Airdesign PURE 2 Betriebshandbuch Seite 46

Ground-Handling
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Choose a suitable area to launch your glider. Lines caught on roots or rocks lead to
unnecessary strain on the attachment tabs during inflation. Snagging lines may rip
the canopy fabric or damage lines.
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When landing, never let the canopy fall on its leading edge. The sudden pressure
increase can severely damage the air-resistant coating of the canopy as well as
weaken the ribs and seams.
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Dragging the glider over grass, soil, sand or rocks, will significantly reduce its lifetime
and increase its porosity.
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When preparing for launch or when ground-handling, be sure not to step on any of
the lines or the canopy fabric.
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Don't tie any knots in the lines.
This glider will remain airworthy and in good condition for many years, if well cared for and
packed correctly.
Packing the glider:
It is strongly recommended to concertina pack your glider by folding it rib onto rib, in order to
preserve the shape of the leading edge and therefore help maintain inflation characteristics
and performance.
The PURE2 has nylon rods in the leading edge which cannot break, but if packed badly (bending
during packing) and stored for a long time may deform.
The AirPack inner bag can help you to pack your glider easily and properly.
For details, see the accessories section of the www.ad-gliders.com website.
Packing Recommendations for your AirDesign Glider.
1. Lay the lines / risers / harness at the trailing edge of the wing. Collect the lines together and
lay them as much as possible on top of the wing fabric. This protects the lines during packing
and storage.
2. Starting from one tip gather all the leading edge cell walls together so that the polyamide
rods are side by side.
IMPORTANT NOTE: if you pack the glider on rough ground, first gather the wing into a
'cauliflower' by pulling in the lines, and then pack the leading edge. Dragging the canopy over
rough ground will damage the fabric.
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