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Glider user's manual | LEAF2 User’s manual SUPAIR 34 rue Adrastée Parc Altaïs 74650 Annecy - Chavanod FRANCE 45°54.024’N / 06°04.725’E SUPAIR | LEAF2 |

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 Thank you for choosing to fly our LEAF2 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 | LEAF2 Introduction Technical specifications Equipment overview Connecting the glider Pre-flight preparation Take-off Flight characteristics End of the flight Specific practices Fast descents Flight incidents Line layout Materials Measurement table Certificates Maintenance Recycling Mandatory checks Warranty Disclaimer Pilot equipment Complementary equipment / Accessories

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 The wing LEAF2 meets all intermediate pilots requirements. It is targeting leisure and XC ( Cross-country ) flying. It will provide, excellent 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 collapse resistant in turbulent aerology. It also...

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 Glider LEAF2 Cell number Flat surface area (m²) Span (m) Chord (m) Flat Aspect Ratio Projected surface area (m²) Projected span (m) Projected aspect ratio Glider weight (kg) In-flight weight range (kg) Certification Acrobatic flying Riser number Speed system Trimmer Other variable device Break travel at maximal weight (cm) Harness dimensions used for certification yes, tralel: 140mm Oui, travel: 150mm Oui, travel: 150mm Oui, travel: 160mm Oui, travel: 160mm * Length between main suspension points: 40 ±2 cm * Height of main suspension points: 40 ±1 cm * Length...

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 In-flight weight range 75 In-flight weight range (kg) Perfect In-flight weight range (kg) to optimize flight performances

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 Brake holder Brake handle Riser hook-up loop TREK 130 lt. capacity carrying rucksack Speedbar Speedbar Split-hook Brake line « A » split risers (for Big Ears) Trailing edge Leading edge Pocket with repair kit

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 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 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....

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 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 | LEAF2 Pre-flight preparation 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 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 vital to conduct a thorough pre-flight check and have the harness...

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 The design team has strived to produce the LEAF2 wing with optimum inflating abilities in all flyable conditions. Whether it be in light or high winds you will enjoy its docile behavior while launching. However before the first flight, practice ground-handling to become familiar with your new glider. It is possible to inflate in a front- or reversed-launch method. Forward launch To inflate the glider grab the upper ends of the "A" risers with your hands and progressively move foreward guiding the glider upward. Once the wing is flying overhead, apply brakes as...

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 Here are a few tips to take advantage of your LEAF2 wing's performance in flight: Flight caracteristics « Hands up » speed or trim speed Flying « hands up » will provide the best glide ratio in nil wind. Turns To make your glider turn efficiently, and only after checking that the space below you is clear and safe to land on, weight shift toward the inside of the turn and progressively pull your brake/toggle on the same side until the desired turning angle is reached. The turning speed and radius can also be adjusted by using the other brake/toggle controlling...

Glider user's manual | LEAF2 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...