Gin Condor2, User Manual

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Condor 2 user manual
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These oscillations typically occur at full power. The greater the engine power and propeller
diameter, the greater will be the oscillations. In addition, late or inappropriate pilot reactions may
worsen the problem instead of solving it. Most inexperienced pilots tend to overreact, leading to
“pilot-induced” oscillations. In the majority of cases the best way to handle this is to release the
throttle and release the brakes.
In- fl ight characteristics
Once you have reached a satisfactory altitude after take-off, you can turn in your chosen direction,
open the trimmers if they were previously in the "slow" con
fi guration and go “hands-up” on the
brakes. If conditions are strong, you will need to fl y actively.
For each paramotor, you must make an adjustment of the length of your brakes to prevent them
interfering with the propellers when you do release in fl ight.
If you have a vario or altimeter, keep an eye on it. In level fl ight, it is very easy to climb
unintentionally. The instruments exist to help you maximize your speed and fuel economy. Naturally,
the safety and success of each
fl ight will depend on your piloting set-up, and thanks to its ability to fl y
safely without constant piloting adjustments, the Condor 2 will leave you all the comfort to adjust
everything properly.
“Trim speed” (brakes fully released) is the best glide speed in still air. The brake lines are used to
adjust the speed according to the
fl ight situation in order to ensure optimum performance and safety.
Minimum sink speed on the Condor 2 is achieved by light braking. In a normal fl ying position (knees
parallel to the ground and your body slightly reclined), your hands should be holding the brakes at a
level between your eyes and your shoulders. Use this speed for thermalling and ridge soaring.
Stall speed is approached by bringing your hands towards your hips. Notice the decreased wind
noise and a signi fi cant increase in brake pressure.
Once you have become accustomed to fl ying the Condor 2, you can practice using the speed system
(trimmer), which allows improved glide in headwinds and greater penetration in strong winds. During
your
fi rst few fl ights, familiarize yourself with your glider’s speed range and corresponding brake
positions and pressures.
It is important to remember to release any wraps on the brakes when using the speed system. The
brake length on the Condor 2 has been fi nely tuned to avoid any de fl ection on the trailing edge
through the brake during accelerated fl ight. Applying brake while using the speed system degrades
performance and increases the chance of collapse.
When fl ying accelerated the glider reacts much faster to a collapse. Also the glider reacts more
radically when a collapse happens during accelerated fl ight compared to fl ying at trim speed.
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