BGD Tala Manuel D'utilisation page 5

Chapter I
Introduction & Data
The TALA is an easy to fly paraglider suitable for intermediate pilots or Pilots coming from higher classes.
Exceptional stability and passive safety combined with speed and good performance make this a wing which is
real pleasure to fly.
The use of this glider is limited to non aerobatic maneuvers.
Tala
Linear Scaling factor
Projected Area
Flat Area
Weight excl bag
Total Line length
Height
Number of main lines
Cells
Flat Aspect Ratio
Projected aspec ratio
Root Cord
Flat span
Projected span
Weight Range
Trim Speed
Top Speed
Min sink
Best glide
Certification
This paraglider must not:

be flown with more than maximum certified total load.

have its trim speed adjusted by changing the length of risers or lines.

exceed 60 degrees of bank angle.

be flown in rain or snowfall.

be towed with a tow line tension in excess of 100 kg.
It is your dealer´s responsibilities to test fly the paraglider before you receive it. The test flight record of
this is on the last page of this manual. Please be sure that this has been completed by your dealer, to
prove that he has done this. Failure to test fly a new paraglider may invalidate any warranty.
Modifications on the glider
Any modification, e.g. change of line lengths, changes on the speed system causes a loss of air worthiness and
certification. We recommend that you contact your dealer or BGD directly before performing any kind of change.
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S M
0.97 1
19.51 20.74
23.29 24.75
4.6 4.9
224 238
7.1 7.44
3/4/3 3/4/3
50 50
6.25 6.25
4.68 4.68
2.41 2.48
12.17 12.55
9.64 9.94
65 - 85 80 - 100
39 39
57 57
1.0 1.0
10.0 10.0
EN-C EN-C
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ML L
1.025 1.05
21.79 22.87
26.00 27.29
5.1 5.4
250 262
7.6 7.8
3/4/3 3/4/3
50 50
6.25 6.25
4.68 4.68
2.47 2.60
12.48 13.18
9.88 10.44
90 - 112 105 - 125
39 39
57 57
1.0 1.0
10.0 10.0
EN-C EN-C
m²
m²
kg
m
m
A/B/C
m
m
m
kg (PTV)
km/h
km/h
m/sec
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