Speed system with SPI
The Speed Performance Indicator (SPI)
uses the EPSILON 9 polar curve and the
MacCready theory, and tells you the best
speed to fly. The SPI gives you an indica
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tion of the speed increase to choose tak-
ing into account headwind, sinking air and
the expected quality of the next thermal.
Take the time to set up your speed system.
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Make sure that the speed lines run
freely through the harness pulleys.
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Pull the speedlines through the harness
and connect them to the glider risers
using the Brummel hooks.
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Adjust the length of the speed lines so
that pushing the first and second speed
bar steps reach SPI position 1 ( 30%)
and position 2 ( 80%) respectively.
