Windtech tonic User Manual
TONIC
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Windtech
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TONIC
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> index
> congratulations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 05
> warning & liability ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 06
> construction & materials –––––––––––––––––––––– 06
> certification ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 07
> best glide ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 07
> flight –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 08
--launch –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 08
--strong wind ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 08
> thermal flying ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 09
> flying in turbulence –––––––––––––––––––––––––– 09
--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–––––––––––––––––––––––––15
> line measurements ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––16
> flight log ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 22
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> congratulations
Congratulations on the purchase of your new TONIC DHV 1.
The TONIC has been designed to offer maximum safety for the entry-level pilot, for
schools & pilots that demand no compromise in stability. We strongly recommend that
before you even unfold the TONIC you carefully read this manual in order to be aware
of any general limitations, performances characteristics, take off and flight characteristics, landing procedures, dealing with emergency situation and general maintenance.
We always appreciate your feedback, so please send us your comments, positive or negative, in regard to the
Windtech
range.
You are the best feedback and support for future products, and please remember that we
are always happy to give you any help & advice.
best winds
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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 TONIC.
This manual cannot be used for operational purposes. The flight log & registration card
must be filled and stamped by the dealer & returned to
Windtech
in order to claim on
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.
> desing materials
The TONIC is a DHV 1 glider that offers total security with beautiful handling & excellent performance. The performance is exceptional due to a well-defined structure with
36 cells, with diagonals ribs and an optimal line layout to reduce the overall number of
lines.
--cloth
The upper and lower panels are made with 44 gr. Porcher Marine Skytex nylon. The ribs
are made with stronger (heavier grade) nylon of to prevent aerofoil deformation, even
after several years of intensive use. Rib (cell wall) reinforcements are made of Dacron 310
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& 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 lower section of the brake lines is made from
Dyneema. This material is less prone to failure after repeated use through the brake
pulleys.
The riser karabiners, also called "Maillons Rapide "(French for "quick links"), are made
with stainless steel of 800 Dan. Risers are made of pre-stretched polyester of 900 Dan
> certification
The TONIC is an intermediate level paraglider that has passed the DHV level 1 with flying
colours. 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 TONIC & flown as such will no longer be a certified glider.
> best glide
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 applied.
-With around 15-25 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 50% accelerator
applied.
-With around +25 km/h of head wind, best glide is obtained with 75-100% accelerator
applied.
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When flying downwind ( wind from behind ) the best glide is obtained between 0% brake
and 15% of brake.
The TONIC is a DHV 1 1 accelerated but using the accelerator system close to the 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.
> 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 and
the maximum width possible for the chest strap is 38 cm between karabiners..
For you own safety, we strongly recommend the use of back protection, helmet and
Windtech
WindSOS reserve.
> launch
Choose an open space free of any obstacles, especially trees and power lines.
Open your glider in a slight horseshoe arc (semi-circle) & thoroughly check that you have
no knots or line twists. Make sure your helmet is securely fastened & clip into your harness making sure all straps are securely fastened.
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