Gin Condor2, User Manual

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Condor 2 user manual
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The spin is a stable fl ight maneuver, in which one side of the canopy stalls, while the other side
continues to fl y forward. The glider turns around the stalled side of the wing.
In normal thermal fl ight, you are not very far from the limits of a spin. If a spin occurs, just let up the
brakes and wait for the glider to surge forward, checking it with the brakes if it surges too far. Never
release the spin if the glider is far back behind you, always try to release it when the glider is above or
in front of you!
Depending on the type of release and the dynamics of the rotary movement, the canopy may dive
forward on one side and collapse asymmetrically. In the case of a longer spin, the pilot may release
the brakes only at the moment when the glider is in its rotary motion above or in front of the pilot.
If the spin does not stop, check whether you have released the brakes fully, including any wraps!
Other tips for dangerous situations
Many reserve deployments are a result of a cascade of over-corrections by the pilot. Please note that
over-corrections are often worse than no input at all.
If for some reason the brake lines are not working, e.g. if the knot on the brake handle has come
undone or a brake line is defective, the Condor 2 can also be steered and landed using the rear
risers.
In this case, stall happens more quickly and the pilot must compensate for the changed fl ight
behaviour by pulling carefully on the risers.
We strongly advise you not to fl y in the rain on any paraglider including the Condor 2. If you do fl y in
the rain, be aware that you will have a greater risk of entering a deep stall. It is wise to apply speedbar
after passing through rain until you are con
fi dent that the glider is fl ying normally, and has preferably
dried out so that there is no longer any risk of deep stall.
Flying in extremely humid weather or in rain is outside of the operating limits of the glider. If you are
unable to avoid fl ying in rain, please observe the following:
● it is advisable to fl y with slight acceleration during and after the rain (min. 30% or more)
● use no brake input or as little as possible
● control travel reduces
● avoid tight turns, especially in the fi nal approach. If conditions allow, you should also fl y
slightly accelerated in this phase
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avoid large angles of attack and the possible early stall near the ground (release the speed
bar only slowly
Always make sure before attaching advertising to the glider that the adhesive planned will not alter
the glider’s
fl ight behaviour. If you are in doubt, we recommend that you do not attach the adhesive.
Attaching adhesives to the glider which are large, heavy, or made of unsuitable material may result in
revocation of the certi
fi cation.
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