Accelerated Flight
The OMEGA XALPS 3 wing remains extremely stable even in accele-
rated flight . However, paragliders operate at a lower angle of attack
while flying at their higher speeds, and the degree of stability is gene-
rally reduced . The higher aerodynamic forces involved at higher air-
speeds mean that a collapse can be more dynamic (see also section
“Collapses“) .
Bear in mind that a paraglider flies at a reduced angle of attack when
accelerated, and can generally be considered to be less stable at high
speed . Because of the greater forces in play at high speed, collapses
will be more dynamic .
When encountering severe turbulence while flying accelerated re-
lease the speedbar fully before applying the necessary stabilising bra-
ke . The OMEGA XALPS 3’s high degree of structural stability allows it
to be flown in normally turbulent air while accelerated . Active speedbar
should be employed for adjusting angle of attack under these condi-
tions, instead of brake . Pitch attitude disturbances can be minimised in
this way, and optimal glide performance can be maintained .
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When the angle of attack increases ( e .g . wing pitches back when
entering lift ), the speed bar is briefly pressed harder .
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When the angle of attack decreases (e .g . wing pitches forward ), the
speed bar is released .
Info:
The OMEGA XALPS 3 is a high aspect ratio 2 liner, and this
makes accelerating physically easier, achieving high speed with
relatively short speed line travel . Go carefully with your feet .
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