Windtech kali User Manual

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KALI

Windtech

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KALI

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flight manual

> index

> congratulations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5 > warning & liability ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6 > construction & materials ––––––––––––––––––––––– 6 > certification –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7 > best glide –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7 > flight ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8

-- launch ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8

-- strong wind ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9

> thermal flying –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9 > flying in turbulence –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9

-- asymmetric tuck ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10

-- frontal tuck –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 10

-- asymmetric stall (spin) ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11

-- landing ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11

> weather to fly ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 11 > emergency procedures & quick descent techniques – 12

-- big ears ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12

-- spiral drive –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12

-- b stall––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13

> maintenance –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13 > warranty ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 14 > technical specifications–––––––––––––––––––––––––15 > line measurements –––––––––––––––––––17-18-19-20 > flight log ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22

> congratulations

Congratulations on the purchase of your new paraglider The KALI has been designed for intermediate and experienced pilots that are looking for

a superb all round performing wing with incredibly sweet, dynamic handling , and absolutely minimal compromise in stability. The KALI's amazing balance of performance,

ease of use and stabilty with give your flying skills and confidence a massive boost, and take you easily to new levels of acheivement!

e strongly recommend that before you even unfold the KALI 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 regard to the

You are the best feedback and support for future products, and please remember that we are always happy to give you any help & advice.

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> warning & liability

This manual has been created to give the pilot help and hints to help with the correct operation of this wing. By no means is this a substitute of a training course, or appropriate experience gained with years and hours of airtime, nor is this manual intended to give pilot´s knowledge regarding flight safety.

Windtech assumes that the purchasing pilot has the appropriate pilot's licence, has

taken a training course, and has the suitable ability and enough experience to safely fly the KALI.

This manual cannot be used for operational purposes. The flight log & registration card must be filled and stamped by the dealer & returned to the guarantee.

The use of this paraglider is entirely at the user's own risk. As with any adventure sport paragliding is a high risk activity-especially without taking the appropriate precautions

- therefore 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

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> desing materials

The KALI is a DHV 1-2 glider that offers total security, along with beautiful handling & incredible performance. The performance is very high due to a well-defined structure with 52 cells, with an internal structure comprised of diagonals of different types, depending on the width of the cell and an optimized line layout to reduce the overall

number of lines.

-cloth

The upper and lower panels are made with 45 gr. Porcher Marine Skytex nylon. The ribs are made with stronger (slighly heavier grade) nylon of to prevent aerofoil deformation, even after several years of intensive use. Rib (cell wall) reinforcements are made of

Dacron 310-180 gr. Line attachment points are made of polyester.

-- lines

The lines are made of Superaramid kevlar covered with a polyester sheath for protection against wear, UV and abrasion. The riser karabiners, also called "Maillons Rapide", are made with stainless steel of. Risers are made of pre-stretched polyester.

> certification

The KALI is a paraglider of a intermediate level that has passed the tests of the DHV level 1-2 with great success. This glider has successfully passed the DHV shock test with a weight equal to the maximum total (all up) take-off weight. This means that the paraglider is certified to resist to a load of 8 (eight) times the gravitational acceleration (8 G´s).

As regards the weight range of the glider, ALWAYS be certain that you are within the correct weight range of the glider. To fly under-weight or over-weight can adversely

affect the stability of the KALI & flown as such it will no longer be certified.

> best glide & the speed system

Best glide in nil wind, and still air, is obtained at “trim” speed- that is brakes fully released and no accelerator (speed bar) applied. It is always best to fly with a light pressure on the brakes, keeping a “feel” on the wing in case of unexpected turbulence.

When flying into (against the) wind a better glide can be obtained by using the speed system. The following is rough guide line as to how much to apply.

-With around 10 km/h (6,2 Mph) of head wind, best glide is obtained with 25% accelerator applied.-With around 10 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 25% accelerator.

-With around 15-25 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 50

-With around +25 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 75-100

When flying downwind (wind from behind)

% accelerator.

the best glide is obtained between 0% brake and 10% of brake. The KALI is a DHV

ground is not advisable & it should be released as soon as turbulent air is encountered. Note that the glide angle is not affected by the wing loading, but that the security is. Always fly a glider that is the correct size for you, and remember that if your flying

weight is below the stated minimum, the speed range will diminish and inflation problems may appear. Also the handling will degrade in turbulent conditions, and it will be easier to sustain collapses. If your flying weight is above the stipulated weight range, this will result in a higher minimum speed and faster landing speed and the stall speed of the glider will also be higher.

The KALI has a brake of medium weight resistance (from 1.5 to 3 kg of force) for the majority of manoeuvres. T er), requires more than 9kg.

1-2 accelerated but using the accelerator system close to the

o reach the stall (never recommended on any type of paraglid-

> flight

Each and every glider has a checklist note passed though our strict quality control in the factory. This included line measurement, ground inflation and flight testing. Contact your distributor for more information about this, and if your glider has not been pre-inflated ask him to do so for you. Every glider should be test flow before it is sold.

Note that each glider has a unique sticker attached to the centre airfoil with the serial number, type of glider, size and weight range.

We recommend that your first flight on your new glider be on a gentle slope in calm conditions before making your any further higher flights, just to check the glider and for you to get used to flying it. We also recommended that you use a harness that has an ABS cross strap system.

For you own safety, we strongly recommend the use of back protection, helmet and Wind-SOS reserve.

>launch

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