Skywalk TONIC User manual

MANUAL/SERVICE SERIALNR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 31

DESCRIPTION 32

TECHNICAL DATA 33

LINE SYSTEM 34

ACCELERATION SYSTEM 36

HARNESS 37

FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE 38

DESCENT TECHNIQUES 42

EXTREME FLIGHT MANEUVERS 46

MATERIALS 46

MAINTENANCE 48

DISPOSAL 48

NATURE AND ECOLOGICAL COMPATIBILITY 48

2-YEAR-CHECK 50

CERTIFICATION 51

CLOSING WORDS 52

LINE SCHEMATIC 53

RISER PLAN 54

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new skywalk TONIC! Thank you for your trust

in skywalk paragliders. We are certain that you will enjoy every minute with your sky-

walk TONIC. We recommend that you read this handbook attentively so that you can

feel comfortable with your new paraglider. The handbook will comprehensively inform

you on the skywalk TONIC. This handbook also gives you tips for flying safely and with

confidence, so that you can enjoy many hours in the sky with your TONIC. For helpful

suggestions, questions or critic, please call or send us an e-mail. The skywalk Team is

gladly at your disposal.

THE SKYWALK TEAM

DESCRIPTION

The TONIC is a completely new development combining simple, safe but also dynamic

flight performance with low weight, small packing dimensions and a pleasing glide ratio.

The TONIC can be used for many purposes- hike & fly, dune soaring, freestyle- and ther-

mal flying is possible as well. Yet you can continue to trust in the safety of certification.

In order to realize the compromise between low weight and durability, a new cloth from

DOMINICO 20 DMF was implemented in combination with a simple construction.

Of course the TONIC is also equipped with the groundbreaking JET FLAP technology. JET

FLAPs have consistently prevailed in the past few years and make it possible to land at

low speeds with high safety potential, along with providing top climb performance.

PILOT SPECIFICATIONS

Due to the high wing load, the TONIC demands a pilot with a high level of flying experience

and solid active flying skills with other paragliders. In extreme flying situations, the TON-

IC has a high safety potential, also confirmed by the EN/LTF C certification. Still, you must

be able to control the agility. If this is the case, the glider will provide a wide range of use

and extremely high fun potential!

TECHNICAL DATA

Tonic EN/LTF : B 56-80kg B 65-100kg

C C 81-105kg C 105-114kg

Size 14 16 18

Cells 26 26 26

Surface Area (flat) 16,79 19,00 21,35

Flat Span: 8,37 8,91 9,44

Flat Aspect Ratio 4,18 4,18 4,18

Projected Area 14,24 16,12 18,11

Projected Span 6,64 7,07 7,49

Projected Aspect Ratio 3,10 3,10 3,10

max. profil depth in cm 2,36 2,51 2,66

min. profil depth in cm 0,84 0,90 0,95

Average line length without risers in cm 4,80 5,10 5,41

Leinenverbrauch in m 190 202 214

Canopy weight kg 2,8 3,1 3,4

Launch weight from – to in kg. 56-91 56-105 65-114

Trimmer yes yes yes

Towing yes yes yes

Jet Flap Technologie yes yes yes

Motor certification with special risers no no no

CAUTION:

THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE IS PRINTED ON THE INSIDE OF THE STABILO. THE

NAME OF THE PILOT AND THE DATE OF FIRST FLIGHT MUST BE ENTERED

HERE. THE TYPE INSPECTION TAG IS PRESSED INTO THE MIDDLE CELL ABOVE

THE CHECKAIR STAMP. THE DATE OF THE INSPECTION MUST ALSO BE EN-

TERED.IF THIS LABEL IS MISSING, IT SHOULD BE ASSUMED THAT THE GLID-

ER IS AN UNINSPECTED PROTOTYPE.

LINE SYSTEM

Thanks to extensive testing, the lines of the TONIC have a very high level of strength

with a very small diameter. Safety always remains a priority throughout our design and

construction process. For this reason, we have implemented an elaborate combination of

different Liros lines in the TONIC.

The skywalk TONIC is equipped with 3 A-, 3 B- as well as 3 C and 1 stabilo line.

The top lines of the last cell together with the stabilo top lines attach to the main stabilo

line, which lead directly to the B-riser.

The brake lines are not load bearing and lead from the trailing edge of the wing over

the main brake line throught the brake pulley on the C-riser to the brake handle. There

is a mark on the main brake line where the brake handle is knotted. The brake line set-

tings should not be changed, on the one hand to assure adequate brake travel in extreme

flight situations and while landing and on the other hand to avoid constant braking. For

better recognition, the A-lines and the A-riser are red and the stabilo line is red/yellow.

The B-lines are yellow, the main brake line and the brake spider are orange and all oth-

er lines are blue. The line locks are triangular, a plastic insert prevents the looped-in lines

from slipping as well as preventing accidental opening of the line locks.

The skywalk TONIC has 3 risers on each side.

>The A-lines lead directly to the A-riser.

> The B-lines and the Stabilo-Line lead to the B-riser.

> The C-lines lead to the C-riser.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING:

FLYING A PARAGLIDER GENERALLY REQUIRES MAXIMUM CAUTION AT ALL

TIMES. BE AWARE THAT AS A PARAGLIDING PILOT, YOU FLY AT YOUR OWN

RISK. AS A PILOT YOU MUST GUARANTEE THE AIRWORTHINESS OF YOUR

PARAGLIDER BEFORE EVERY SINGLE FLIGHT.

The skywalk TONIC may not be flown:

> outside of the minimum and maximum certified launch weight.

> with a motor, except if there is DULV- or motorglider association certification.

> in rainy, snowy and extremely turbulent weather conditions or high winds

> in fog or clouds (visual flight)

> with insufficient experience or training

Each pilot is responsible for their own safety and must ensure that their aircraft

(paraglider) has been checked and serviced for its airworthiness before launching.

You can only fly your skywalk TONIC with a valid flying license and in accordance

with local rules and regulations.

The skywalk TONIC passed multiple quality control checks during production.

More spot checks were performed before delivery to the dealer.

ACCELERATION SYSTEM

The skywalk TONIC can be equipped with a foot-operated speed system. The Speed Sys-

tem works on the A- and B-riser. Exact specifications can be found on the riser illustra-

tion.

Installing the accelerator equipment:

Most standard harnesses have pulleys attached

for the speed system. The Speed system lines run

from the front through the pulleys on the harness

upwards and are knotted to the brummel hooks

at the appropriate length.

A correct adjustment of the acceleration lines

will assure that the foot bar can be reached easi-

ly with angled legs during flight. The entire speed

range can be accessed by stretching out the legs.

Prior to launch, the brummel hooks of the foot-

operated accelerator and the speed system have

to be connected to the riser. Check that the speed system line runs freely.

Function: The pilot pushes on the speed system, thereby shortening the A- and

B- risers. Illustration of accelerated risers - page 54.

The TONIC-Riser comes with a safety stitch on the trimmer loop.

To activate the trimmer, this seam must be removed including the additional black band.

It is important to make sure that the red trimmer loop or other parts of the

harness are not damaged.

With unremoved safety stitch the LTF / EN certification is also given in not hung

condition of the trimmer loop.

The trimmer loop can be hung in the main carabiners, so the pilot is within the DHV weight

limits in the LTF / EN approved area.

If the trimmer loop is “not” hung in the main carabiners with removed safety stitching,

the TONIC is not authorized by LTF / EN.

Trimmer band with main suspension in the main

carabiner. Once the trimmer loop is hung in the main

carabiner, the license within the DHV weight limits in

LTF / EN approval reappears.

Proper removal of the trimmer loop at the seam

above the safety material.

Wrong removal of the safety seam. Risk of damage

to the trimmer loop.

HARNESS

All EN- or LTF-certified harnesses from the harness group GH (harnesses without solid

cross-bracing) are authorized for use with the skywalk TONIC.

CAUTION:

FULLY CROSS-BRACED HARNESSES INFLUENCE HANDLING DRASTICALLY

AND DO NOT LEAD TO INCREASED SAFETY PERFORMANCE!

FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE

Preflight check and maintenance:

It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight to

inspect for defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long periods

of storage.

Check thoroughly:

>All seams of the harness, the seams of the rescue and risers

>All connecting parts, maillons and carabiners

>The brake-line knots on both sides and follow the brake lines to the top

>All the other lines from riser to canopy

>All the line attachment points at the canopy

>If the top or bottom sail has partial damage or wear and tear

>The ribs and crossports from inside

Laying out the glider:

If you use your paraglider for the first time we recommend that you practice some

inflations and try some simple flights at a training site. This way you are able to get

used to the skywalk TONIC. Lay out the canopy so that the leading edge is slightly

bowed and the middle of the canopy represents the highest point.

This way the A-lines are tensioned first in the middle during inflation, the paraglider in-

flates evenly which ensures an easier and direction-stable launch. Carefully

separate the line levels and arrange the risers. If the risers are not twisted, the brake

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