Fresh Breeze APAX evo, User Manual

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APAX evo user manual
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sit back in the harness, so that it is possible to land safely in the event that the winch or tow
rope fails. Ensure that the glider is flown with open brakes so that the angle of attack is not
increased further by the brakes.
On a winch launch, the glider should if possible be steered only by weight-shifting. Brisk,
forceful steering input with the brakes can be used to help correct direction, without braking
the glider too much and stalling it.
You are responsible for ensuring that your towing operations are safe and in accordance
with any applicable tow regulations. Make sure you have appropriate tow training and use a
suitable harness attachment and release mechanism. Always use an approved tow system
and qualified tow operator.
NOTE: Make sure your wing is overhead at the start of your tow. Be careful not to
over-control the wing as it reacts differently to control inputs when on tow.
Towing requires special training and special regulations must be observed. These are:
● The pilot must have completed the appropriate training and hold a licence.
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The winch and release must have a certificate of compliance which covers the towing
of paragliders.
● The winch operator must have undertaken training which includes the towing of
paragliders.
● The APAX evo may not be towed with a towline tension of more than 90 daN.
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The paraglider must not under any circumstances be towed by motor vehicle or
motor boat etc if you do not have the appropriate towing equipment and a suitable
winch operator.
WARNING: The most common cause of stall on winch is releasing the A-risers too early
while the glider is rising. The pilot should ensure that the canopy is above him before the
“start” command is given.
Any changes to direction using the brakes should not be carried out until the canopy is
already above the pilot, as too much brake can cause the glider to fall down again or be
towed in a non-flyable condition.
Attaching the towline release system
The optimal attachment point for the towline release should be as close as possible to the
system’s centre of gravity. On a paraglider the ideal attachment point is level with the harness
attachment point or directly on the risers. It is not essential to use a suitable tow adaptor, but
it is recommended as it provides the pilot with greater safety during the towing phase.
Fresh Breeze offers a safe, lightweight and easy tow release system, “Towing bridle”. It
attaches to the main carabiner and engages the speed system to enhance takeoff safety and
climb performance. It is a two piece tow bridle for use with front mount reserves – with a
three ring release. The bridle utilizes a straight pin which is preferred for reverse inflation style
launches as the odds of a premature release are greatly reduced over curved pin systems.
If a webbing release system is used, there is an increased risk of lockout. This means that
the glider does not fly towards the winch and control pressure by the pilot is not sufficient to
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