Tech. Spec; Riser Lengths; Basic Setting; T Ake-Off , Flight And Fl Ying Techniques - SKY PARAGLIDERS GAIA 3 S Bedienungsanleitung

3.3. Tech. Spec.
GAIA 3
Layout surface (m )
2
Layout span (m)
Layout aspect ratio
Projected surface (m 2 )
Projected span (m)
Projected aspect ratio
Number of cells
Weight of the glider (kg)
Take-off weight range (kg)
58–82
Maximum symmetric control
travel at maximum weight
in flight (cm)
Certification EN/LTF
3.4. Riser lengths
B C
A A´ D
S M
23.30 25.20
10.49 10.91
4.72 4.72
20.68 22.37
8.32 8.65
3.35 3.35
38 38
4.2 4.45
73–97
see the certification protocols
A A

Basic setting

A, A´
Acelerated
A, A´
Lenght of the speed system
User manual / Handbuch / Navod k obsluze
L XL
27.13 29.34
11.32 11.77
4.72 4.72
24.08 26.05
8.98 9.33
3.35 3.35
38 38
4.75 5.1
88–112 102–130
A A
* Adjustable, removable or variable device: none.
* The risers have no trimmers.
S, M L, XL
47 cm 50 cm
B 47 cm 50 cm
C
47 cm 50 cm
D 47 cm 50 cm
32 cm 33.5 cm
B
33.5 cm 36.5 cm
C 40 cm 43 cm
D
47 cm 50 cm
15 cm 16.5 cm
Tolerance: +/- 0.5 cm
GAIA 3
4. T AKE-OFF ,
FLIGHT AND FL YING
TECHNIQUES
In general, the GAIA 3 will behave conventionally to most
paragliders. However, listed below are several points which will
enable you to familiarise yourself with your new glider more
rapidly.
4.1. Pre-flight Checks
• Check the sail for damage to both surfaces, the internal
structure (ribs, diagonals) and seams.
• Check that the lines are not damaged or tangled.
• Check that the quick-links which connect the lines to the
risers are undamaged and correctly tightened.
• Check that the risers are not damaged or twisted.
• Lastly, check that the brake handles are correctly

4.2. Take-off

Lay the paraglider out with the leading edge in a horseshoe
shape. Hold the A risers close to the quick links and move
forward until the lines get stretched. You should now be perfectly
centered with your wing. With no wind or light headwind, with
lines stretched, GAIA 3 inflates rapidly and rises over your head
with some dynamic steps.
We recommend that you do not pull the risers too far forward
or down, which could cause a collapse of the leading edge, but
simply follow them until your glider reaches its angle of flight. It
is important that the gravity center of your body stays in front
of your feet during the rise of the glider to constantly load the
risers.
A controlled inflation allows you to check the wings and lines
during the last phase as it comes up and thus avoids the need
to use brakes. Depending on the wind conditions or the slope,
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