Landing
Always make a proper landing circuit with a well-planned final ap-
proach . As the ground approaches progressively increase brake to le-
vel the flight-path, before applying full brake to completely arrest the
forward speed .
Caution:
Steep turn reversals lead to strong swinging of the pi-
lot, and should not be done near the ground .
Caution:
Braking will reduce your speed and increase your sink,
but it will certainly seriously restrict your ability to manoeuvre .
Caution:
Getting below minimum speed leads to stalling: this
should unquestionably be avoided when top landing, and on fi-
nal approach .
Handle
with care: Never let your glider fall to the ground on its
leading edge . The overpressure so caused inside the wing can-
rip the cell walls and damage the leading edge .
Handle
with care: After landing in water the canopy can quick-
ly fill up, and become very heavy . The canopy should be lifted
out of the water by its trailing edge, giving the water a chance to
run out . Otherwise it might tear under this unaccustomed hea-
vy load .
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