All data are recorded in the test report. On the basis of the real wing’s condition, authorized technician will define
the next check interval: under normal circumstances it is two years.
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER
Only small repairs, that don't change the airworthiness of the paraglider, may be done by the user. These include:
fixing small tears (but not seams) up to 10 cm; changing damaged lines; and changing rubber line-fixation rings on
the small karabiners.
When repairing your paraglider on your own keep to the following rules:
When repairing the sail use a self-adhesive patch specified for this purpose. Every BiGolden4 comes with a small
amount of self-adhesive material which is enough for small repairs.
The only admissible repairs done on lines are those where the damaged lines are changed for new ones. Lines
must be exclusively supplied by Gradient; an authorised dealer or authorised service centre. When ordering
new lines use the codes in the attached line diagram. Use the code ‘BiG4’ and size of the glider, followed by the
line code.
E.g. the outside main line in row A for a BiGolden4 42 is: ‘BiG4 42 A1.3’.
An exception to this is an emergency repair of brake line while out flying. For this purpose Gradient encloses a
spare line with every BiGolden4 with a prepared loop on one end. To get the right length adjust it according to
the same line on the opposite side of the canopy. As soon as you can, change the line for an original one from
your authorised Gradient service centre.
After changing any line a thorough pre-flight check must be done. Don't hesitate to ask your instructor or an
experienced colleague for help. If you're not sure, entrust the job to either the manufacturer or an authorised
Gradient dealer.
If you have to replace any of the line-tidy rings (a spare rings are supplied with each BiGolden4) check that the lines
haven't been swapped accidentally and that they are returned to the small carabiner in the correct order.
9. ENJOY YOUR FLYING
Even though BiGolden4 has outstanding performance and stability it must be understood that even the safest
paraglider is an aircraft and that all air sports can be relatively dangerous.
Remember that not only your safety but your passenger´s too lies in your hands.
Never underestimate weather conditions. And never forget that you are flying for pleasure and not to become a
‘fallen hero’. Remember this and the fun that only free-flying can bring will be yours.
We believe that your sensible attitude and the flight characteristics of your BiGolden4 will combine to ensure you
have many hours of fantastic flying.
For all our gliders we use Porcher materials which are made under environmental laws of the EU and all the coating
is environmentally friendly.
When your glider gets to the end of its life we recommend to use Porcher recycling Program to dispose it.
GRADIENT wishes you many fabulous flights and happy landings.
Lukáš Pohl Ondřej Dupal
R&D team - designer R&D team - director
10. CUSTOMER CARE
Please contact your nearest Gradient dealer for any questions concerning your Gradient equipment.
You can find the list of all Gradient dealers on our website.
http://www.gradient.cx/en/Agencies
For all other questions or requests please email us at: gradient@gradient.cx
Our production and development centre is located in the Czech Republic.
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