Notice – Warp 3

Notice – Warp 3

Issued by:

Dudek Paragliders

Release date:

25.12.2025

Concerns:

Paraglider wing Warp 3

Status/ Effective Date:

From the date of publication

Problem description:

We recieved some reports that the center main A lines on some Warp 3 wings are stretching after around 50h of intensive use. C lines may shrink as well resulting in trimming affecting the performance and assumed behavior of the wing. It’s common knowledge that unsheathed lines in high performance gliders require more care than those in standard designs. Therefore, we recommend more frequent line inspections for Warp 3 gliders and a quick fix for gliders exhibiting performance loss.

Action required:

1. If you notice any unusual behavior or a drop in performance, follow the instructions in the link below.

Execution time:

The modification may be indicated in wings with several dozen hours of flight time, showing a tendency to “lazily” rise overhead or stay behind the pilot, especially when:

• take-off trimmers are fully closed, and/or
• the wing is wet and has an increased weight, and/or
• in freezing temperatures, when the unpacked wing is stiff and fabric creases are difficult to straighten out.

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