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Flying with speed-system engaged
When flying into head wind, through sink, or during long transitions
between thermals it is advisable (for the sake of best glide angle) to
increase speed, as long as conditions are not too turbulent.
In order to accelerate your flight you have to put your feet on the
speedbar and push it forward. If you happen to feel tension drop
when pushing the speedbar, it can be a sign of imminent frontal
collapse. In this case release the bar immediately.
Caution:
Watch out for such things - fast reaction can
spare you most of the frontstalls, always possible when
using the speedsystem.
Remember:
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Speed system operation diminishes your paraglider's angle of
attack, so that its airspeed is increased, but simultaneously the
canopy becomes less stable. The airflow becomes more
dynamic, too. Therefore you should avoid using speedsystem in
turbulent conditions, close to the ground or near other airspace
users!
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Do not use speed system during extreme manoeuvres! If the
canopy does collapse when accelerated, release the speed bar
immediately and correct the situation as usual.
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When speed system is engaged, do not use the brakes as it can
make your paraglider more susceptible to frontal collapses. In
such situations you should control your direction with C risers
(blue cover).
Caution:
Accordingly to increase in speed the angle of
attack diminishes, so the canopy is more susceptible to
front collapses than in normal flight.
The faster is your flight, the more dynamic are possible
collapses and stalls.
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flight
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