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Glider user's manual | EONA 3 User’s manual PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE RCS 387956790 Revision Index : V1 18/01/2021 SUPAIR | EONA 3| page

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Thank you for choosing to fly our EONA 3 to paraglide with. We are delighted to have you on-board to share our passion for paragliding. 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 expertise, 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 enjoyable as well. We advise you to read it carefully. You will find the latest...

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Introduction Technical specifications Equipment overview Connecting the glider Pre-flight preparation Take-off Flight characteristics End of flight Fast descents Flight incidents Line layout Materials Measurement table Certificates Maintenance Mandatory checks Warranty Disclaimer Pilot equipment SUPAIR | EONA 3| page 3

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Welcome to the world of free flying : a shared world of passion The EONA 3 wing is a glider meeting all the students and instructors requirements. It was designed for both intensive schooling and private use while providing great inflight comfort all along the pilot's progression curve. The well though out design and choice of materials were guided by the same quality and longevity objectives. The EONA 3 glider as described in this user manual is EN EN 926 -1 : 2015 & 926 - 2 : 2013 Classe A. Certified. Meaning that this paragliding wing has a maximal passive...

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Voile EONA 3 Number of cells Flat surface area (m²) Span (m) Chord (m) Flat Aspect Ratio Projected surface (m²) Projected span (m²) Projected aspect ratio Glider weight (kg) In-flight weight range (kg) Certification Acrobatic flying Number of risers Speed bar Trim Other variable device Break travel at maximal weight (cm) Harness dimensions used for certification 65 Lenght between attachment points : 40 +/- 2 cm Height of main suspension points : 40 +/- 1 cm Lenght between attachment points : 44 +/- 2 cm Height of main suspension points : 42 +/- 1 cm Lenght...

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 In-flight weight range 70 EONA 3 XS EONA 3 S EONA 3 M EONA 3 ML EONA 3 L In-flight weight range (kg) Perfect In-flight weight range (kg) to optimize flight performances SUPAIR | EONA 3| page 6

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 A' riser (for big ears) B riser C riser Brake line Outer surface Inner Surface Trailing edge Leading edge Brake retaining strap Speedbar Split-hook Riser hook-up loop Pocket with repair kit SUPAIR | EONA 3| page 7

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 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. Choosing an adapted harness The BIRDY 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....

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Brake line length fisherman's knot 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). If you modify the original default setting, have it inspected and approved by a professional before flying. 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 functionality. During...

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Pre-flight preparation The EONA 3 glider was designed to help new pilots with their 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. 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... Caution ! It is crucial to carry out a thorough pre-flight check...

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 The design team has strived to produce optimum characteristics for easy inflation in all conditions, whether in light or high winds you will enjoy the progressive behaviour while launching. However before the first flight, practice ground-handling in order to become familiar with your new glider. It is possible to inflate with the front- or reverse-launch methods. Forward launch To inflate the glider grab the middle "A" risers with your hands and progressively move foreward guiding the glider upward. Once the wing is flying overhead, apply brakes as necessary,...

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Flight Caracteristics Here are a few tips to take advantage of your EONA 3 wing's performance in flight: : « Hands up » speed or trim speed Flying « hands up » will provide the best glide ratio in nil wind. Turning To produce a turn, once you have checked that the airspace is clear, lean into the harness inside the turn – you may also ask the passenger to do likewise – and progressively pull down the brake on the side where you wish to turn until you have achieved the desired angle of bank. You can then modulate the speed and radius of the turn by using the...

Glider user's manual | EONA 3 Landing Be certain to always have enough altitude for a safe landing before approaching the chosen Landing Zone ( PTU, PTS, etc...). Never make aggressive maneuvers close to the ground. Always land into the wind ( upwind ), standing up and ready to run to a stop if necessary. Make your landing approach with maximum air speed if possible depending on the weather conditions of the moment, then progressively brake to slow the glider to a final touchdown. Beware not to brake too much, too soon and too rapidly to prevent a possible stall and hard landing. In case of...