AirDesign RIDE 3, Manual And Service Book

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Before launch check that:
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Risers are not twisted
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Place brake handles in the hands and check brake lines are free
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Position pilot in centre of wing
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Check wind direction
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Check take off area is clear
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Check airspace is free from congestion
c. Take-off
The RIDE3 inflates easily and steadily using forward or reverse launch techniques. There is no
tendency for the canopy to hang back during inflation. To forward (alpine) launch in light or nil
wind there is no need to pull the risers hard. Allow the glider to stabilise overhead and run
positively forward checking the canopy is fully inflated and clear of any knots or tangles.
Reverse launching is recommended in strong wind.
The glider has split A-risers. For launching take both A-line-risers. To hold the arms (with the A-
risers) more straight up then sideward gives you a better feedback while inflating. Especially in
light or nil wind conditions it´s helpful. Once over head the glider is easy to control and lifts off
easy even with higher loading.
d. Turning flight
RIDE3 has a long brake-travel with a progressive steering pressure. An intentional or
unintentional stalling is almost impossible.
In turbulent air the RIDE3 is easy to centre in a thermal and absorbs turbulence very effectively
which improves pilot and passenger comfort in flight.
NOTE: In the unlikely event that a brake line releases from the brake handle or breaks, the
glider is manoeuvrable using the C-risers. By pulling gently on the C-risers it is possible to
steer the glider and land safely.
When entering an asymmetric stall (negative), the glider starts to slide into the turn.
The inner wing stops flying, loses pressure and becomes soft. At this point, the brakes have to
be released immediately.
Alternative Steering:
In the unlikely event, that a brake line releases from the brake handle, or breaks, or the brake-
lines are tangled up, the glider is manoeuvrable using the rear-risers. By pulling gently on the
rear-risers, it is possible to steer the glider and land safely.
Don’t pull the rear -risers too much,
to avoid a deep stall!
e. Brake Line Length
The brake-line length of your new RIDE3 has been finely tuned by AIRDESIGN test pilots, and it
should not be necessary to adjust it.
If you feel it is necessary to adjust the brake-line length to suit physical build, height of harness
hang points, or style of flying, we recommend you ground handle the glider before you test-fly
it, and repeat this process after every 20mm of adjustment.
Brake lines that are too short: