The Materials; Pre-Delivery Inspection; Familiarization - Advance OMEGA 6 Manuel D'utilisation

THE MATERIALS

The OMEGA 6, like all ADVANCE products, is produced as the result
of the latest developments and experience in the sport. All the ma-
terials used for the paraglider have been carefully selected in order
to allow our products an excellent longevity. The materials are sy-
stematically tested and all canopies undergo quality control testing.
The life of a wing may vary in big proportion according to the care
given to the utilisation and maintenance.
Upper surfaces, leading edge and cell ribs
Nylon NCV New Skytex 6.6, 44 gr/m 2
Lower surfaces
Nylon NCV New Skytex 6.6, 40 gr/m 2
Reinforcement of the leading edge and trailing edge
Polyester/Mylar 20 mm
Reinforcement of the leading edge lower surface
Polyamid 16 mm
Suspension lines
Edelried, Aramid 0.8 mm (1st level)
Liros, Dynema 120 1.15 mm (2nd level)
Edelried, Aramid 2.1 mm / 1.9 mm / 1.5 mm (3rd level)
Risers
Polyester 22 mm, 1100 kg
Quick links
Inox 3,5 mm, 750 kg
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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION

Before supplying your canopy your sales agent should make a
general test flight and set the brakes and speed system controls.
Brakes
There should be a minimum 12 cm free play between the brakes
released position and the start of action on the canopy. This will
prevent the trailing edge from being deformed when using the
speed system. It is better to have long brake line and to fly with a
turn around the hand.
Speed System
The OMEGA 6 is supplied with a speedsystem. This enables an in-
crease in speed of approx. 15 km/h. The system is designed in such
a way that on pressing the speedbar, the A, B and C risers shorten
by different amounts, with the D level lengthening; in this way, the
optimum canopy shape is retained even at increased speed.
The specially designed speed system of the OMEGA 6 is extremely
smooth in operation thanks to the double transfer. The free-sliding
system on the C-risers extends the D-risers at increased speed,
effectively facilitating a flat polar curve with energy-conserving
acceleration over longer distances.

FAMILIARIZATION

We advise you to gradually become familiar with your canopy by
initially flying in calm conditions on a site that you are experienced
with. Before each flight make a thorough pre-flight inspection,
checking for any tears, tangling of the suspension lines, risers, all
quick links and the harness.
A few practise inflations in easy conditions will strengthen your
trust in the handling of the OMEGA 6 from the outset. This glider is
not developped for powered acrobatic flight. Please fly the glider
within its limits and avoid extreme situations.
Start Check
- lines free
- canopy open
- harness and helmet buckles properly closed (reserve
parachute OK)
- wind direction and strength observed and evaluated.
- airspace and visibility OK
Take off
The OMEGA 6 is suited to forward and reverse inflations. Lay the
canopy out so as to maintain its elliptical form at the leading edge.
Hold the risers below the large quick link then advance until all the
A suspension lines are under light tension. Position yourself in a
central position relative to the canopy. At the start of take off, gently
accelerate and guide the risers until the canopy is above the head,
without either pulling down or pushing the risers exessively for-
ward. The canopy rises progressively without any «hard point». The
canopy will cease to rise if not guided by the risers. The OMEGA 6
inflates easily and rises without any overshooting.
Normal flight
The OMEGA 6 achieves «best glide» with brakes in the hands up
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position. Lightly applying brakes will reduce the sink rate. When fly-
ing through turbulence the application of a small amount of brake
will increase stability.
Turns
The OMEGA 6 possesses very comfortable brake pressure. It will
respond to brake application in an immediate and proportional
manner to the amount of brake applied.
To get used to it's turning characteristics, make first turns gradual-
ly and progressively. To make the most efficient turns in thermal
conditions, find the core of the thermal and control the radius of
your circle with the outside brake, giving you more speed.
Flying with the speed system
The OMEGA 6 has an exceptionally flat polar curve. This gives very
good glide performance at high speeds. Remember though that the
accelerated glider is more unstable. Collapses during accelerated
flight occur with more energy and impulse. When flying through tur-
bulent air with the speed bar on, first release the speed bar then ap-
ply the required amount of brake to keep the glider under control.
Symmetrical or assymmetrical collapses
The OMEGA 6 conveys a highly satisfying solid feel. An active flying
style will virtually eliminate collapses. Larger collapses (over 50%)
are characterised by a reasonably dynamic turn which is easy to
control. For these situations we recommend the following :
apply brake on the open side so as not to enter a spiral dive but be
aware of creating a potential stall. The aim is to fly the glider in a
desirable direction (avoiding obstacles) and then reopen the collap-
sed side using a generous pumping action.
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