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EPIC 2 MOTOR-manual-EN-1-01
November 2022
Accelerator (speed stirrup) and trimmers
The PPG risers have trimmers and an accelerator system, which can be used to increase the speed. The standard
trimmer setting is fully closed (maillons level), which is the slowest position.
We recommend you fly in conditions where you can penetrate into wind without having to use the accelerator or fully
opening the trimmers, which gives you a safety margin of extra speed should you need it.
Glide deteriorates slightly and the glider is slightly more susceptible to collapses with trimmers open or the speed bar
applied. Using the speed system can affect the pilot´s balance in the harness and it may be necessary to make some
adjustments to the harness.
To fly at maximum speed the trimmers should be released and the speed bar pushed progressively until the pullies
touch. Do not go beyond this point by using excessive force to attempt to make the glider go faster as this may
result in the glider collapsing.
IMPORTANT: We do not recommend pilots to fly with full accelerator and trimmers fully open at the same time
Check the speed system and trimmer components regularly for wear and tear, and ensure they always work
smoothly.
Flight Characteristics
