APAX evo user manual
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The APAX evo has excellent pitch stability. Nonetheless, in turbulence or during
manoeuvres, the glider may pitch. If the glider pitches in front of you, apply brake to slow it
down. If the glider drops behind you, ease off the brakes to allow it to speed up. The
objective is to reduce the pendulum effect by adjusting the speed of your glider so that glider
and pilot are travelling at the same speed.
The same general principles also apply when gliding on bar.
Summary: "Active flying"
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The pilot sits upright in his harness, his view goes in the direction of the flight.
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He constantly responds to increasing and decreasing brake pressures with the aim of
maintaining a constant pressure on the brake lines.
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The further in front of you the glider pitches, the larger the brake input required, but
for a shorter duration.
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When brake pressures decrease, brake firmly; when brake pressures increase, ease
off the brakes.
WARNING: Never release the brakes when the glider is behind you but accelerating
forwards.
Rapid descent techniques
Many flying situations call for a very rapid descent to avoid a dangerous situation, e.g. the up
current from a cumulus cloud, an approaching cold front or a storm front.
Rapid descent methods should all be practised in calm conditions and at sufficient altitude
so that a pilot is then able to employ them effectively if extreme conditions arise. Rapid
descent techniques are divided into three different manoeuvres which increase the sink rate
in a safe and controllable manner.
All of these options will also strain your motor paraglider and should be avoided if you want
to preserve your motor paraglider. We recommend that you practice the rapid descent
techniques under professional guidance during a safety training course.
Spiral dives
The spiral dive is the most effective method for making a rapid descent, and can allow sink
rates of up to 20 m/s to be reached. It is suitable where there is a high ascent rate and little
wind.
The APAX evo fulfils the EN spiral dive requirements and has no tendency to remain in a
stable spiral dive under normal conditions. The certification test flights are carried out with a
defined carabiner distance (see chapter "Harness"). Deviations from this setting, unapproved
harnesses or spirals with excessive sink can change the maneuver considerably; pilot action
may be required. In such cases, exit the spiral by weightshifting to the outside and
progressively applying the outside brake.
Before entering a spiral, make sure you have adequate height for recovery. To enter the
spiral dive, weight shift and progressively apply the inside brake until the glider enters the
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