Aeros Stealth 13 KPL 2, Manual

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If the wind is more than 8m/s (18 mph) or is gusty, you should have at least one wire assisstant, on
the nose wires.
When you hold the glider prior to your take off run, you should have the nose slightly elevated and
wings level.
The glider takes off easily in zero winds as well as with strong winds and does not require any
special methods of handling. Do not pull in excessively after take off.
3.2. Flying
At first, the handling of the Stealth KPL 2 may seem to be different from some other gliders. The
Stealth KPL 2
handles easily at any speed. It is normal for the control bar to trim farther out than
some other gliders
Make your first flights on the Stealth KPL 2 in smooth flying conditions.
After you initiate a turn, easing the bar out will make the turn more efficient. The
Stealth KPL 2
is
stable in multiple 360 degree turns at shallow bank angles in both directions and has no tendency to
sideslip.
3.3. Speeds to fly
The range of trim speed of Stealth KPL 2 with VG off is 38 - 40 km/h (22 - 25 mph). The speedbar
position in front of the pilot’s face corresponds to this range.
The range of stall speed of
Stealth KPL 2
is 29 - 31 km/h (17 - 18 mph). The glider is stable in the
beginnings of a stall. While pushing out on the bar, the bar pressure is progressive.
Stealth KPL 2
speeds up to 90 - 100 km/h (56 - 62 mph) easily being essentially roll neutral, with
little tendency to yaw . The bar pressure is mild, but progressive and consistent.
With the VG on the range of trim speed of
Stealth KPL 2
is 40 - 44 km/h (25 - 27 mph). The
speedbar position opposite the pilot’s chest corresponds to this range. The pitch bar pressure
decreases with the VG on. The glider’s handling is stiffer with VG on, but within permitted limits.
3.4. Turning
Stealth KPL 2
handles easily, the control efforts in pitch are small. Efficient turns require pilot to
ease the bar out. The speedbar position in front of the pilot’s face corresponds to the established
multiple 360 degree turns at shallow bank angles.
Stealth KPL 2
speeds up very easily. Avoid radical maneuvering near the slope until you are
thoroughly familiar with the glider’s response characteristics.
3.5. Variation of the nose angle (utilization of the VG)
Take off should be performed with the VG off.
To put the VG on take the VG rope with your right hand and move it along the speedbar. It needs to
be done several times to put the VG on all the way. At the end of each pull, check that the rope is
secured in the clamcleat on the speedbar.
To take the VG off, pull the rope up and away from the clamcleat and the X-beam will go back to
its initial position.
Landing can be performed with both VG on and VG off. Remember that the glider with the VG on
has the higher landing speed than it does with the VG off.
3.6. Landing