Reverse launch
– we recommend the trimmers to be set as described above.
Due to no overshooting tendency the launch is easy, requiring only minimal
brake application before turning. Reverse launches can be executed even with
wind as weak as 1,5 m/s.
IMPORTANT!
Always during launch you have to pull your wing over your head. The
reflex aerofoil used in Snake XX has inherent tendency to increase the
angle of attack, so the paraglider can stay behind the pilot if he will not
careful at this point.
3.7.2 Flight
Snake XX's enlarged speed range may initially demand some attention.
However, once you have mastered these additional aspects, flying will become
pure pleasure. Good handling will let you make the best use of thermals, and
increased speed on glides means that your presence in sinking air will be
shorter.
To avoid stalls when braking with closed trimmers, their movement is restricted
by the tape sewing (Note: it is possible to push the sewn tape through the
buckle with both hands to replace it, but normal operation range is restricted by
said place!).
When the trims are fully opened the wing becomes faster and stiffer, increasing
its stability even more. The brake forces grow too, as well as the distance to
the stall point. The radius and bank angle in turns increase proportionately to
the growing brake forces.
When flying at full speed (trimmers opened / trimmers opened and speedbar
pushed), in rough air, it is highly recommended to steer the paraglider using
alternative steering methods like TST/TCL.
With increasing speed an effect of „inverting” the profile when trailing edge is
being pulled down emerges. That effect can cause dynamic collapses,
especially at full speed.
Speed system operation
Full application of the speed system increases flight speed by some 30%. In
contrast to most paragliders it does not decrease wing stability, in fact the
Snake XX seems to counter the turbulences even better. Still, if you meet
some serious trouble, it is advisable to release the speedbar. With application
of the speed system the brake forces grow, while brake effectiveness
decreases considerably.
At maximum speedbar and fully opened trims we strongly recommend
steering with TCL system.
Turns executed in this way will be slightly wider,
but strength needed to initiate the turn will be smaller and there will be no
decrease in speed.
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