Skywalk TONKA Manuel utilisateur

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MANUAL/SERVICE

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

Einleitung Seite 3

Beschreibung Seite 4

Technische Daten Seite 5

Aufhängesystem Seite 6

Beschleunigungssystem Seite 8

Gurtzeug Seite 9

Flugpraxis und Flugeigenschaften Seite 10

Abstiegshilfen Seite 14

Extrem Flugmanöver Seite 16

Materialien Seite 19

Wartung Seite 20

Entsorgung Seite 23

Natur- und landwirtschaftsverträgliches Verhalten Seite 23

2-Jahrescheck Seite 24

Zulassungen Seite 24

Schlusswort Seite 25

Leinenplan Seite 26

Tragegurte Seite 27

EINLEITUNG

Congratulations on the purchase of your new skywalk TONKA! Thank you for your trust

in skywalk paragliders. We are certain that you will enjoy every minute with your sky-

walk TONKA. We recommend that you read this handbook attentively so that you can

feel comfortable with your new paraglider. The handbook will comprehensively inform

you on the skywalk TONKA. This handbook also gives you tips for ﬂying safely and with

conﬁdence, so that you can enjoy many hours in the sky with your TONKA. For helpful

suggestions, questions or critic, please call or send us an e-mail. The skywalk Team is

gladly at your disposal.

THE SKYWALK TEAM

DESCRIPTION

The TONKA is a small, light glider with very appealing glide performance, high agili-

ty and fun factor. The design and construction of the TEQUILA3, outstanding in good-

natured and straightforward handling, served as the basis for the construction of the

TONKA.

Thus, the TONKA is a fun and light but still robust wing, suitable for a wide range of

use. For soaring in strong winds, your next hike & ﬂy tour or in the thermals, the TONKA

will be your trusty companion.

In order to realize the compromise between low weight and durability, the top sail of

the TONKA is composed of a new material of UTT in combination with a light cloth from

DOMINICO.

Of course the TONKA is also equipped with the groundbreaking JET FLAP technolo-

gy. JET FLAPs have consistently prevailed in the past few years and make it possible

to land at low speeds with high safety potential, along with providing top climb perfor-

mance.

PILOT SPECIFICATIONS

Due to the high wing load, the TONKA 15 demands a pilot with regular ﬂying experi-

ence, solid active ﬂying experience with other paragliders and experience dealing with

canopy collapse. The TONKA is very predictable in its reactions, but to some extent re-

quires a dosed and quicker braking reaction than a normally-sized glider.

If the TONKA is ﬂown with low wing load, with a maximal total launch weight of 75kg, it

is also recommended for experienced hobby pilots.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type 15

Cells 44

Area (m2) 17,5

Wingspan (m) 9,6

Aspect ratio 5,3

Area projected 14,6

Aspect ratio projected 3,75

Canopy weight 3,3kg

Weight range 56-105kg

Certiﬁcation LTF09/EN: D

CAUTION:

THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE IS PRINTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE

STABILO. HERE THE DATE OF FIRST FLIGHT AND THE NAME OF THE

PILOT MUST BE ENTERED. THE TYPE INSPECTION TAG IS PRESSED

INTO THE MIDDLE CELL ABOVE THE CHECKAIR STAMP. THE DATE

OF THE INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE ENTERED.

IF THIS LABEL IS MISSING, IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED THAT THE

GLIDER IS AN UNINSPECTED PROTOTYPE .

LINE SYSTEM

Thanks to extensive testing, the lines of the TONKA have a very high level of strength

with a very small diameter. Line testing, as well as the effectivity of the

speed system, are important matters for us. Safety always remains a priority throughout

all of our design concept and calculation processes. For this reason, we have implemented

an elaborate combination of Liros Dyneema and Tecnora lines in the TONKA.

The skywalk TONKA is equipped with 3 A-, 3 B- as well as 3 C and 1 stabilo line.

The top lines of the last cells attach to the stabilo – main line, together with the stabilo

toplines, which lead directly to the B-riser.

The brake lines are not load bearing and lead from the trailing edge of the wing over

the main brake line throught the brake pulley on the C-riser to the brake handle. There

is a mark on the main brake line where the brake handle is knotted. This adjustment

should not be altered, on one hand to assure adequate brake travel when landing and

on the other hand to avoid constant braking.

For better recognition, the A-lines and the A-riser are red and the stabilo line is pink.

The B-lines are yellow, the main brake line and the brake spider are orange and all other

lines are blue.

The line locks are triangular, a plastic insert prevents the lines from slipping as well as

accidental opening of the line locks.

The skywalk TONKA has 4 risers on each side.

> The A-lines lead directly to the A-risers.

> The B-lines and the tip line lead to the B-riser.

> The outermost C-main line leads to the front C-riser.

> Both inner C-main lines lead to the rear C-riser.

An illustration of the risers can be found at the back of the handbook.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING:

FLYING A PARAGLIDER REQUIRES MAXIMUM CAUTION AT ALL TIMES.

BE AWARE THAT AS A PARAGLIDING PILOT, YOU FLY AT YOUR OWN RISK. AS A

PILOT YOU MUST GUARANTEE THE AIRWORTHINESS OF YOUR PARAGLIDER

BEFORE EVERY SINGLE FLIGHT.

The skywalk TONKA may not be ﬂown:

> outside of the minimum and maximum certiﬁed launch weight.

> with a motor, except if there is DULV- or motorglider association authorization

> in rainy, snowy and extremely turbulent weather conditions or high winds

> in fog or clouds (visual ﬂight)

> with insufﬁcient experience or training

Each pilot is responsible for their own safety and must ensure that their aircraft

(paraglider) has been checked and serviced for its airworthiness before launching.

You can only ﬂy your skywalk TONKA with a valid ﬂying license and in accordance

with local rules and regulations.

The skywalk TONKA passed multiple quality control checks during production.

More spot checks were performed before delivery to the dealer.

SPEED SYSTEM

The skywalk TONKA can be equipped with a foot-operated speed system. The Speed Sys-

tem works on the A-,B-, C3-Risers. Exact speciﬁcations can be found on the riser illustration.

INSTALLING THE ACCELERATOR

EQUIPMENT:Most standard harnesses have pul-

leys attached for the speed system. The

Speed system lines run from the front through

the pulleys on the harness upwards and knotted

at the correct length to the brummel hooks. With

the correct adjustment of the acceleration

lines, the foot bar can be reached easily with an-

gled legs during ﬂight. By straightening

the legs, the entire speed range can be used.

Prior to ﬂying, the brummel hooks of the foot-op-

erated accelerator and the speed system have

to be connected to the risers. Check that the

speed system line runs freely. Function: The pilot pushes on the speed system pulley

block, thereby decreasing the force by half and shortening the A-, B- and C- risers.

Illustration of risers in acceleration - page 64-66.

GURTZEUG

All EN- or LTF-certiﬁed harnesses from the harness group GH ((harnesses without solid

cross-bracing) are authorized for use with the skywalk TONKA.

CAUTION:

FULLY CROSS-BRACED HARNESSES INFLUENCE HANDLING DRASTI-

CALLY AND DO NOT LEAD TO INCREASED SAFETY PERFORMANCE!

FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE

PREFLIGHT CHECK AND MAINTENANCE:

It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every ﬂight to

inspect for defects. Also check the paraglider after long ﬂights and after long periods

of storage.

Check thoroughly:

> All seams of the harness, the seams of the rescue and risers

> All connecting parts, maillons and carabiners

> The brake-line knots on both sides and follow the brake-line to the top

> All the other lines from riser to canopy

> All the line attachment points at the canopy

> If the top or bottom sail has partial damage or wear and tear

> The ribs and crossports from inside

CAUTION:

DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU DETECT ANY DEFECTS, EVEN MINOR DEFECTS!

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