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- Page 1 Version 1.07 2020 01 07 01 23 (rev 1.01) Online APCO Aviation Setting Future Standards Factory: 7, Chalamish Street - Industrial Park - Caesarea 38900 ISRAEL www.apcoaviation.com Tel: +972 4 6273727 Fax +972 4 6273728...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
15 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES 16 LANDING 17 PACKING 18 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING 19 STORAGE 20 DAMAGE 21 GENERAL ADVICE 22 RECYCLING 23 HYBRID SMALL SKETCHES 24 HYBRID MEDIUM SKETCHES 25 HYBRID LARGE SKETCHES 26 HYBRID X-LARGE SKETCHES 27 Parts of a Paraglider... - Page 3 Apco Aviation's gliders are carefully manufactured and inspected by the factory. Please use the glider only as described in this manual. Do not make any changes to the glider.
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Page 4: Hybrid
This unique design combines a classic double surface profile with a single surface profile, together creating a hybrid profile. The Hybrid is much more than an exotic wing for special purposes. This version is in tended for Solo Flying. It offers many advantages over single skin designs and also classic wings in beginner to sport categories. - Page 5 www.apcoaviation.com...
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Page 6: Flight Characteristics
"not perfect" take-off conditions. Back-wind of 3-5 [kmh] is not a problem with the Hybrid (common in Hike & Fly take-off spots). Same goes for front launches with a paramotor, few steps and you are airborne. Inflation is as on superlight single-skin wings, it... -
Page 7: Hybrid Technical Data
3 HYBRID TECHNICAL DATA Small Medium Large X Large Size Cells Area m 25.56 Area (projected) m 16.9 18.6 20.3 21.65 Span (incl. Stabiliser) m 10.1 10.6 11.0 11.59 Span (projected) m 9.06 Aspect Ratio 5.25 Aspect Ratio (projected) 3.79... -
Page 8: Disclaimer Of Liability
This equipment should be used under proper conditions and after proper instruction from a qualified instructor. APCO Aviation Ltd. has no control over the use of this equipment and a person using this equipment assumes all risks of damage or injury. -
Page 9: App- Automatic Pressurising Profile
www.apcoaviation.com FLEXON® Batten system: New generation FLEXON ® batten system incorporated (see below) in the leading edge of the ribs, insuring perfect profile shape (instead of traditional Mylar reinforcement). FLEXON ® battens reduce the weight of the glider by an additional 500gr. and unlike Mylar reinforcement will guarantee no deterioration in performance or launch. -
Page 10: Trimming
11 SPEED SYSTEM Assembly & Adjustment The Hybrid is equipped with a speed system, but no trimmers on the risers, and no other adjustable parts on the risers. Apco gliders are supplied with a speed system compatible with most harnesses on the market today. -
Page 11: Risers
www.apcoaviation.com 13 RISERS Perfect 12 [mm] webbing risers with incredible attention to detail. They are lightweight at less than 99 gr! Incorporating a unique A3 (Split A) line connection method with no karabiners! Making it cleaner, safer, lighter - smart and elegant. Specifically designed ball bearing pulleys allow for the smoothest speed system operation possible. -
Page 12: Paramotor Riser Sketch
14 PARAMOTOR RISERS The Hybrid Paramotor riser differs from the above standard riser in having a trim system and Aluminium V-Links between the risers and lines. The trimmer has a reduction system to make it easier to close, which is important as the trim releases both the B and C legs of the risers to keep a clean profile. -
Page 13: Inspection
Since there are several hook-up point configurations on paramotors, the Hybrid P/M comes with longer brake lines to allow for adjustment to your requirements, however, this should only involve lengthening not shortening. Shortening the brakes will cause them to be too short when accelerating the wing, which can be both dangerous, and inefficient. - Page 14 www.apcoaviation.com Regular Inspection Checks • Damage to lines, webbing and thread on stitching of the harness and risers. • Soft-Links are secure and not unduly warn. Replace if warn out. • The pulleys of the speed system are free to move and the lines are not twisted. •...
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Page 15: Take Off
Strong Wind and Reverse Launch The HYBRID has a lot of lifting power and care should be taken in strong wind. It is advisable to have an assistant hold you when attempting a strong wind launch. It also helps if you walk towards the canopy and leave the A-riser just before the glider gets above your head. -
Page 16: Flight Techniques
The speed range will be the same but the actual numbers may differ. • With 0% brake the HYBRID will fly at 35 km/h with a sink rate of 1.1 m/s. • At 25% brake the glider will fly at 31km/h with minimum sink rate 0.95 m/s. - Page 17 17.1 THERMAL FLYING The HYBRID has excellent thermalling capacity and will be a pleasure even when you are in a big gaggle or just having fun on a long XC flight. The glider has highly stable and needs very little pilot input even in very turbulent conditions.
- Page 18 The HYBRID can be controlled directionally in the B stall by pulling more on one B riser than on the other to create a turn in any direction. The B-stall is a safe controlled way of losing altitude fast without any forward speed.
- Page 19 (Not recommended) 17.8 SPIRAL DIVES The HYBRID has very good behaviour in spiral and has no tendency to stick in the spiral. By progressively applying brake on one side the glider can be put into a spiral dive. Safe high sink rates can be achieved like this.
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Page 20: Landing
www.apcoaviation.com 18 LANDING Before landing, the pilot should determine the wind direction, usually by checking a windsock, flags, smoke or your drift over the ground while doing one or more 360° turns. • Always land into the wind. • At a height of about 50 meters your landing setup should begin. The most commonly used one is to head into the wind and depending on the wind strength the pilot should reach his/her landing point by making s-turns. -
Page 21: Maintenance & Cleaning
www.apcoaviation.com passing one carabineer loop through the other. This keeps them neatly together and helps to stop line tangles. Fold the canopy alternately from the right and left sides, working towards the centre, press out the air, working from the rear towards the front. Place the risers at the trailing edge of the folded canopy and use them to finally roll up the canopy. -
Page 22: Recycling
Funds raised are often used for charitable donations. Search the web, or contact The Cloudbase Foundation for more information or advice. Do not dispose of a retired wing with normal household waste. 25 HYBRID SMALL SKETCHES... - Page 23 www.apcoaviation.com...
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Page 24: Hybrid Medium Sketches
26 HYBRID MEDIUM SKETCHES... -
Page 25: Hybrid Large Sketches
27 HYBRID LARGE SKETCHES... -
Page 26: Hybrid X-Large Sketches
28 HYBRID X-LARGE SKETCHES... -
Page 27: Parts Of A Paraglider
www.apcoaviation.com Parts of a Paraglider... - Page 28 www.apcoaviation.com APCO wishes you many hours of enjoyable flying. Take Air!
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