AirDesign VOLT 4, Manual

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Brakes lines run freely through the pulleys
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Knots on brake lines are secure
After putting on harness check the:
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Position of reserve (rescue) handle and pins
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Leg loops and strap are fastened correctly
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Main Karabiners are closed
Before launch check that:
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Speed-system is connected correctly and runs smoothly through the pulleys
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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 key to successful launching is to practice ground-handling on flat ground as often as
possible.
The VOLT4 inflates easily and steadily using forward or reverse launch techniques. 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 stronger winds.
The glider has split A-risers. For launching you can take either the inner A-risers or both. If the
ears are folding in during launch its advisable to just use the inner A-lineriser
– this is also
helpful at tail-wind launches.
d. Turning flight
Even for a glider of this class your will notice the agile handling from the first flight. The VOLT4
is easy to turn at any bank angle, from flat through to steeply banked turns.
Brake pressure is progressive which enables the pilot to feel the wing and helps prevent
unintentional stalling.
In turbulent air the VOLT4 absorbs turbulence very effectively which improves pilot comfort in
flight.
brake-shifting
The webbing attachment for the brake-line pulley is intentionally long making it possible to
move the brake handle either to the inside or outside of the riser.
For example: if the glider turns flat: make a steeper or faster turn by moving the inside hand
towards the centre of wing. The glider then speeds up in the turn and the angle of bank
becomes steeper. When doing the opposite
– moving the arms away from the body - the glider
turns flatter and the climb becomes more efficient. We call it “brake - shifting”. Please find more
information at our website or facebook (www.ad-gliders.com,
www.facebook.com/AirDesignGliders).
ATTENTION: PULLING THE BRAKES TOO FAST AND