GOLEM Golem is our new tandem. During take-off, the canopy inflates immediately and climbs smoothly up to its natural angle of flight within a short distance. These outstanding launching characteristics allow perfect start even with no wind. Precise handling and low pressure on the brakes make flying Golem as easy as flying solo paraglider.

Flight Manual GOLEM

Manufactured by:
SKY Paragliders
Kadlcákova 1466
739 11 Frýdlant nad Ostravicí
Tel.: + 420 658 - 676 088
Fax: + 420 658 - 675 305 

Technical Description:
Model GOLEM
Number of Cells 56
Area (m2) 40,23
Wing Span 14,31
Aspect Ratio 5,1
Weight of the canopy 8,9
Flight weight 140-210
Speed (km/h) 26-43
Certification AFNOR SHV
Category Tandem

The paraglider GOLEM was certified according to the AFNOR SHV standards in Biplace (Tandem) category.

Materials: 
Canopy surface: SKYTEX- Porcher
Profiles, diagonal segments: SKYTEX- Porcher
Reinforcements: Uxo, W 420 Porcher
Threads: Pesh
Lines: Kevlar
Threads: Pesh
Risers: Pesh
Buckles: Maillon Rapide
Threads: Pesh

The Glider's Characteristics:
The wing GOLEM is comfortable tandem glider with little resistance in the brakes and pleasant take off even at no wind conditions. You will  appreciate its qualities not only when soaring the ridge but also during the cross country flights. The combination of high stability and  the performance makes the glider unique in the tandem category.

GOLEM utilizes elliptical plot. The cells on the leading edge are open (besides the outer cells) and the whole leading edge is reinforced. The lines are linked to four strap riser on each side plus one side strap for easy big ears. Accelerator system (speed system) is the standard part of each glider. The brakes are attached to the back risers by magnet attachment. The airfoil used at the construction enables to use the wide speed range with very good stability. The glider is especially notable for the all angle stability, its behavior is clean and the steering is very easy.  Only the valid pilot license holders should fly the glider.

Flight:
Pre flight Check
A thorough visual pre-flight check is essential for the security reasons. Suggested pre-flight checks:
- the integrity of the cloth and seams on the canopy
- the integrity of the lines, especially in the "forks" and at the buckles
- buckles at the risers with linked lines
It is recommended to go through the check after the landing as you have time enough and probably more room as well.

Before the Take-off 

At strong winds or at the conditions when it is not possible to go through the proper checks, the pilot has to check the glider during inflation.

Take off
The glider is easy to inflate both the front and reverse ways.
During the front launch the pilot starts running and at the same time he/she pulls the A risers. The reverse launch is to be used according to quality of the launch even at moderate winds. And again the pilot helps the paraglider to inflate by pulling the A risers.
During the final part of the take-off it is suggested to brake a little bit and increase the lift and take-off at the lower take-off speed.

Turns and Routine flying
Turning is very pleasure with this paraglider. Note: When turning aggressively the glider sink is higher than at straight flight. The maximal glide ratio could be achieved by releasing the brakes at maximum. The minimum sink rate is attained by lowering the trailing edge by about 15 cm.

Extreme Flight Maneuvers
Paraglider GOLEM was certified as Biplace wing. To get the certification in this category, the glider must prove during flight tests, that in non thermal conditions the glider is able to get back to normal flight with a suitable pilot interference from any of the below stated maneuvers.
Tests proved that the paragliders gets back to normal flight without a pilot interference. 
The main goal at the construction was to develop a stable glider with good performance characteristics that might be especially suitable for occasional flying. During the tests the paraglider proved to get out of all the test maneuvers without the pilot intervene but it is not possible to guarantee this ideal behavior at all conditions.  At everyday flying when there is strong mechanical or thermal turbulence, the wing react in a different way than it did during the tests. Therefore it is necessary to learn about the ways how to get out of the situation and - of course - about the situation itself. The pilot should not only rely on the self recovering reactions of the wing, but should be able by an active flying help the canopy return back to normal flight.

This chapter is prepared for the paragliders GOLEM that are loaded according to the technical data stated above. The pitch of the harness buckles should not be more than 40 cm.

Recovery from the Extreme Maneuvers:

Big Ears
When the pilot needs to increase the sink of the glider he/she can pull down two outer lines of the A riser. After releasing the brakes, the glider inflates itself. The inflation will be quicker, if you pump the brakes.

The Spiral
The pilots starts the spiral by continuous pulling the adequate brake line. The gliders comes from a sharp turn into a spiral. The spiral is finished by slow and continuous releasing of the brake line. It is also possible to enter the spiral by pulling and releasing the brakes and when the gliders enters the swing the pilot keeps one brake pulled.

B-stall
The paraglider enters the B-stall when pulling the B risers evenly and rapidly. You must pull strongly or even ask the passenger for help. The regime is to be finished by continuous releasing of both the brakes.  This flight regime is quite demanding.

Dangerous Flight Regimes

Front-stall
It is possible to apply the regime by pulling both the A risers till the leading edge collapses. After letting the risers, the canopy recovers back to a standard flight regime. To recover the paraglider quickly, you can apply the brakes and "pump the inflation". Occasionally the regime could be evoked by thermal turbulence.

Asymmetric Collapse 
It is possible to apply the regime by pulling outer A lines (or the whole riser). Usually the gliders recovers itself. Recovery time could be shortened by gentle brake power on the not collapsed side and the deflation could be pumped out. This kind of collapse occurs occasionally only in the strong thermal conditions. In case the lines are tangled in the canopy after recovery and if it is not possible to pump the problem out, it is possible to repeat the asymmetric collapse several times till the lines are not released.

Spin
This applies after asymmetric use of control line and avulsions of the streamlines.  A spin is induced when the pilot pulls one control line all the way down very hard and very quickly. Typically the pilot flies at normal speed and applies the brake on one side (the other one might be released), the canopy starts spinning to the braked side. The paraglider usually recovers from the regime itself. In case the glider stabilizes in the regime, the pilot could induce a full stall or to use reserve.

Spiral Dive
It is not usually possible to stabilize the paraglider in the regime. If this happens it is possible to end it by releasing the brake and shifting the weight against the spin direction.

Unknown Flight Regime
If you happen to come to a regime that is completely unknown to you and you do not what to do, you can release - in case you re high enough - the control lines and wait if the paraglider recovers itself (it is quite probable with the glider). If you do not operate with enough hight, you can use the reserve parachute.

Life span

The lifetime of the paraglider is about 200 flight hours and depends on several reasons. Pilot - being the owner of the paraglider- influences most of them.The mechanical abrasion (the canopy cloth permeability increases) is caused mainly at launches and landings. This abrasion could be minimized by deciding for suitable launches and landings and of course by excellent take-offs and landings.  The cloth which is used for the canopy degrades by the UV radiation and therefore it is not suggested to expose the canopy to the sun rays.

When storing, it is recommended to follow these rules:
Store only a dry paraglider, otherwise you face the danger of the cloth degradation
The place you store your paraglider soul be dry and clean, without any oils or dissolvents.

Cleaning
In case you wet the paraglider in the salt water it is necessary to clean it in fresh water before drying. The usual dirt (dust or clay) could be cleaned in warm water without detergents.

Repairs and Checks

The user can repair only a minor damages that cannot influence the flight characteristics. (e.g. minor tears could be repaired by a sticker). In case of a major damage it is necessary to have it repaired by a manufacturer. The gliders produced by our company has to be checked by a technician of the company after two years and annually after that period. All the checks will be noted in the paraglider ID card and in the table that is part of the glider. 

Suitable Harnesses

The paraglider could be used with any modern harness. It is recommended that the harness is provided with cross straps, which reduce the influences of the turbulent air. It is recommended to use the harness which could store a reserve and back protector. The pitch of the buckles should be at least 40 cm.  Harnesses produced by Sky Paragliders meet all the requirements.

Summary

GOLEM will be your reliable partner during your thermal flights. Never under estimate the weather conditions and before the take-off consider your abilities and the local conditions.  


Warranty
The proper function of the glider is guaranteed for the period of six months. The guarantee covers material faults and all the production faults.
The guarantee does not cover faults caused by a misuse or non suitable storage.