Advance acoustic PI 2 Manuel utilisateur

Edition 1 / 11_2015

User Manual

Thank you for ﬂying ADVANCE.............................4

About ADVANCE .......................................5

The PI2 ..............................................6

One wing, many uses................................ 7

Piloting requirements ....................................8

General advice about paraglider ﬂying ...................9

Handle with care ......................................10

Preparing the wing..................................... 12

Delivery ......................................... 12

Basic settings .................................... 12

Adjusting the brake lines ............................ 12

Adjusting the speed system .......................... 12

Suitable harnesses.................................13

Flight characteristics ................................... 15

Connecting the risers............................... 15

Takeoff ..........................................15

Normal ﬂight...................................... 17

Turning .......................................... 17

Accelerated ﬂight ..................................18

Collapses ........................................ 19

Fast descents ....................................20

Stall ............................................22

Landing .........................................23

Flying with a wet paraglider (Risk of parachutal stall) .......23

Winching / Paramotoring ............................24

Acro ............................................ 24

Maintenance, Repair and Care ...........................26

Packing .........................................26

Care and maintenance..............................26

Check .......................................... 27

Repairs.......................................... 27

Technical details.......................................29

Materials used ....................................30

Certiﬁcation ...................................... 31

Service..........................................33

ADVANCE Service Centres ..................... 33

The ADVANCE website .............................33

Warranty ........................................33

Wing parts ...........................................35

Line plan ............................................36

Risers .............................................. 37

Instructions Palstek-Note................................38

Installation instructions Softlink ...........................39

Inhalt

Thank you for flying ADVANCE

Congratulations on your choice of an PI 2 - a quality product from

ADVANCE. We hope that you will spend many rewarding hours in the

air with it.

This user manual is an important part of the glider. Here you will ﬁnd in-

structions and important information about safety, care and mainte-

nance, and that’s why we recommend that you read this document

carefully before your ﬁrst ﬂight

receive product updates or safety-related bulletins about the PI 2 di-

rect from us. This information will also be available to download from

our website at www.advance.ch, as will the latest version of this manu-

al and further updated information.

If you have any further questions or problems please contact your

dealer or get in touch directly with ADVANCE.

Now we wish you a lot of enjoyment with your PI 2, and always «happy

landings».

Team ADVANCE

ADVANCE, based in Switzerland, is one of the world’s leading paraglid-

er manufacturers. Since it was founded in 1988, the company has con-

sistently pursued its own directions and concepts, both in develop-

ment and production. The results are quality products with distinctive

characteristics.

Behind the ADVANCE brand name is a team of specialists who share

the passion and trust in the company’s products. At home in the air

themselves, they contribute their valuable personal experience and

dedication to the working processes.

Total control of the production process and supervision of the working

practices at the ADVANCE factory in Vietnam ensure a high standard

of workmanship. Long term relationships with fabric and line manufac-

turers means that ADVANCE knowledge and expertise also ﬁnds its

way directly into the development of new materials.

ADVANCE attaches great importance to after-sales customer support,

and has built up a worldwide service network for this purpose. An

on-going interaction with its customers brings in a steady ﬂow of new

knowledge that ﬁnds its way into ADVANCE products, thus completing

the «Circle of Service».

About ADVANCE

The PI 2

PI 2 – Light Versatility

Enjoy the freedom and the versatility – in the air and on the ground.

The new PI 2 is one of the lightest low-pack-volume serial wings on

the market, and, with four sizes and three speciﬁed weight ranges per

size, is also one of the most versatile paragliders currently available.

Whether for thermaling, Hike & Fly, or use as a MiniWing, it’s you who

decide with the new PI 2.

The table shows the EN/LTF A certiﬁcation as “Beginner”, EN/LTF

B certiﬁcation as “Occasional” (Leisure) and the EN/LTF C level as

“Expert”.

50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

OCCASIONAL EXPERT

EXPERT

OCCASIONAL

BEGINNER

THERMIK

HIKE & FLY

HIKE & FLY MINI VOILE

MINI VOILE

THERMIK

HIKE & FLY

THERMIK

BEGINNER

One wing, many uses

Each PI 2 size is subdivided into three weight ranges «Thermal», «Hike

& Fly» and «MiniWing ». These classiﬁcations are a function of wing

loading, and require different levels of piloting ability:

Thermal

Compact, light, best climbing qualities and maximum safety: in the

thermal range, with wing loadings up to 3.5 kg/m2, the PI 2 canopy’s

quiet pitching behaviour makes it very confortable to ﬂy, and its mod-

est packed volume suits it for travellers. In its 23 and 27 sizes it can al-

so be recommended as a ﬁrst light wing. A reduced line setup gives

the PI 2 notable performance.

Hike & Fly

Easy to carry, easy to sort, easy to manage: the Hike & Fly weight range,

with wing loadings between 3.5 and 4.5 kg/m2, is intended for leisure

pilots and hikers who prefer to savour the important things in life – en-

joying time spent in the mountains. “Air Scoop Technology” combined

with semi-circular intakes gives the PI 2 high passive safety and agreea-

ble ﬂight characteristics at these weights.

MiniWing

Minimum weight and maximum wing loading: this MiniWing area starts

at 4.5 kg/m2, and provides the PI 2 with an actionwing’s higher trim

speed. The purely dynamic possibilities of this ﬂying style encourage

maximum ﬂying fun, fast contour-chasing, strong wind soaring or use

as an ultralight descent mode for mountaineers – always bearing in

mind that its pilots must be very experienced, have speciﬁc expertise

and accurate handling technique.

High wing loading: the higher the wing loading the more agile

a canopy becomes, and the more demanding will be its behav-

iour in extreme situations. This principle applies even more so as

the wing itself gets smaller. In referring to the MiniWing ethos we

draw attention to PI 2 ﬂying characteristics in this weight range,

especially when applied to the 16 and 19 size wings.

Piloting requirements

Detailed depiction of recommended and extended weight ranges is

provided in the ‘Technical Data” section. The weight ﬁgures quoted

there apply to total in ﬂight weight – pilot’s weight plus clothes, all the

equipment (wing, harness, reserve, instruments etc.; in fact everything

that is to go into the air).

Loading and wing size

The PI 2 has different EN/LTF classiﬁcations depending on wing size,

its three wing loading ranges, and the demands each combination

makes of its pilot.

As a general rule, ﬂying qualities and handling become more demand-

ing at higher wing loading, and steering response is more direct. We

can also say that, for simple aeromechanical reasons, smaller wings

are more agile (move around faster) than large ones, have shorter

brake travel, and are therefore considered to be more demanding to ﬂy

– even when ﬂown at their lower wing loadings.

Beginner – EN/LTF A Certiﬁcation

The PI 2 23 and 27 sizes have recommended takeoff weight ranges

of 65 – 95 kg and 75 – 105 kg respectively, and demonstrate maximal

passive safety. This is reﬂected by the EN/LTF A certiﬁcation.

As such, the PI 2 makes a good school glider, suitable for beginners.

These pilots will continue to feel happy and relaxed under this qui-

et and well-balanced wing, long after they have completed the basics.

Leisure ﬂyers will appreciate the PI 2’s comfortable handling and no-

tably good performance. The recommended takeoff weight range for

both these sizes applies to the thermal area, and here the PI 2 demon-

strates its good climb and glide abilities.

Occasional – EN/LTF B

The PI 2 is certiﬁed EN/LTF B for the recommended takeoff weight

range of the 19 (50 – 75 kg), and in the extended ranges of the 23 and

27 sizes (95 – 110 kg and 105 – 120 kg).

These weight ranges are intended for pilots with a competent active

ﬂying style. They can recognise and prevent collapses at their onset, or

deal with them without overreacting.

Expert – EN/LTF C

Short lines and short brake travel give the PI 2 16 an EN/LTF C over its

whole weight range (50 – 90 kg). The 19 wing is also classiﬁed as EN/

LTF C in its extended range (75 – 95 kg).

In these weight ranges experts are called for who ﬂy with anticipation

and foresight, and know how to handle high ﬂying speeds.

High wing loading: Smaller wings are generally considered to

be more agile – this applies when compared with a larger version

of the same paraglider model when ﬂown at the same wing load-

ing. This is why the PI 2 in 16 and 19 sizes are classiﬁed EN/LTF

C and B respectively, - including ﬂight at thermal weights.

General advice about paraglider ﬂying

Taking part in the sport of paragliding requires suitable training, a fun-

damental knowledge of the materials involved, and the necessary li-

cence and insurance. A pilot must be able to correctly assess the local

weather conditions. His/her abilities must be adequate for the actual

paraglider to be used.

It is essential that an adequate helmet, suitable footwear and cloth-

ing be worn. A reserve parachute must be carried. Before every ﬂight

all parts of the equipment must be checked for damage and airworthi-

ness. A proper before takeoff check must always be carried out.

Every paraglider pilot bears sole responsibility for all risks associat-

ed with the sport of paragliding, including injury and death. Neither the

manufacturer nor the seller of the paraglider can guarantee or be held

responsible for the safety of the pilot.

The ADVANCE PI 2 is designed to be as light as possible for its spe-

ciﬁc areas of use. This places signiﬁcant demands on those who use

and look after it. The owner should become very familiar with the prod-

uct, its qualities and requirements. Because of its specialised materials

and construction the PI 2 can suffer wear and damage if it is careless-

ly or ignorantly used.

The PI 2 should never be dragged over the ground. Pointed and sharp

objects such as stones or twigs can damage the lines and fabric.

ADVANCE recommend that you choose your takeoff surface carefully.

Caution: ADVANCE considers it important that you are aware

of and respect the PI 2’s lightweight materials. The PI 2 will pro-

vide long-term enjoyment, but only if you look after it carefully.

Always bear the «Handle with Care» label in mind; the lifetime of

this product depends largely on your care.

Handle with care

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