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

Glider user's manual | STEP Light Thank you for choosing to fly our STEP Light. 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...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light Introduction Technical data In-flight weight range Equipment overview Setting up the glider Pre-flight preparation Take-off Flight characteristics End of the flight Specific practices Fast descents Flight incidents Line layout Materials Measurements tables Maintenance Recycling Eco-responsibility Mandatory checks Warranty Disclaimer Pilot's gear SUPAIR | STEP Light | page 3

Glider user's manual | STEP Light The STEP Light meets all the requirements of the sport pilot whishing to fly under an accessible but yet performant and lightweight B glider. It was designed for distance flying and will give the pilot maximum comfort to optimize long distance XC adventures. The well though out design and choice of materials were guided by the same quality and longevity objectives. The STEP Light glider is EN EN 926 -1 : 2015 & 926 - 2 : 2013 Class B. Certified. This means that the paraglider has a good passive safety and forgiving flying characteristics. Gliders in this...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light Glider STEP Light 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 Aerobatics flying Riser number Speed system Trimmer Other variable device Break travel at maximal weight (cm) Harness dimensions used for certification At minimum weight * Length between main suspension points: 40 ±2 cm * Height of main suspension points: 50 ±1 cm * Length between main suspension points: 40 ±2 cm * Height of main suspension...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light In-flight weight range 80 STEP Light XS STEP Light S STEP Light M STEP Light ML In-flight weight range (kg) Perfect In-flight weight range (kg) to optimize flight performances VOLCANO SUPAIR | STEP Light | page 6

Glider user's manual | STEP Light 1 C riser Brake line Brake holder Brake handle Riser hook-up loop « A » split riser (for Big Ears) Outer Surface Inner Surface Trailing edge Leading edge 15 Pocket with repair kit. 16 Compact case SUPAIR | STEP Light | page

Glider user's manual | STEP Light 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 and C risers as well as the brake lines neatly. Knots or tangles can not be present. Choosing an adapted harness. The STEP Light glider was certified EN B with a EN1651 & LTF certified harness and can therefore be flown with most harnesses models found on the...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light 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 keeping 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.. Free travel adjustment at full speed Be certain to maintain a small amount of slack in the brake line. While flying with the accelerator on (full speed) you must be...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light Pre-flight preparation The STEP Light wing was designed for for recreational pilots, sportsmen, who want a high performance glider, at the top of the B-category. To discover your new wing, we will advise you to practice groundhandling and conduct your first small flights in calm conditions on a school training hill or a familiar site you are used to flying. We advise you to fly with the harness you are used to flying 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...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light Inflating the STEP Light is easy without any hard point. The sequence demands and adaptation to the weather conditions of the day. It is possible to inflate it forward or reversed. 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 necessary, look up and perform a visual check before accelerating to take off. Reverse launch If the wind speed is sustained and allows it, we will advise you to use a reversed...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light Flight characteristics Here are a few tips to take advantage of your STEP Light wing's performance in flight: In flight, the STEP Light remains homogeneous even in turbulent air. The "Shark Nose" profile remains solid even when accelerated. The turn is intuitive and easy to control. « Hands up » speed or trim speed Flying « hands up » will provide the best glide ratio in nil wind. The STEP Light glider was designed to be stable throughout its speed range. Accelerated, the wing becomes more sensitive to turbulence. If you sense a glider internal pressure...

Glider user's manual | STEP Light Landing Be certain to always have enough altitude for a safe landing before approaching the chosen Landing Zone. 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 landing in...