system the brake forces increase, and brake effectiveness
decreases.
At maximum speedbar and fully opened trims all steering
inputs should be smooth and easy, especially at high
speeds.
Landing
Just make sure that last turn into the wind is done with sufficient
altitude. At about 1 meter over ground flare out by gently braking
both sides. The glider may climb again for a while gaining some
height, if too much brake is used.
Caution:
Strong wind landings hardly require braking, if at
all! Use D-risers to deflate the canopy after landing. Using
the brakes will probably result in pilot being lifted again and
dragged backwards.
The final glide of the landing approach should be straight and
smooth. Steep or alternating turns can result in a dangerous
pendulum effect near the ground.
WINCHING
Our paraglider has been successfully tested for foot launching by
winch.
During winching trimmers should be set in closed position (0).
First phase of the winch take-off is analogous to classic launch.
After rising the canopy you will be taken off the ground, as the
winch line gets loaded. Avoid large heading corrections in first
stage of flight up to altitude of 50 meters.
During this stage do not sit deep in the harness in order to be
ready for emergency landing in case of e.g. winch line break.
Make sure that your brakes are fully released, so that angle of
attack does not increase above safe level.
During all winch it is recommended to control the direction by
weightshifting only. Steering lines should be used only for
considerable heading corrections, but even then do not pull them
too much in order to avoid danger of stalling your wing.
free flights - landing
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