Windtech fenix User Manual
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> index
> congratulations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
> warning & liability ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
> construction & materials ––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
> inflation and launch ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8
> fly with the C risers ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9
> landing –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9
> Possible flight incidences in turbulent air –––––––––– 9
-- asymmetric tuck –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9
-- cravats –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10
-- frontal tuck –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10
-- asymmetric stall (spin)–––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11
-- deep stall –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11
> bad weather flying ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11
> emergency procedures & quick descent techniques – 11
-- big ears ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
-- spiral drive ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
-- b stall ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
> towing –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13
> fly acro ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13
> maintenance –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13
> warranty ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 14
> technical specifications–––––––––––––––––––––––––15
> line measurements ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––17
> flight log ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––19
> congratulations
Congratulation for buying the new FENIX
We strongly recommend that before you even unfold the FENIX you read this manual
carefully in order to be aware of any general limitations, performance characteristics,
take off and flight characteristics, landing procedures, dealing with emergency situations
and general maintenance.
We appreciate your feedback, so please send us your comments, positive or negative, in
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You are the best feedback and support for future products, and please remember that we
are always happy to give you any help and advice. You can always find more information
www.Windtech.es or you can contact your local dealer.
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> warning & liability
Flying paragliders is a risky activity this may come by an imprudence by the pilot or by
unexpected bad weather conditions which may cause an accident and injuries to the
pilot. Windtech assumes that the purchasing pilot has the appropriate pilot's license has
taken a training course, and has the proper ability and enough experience to safely fly
the FENIX. By being a FENIX owner you are taking responsibilities by all the inherent
risks and you will make the risk higher but not taking the proper steps to fly safely. All
liabilities actions against the manufacturer or dealer will be excluded by the misuse of
this product.
Use only certified harnesses with back protection, emergency parachutes according to
the weight range. Also do a daily inspection and pre-flight inspection of all your gear.
Never try to fly with a damage or unadapted equipment. Use helmet, gloves and boots.
All pilots must have a license and permit in their own country and a CR insurance.
Do a cautious inspection of the flying area as well as the weather conditions before taking off. If you are not confident do not fly and always add an extra of security in the
decisions taken. Do no fly under rain, snow, strong wind, turbulent air or overclouded
skies
We must insist that reading this manual is not enough and you need a large experience
in all kind of flying conditions.
It must be absolutely understood that Windtech & the dealer do not accept any responsibility for accidents, losses, injuries, direct or indirect damage following the use or misuse of this product
The FENIX is right for experienced pilot of the Sport Class or Cross Country Class looking for the best performance/safety ratio and are able to fly 100 hours per year. This wing
is certified in the top range of the EN C class.
> desing materials
The FENIX structure is made with 67 cells with a different widths and has an inner struc-
ture made with V-ribs. This makes possible a large line reduction.
The new profile makes this wing very safe and gives it a plus in performance and is very
efficient when turning.
-- fabric
Top and bottom sail are make of 38 g nylon of high tenacity. Profiles are make out of a
stiffer nylon fabric to avoid deformation even after several years of intensive use. Profile
reinforcements are make out of polyester of 180 g. and plastic rods of 2.4 mm to help
the inflation of the wing.
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