AirDesign VOLT 4, Manual

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Excerpt from the EN
Pilots’ aptitude
The VOLT4 is a performance glider with high stability due to its 2-line construction – placed
inside the EN-C category. Neverteless,
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Each pilot should be able to act on his own responsibility.
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Each pilot flying under their own responsibility, must be able to judge if they are able
to cope successfully with the particular flying conditions during a flight.
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Even with the best and safest equipment, a wrong decision can lead to serious injury.
It is the pilot’s obligation to avoid such misjudgements by progressing through
structured theoretical and practical training.
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It is the pilots’ obligation to use suitable protective gear and to maintain the
airworthiness of their equipment.
By following these basic principles, we wish all pilots a successful, safe and enjoyable flying
career.
Recommended weight range
The VOLT4 must only be flown within the certified weight range as stated in the technical data
under section 3. The take-off weight includes pilot plus clothing, glider, harness, equipment
etc.
The VOLT4 reacts to a variation in loading with a slight reduction or increase of trim-speed. The
performance remains more or less the same.
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Harness
The VOLT4 is type-tested for use with all modern harnesses – rated as GH.
Below you find information about the use of harness dimensions which was used during
certification and is written in the EN-926-2 norm: