APAX evo user manual
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air). Once you come within a metre of the ground, brake progressively to maintain a level
flight path.
In nil or light winds, flare positively to reduce your ground speed to a minimum. Again:
higher wing loading results in a higher ground speed. Make sure you always land into the
wind. In nil wind situations, be prepared to run fast. In stronger winds, use only the minimum
amount of flare necessary to sufficiently minimize your vertical and horizontal speed. If you
flare too hard in strong winds, the glider will climb rapidly upwards and backwards, and you
may get injured.
In strong winds, turn to face your wing as soon as your feet touch the ground. Immediately
stall the glider as rapidly as possible with the brakes or rear risers. Be prepared to run
towards your wing.
NOTE: The APAX evo has good basic speed, good glide and excellent energy retention.
Give yourself enough space and bleed off speed gradually before flaring.
WARNING: Although the APAX evo is remarkably maneuverable even in the lower half of
the brake range, do not be tempted to make an excessively slow landing approach. Strong
gusts and/or a steep wind gradient may cause any glider to suddenly lose altitude, or even
stall.
Never let the leading edge crash to the ground, you risk damaging the seams and/or
internal structure. Ground handling (especially on rough surfaces) will accelerate the
ageing process of your wing.
Additional information for landing with motor
For landings, regardless of whether they are carried out with or without engine power,
observe the following points:
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Take a closer look at the landing/airfield before you take-off
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Before landing, check the wind direction and speed
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Train landing flights as often as possible to become familiar with the APAX evo
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Landing without engine power requires less space
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In the case of strong headwinds, apply the brake gently. After landing, turn in the
direction of the glider if there is a danger of being pulled backward from the glider
and falling
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Steep turns and rapid changes of direction must be avoided before landing due to
the oscillating movements associated with them.
Landing with standing propeller
Landing with standing propeller reduces the chances of damaging the propeller on landing,
but on the other hand there is only one possible attempt - so the landing must be done
correctly! With or without the engine, the APAX evo reacts better with turbulence with open
trimmers. Therefore, if the conditions are strong, it is better to make an approach with greater
speed, and use plenty of space to bleed off the speed before touching the ground (like in
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