Windtech tecno User Manual
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TECNO
Windtech
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T E C N O
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> index
> congratulations ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 5
> warning & liability ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
> construction & materials ––––––––––––––––––––––– 6
> certification –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7
> best glide –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 7
> flight ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 8
-- launch ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9
-- 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 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
> emergency procedures & quick descent techniques – 12
-- big ears ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
-- spiral drive ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 12
-- b stall ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 13
> maintenance –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 14
> warranty ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 14
> technical specifications–––––––––––––––––––––––––43
> line measurements –––––––––––––––––––45-46-47-48
> flight log ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 50
> congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your new paraglider
The TECNO is a very versatile wing and has been designed for all types of recreational
flying, from long cross country and competition flying, to relaxing smooth evening and
morning soaring flights.
We strongly recommend that before you even unfold the TECNO 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.
Windtech range.
best winds
>Windtech team
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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 TECNO.
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
any responsibility for accidents, losses, injuries, direct or indirect damage following the
use or misuse of this product
Windtech in order to claim on
Windtech & the dealer do not accept
> desing materials
The TECNO is a DHV 2 glider that offers total security, along with beautiful handling &
incredible performance. The performance is very high due to a well-defined structure
with 61 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. Due to the special SSS system of the leading edge with floating reinforcements, so that the leading edge maintains totally solid when accelerated. The new
profile provides security, performance and efficient turning behaviour.
-- 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 TECNO is a paraglider of a intermediate level that has passed the tests of the DHV
level 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 TECNO & flown as
such it will no longer be certified.
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> 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 speed system to
apply:
- 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
% accelerator.
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- With around +25 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 75-100% accelerator.
When flying downwind (wind from behind) the best glide is obtained between 0% brake
and 10% of brake.
The TECNO is a DHV
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 TECNO has a brake of medium weight resistance (from 1.5 to 3 kg of force) for the
majority of manoeuvres. To reach the stall (never recommended on any type of paraglider), requires more than 9kg.
2 accelerated but using the accelerator system close to the ground
> 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.
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