APCO Aviation Karma EVO, Manual

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15.3 LANDING IN TURBULENCE
One of the safest ways to land a glider in turbulent conditions is to use Big Ears. This
reduces the chances of getting a collapse while on final approach. Use weight shift to
control your approach. It is possible to keep the ears in until you are ready to flare the
glider. Simply release the A-risers and flare the glider, starting a little higher than usual.
Practice this in normal conditions before you need it in an emergency.
16 PACKING
Spread the canopy completely out on the ground. Separate the lines to the left and the
right side of the glider. If the risers are removed from the harness, join the two risers
together by passing one carabiner loop through the other. This keeps them neatly together
and helps to stop line tangles.
Fold the canopy alternately from the right and left sides, working towards the centre, press
out the air, working from the rear towards the front. Place the risers at the trailing edge of
the folded canopy and use them to finally roll up the canopy.
17 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
Cleaning should be carried out with water and if necessary, gentle soap. If the glider
comes in contact with salt water, clean thoroughly with fresh water.
Do not use solvents
of any kind , as this may remove the protective coatings and destroy the fabric.
17.1 Butt holes (Velcro closure on trailing edge tip)
In order to empty sand and small stones from the glider simply shake the sand or small
stones into the wing tip and open the
Butt holes ( Velcro closure on trailing edge tip) to
empty. Do not forget to close the Butt holes afterwards.
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