CHILI5 Skywalk Paragliders User Guide

CHILI5 Skywalk Paragliders User Guide

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to skywalk!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new CHILI5 and thank you for your trust in us and in our products. In this manual you will find product-specific information that will help you quickly get to know your new paraglider to ensure your fun for a long time. General information about the most important safety-relevant points for handling your paraglider can be found in the attached „BASIC GUIDE“.

We are always open for questions, comments or critique and are happy to provide you at any time with further information

Your skywalk Team

PURE PASSION FOR FLYING Edition 1.0 / 06_2021

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DESCRIPTION

Our CHILIs have always offered the perfect complete package: they are high tech, performance reference in their class, while remaining easy to fly with a very manageable extreme flight behavior. The CHILI5 flies intuitively as pilot and glider quickly become a single unit. This is especially noticeable when coring thermals. The core becomes easy to find and the glider climbs quickly. Additional performance can be called up easily and efficiently in all flying conditions. As the first and only of our EN-B intermediates, the CHILI5 is equipped with the sykwalk SPEED CONTROL that helps XC pilots perfect their flying skills to achieve even higher average XC speeds

PILOT REQUIREMENTS

The CHILI5’s high level of performance and its forgiving handling make it suitable for ambitious thermal flyers and XC pilots, as well as for those moving up a class who already have experience with lower level gliders. The CHILI5 is not suitable for novices nor for those who fly infrequently.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

The CHILI5 comes standard with inner bag, compression strap, glider backpack, riser bag and “BASIC GUIDE

TECHNICAL DATA

Size

LINE SYSTEM

The layout of the suspension points is designed for optimal load distribution and a long lifespan. With all considerations and calculations however, our focus is always on safety. The mix of materials used on the lines of the CHILI5 is an ideal combination of durability, low stretch and low drag.The skywalk CHILI5 has 3 A-, 3 B-, 3 C-, and 1 stabilo line. The main-stabilo is connected with the B-riser. The brake lines are not load-bearing and lead from the trailing edge over the main brake lines through the brake pulleys on the C-risers to the brake handles. A marking on the main brake line indicates the position of the handle attachment. This setting should not be lengthened, for example, to provide more brake travel in extreme flight situations or during landing, nor shortened such that the glider is flown constantly with some brake on.

To provide a better overview and to make sorting easier, the lines have different colors:

• the AI, AII, AIII-main lines and the A-risers are red.
• the BI, BII, BIII-main lines are yellow.
• the CI, CII, CIII-main lines are blue.
• the main stabilo lines are orange.
• the main brake lines are orange.
  The lines are attached with loops to oval shackles and secured with plastic inserts.

The skywalk CHILI5 has 4 risers per side:

• the two inner A-mainlines lead to the inner A-riser, the outer A-line leads to the outer A-riser.
• the B-lines as well as the stabilo lines lead to the B-riser.
• the C-lines lead to the C-riser.

A schematic drawing of the risers can be found at the end of the manual.

ACCELERATION SYSTEM

The skywalk CHILI5 can be equipped with a foot-operated acceleration system.
The acceleration system effects the A1-, A2 and B-risers. Exact lengths of the accelerated risers can be found at the end of the manual.

SPEED CONTROL

The system allows the pilot to even out turbulence, speed and pitch while flying on speed bar without having to release the speed bar. A strap connects the C-riser to the  pulley on the B-riser. To use the SPEED CONTROL, grab the C-riser above the strap and pull the riser downward. Only pull so far that the line shackles on the rear riser don’t drop below the line shackles on the A-riser.

A schematic drawing of the accelerated risers as well as the functionality of the SPEED CONTROL can be found on page 12. Any other adjustable, removable or variable devices are not available.

WHEN FLYING AT TRIM SPEED, THE SPEED CONTROL SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR STEERING THE GLIDER IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. MAKE SURE THAT THE C-RISER IS NOT PULLED DOWN INDIVIDUALLY, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS ACTUATED.

FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND CHARACTERISTICS

WINCHTOWING

The skywalk CHILI5 is well suited for winch towing. Make sure that you only use certified winches and that you climb from the ground at a flat angle. The pilot must have had proper towing instruction and must ensure that the winch operator has had proper training that includes paragliders. When launching on a winch, always fly with a lot of feeling and don’t brake too much as your glider will already have an increased angle of attack. We recommend the use of a towing adapter.

FLYING WITH A MOTOR

Currently, the CHILI5 has no certification for flying with a motor. You can find out the current status of motor certification at any dealer or importer, or by asking skywalk directly. You can find further information on practices and characteristics of flying in the enclosed „BASIC GUIDE“.

DESCENT TECHNIQUES

BIG EARS

In contrast to the spiral dive, with big ears your forward speed is higher than your sink speed. This descent method is used to quickly leave dangerous areas in a desired horizontal direction. The danger of canopy disturbances in turbulent air is greatly reduced with big ears. Proceed as follows (according to DHV teaching instructions):

• Step on the speed bar half-way, grab the outer A-lines (AIII) -which are suspended on separate A-risers- above the line shackle with your palms facing outward and pull the lines down.
• Now press the speed bar all the way. Keep the brake handles and the outer A-lines in your hands during the maneuver.
• Check the symmetry of the collapsed glider.
• To recover, slowly release the A-lines. The glider usually will reinflate by itself.
• As soon as the glider is fully open, release the speed bar.
• To speed up reinflation, pull lightly on the brakes. Another proven technique is to first reinflate one side of the glider, then the other. This can reduce the risk of a stall.

Examples

• If the pilot is surprised near a summit with little ground clearance by strong wind or a thundercloud, neither a B-stall nor a spiral dive can help.
• If the pilot is stuck in very strong lift, it is advisable to exit

B-LINE STALL

The B-lines are pulled down symmetrically 15-20cm. Keep the brake handles in the respective hands. The airflow on top of the profile largely detaches and the  paragliderdescends without flying forward. Pulling hard on the B-risers allows you to decrease the area of the wing and increase your sink rate, but this also increases the risk of the wing forming a rosette to the front. If this happens, recovery from the B-stall  immediately! You can exit the stall by quick and symmetric release of the B-lines. The paraglider will pitch forward and pick up speed. At no time you may use the brakes in this case!

You can find further information about descent techniques in the enclosed “BASIC GUIDE”.

MATERIALS

The skywalk CHILI5 is manufactured from the highest quality materials. skywalk has selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience, performance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the glider is a deciding factor in the pilot’s satisfaction. Spare parts can be obtained from skywalk.

WINGS AND RIBS

Upper sail: Dominico 30 DMF / TX-Light
Lower sail: Dominico TX-Light
Ribs: Porcher Skytex 40g hard

LINES

A, B, C Main lines: Liros PPSLS 180/125, PPSL 200
A, B, C Middle lines: Edelrid 8000U – 130/90/70/50
A, B, C, D Top lines: Liros DC 35; Edelrid 8000U-70/50
Brake lines: Liros DFLP 200/32, DC 35; Edelrid 8000U-190/70/50

RISERS

Güth & Wolf 12mm webbing

PULLEYS

Ronstan ball bearing

SHACKLES

Jootech oval

HOMOLOGATION

The CHILI5 is certified to LTF II 91/09 and EN926-1, EN926-2 in the category B. The CHILI5 is defined as a lightweight sport aircraft with an empty weight of less than 120kg in the paraglider category. The many homologation tests are the last hurdle in the development of a skywalk paraglider. The homologation test flights only take place when the test team is completely happy with the glider development.

We remark that the certification results will differ during flight in thermals or turbulent air. The homologation informs solely regarding the paraglider performance during extremeflight-maneuvers performed in stable air conditions. These extreme-flight-maneuvers during the homologation process should thus not be over-valued. Remember that certification maneuvers were carried out with a harness in the group GH with a carabiner distance (middle to middle) of 40-48 cm. If another harness is used, the glider may display flight characteristics that differ from those in the description.

HARNESS MEASUREMENTS DURING THE TEST FLIGHTS

CLOSING WORDS

The skywalk CHILI5 is at the pinnacle of paraglider development in the market for intermediate gliders and shows what is possible regarding performance, safety and innovation.
It cost us a lot of time to develop this glider, but it was also a lot of fun.
In this development we recognize the challenge of making the right product for every
area and individual taste. We are pleased if you notice this during your first flight and if you feel a certain unity with your glider from the very beginning. The CHILI5 will provide you with plenty of joy over many years if you treat it and care for it properly. Respect for the demands and dangers of our sport are essential for successful and beautiful flights.

Even the safest paraglider can be dangerous due to misjudgments of meteorological conditions or pilot error. Always remember that flying sports are potentially risky and that you are responsible for your own safety. We advise you to fly carefully and to respect laws in the interest of our sport, because every pilot always flies at his or her own risk!

WE WISH YOU A LOT OF FUN WITH YOUR NEW GLIDER AND ALWAYS HAPPY LANDINGS!!

Your skywalk Team

LINE SCHEMATIC

This line schematic is only for illustration purposes.

LINE LENGTH

The total line length has to be measured under a tension of 50 N. The difference between the measured length and the original length should not exceed ± 10mm. Compliance of the test sample’s suspension lines, brake lines and risers  werechecked by the testing laboratory after the test flights were completed. Total line length CHILI5 size XXS, XS, S, M and L: www.skywalk.info Single line length CHILI5 size XXS, XS, S, M and L:: www.skywalk.info

RISERS

The difference between the measured riser lengths and the original riser lengths should not exceed ± 5mm.

CHILI5, size XXS

OVERVIEW GLIDER

1. Main lines
2. Top lines
3. Bottom sail
4. Cell openings
5. Top sail
6. Trailing edge
7. Nameplate

TEST PROTOCOL

repairs:
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Identification:| +| –| |
Visual check of canopy:
Upper surface:| +| –| |
Lower surface:| +| –| |
Profiles:| +| –| |
Line flares:| +| –|  |
Leading edge:| +| –| |
Trailing edge:| +| –| |
Crossports:| +| –| |
Visual check of lines:
Seams:| +| –| |
Abrasion spots:| +| –| |
Core withdrawals:| +| –|  |
Visual check of connectionparts:
Suspension line screw locks:| +| –| |
Risers:| +| –|  |
Length measurement:
Risers:| +| –| |
Lines:| +| –|  |
Examinations of the canopy:
Firmness of canopy:| +| –| |
Porosity:| +| –| |
Examinations of the lines:

Firmness of main lines:| |  |  | |  |  | |  | | daN
| Results [+/–]:| Description of failure:| Suggested repairs:
Visual check of trimming:| +              –| |
Checkflight necessary?| +        –|  |
Type certificate patch?| +      –| |
Identification plate?| +   –| |
Condition:New

Very good condition Good condition Well used Heavily used, but within homologation standards, frequent checks required No longer airworthy, outside of the limit values.

Repairs made?:
Signature of tester: Name of tester:| Date Firm stamp:

Skywalk GmbH & Co. KG
Windeckstr. 4 | 83250 Marquartstein
+49 (0) 8641/69 48 0
info@skywalk.info
www.skywalk.inf

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