Swing MIRAGE2 RS Manuale utente
Revision: 1.0
Date: 06.09.2021
Dear MIRAGE 2 RS owner
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A SPEEDWING FROM SWING!
This operating manual is an important part of your glider. In it you will find
instructions, important information on safety, care and maintenance, as well as
tips on flying techniques and information about the sport in general.
Please read this document carefully before use!
We hope that you will experience many years of flying pleasure with your
MIRAGE 2 RS. Your Speedwing is characterised by innovative design, first-class
materials and high-quality manufacturing.
The life of your Speedwing depends largely on how you handle the material. If
you follow the care instructions and handle your MIRAGE 2 RS with care, you will
enjoy it for a long time.
If you have any questions beyond the scope of these operating instructions,
please contact your SWING dealer or SWING directly. You will find our contact
details in the appendix.
We hope you enjoy using the MIRAGE 2 RS.
Your SWING Team
This Speedwing is equipped with SWING Ram Air Section Technology (RAST).
WARNING
Read manual before use!
© SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH
INFORMATION
SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH reserves the right to alter or add to
the contents of this Manual at any time. You should therefore
regularly visit our website:
www.SWING.de
where you will find additional information relating to your paraglider and any
changes to the Manual. There is further information about the SWING website
in the section “SWING on the World Wide Web”.
Express written consent from SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH is required for any
duplication of this Manual, in whole or in part (with the exception of short quotations in
specialist articles), and in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic or mechanical.
The fact that this Manual has been made available does not confer any claim to the
product descriptions, common or trade names or other intellectual property.
Contents
01 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 5
MANUAL ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Special text .....................................................................................................................................5
SWING FLUGSPORTGERÄTE AND THE ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................. 6
02 BASIC RULES FOR USE ......................................................................................................... 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 7
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY..................................................................................................................... 8
Risk Prevention ...............................................................................................................................8
Ten safety rules ...............................................................................................................................8
LIABILITY AND WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS, OPERATING LIMITS ............................................................................ 9
Intended use ...................................................................................................................................9
Operating limits ..............................................................................................................................9
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS ...................................................................................... 10
03 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 11
MANUFACTURE OF THE MIRAGE 2 RS................................................................................................. 11
RAST ............................................................................................................................................. 11
TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................... 12
04 SETTING UP THE MIRAGE 2 RS AND FIRST-FLYING ............................................................. 13
BEFORE THE FIRST FLIGHT .................................................................................................................... 13
Adjusting the main brake lines .....................................................................................................13
RESCUE PARACHUTE ........................................................................................................................... 14
SUITABLE HARNESSES ......................................................................................................................... 15
TRAGEGURTE & TRIMMER ................................................................................................................... 15
Trimmer positions .........................................................................................................................16
Facts about the trimmer settings ..................................................................................................16
Replacing the trimmer webbing ...................................................................................................17
YOUR SPEEDBAG ............................................................................................................................... 17
05 USE ................................................................................................................................... 18
THE 10 SAFETY RULES LISTED ABOVE SHOULD BE SECOND NATURE! ............................................................... 18
Launch preparations .....................................................................................................................18
First flight ......................................................................................................................................18
Pre-flight check .............................................................................................................................18
LAUNCH CHECK ................................................................................................................................. 18
LAUNCH .......................................................................................................................................... 19
LEVEL FLIGHT .................................................................................................................................... 20
TURNING FLIGHT ............................................................................................................................... 20
C-BRIDGE CONTROL .......................................................................................................................... 20
EMERGENCY CONTROL ........................................................................................................................ 20
LANDING ......................................................................................................................................... 20
06 STORING AND LOOKING AFTER ......................................................................................... 21
Temperature range .......................................................................................................................21
Advertising and adhesive sails ......................................................................................................21
STORING ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Storing and Transport ...................................................................................................................21
HANDLE WITH CARE ........................................................................................................................... 21
Dampness / humidity ....................................................................................................................22
Contact with salt water ................................................................................................................22
Sand and salt air ...........................................................................................................................23
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................23
07 REPAIRS, INSPECTIONS AND WARRANTY .......................................................................... 24
TYPE DESIGNATION ............................................................................................................................ 24
SPAREPARTS..................................................................................................................................... 24
REPAIRS .......................................................................................................................................... 24
Small repairs to the glider .............................................................................................................24
SWING workshops ........................................................................................................................24
REGULAR INSPECTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 24
Lines ..............................................................................................................................................24
INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................... 25
General .........................................................................................................................................25
Inspection periods .........................................................................................................................25
Validity of inspection ....................................................................................................................25
Checking by yourself .....................................................................................................................26
08 SWING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB ................................................................................... 26
SWING WEBSITE ............................................................................................................................. 26
Facebook, Twitter & youtube ........................................................................................................26
Speedflying Team .........................................................................................................................27
Instagram .....................................................................................................................................27
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................. 27
ADDRESSES ...................................................................................................................................... 27
SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH .....................................................................................................27
Paraglider recycling ......................................................................................................................27
SPEEDWING DETAILS .......................................................................................................................... 28
PILOT DETAILS / PROOF OF OWNERSHIP .................................................................................................. 28
INSPECTION AND REPAIRS CARRIED OUT: ................................................................................................. 28
NOTES ............................................................................................................................................ 29
Introduction
Chapter 01
5
01 Introduction
Manual
Be sure to read these operating
instructions carefully before using the
Mirage 2 RS for the first time. This will
help you to familiarise yourself with
new functions and tell you how to get
the most out of the Mirage 2 RS.
Information in these operating
instructions regarding the design of
the Speedwing, technical data and
illustrations are subject to non-binding
changes. We reserve the right to make
changes without prior notice.
The marking of special texts is based
on ANSI Z535.6.
The operating instructions consist of a
total of three parts which include the
following:
1. operating instructions (present):
Instructions for the commissioning and
operation of the Speedwing.
2. service and inspection booklet
(PDF/download):
Technical data as well as unit-specific
information for inspection
Special text
DANGER
Sections of text headed “Danger”
indicate a situation where there is
imminent danger, which in all
probability will lead to death or
serious injury, if the instructions
given are not followed.
WARNING
Sections of text headed “Warning”
indicate a potentially dangerous
situation, which may lead to death
or serious injury, if the instructions
are not followed.
CAUTION
Sections of text headed “Caution”
indicate a potentially dangerous
situation, which may lead to minor
or slight injury, if the instructions
are not followed.
PLEASE NOTE
Sections of text headed “Please
note” indicate possible damage to
property, which may occur if the
instructions are not followed.
TIP
Sections of text headed “Tip” give
advice or tips which will make it
easier to use your paraglider.
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Chapter 01
Introduction
Series of instructions
In this Manual, instructions which must
be followed in a certain order are
numbered consecutively.
< Where there is a series of
pictures with step-by-step instructions,
each step has the same number as the
corresponding picture.
d Letters are used where there is a
series of pictures but the order is not
relevant.
Lists of parts
Numbers circled in red () refer to
various parts of the item pictured. A list
of the numbers and the name of the
part labelled follows the picture.
Bullet points
Bullet points are used in the Manual for
lists.
Example:
• risers
• lines
Paraglider manual on the internet
Additional information
about your paraglider and
any updates to the Manual
can be found on our website
at www.SWING.de.
This Manual was current at the time of
going to print. This Manual can be
downloaded from SWING’s website
prior to print.
SWING Flugsportgeräte and
the environment
Protection of the environment, safety
and quality are the three core values of
SWING Flugsportgeräte GmbH and
they have implications for everything
we do. We also believe that our
customers share our environmental
awareness.
Respect for nature and the
environment
You can easily play a part in protecting
the environment by practising our
sport in such a way that there is no
damage to nature and the areas in
which we fly. Keep to marked trails,
take your rubbish away with you,
refrain from making unnecessary noise
and respect the sensitive biological
equilibrium of nature. Consideration for
nature is required even at the launch
site!
Smokers – please do not leave any
cigarette butts, matches etc. at flying
sites.
Paragliding is, of course, an outdoor
sport – protect and preserve our
planet’s resources.
Environmentally friendly recycling
SWING gives consideration to the
entire life cycle of its paragliders, the
final stage of which is recycling in an
environmentally friendly manner. The
synthetic materials used in a paraglider
must be disposed of properly. If you are
not able to arrange appropriate
disposal, SWING will be happy to
recycle the paraglider for you. Send the
glider with a short note to this effect to
the address given in the Appendix.
Basic rules for use
Chapter 02
7
02 Basic rules for use
Safety instructions
• Before using the glider for the first
time, the operating instructions
must be read carefully and handed
over to the third party if the glider is
passed on or sold.
• Only acceleration on the ground
with the canopy fully open until
take-off is permitted as a launch (no
cliff, D-bag or similar launches).
• The MIRAGE 2 RS may only be used
for speedflying and speedriding.
Never use it as a jump or personal
parachute.
• Extreme caution must be exercised
when using the device.
• This product may only be operated
by persons who are in good physical
condition and have the appropriate
experience and skill in the sport of
flying.
• Use at your own risk. The
manufacturer is not liable for any
personal injury or material damage
arising in connection with the use of
the MIRAGE 2 RS. Any danger to
third parties must be excluded.
• Do not modify the construction of
the MIRAGE 2 RS under any
circumstances, as this will invalidate
any warranty claim and any
operating permit.
• First familiarise yourself with your
MIRAGE 2 RS on the practice slope.
• The legislation in force in the
respective countries concerning the
use of this device must be followed.
• We recommend that you undertake
training (if you do not already hold a
paragliding or parachuting licence)
and then be instructed in
speedflying and speedriding.
• The MIRAGE 2 RS must not be used
for aerobatics. The glider has not
been developed and tested for
aerobatics. Aerobatics include all
flight conditions with an inclination
of more than 135 degrees around
the lateral or longitudinal axis as
well as all flight conditions with stall.
• After 100 hours or 24 months
(whichever comes first) the MIRAGE
2 RS must be inspected in
accordance with the inspection
instructions. If damaged or used
parts need to be replaced, use only
original parts from SWING
Flugsportgeräte GmbH.
WARNING
Have your Mirage 2 RS checked
regularly.
Altered flight behaviour due to trim
changes can lead to accidents and
serious injuries!
Observe the other specific safety
advice in the various sections of this
Manual.
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Chapter 02
Basic rules fo
Personal responsibility
Before using your MIRAGE 2 RS for the
first time, you agree that you have read
and understood the entire MIRAGE 2
RS Owner's Manual, including all
instructions and warnings contained
herein.
In addition, you agree to ensure that
any other user (who takes over the
product from you permanently or
temporarily) has also read and
understood the entire instruction
manual, including all instructions and
warnings, before using your MIRAGE 2
RS.
Risk Prevention
Use of the MIRAGE 2 RS and its
components involves certain risks of
bodily injury or death to the user of this
product or to others.
By using the MIRAGE 2 RS, you agree
to assume and accept all known and
unknown, probable and improbable
risks of injury.
The dangers associated with the
practice of this sport can be reduced
by careful attention to the warnings
listed in this instruction manual.
Ten safety rules
The greatest risk in speedflying and
speedriding is simplicity. It tempts you
to forget or ignore the dangers. Be
careful when the feeling of normality
arises.
1. Check the objective dangers!
Weather: Never fly in a foehn,
thunderstorm or cold front! Even
though your MIRAGE 2 RS offers
maximum safety, the dangers of
extreme turbulence cannot be
calculated.
Avalanches: Only move in unsecured
terrain with the necessary training and
equipment (avalanche transceiver,
shovel, etc.).
2. Check your equipment!
Take a close look at your equipment
before every launch and only launch
with undamaged material! Adapt your
equipment to the conditions: We
recommend carrying an emergency
parachute in case of a larger slope
distance.
3. Check yourself!
Never fly if you feel unwell, whether
you are physically unfit or worried. The
mountains don't run away - give
yourself a rest day.
4. What if...? Make a "Plan B"!
Don't make impulsive decisions. Take
your time to analyse the situation.
Always have a plan B (e.g. choice of
route, emergency landing sites, etc.).
5. Always make a "safetyrun"!
Explore a new route by flying with
sufficient altitude. While doing so, keep
an eye out for possible obstacles. Make
sure that flying close to the terrain
does not endanger third parties either.
6. Foot launch = increased risk!
Remember: Foot launching with the
MIRAGE 2 RS (= speedflying) increases
the risk potential many times over!
7. Have the courage to criticise!
Express criticism if you have the feeling
that people overestimate themselves.
In return: Be open to criticism, even if it
is unpleasant to admit mistakes.
8. Analyse your mistakes!
Analyse every near-accident as if it had
been a real accident and draw the
necessary lessons from it. Avoid
repeating the dangerous situation.
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