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EONA 3

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The EONA 3 glider is designed for both students and instructors, offering comfort and safety for pilots of all levels. It is certified under EN 926-1:2015 & 926-2:2013 Class A, ensuring high passive safety and resistance to collapse.

Technical Specifications
The glider is available in five sizes (XS, S, M, ML, L) with different surface areas, spans, and weights. It features a flat aspect ratio of 4.8 and includes a speed bar. The in-flight weight range is 50-130 kg depending on the size.

Equipment Overview
The manual details the glider's components, including risers, brake lines, and the speedbar system.

Connecting the Glider
Instructions are provided for connecting the glider to the harness using self-locking carabiners, ensuring no twists in the risers. Guidance on harness selection and adjustment is also included.

Pre-flight Preparation
Pilots should conduct thorough checks of the glider, harness, and carabiners before flight. The manual emphasizes the importance of pre-flight checks for safety.

Take-off Procedures
Both forward and reverse launch techniques are described, with advice to practice ground-handling to become familiar with the glider's behavior.

Flight Characteristics
The EONA 3 is designed for stability and ease of control. Tips are provided for using the speedbar and handling the glider in various conditions. Aerobatic maneuvers are discouraged to prevent premature aging of the glider.

End of Flight
Landing procedures emphasize safety, advising pilots to land into the wind and avoid aggressive maneuvers near the ground. Instructions for folding the glider are also provided.

Fast Descents
Techniques such as big ears and spiral dives are described for emergency situations, with a strong emphasis on practicing these maneuvers in safe conditions.

Maintenance and Checks
The manual includes sections on maintenance, mandatory checks, and warranty information to ensure the longevity and safety of the glider.

Flight Maneuvers

Spiral Dive: This maneuver places significant stress on the glider and can cause disorientation. It should be practiced gradually with ample space.
B-line Stall: Used to increase the wing's sink rate by pulling the B risers symmetrically. To exit, release the B risers and control the forward surge.
Parachutal Stall: Occurs when the glider descends vertically without forward motion. To recover, release brakes and use the speed bar.
Asymmetric Collapses: In case of a collapse, shift weight to the open side and use brakes to stabilize. Pump the brakes to reopen the collapsed side.
Front Collapses: Release brakes during a collapse and allow the wing to reopen naturally. Use brakes to dampen any surge.

Material Specifications

Fabrics: Outer and inner surfaces use Dominico Tex materials, while ribs and reinforcements use Porcher Sport materials.
Lines: Various lines are specified with producer references, including Liros and Edelrid for different sections of the glider.

Maintenance

Regular line checks and measurements are crucial, with specific tolerances provided for different sizes of the glider.
Maintenance sheets detail line lengths and tolerances for sizes XS, S, M, and ML.

Specifications
The document provides detailed specifications for the EONA 3 paraglider models (XS, S, M, ML, L) including maximum and minimum weight in flight, glider weight, number of risers, projected area, and harness details. Each model is certified under EN 926-1:2015 and EN 926-2:2013 standards, classified as Class A.

Procedures
Maintenance procedures include recommendations for washing and storing the glider, emphasizing the importance of drying and protecting from UV exposure. Regular checks are advised every 2 years or 100 flight hours, focusing on lines, maillons, attachment points, and carabiners.

Norms and Standards
The glider is certified according to EN 926-1:2015 and EN 926-2:2013 standards. The document also outlines the importance of adhering to these standards for safety and performance.

Recommendations
Users are advised to perform regular maintenance, replace carabiners every five years, and ensure proper storage. The document stresses the importance of using the glider exclusively for paragliding and not for other activities like skydiving or BASE jumping.

Recycling and Eco-responsibility
SUPAIR emphasizes the recyclability of materials used in the glider and encourages users to dispose of components responsibly. The document also highlights eco-responsibility by advising pilots to respect the environment.

Warranty
A 3-year limited warranty is provided against manufacturing defects, with conditions outlined for maintaining the warranty validity.

Contact Information
SUPAIR-SAS, Parc Altaïs, 34 rue Adrastée, 74650 Chavanod, Annecy, FRANCE. Email: [email protected], Phone: +33 4 50 45 75 29.

Catalog excerpts

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

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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 information...

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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

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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 safety...

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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 between...

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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

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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

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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. Meaning...

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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 acceleration,...

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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 and...

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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, look...

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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 external...

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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 a...

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