Flow Paragliders Cosmos Power Series, Manual

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it comes up and thus avoids the need to use brakes. Depending on the wind conditions a gentle and adequate use of brakes can help you
to take-off quicker.
5.4 Turning
Cosmos Power is designed to turn efficiently and will turn without the need for weight-shift piloting if you choose.
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Cosmos Power is designed to be responsive in turns. Trimmers in neutral the turns are docile and predicable; trimmers in “FAST” the turns
are dynamic and carry energy, take it slowly in flying with trimmers fully open to familiarize yourself with the behaviour in different
configurations.
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Cosmos Power can also be flown slowly for efficient climb and to maintain a flatter turn to minimize sink rate during the turn (with 15%
brake).
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Whilst in fully accelerated mode, (full speed bar- & full out trimmers or just full speed bar), the brakes should not be used to steer the wing
since the foil will be destabilised, 2D tip steering must be used. (See 2D tip steering mod on page 18)
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Remember finesse is essential when flying a powered paraglider. Gentle but firm inputs will always keep your glider under control.
5.5 2D Tip Steering control.
The tip steering line comes installed on its dedicated mini toggle; it is delivered that way as standard from the factory. A modification can be done
to connect the tip steering line to the main brake handle, turning the system into 2D steering. Many pilots prefer to have that configuration as
they do not feel comfortable letting go of the main brake lines to steer the glider with the tip steering. When the tips steering line and main brake
line are connected to the main brake handle you need to move your hand towards your body to give more bias to the tips steering line
See “ 2D Tip Steering” on page 16 for further instructions on turning the glider in reflex mode.
5.6 Landing
The glider should be trimmed “neutral” with the rear riser system pulled shut (see trimmer section below) . With the trimmer system fully closed
the aero foil is at its most efficient and at its slowest speed.
High caution is recommended in the stages of approaching and landing. Cosmos Power is a fast glider, any action on the brakes may cause
significant reactions and oscillations. It is therefore recommended to execute the first flights in a familiar environment and under easy conditions.
On the final leg before and touching down it is recommended to have hands up, to let the glider build energy just prior to landing for the final
flare. This action allows a more effective flare and therefore a gentler landing.