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Contents
Thank you for flying ADVANCE ..................................................... 36
About ADVANCE ........................................................................... 37
The BIBETA 4 ................................................................................ 38
Share wonderful moments ......................................................... 38
Outstanding Characteristics of the BIBETA 4 ............................. 38
Other important details ............................................................... 39
Pilot requirements ..........................................................................41
Using the paraglider for the first time ........................................... 42
Delivery ...................................................................................... 42
Basic set-up ............................................................................... 42
Fitting the aluminium brake bars ................................................ 42
Adjustment of the brake lines ..................................................... 43
Speed system/Trim .................................................................... 43
Big Ears System ......................................................................... 45
Fitting the Spreaders .................................................................. 45
Suitable harnesses ..................................................................... 45
Weight range .............................................................................. 46
Flight characteristics .....................................................................47
Takeoff ........................................................................................47
Normal flight ............................................................................... 48
Turns .......................................................................................... 48
Accelerated flight ....................................................................... 48
Collapses ................................................................................... 49
Rapid descent ............................................................................ 50
Stall ............................................................................................ 52
Landing ...................................................................................... 53
Flying with a wet paraglider ........................................................ 53
Winch launch ............................................................................. 54
Motorised flight .......................................................................... 54
Aerobatics .................................................................................. 54
Maintenance, operating hours and repairs .................................. 55
Packing ...................................................................................... 55
Care and Maintenance ............................................................... 55
Check ........................................................................................ 55
Repairs ....................................................................................... 55
Disposal ..................................................................................... 56
Technical details ........................................................................... 57
Material used .............................................................................. 58
Certification ................................................................................ 59
Service .......................................................................................... 60
ADVANCE Service Centre .......................................................... 60
The ADVANCE website .............................................................. 60
Warranty .................................................................................... 60
Overview of components .............................................................. 92
Line diagram ................................................................................. 93
Risers ............................................................................................ 94
Maintenance manual ...................................................................101
Warranty card ............................................................................. 105
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