SIV with collapse lines
The Opera is certified using the collapse lines. If you want to
try the collapse maneuver during the SIV course, the Opera
needs the collapse lines and attachment points on the glider.
These are optional and need to be added by the pre-order.
For the SIV, we strongly recommend to be carried out by
qualified instructor with safety precautions.
Landing
We recommend to land with trimmers to the normal slow
position.
Don’t
use the sharp turns or radical maneuvers. The
OPERA is a high speed glider, any action on the brakes may
cause significant reactions. When you are 1-2m over the
ground, you should face into wind and standing upright and
ready to run. Finally you may pull the brakes smoothly for
minimize vertical speed.
Don’t
hit the ground by your
overtake the glider. If you in windy condition, as soon as you
touch the ground you have to turn around to face the glider
and move towards it during full pulling break symmetrically.
Packing your OPERA
Spread the OPERA completely out on the ground. Separate
the lines to the each side. The OPERA must be folded cell to
cell to keep the plastic reinforcement at the leading edge lie
flat on each other and
don’t
get bent. Try to pack your
OPERA as loosely as the rucksack allows, because every fold
weakens the fabric. Avoid packing the glider where it is wet
or abrasive conditions(sand, asphalt pavement, concrete).
We recommend when you
don’t
use the OPERA for a long
time, store OPERA lay on the flat table or bottom without any
bending plastics. Always use the protective bag to avoid
direct contact with the harnesses and buckles of any friction
between the blade and the rucksack.
Maintenance checks
Cleaning should be carried out with only pure water. 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.