different carabiner hangpoints, and/or
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change the throttle setting and/or
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adjust the cross bracing to counteract the torque, if there is one
present and/or
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shift yourself to the other side of the harness and/or
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change the trimmer settings.
The best method is to fasten opposite cross-bracing, or apply some
weight-shift. Such oscillations usually occur at full power - the
greater the engine output and propeller diameter, the bigger the
swings. In addition pilot reactions are often too late or wrong,
increasing the problem instead of solving it. In this case a simple way
to deal with this question is to close the throttle and release the
brakes. Especially less-experienced pilots tend to overreact. This is
called a pilot-induced oscillation, and proven solution is to leave the
brakes alone.
Another way to counter the drift of the
canopy away from the direction of the
propeller turn can be the additional
inner eyelet at the hangpoint. Just bear
in mind it's not adjustable.
Level flight
Once you have gained safe height after take-off and wish to go for
a route, you can turn on the right direction, fully open the trimmers
and let off the brakes.If the conditions are turbulent, it can look
foolhardy, but this is the essential feature of the reflex profile - the
faster you fly, the safer your Universal 1.1. That's why it’s actually
possible to release the brakes and enjoy your flight.
Caution:
Some pilots with previous free-flying paragliders
experience may have a well-grounded habit of keeping the
brakes slightly taut at all times. Such a technique, while quite
reasonable on a free-flying wings as it allows for quick pilot
reactions and decreases sink, is not advisable for reflex
paragliders. When you pull the brakes, the Universal 1.1
profile loses its reflex characteristics.
If you happen to have a variometer or altimeter aboard – watch it. In
a level flight it is very easy to start climbing unintentionally. The
instruments will help you optimise speed and fuel economy.
Good knowledge of weather conditions (e.g. wind at different
altitudes) and smart use of thermals, convergence and other kinds of
lift is another way of greatly reducing fuel consumption and
increasing your flight range.
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