The Materials; Pre-Delivery Inspection; Familiarization - Advance ALPHA 3 Manuel D'utilisation

THE MATERIALS

The ALPHA 3, like all ADVANCE products, is produced as the result
of the latest developments and experience in the sport. All the
materials used for the paraglider have been carefully selected in
order to allow our products an excellent longevity. The materials
are systematically tested and all canopies undergo quality control
testing. The lifetime of a wing may vary in big proportion according
to the care given to the utilisation and maintenance.
Upper and lower surfaces, cell ribs
Nylon Porcher Marine New Skytex 6.6, 44 gr/m
Reinforcement of the leading edge and trailing edge
Polyester/Mylar 30 mm
Reinforcement of the leading edge lower surface
Polyamid 16 mm
Suspension lines
Liros Dyneema + Technora, sheathed Polyester
DFL 115 - 1,2 mm (1st level and brake)
PPSL 200 - 1,45 mm (2nd level)
TSL 280 - 1,8 mm (3rd level)
Risers
Polyester 25 mm, 1500 kg
Quick links
Inox 4 mm, 1000 kg
Stiching thread
Polyester
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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.

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.
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A few practise inflations in easy conditions will strengthen your
trust in the handling of the ALPHA 3 from the outset.
Brakes
There should be a minimum 12 cm free play between the brakes relea-
sed 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
This is foot operated. The A, B and C risers are pulled down with a
differential, which protects the profile from deformation. Using the
accelerator to its full travel will give an increase of around 8 km/h
in speed. In all cases keep a light pressure on the brakes so as to
be able to feel movements of the canopy and to be able to anticipa-
te and counter potential closures.