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15 LANDING
Before landing, the pilot should determine the wind direction, usually by checking a
windsock, flags, smoke or your drift over the ground while doing one or more 360° turns.
• Always land into the wind.
• At a height of about 50 meters your landing setup should begin.
The most commonly used one is to head into the wind and depending on the wind
strength the pilot should reach his/her landing point by making s-turns.
• At a height of about 15 meters the final part of your descent should be made at trim
speed into the wind.
• At a height between half a meter and one meter you can gently flare the glider by pulling
gradually down on the brakes to the stall point.
When top-landing it is sometimes not necessary to flare or a much smaller flare may be
required, especially in strong ridge conditions.
15.1 TREE LANDING
If it is not possible to land in an open area, steer into the wind towards an unobstructed
tree and do a normal landing approach as if the tree is your landing spot. Flare as for a
normal landing. On impact hold your legs together and protect your face with your arms.
After any tree landing it is very important to check all the lines, line measurements, and the
canopy for damage.
15.2 WATER LANDING
As you approach landing, release all the buckles (and cross-bracing if present) of the
harness except for one leg. Just before landing, release the remaining buckle. It is
advisable to enter the water downwind. Let the canopy rotate completely forward until it
hits the water with the leading edge openings; the air inside will then be trapped, forming a
big air mattress and giving the pilot more time to escape. Less water will enter the canopy
this way, making the recovery much easier.
Get away from the glider and lines as soon
as possible
, to avoid entanglement. Remember that a ballast bag can be emptied and
then inflated with air for a flotation aid.
The canopy should be carefully inspected after a water landing, since it is very easy to
cause internal damage to the ribs if the canopy is lifted while containing water. Always lift
the canopy by the trailing edge, not by the lines or top or bottom surface fabric.
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