SUP’AIR LEAF2 Manuel utilisateur

Glider user's manual | LEAF2

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User’s manual

SUPAIR

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74650 Annecy - Chavanod

FRANCE

45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E

English

Revision index : 21/11/2019

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Thank you for choosing to fly our LEAF2 to

paraglide with. We are delighted to have you

on-board to share our passion for paragli-

ding.

SUPAIR has been designing producing and

selling accessories for free flying activities

since 1984. By choosing a SUPAIR product

you benefit from almost thirty years of ex-

pertise, innovation and customer care. We

pride ourselves for our work ethics and

customer care.

We hope you will find this user's manual

comprehensive, explicit and hopefully en-

joyable 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 SUPAIR team remains

at your disposal at info@supair.com

We wish you many safe and enjoyable flying

hours and happy landings.

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 22

Maintenance 26

Recycling 27

Mandatory checks 27

Warranty 27

Disclaimer 27

Pilot equipment 27

Complementary equipment / Accessories 28

Contents

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Introduction

Advice Caution ! Danger !!

The wing LEAF2 meets all intermediate pilots requirements. It is targeting leisure and XC ( Cross-country ) flying. It will provide, ex-

cellent 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 LEAF2 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 pilot levels in progression.

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 SUPAIR progression harness models.

Thanks to its great passive safety, the Leaf 2 Light may be flown by talented pilots undertaking a paragliding beginner course, under

the supervision of their instructor and provided that their abilities have been positively evaluated by the instructor and that it is legally

possible in the country where this course is being taken.

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 LEAF2 XS S M ML L

Cell number 49 49 49 49 49

Flat surface area (m²) 21,2 24,4 26,2 28,6 30,4

Span (m) 10,6 11,4 11,8 12,3 12,7

Chord (m) 2,48 2,66 2,76 2,97 2,89

Flat Aspect Ratio 5,3 5,3 5,3 5,3 5,3

Projected surface area (m²) 17,7 20,4 21,9 23,9 25,5

Projected span (m) 8,2 8,8 9,1 9,5 9,8

Projected aspect ratio 3,8 3,8 3,8 3,8 3,8

Glider weight (kg) 4,5 4,8 5 5,2 5,4

In-flight weight range (kg) 55-75 70-90 80-100 90-110 105-125

Certification Class B,

EN : 926-2 : 2013 & 926-1 : 2015 / LTF : 2. DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr 7 c

Acrobatic flying No

Riser number 3+1

Speed system yes, tralel: 140mm Oui, travel: 150mm Oui, travel: 150mm Oui, travel: 160mm Oui, travel: 160mm

Trimmer No

Other variable device No

Break travel at maximal weight (cm) 63 65 67 71 79

Harness dimensions used for certification

* Length between main

suspension points:

40 ±2 cm

* Height of main suspen-

sion points: 40 ±1 cm

* Length between main

suspension points:

44 ±2 cm

* Height of main suspen-

sion points: 42 ±1 cm

* Length between main

suspension points:

44 ±2 cm

* Height of main suspen-

sion points: 42 ±1 cm

* Length between main

suspension points:

48 ±2 cm

* Height of main suspen-

sion points: 44 ±1 cm

* Length between main

suspension points:

48 ±2 cm

* Height of main suspen-

sion points: 44 ±1 cm

EARTH CANARY VOLCANO

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In-flight weight range

Weight (kg) 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130

LEAF2 XS

LEAF2 S

LEAF2 M

LEAF2 ML

LEAF2 L

In-flight weight range (kg)

Perfect In-flight weight range (kg) to optimize flight performances

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Equipment overview

Riser hook-up loop

1Leading edge

2Trailing edge

Stabilizer

A riser

B riser

C riser

Brake handle

Brake line

Brake holder

«A» split risers (for Big Ears)

Intrados

Extrados

TREK 130 lt. capacity carrying rucksack

Speedbar

Speedbar Split-hook

Speedbar bar

ROLLING BAG

19 Pocket with repair kit

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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 cara-

biners. Check for the risers to be properly positioned and untwisted. The "A" risers must be located at

the front and facing the flight direction( see schematic ). Lastly, check for the main self-locking carabi-

ners to be 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 :

41 cm for an LEAF2 size XS

45 cm for an LEAF2 size S

45 cm for an LEAF2 size M

49 cm for an LEAF2 size ML

49 cm for an LEAF2 size L

Install the accelerator according to your harness manufacturer's recom-

mendations. 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 for the links connecting the lines to the risers to be fully closed.

Identify, separate and arrange the A,B.C, risers as well as the brake lines neatly. Knots or tangles can

not be present.

The LEAF2 glider was certified EN B with a EN1651 & LTF certified harness and hence can be flown with

most harnesses models found on the market today.

Meaning that it can be flown with most harnesses models found on the market today.

We wil advise you to choose a EN1651 and or LTF certified harness with a built-in dorsal protection sys-

tem.

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

Garde

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 ins-

pected and approved by a professional before flying..

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 will advise using a fisherman's knot and to keep

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 for the risers and lines not to have any twists or knots or be hooked to a branch,

stone etc...

The LEAF2 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 fami-

liar 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 that 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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