Hybrid 5.2 / Backpack XL / Pilot Tom
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User’s manual Thanks for reading this manual before first use. Opale-Paramodels.com Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte 62250 MARQUISE - France contact@opale-paramodels.com +33(0)981 144 387

Thanks for having chosen an Opale-Parmodels product. We truly believe this remote-controlled paraglider is going to give you hours of enjoyment and will enable you to go through new outstanding piloting experiences. This user’s guide content includes all the information you need to get your backpack in flight and to ensure you will take good care of it. A good knowledge of your equipment will allow you to safely obtain most of its performances for your greatest pleasure! Thanks for giving this manual to the new owner in case you decided to sell your radio-controlled paraglider. Best...

Backpack composition - 1x18in propring - 1x pilot Tom plate - 1x wing fixation - 1x pilot fixation - 1x hardware kit Specifications Dimensions : 53x53x31cm / 20.8x20.8x12.2in Minimum mass in order to fly : 5.2kg / 11.5lb (including pilot Tom / Frame / Motorization) Maximum mass in order to fly : 12 kg / 26.4lb Materials : Aluminium / Steel Risers spacing : 22cm / 8.7in Motorization: recommended wattage from 2000 up to 3500W Maximum propeller size : 18in Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte 62250 MARQUISE - France contact@opale-paramodels.com +33(0)981 144 387

Assembly Prepare the wing fixation with the pilot Tom plate. Hold the parts together with 2x CHC M5-20 screws, 2x washers and 2x M5 nuts. Then prepare the motorization. (not included) Fix the propeller shaft on the motor. Use some thread lock to secure the screws. The frame allows to receive several motor references. Each motor has a specific amount of screws for the propeller shaft. Please refer to your motor manual. Do the same operation for the motor crosspiece. It is crucial to use a crosspiece in order to ensure the steadiness of your motor. Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte...

Place the 4 screws that will hold the pilot fixation, the propring and the motor all together. Between the motor and the propring, place 2 spacers per screw. The purpose of these spacers is to have the propeller plan aligned to the propring plan. If the propeller plan is slightly outside the propring plan, remove a set of spacers. Use 4 screws CHC M4-12 with M4 nuts to fix the ESC on the back of the pilot plate. Note: with some ESC references, it will not always be possible to use the 4 screws. Use at least 2 screws to maintain the ESC firmly. Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte...

The leading edge of the propeller (the most rounded edge), has to be oriented toward the front of the frame. The trailing edge (the thinner edge), has to be oriented toward the back of the frame. Place some velcro adhesive (the male part) below the ESC, just above the bending of the pilot plate. This velcro will maintain the pilot harness. The frame is now ready to carry the pilot Tom. Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte 62250 MARQUISE - France contact@opale-paramodels.com +33(0)981 144 387

Installation of the pilot TOM Open partially the lower pocket of the Tom’s harness. This pocket contains a dedicated slot to maintain the Backpack XL. Insert the Backpack XL pilot plate into this slot. Close the pocket with the velcro flap of the harness. Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte 62250 MARQUISE - France contact@opale-paramodels.com +33(0)981 144 387

Attach on one side of the pilot fixation the elastic provided. And pass it between the dorsal side of the harness and the back of the pilot. Attach then the elastic on the other edge of the pilot fixation. Pass all the wires through the hole dedicated to that purpose. Connect the ESC to the receiver installed inside the pilot. Do not hesitate to use a servomotor extension cable to connect / disconnect easily the ESC. Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte 62250 MARQUISE - France contact@opale-paramodels.com +33(0)981 144 387

The lower pocket located below the pilot’s legs is dedicated to carry the ballast. The ballast is only used when it becomes difficult to head into the wind. If your ground speed into the wind is lower than 5km/h, it will be necessary to land in order to add more ballast. Conversely, if the ground speed of the pararamotor is higher than 10km/h, you will have to reduce the weight of your model up to the minimal mass in order to fly of your wing. Using a rope and a screwdriver, hang the frame by the anchorage points. In order to get the optimum flying performances, choose the anchorage point...

Take-off Place the model into the wind. Grab the pilot by the legs, with 2 fingers inside the front pocket to hold firmly the model. Give a straight impulsion while taking a step backward. The wing will immediately inflate. Help the wing to inflate by continuing your step backward. Place your engine throttle in half position. Launch the model in front of you horizontally. Here you are the King of the airs ! Opale Aero System SARL - 23 rue de la Motte 62250 MARQUISE - France contact@opale-paramodels.com +33(0)981 144 387

F.A.Q. Questions / Answers My RC paramotor seems not to move forward very fast. How to remedy this problem?’ If your model advance a little bit, or if it even stays on-the-spot, it is because your model is too light. In that case, you have to land and increase the weight with additional ballast or batteries until you obtain a 5 to 10 km/h with regard to the ground. How do I know if the brakes bridle are adjusted correctly? Brakes bridle are perfectly adjusted when the trailing edge is completely loose while flying, with the depth stick pushed up. Also, as soon as you push laterally of some...

F.A.Q. Questions / Answers Is it possible for the RC paramotor wing to take away some material for shooting/FPV? Until which mass? Each wing has a maximal takeaway capacity. Check the model total weight and compare it with the wing’s takeaway capacity. You will obtain the payload value, compatible or not with your equipment. Be careful, if you make your paramotor strongly heavy, think of a more powerful motorization, by keeping a 150 W motor ratio / Kg of complete model. Can I fly anywhere with my wing? Is it a danger for the goods and the people? You can’t fly anywhere with your wing. To...