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User manual PARC ALTAÏS 34 RUE ADRASTÉE 74650 ANNECY CHAVANOD FRANCE RCS 387956790 Revision index : V1 03/12/2020

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Thank you for choosing to fly our SORA 2 Plus tandem. We are delighted to have you on board and to share our passion for paragliding. Thank you for choosing to fly our SORA 2 Plus tandem. We are delighted to have you on board and to share our passion for paragliding. 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 and updates on this product on our website : www.supair.com. If however you have any further questions, do not hesitate to ask one...

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Introduction Technical specifications Equipment overview Connecting the glider Installing the reserve parachute and the automatice collapse system on the risers Pre-flight preparation Take-off Flight characteristics Fast descents Flight incidents Towing Line layout Maintenance Measurement table Certificates Maintenance Mandatory checks Warranty Disclaimer Pilot equipment Complementary equipment / Accessories SUPAIR | SORA 2 Plus | page 3

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Welcome to tandem flying : a world of shared passion in comfort and security. Your SORA 2 Plus tandem is a glider which meets all the requirements of a modern tandem wing. It is designed for intensive professional use and will give both the pilot and his passengers a high level of in-flight comfort over the seasons. The construction techniques and materials were selected with longevity very much in mind. Your SORA 2 Plus is certified EN / LTF B. It may be used with most models of harnesses available on the market but for better comfort and optimal feeling we...

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Size (m²) Number of risers 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) Harness dimensions used for certification Trimmers Min. speed (km/h) Max. speed (km/h) Débattement à la commande, à PTV max (cm) Other variable device Certification Acrobatic flying Ocean SUPAIR | SORA 2 P

User manual | SORA 2 Plus 1 A riser A' riser (for big ears) B riser Outer surface Inner Surface Trailing edge Leading edge Options included in the SORA 2 Plus "Pack Essen'ciel » 21 17 Brake retaining strap 15 Trim bridle with magnet 15 Riser hook-up loop 17 Spreader hook-up loop 16 18 Pilot hook-up loop 19 Passenger attachement loop 20 Reserve riser cover 21 TREK 160 L Carry bag SUPAIR | SORA 2 Plus | page 6

User manual | SORA 2 Plus The bottom loop on the risers must be connected to the attachment points on the spreaders, using karabiners with appropriate resistance for a tandem load. You must ensure that the A risers are on top, without any twists or obstruction. NEVER connect the glider to any other point. The pilot then connects his harness to the rear loops on the spreaders and connects his passenger’s harness to the forward loops. For the connection between the glider and spreaders, we recommend SUPAIR 45mm steel karabiners. passenger Pilot SUPAIR | SORA 2 Plus | page 7

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Brake line length fisherman's knot Brake line lengths are set in the factory to allow optimal glider control. However, if the setting does not suit you, it is possible to modify brake line length. We advise you to use a fisherman’s knot and to keep your length changes to a minimum (approx 5cm at a time). The height of the brake retaining strap is adjusted as follows : - Undo the knot on the brake line and pull it out through the ring. - Move the brake retaining strap to the desired position using the straps on the riser and fix it with a loop. - Feed the brake line...

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Installing the reserve parachute and the automatice collapse system on the risers Connect the risers on top of each spreader bar (at the main loop), with the rectangular stainless steel maillons and the flexible elastic rings. On both sides, push the small collapsing bridle through the main paraglider carabiner, and connect it to the top of the « C » riser using a triangular maillon. Towards parachute riser Collapsing System. Passenger Pilot Passenger Pilot SUPAIR | SORA 2 Plus | page 9

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Pre-Flight Preparation Separate A,B,C and D risers and brake line make sure that the risers and lines do not have any knots or twists and are not catching anything (stones, twigs, etc). Lay out the glider in half-circle on its upper surface. The opening on the leading edge must face upwards. Check that both trims are in a symmetrical position. Caution ! It is crucial to carry out a thorough pre-flight check and in particular to ensure that the passenger and pilot are correctly fastened in their harnesses and that the harnesses are correctly connected to the...

User manual | SORA 2 Plus 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 In order to inflate the glider, take the A risers in your hands at the maillons and move forward slowly and progressively. Once the glider is above your head, apply brakes as necessary and...

User manual | SORA 2 Plus Flight Caracteristics The SORA 2 Plus is designed for experienced pilots qualified to fly tandem and fully capable to adapt to various conditions. We recommend that the first flights should take place in gentle conditions in order to get familiar with the glider. The following tips will help you to get optimum performance from your SORA 2 Plus tandem : « Hands up » speed or trim speed Flying « hands up » will achieve the best glide ratio in nil wind. If you require more speed, releasing the trimmers will allow you to accelerate. The glide ratio will not deteriotate...