
RALLY
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Windtech
w w w . w i n d t e c h . e s
RALLY
XS-S-M-L
flight manual
english
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> index
> congratulations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
> warning &liability ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
> design materials ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
> best glide &speed system ––––––––––––––––––––––– 7
> pre flight –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9
> thermal flying –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9
> launch –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9
> flying in turbulence ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10
-- asymmetrical tuck/collaps –––––––––––––––––––––– 10
-- front/symmetrical tuck collapse ––––––––––––––––––– 11
-- asymetric stall (spin) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11
-- landing –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11
> weather to fly ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
> emergency procedures &quick descent techniques –12
-- big ears ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
-- spiral drive ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13
-- b stall ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13
> maintenance –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13
> warranty ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 14
> technical specifications–––––––––––––––––––––––––39
> line measurements ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––41
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> congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your new paraglider
The RALLY has been designed for intermediate and experienced pilots that are looking
for a superb all round performing wing with incredibly sweet, dynamic handling , and
absolutely minimal compromise in stability. The RALLY's amazing balance of perfor-
mance, ease of use and stabilty with give your flying skills and confidence a massive
boost, and take you easily to new levels of acheivement!
We strongly recommend that before you even unfold the RALLY 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 situa-
tions and general maintenance.
We appreciate your feedback, so please send us your comments, positive or negative, in
regard to the Windtech range.
You are the best feedback and support for future products, and please remember that
we are always happy to give you any help &advice.
best winds >Windtech team
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> warning &liability
We must make it clear that, to fly this glider, IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO READ THIS MANU-
AL, but to have extensive experience and assimilate the concepts of flying in all types
of conditions.
Paragliding involves a risk, either due to the recklessness of the pilot himself, or due to
unexpected weather conditions, which in the worst case, can cause accidents.
Windtech is not responsible, in any way, for loss or injury, directly or indirectly derived
from the use or misuse of its products.
> design materials
The RALLY structure consists of 44 cells of different widths, with an internal structure
made up of diagonals. This considerably reduces the number of lines of lines, at the same
time that it is endowed with more internal pressure and longitudinal tension zones are cre-
ated, very important to stop possible collapses (especially the frontal ones).
Its new profile gives it great security and performance, as well as an efficient turn.
-- fabric
The intrados and the extrados are made of 38 and 32 gr nylon. of grammage and high
resistance. The ribs have a more resistant nylon, to prevent the deformation of the pro-
file, even after several years of intensive use. The rib reinforcements are made with 180
gr polyester. in the anchors and has a 2.4 mm rod in the mouths to facilitate inflation.
-- lines
Of various thicknesses, depending on the area of the paraglider, its core is made of
Kewlar and the cover is made of polyester to protect them against wear and abrasion.
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The maillones of the bands are made of stainless steel. The tapes of the pre-stretched
polyester bands.
-- risers
The RALLY comes equipped with simple and functional risers to make flying easier and
more enjoyable.
The trim travel is secured by several seams, making it impossible for it to come loose
accidentally or in the event of an incident during the flight, offering a greater degree
of safety.
Band A is divided in two, to make it easier to make “ears”.
The trim is only used to adjust the wing speed. When the trim is closed (it has a mark
in the form of a seam), in which the bands compensate the delay of the sail, generated
by the thrust of the engine, and positions it again over our heads, achieving greater
speed and performance .
The trim travel still goes a bit further, but it should only be used in absolutely calm
conditions. If we need more speed and the day is turbulent, we recommend quickly
putting the trim in takeoff position and using the accelerator bar.
> best glide
&the speed system
-- without motor
The best glide without wind is the one
obtained with the standard setting of
the glider, that is, with free brakes
without accelerator and with the trim
located on the bottom seam (when all
the maillons are at the same height,
except for A on the extreme).
With a headwind, the best glide will
be obtained with the following set up
With 10km/h of face wind
we will use 25%
With 15km/h of face wind
we will use 50%
With 25km/h of face wind
we will use 100%.
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With a tailwind the best performance is obtained with 0% trim and 10% brake.
The trim of this paraglider has been limited in its travel to a point where the stability
of the paraglider is still high and allows gaining 12 km/h. In any case, it is advisable
not to use it close to the ground and when we notice turbulence, close it down quickly,
up to the takeoff and turbulence position.
Note that glide angle is not affected by load, but safety is.
Always fly a paraglider of your size and remember that if your takeoff weight is below
the stipulated minimum, the speed range decreases and takeoff problems appear. In
addition, the handling worsens in turbulent conditions, being able to collapse the sail
more easily. If your takeoff weight is above the stipulated weight, you will have a high-
er minimum and landing speed and the stall speed on your glider will be higher.
The RALLY has a brake of medium
hardness (from 1.5 to 3 kg of
effort, for most of the manoeu-
vres) the stall is outside the brake
travel, and to access this configu-
ration (not recommended in any
type of paraglider) It takes more
than 9 kg of effort and take it a
couple wraps in the brake line.
-- with motor
The concept of performance with
the engine varies enormously in
consideration with free flight. This
depends on the thrust and dimen-
sions of the engine, its power, pro-
peller diameter, flight altitude, air
density, wing loading, etc.
What is true is that due to the
increase in wing loading and the
extra resistance of the chassis and
engine propeller, both the sink rate
and glide are affected, so we con-
sider it very important to choose
the engine that best suits suit our
weight and flight intentions, usual
flight altitude, etc. Combining all
this series of variants, we will
achieve some yields or others.
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> pre flight
Each glider has a quality control sheet, which Windtech incorporates to verify that
the glider has been checked and inflated.
Contact your dealer for additional information, and in case your glider has not passed
the inflation test, ask them to do it for you.
There is a label located on the central rib (leading edge) with its serial number, size,
weight range, month and year of manufacture.
Check the risers, check that the maillons are correctly installed and check that the
lines are not tangled.
The brakes should have about 10 cm left over. From the fist knot, the length of both
cords must be the same, and their circulation through the pulleys must be fluid.
We recommend that your first flight be on a small slope, in mild conditions, before
doing dynamic or thermal flights.
We strongly recommend the use of a a helmet and a Wind-SOS emergency parachute
and a life jacket when flying above water.
> launch
The paramotor takeoff is always more complicated than in free, more weight, the
thrust of the engine, different position of the risers, the throttle grip in the hands, etc.,
it is the most complicated moment of the
flight.
We have to take into account that a mis-
carriage can cause the lines to become
entangled with the propeller, breaking the
lines and the propeller, or in the worst
case, injuring a spectator or ourselves.
We recommend that you always follow a
list of procedures when preparing your
equipment during takeoff and landing,
establishing wide safety margins. Don't
forget that flying with a propeller that
rotates 40 cm from your body is no game.
For a good take off with the RALLY
always remember the following:
-Place the axis of the sail perpendicular to
the direction of the wind.
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-Forming an arc with it, we will get the center to inflate first and to rise straight and
uniform. If there is a little wind, a pre-inflation will increase our guarantee of success.
-Check that the risers are not twisted and the trim is firmly set.
-Check the lines, that are not tangled or twisted.
-The maillones and trim must be meticulously checked.
-Place the trimmers in takeoff position (lower seam).
-Check that the brake pulleys are not tangled.
-Continue with the corresponding check of your engine, following the guidelines indi-
cated in its manual.
-Once you have started the take off and when the glider reaches half past ten, a little
thrust from the engine will help us a lot on takeoff.
-With the glider already over our heads, a quick look at it will ensure that everything is
going correctly, making sure that both the glider and the lines are in perfect order for
takeoff.
-From that moment, place your body as vertical as possible, accelerate to maximum
power and in a few meters you will find yourself airborne.
> flying in turbulence
Only an experienced pilot can fly in these conditions. You have to absorb turbulence
with your brakes and your body to keep the glider on top and be careful not to stall
the wing by braking too much.
Remember that when giving our engine throttle, the glider is delayed by momentarily
increasing the pressure and decreasing the travel of the brake, with full throttle it is
not advisable to use more than 70% of its travel, if at this moment we cross through a
zone of turbulence, the sensations and the control of the paraglider differs a lot from
the usual.
In turbulent situations, your paraglider can suffer the following collapses:
-- asymmetrical tuck/collaps
An asymmetric collapse is a longitudinal collapse of part of the wing (20 to 70%) that
is normally caused by turbulence. In RALLY, these collapses are recovered automatical-
ly, without engine thrust, (THE GAS SHOULD ALWAYS BE GENTLY CUT OFF IN CASE OF
ANY INCIDENT AS ENGINE THRUST CAN EXTRAORDINARYLY COMPLICATE THE REAC-
TION OF THE SAIL), with a maximum turn of 90 degrees.
Either way, you should know the procedure to open it up, and thus, increase your security.
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