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PArAglider
Spitfire 2
Version: 1.0
Manuel (EN)
Date: 08.02.2019

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  • Page 1 PArAglider Spitfire 2 Version: 1.0 Manuel (EN) Date: 08.02.2019...
  • Page 2  INFORMATION SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore regularly visit our website: www.swing.de where you will find additional information relating to your paraglider and any changes to the Manual.
  • Page 3 If you have any questions which are not answered in this Manual, please do not hesitate to contact your SWING dealer or SWING directly, Tel: +49 81 41 32 77 888 - info@swing.de The SWING Team...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Lists of parts ..........................7 Bullet points ..........................7 Manual on the Internet ......................7 SWING Flugsportgeräte and the environment ................7 Respect for nature and the environment................... 7 Environmentally-friendly recycling .................... 7 02 LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ............8 ............................
  • Page 5 Inspection periods ........................16 07 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ..................17 SWING ..........................17 WEBSITE ........................17 RODUCT REGISTRATION SWING’ ........................17 S ONLINE SHOP & Y ......................17 ACEBOOK WITTER OUTUBE Paragliding ..........................17 Speed gliding ........................... 17 SWING TV ..........................
  • Page 6: 01 Introduction

    Manual in accordance with indicate a potentially dangerous the ANSI Z535.6 standard. situation, which may lead to death or serious injury, if the instructions are © SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH not followed. CAUTION Sections of text headed “Caution” indicate a potentially dangerous...
  • Page 7: Series Of Instructions

    In this Manual, instructions which must be Protection of the environment, safety and followed in a certain order are numbered quality are the three core values of SWING consecutively. Flugsportgeräte GmbH and they have Where there is a series of pictures with <...
  • Page 8: Limitations Of Liability And Warranty Exclusions

    Assumption of risk contract on the part of SWING Use of the SWING speed rider and of its Flugsportgeräte GmbH and any other component parts involves certain risks of parties related to the design and...
  • Page 9: 03 Safety

    Carelessness and overestimating one’s own abilities can quickly lead to In addition to the extensive practical tests, the strength of the Spitfire 2 PLUS has also critical situations. A reliable assessment of been tested in accordance with DIN EN conditions for flying and the terrain is 926-1.
  • Page 10: Safety Rules

     Safety rules Foot launch = increased risk Please bear in mind that the Spitfire 2 PLUS The greatest risk in speed flying and speed was designed for use with skis riding is their simplicity. This can cause users to be tempted into forgetting or ...
  • Page 11: 04 Technical Description

    04 Technical Description Manufacture Your Spitfire 2 PLUS was manufactured using the latest machines and manufacturing techniques. A thorough quality control is carried out after every stage in manufacture. The quality control of course includes inspection of the materials used as well.
  • Page 12: Risers And Trimmer

    The Spitfire 2 PLUS has brake handles (toggles) for steering. The riser for the Spitfire 2 PLUS is designed Fig 1 Trimmer in such a way that it can be operated while wearing gloves. There is an anti- However, bear in mind too that, when the rotation device on the B-level.
  • Page 13 Fig. 2 Trimmer closed Facts on trimmer positions  The trimmers alter not only sink in turns, but also how much the Spitfire 2 PLUS responds to weight-shifting. The Spitfire 2 PLUS responds best to weight-shifting with trimmers closed, and responds least with trimmers fully open.
  • Page 14: Control Handles

    Control handles The control handles on the Spitfire 2 PLUS are made of a strap padded with neoprene. The best way to hold them is shown in the photo. In this way, they are ideally adjusted for the Spitifre 2. For safety reasons, we generally recommend that you loop your hands through the brake handles.
  • Page 15: Operating The Spitfire 2Plus

    Launch After you have finished a run, gather With the Spitfire 2 PLUS, it is not necessary together the Spitfire 2 PLUS, take out the to hold the A-risers. speed bag and lay it out open beside the Make sure that both trimmers on the Spitfire speed rider.
  • Page 16: Care Of Your Speed Rider

    Inspection periods yourself using self-adhesive sail material, provided that the tears are in places which The Spitfire 2 PLUS must be inspected do not bear heavy loads, are not at the every 100 hours or once a year. If you need seams and are no bigger than 3 cm.
  • Page 17: Swing On The World Wide Web

    SWING website SWING has a comprehensive website, which provides additional information about the Spitfire 2 PLUS and many other issues related to paragliding and speed riding. At SWING’s online shop you are able to SWING’s website is the first port of call for obtain directly from SWING the full range of SWING’s worldwide following:...
  • Page 18: Swing Tv

    Now we wish you A lot of fun and many inspiring runs with your Spitfire 2 PLUS Your SWING Team Section 7 Swing on the World Wide Web...
  • Page 19: Appendix

    Appendix EAPR European Academy of Parachute Rigging Addresses Marktstr. 11 87730 Bad Grönenbach SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH Germany An der Leiten 4 Tel.: +49 (0) 8334 - 534470 82290 Landsberied Fax: +49 (0) 8334 - 534469 Germany Email: info@para-academy.eu Tel.: +49 (0) 8141 3277 - 888 www.para-academy.eu...
  • Page 20: Speed Rider Details

    Speed rider details Model: Size: Colour: Serial number: Spitfire 2 PLUS Spf2 __/__/ - __/__/__/ - __/__/__/__/__/ Check flight (date): __/__/ - __/__/ 20___ Mark and signature: ________________________________________ Pilot details / Proof of ownership 1st Owner: Name: Address: Telephone: Email:...
  • Page 21: Inspection And Repairs Carried Out

    Inspection and repairs carried out: Date: Work carried General Completed by Stamp and signature out: condition on (Name): delivery:...
  • Page 22: Notes

    Notes: Swing Flugsportgeräte GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany...

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