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TRIMMER USE WITHOUT MOTOR

For free flight the trimmers are NOT to be used and should remain in the fully closed posi-
tion. The ring at the end of the trimmer must be installed in the carabiner to disable trim-
mer use during unpowered flight.

TRIMMER USE WITH MOTOR

During motor flight the trimmers may be used to compensate for torque. Depending on
the propeller rotation the left or right trimmer can be opened to achieve straight line flight
under power. Both trimmers can be opened for faster flight.

BRAKE LINE ROUTING FOR MOTORING

During motor flight the Brakelines can be routed through the additional set of lower pul-
leys. In this case, both the upper and lower pulleys are used. This will make it easier to
reach the Brakelines and make it less likely to get the brake toggle caught in the propeller.
The brake lines need to be lengthened by the additional distance between the pulleys.

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Chapter 2

Speedsystem

Summary of Contents for SilexX

Page 1: ...SILEXX MANUAL FRESH BREEZE...

Page 2: ...lways be available for any information you might need This manual includes tips for a safe enjoyment of our sport Your Fresh Breeze Team Markus M ller Michel Werner Dr Ing Stefan Wode Gesch ftsf hrer...

Page 3: ...3 Harness 09 Chapter 4 Flying 09 Chapter 5 Decent Maneuvers 13 Chapter 6 Aerobatics 14 Chapter 7 Materials 17 Chapter 8 Storage and Preflight Inspection 17 Chapter 9 Annual Inspection 19 Chapter 10 A...

Page 4: ...s easy handling and excellent performance The closed cells have Dacron Reinforcements for best Stability Dacron reinforcements at the attachment points spread the loads evenly The air enters the Silex...

Page 5: ...l brake lines are yellow while all other lines are blue There are 4 Risers per side The A lines are the most forward followed by the B Lines where the Stabilo Line is also attached The C lines follow...

Page 6: ...Risers The normal length of all Risers is 48 cm During accelaration the A Riser is shoertened by 16 cm The B Riser 11 cm and the C Riser 6 cm The D Risers stays the same SPEEDSYSTEM FITTING The accel...

Page 7: ...er rotation the left or right trimmer can be opened to achieve straight line flight under power Both trimmers can be opened for faster flight BRAKE LINE ROUTING FOR MOTORING During motor flight the Br...

Page 8: ...Page 8 Chapter 2 Speedsystem...

Page 9: ...er in a Horseshoe Shape so that the A lines tension first This is also known as the inverted V Layout All Lines must be clear Pay special attention to the brakelines Makes sure there are NO Lines over...

Page 10: ...o the ground Do not set the brake lines too short Never Fly accelerated in turbulent conditions Never Release the brake lines Should the glider collapse release the accelerator TOWING The Silex is ver...

Page 11: ...ty clinic B LINE STALL Both B Risers are being pulled down symetrically until the glider enters the stall To exit quickly release both B Risers at the same time If the glider horsehoes during the B Li...

Page 12: ...open the glider quickly The Silexx usually opens on its own PARACHUTAL STALL DEEP STALL There is no forward speed with a high sink rate During a slow exit from a B line stall parachutage may occur A p...

Page 13: ...ill spin easier WINGOVERS Alternating turns with high bank angles Caution Fullstall Spins and wing overs more than 90 degrees are considered dangerous aerobatics MATERIALS The Silexx is made from best...

Page 14: ...nt of the affected line Compare the lines before replacement for cor rect lenght and only use the proper line material from an approved repair facility Kite the glider after line replacement to check...

Page 15: ...Silexx is the result of high end development The glider will last many years if treated and cared for properly Respect and an appreciation of the potential dangers of personal flight are required for...

Page 16: ...Page 16 Chapter 11 Linechart and Certification...

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