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Contents
Thank you for fl ying ADVANCE ...................................................... 36
About ADVANCE ............................................................................ 37
The SIGMA 7 .................................................................................. 38
Freedom of Distance ................................................................... 38
Outstanding features of the SIGMA 7 .......................................... 39
Other importants details ............................................................. 39
Pilot requirements ...........................................................................41
General advice about paragliding.................................................41
Using the paraglider ...................................................................... 42
Delivery ....................................................................................... 42
Basic settings .............................................................................. 42
Adjusting the brake lines ............................................................. 42
Speed system ............................................................................. 42
Speed Performance Indicator (SPI) ............................................. 44
Suitable harnesses ...................................................................... 46
Weight range ............................................................................... 46
Flight characteristics ..................................................................... 48
Takeoff ........................................................................................ 48
Normal fl ight ................................................................................ 49
Turning fl ight ................................................................................ 49
Accelerated fl ight ........................................................................ 50
Collapses .................................................................................... 50
Rapid descents ............................................................................51
Stalling ........................................................................................ 53
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Landing ....................................................................................... 54
Flying with a wet paraglider (deep stall danger) ........................... 54
Winching ..................................................................................... 55
Aerobatics ................................................................................... 55
Paramotoring .............................................................................. 55
Maintenance, repairs and service intervals .................................. 56
Packing ....................................................................................... 56
Care and maintenance ................................................................ 56
Lines ........................................................................................... 56
Check ......................................................................................... 57
Repairs ........................................................................................ 57
Disposal ...................................................................................... 57
Technical details ............................................................................ 58
Materials used ............................................................................. 59
Certifi cation ................................................................................. 60
Service ........................................................................................... 62
ADVANCE Service Centres ......................................................... 62
The ADVANCE website ............................................................... 62
Warranty ..................................................................................... 62
Overview of components .............................................................. 94
Line diagram .................................................................................. 95
Risers ............................................................................................. 96
Service booklet .............................................................................. 97
Warranty card ...............................................................................101
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