Gin Pegasus 3, User Manual, Page: 44 / 52

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The trimmer allows the pilot to increase cruising speed in motorised fl ight and to counter the
torque effect. We recommend that you always have the trimmers closed when launching or
landing.
Use the trimmer only in motorised fl ight. We generally recommend that you do not use the
trimmer to increase speed in turbulent areas or near the ground because of the increased risk of
collapse. Do not brake the glider symmetrically in accelerated fl ight. Pulling both brakes down
fi rmly can deform the pro fi le and, in an extreme case, cause a frontal collapse.
The trimmer must be locked off using the metal loop in non-motorised fl ight. It is possible to
loop the metal loop attached to the end of the trimmer tab through the Carabiner before takeoff.
This locks the trimmer in the neutral position and makes it impossible for the trimmer to be
released in fl ight.
Make sure the trimmer is closed before attaching the safety ring to the main carabiner of the
harness. In the case of open trimmers, the C-strap is considerably shortened!
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The Pegasus 3 trim speed can be increased considerably by using the additional speed system.
It is particularly useful if there is a strong headwind, for valley crossings or to leave a dangerous
area quickly.
The speed system accelerates the wing by progressively shortening the risers towards the
front. This decreases the canopy’s original angle of attack and the speed of the glider increases.
The speed system must be correctly fi tted and adjusted to ensure it operates smoothly during
fl ight. Before fi rst launch, the length should be adjusted to suit the pilot and the line duct should
be checked.
The speed bar and the riser are connected by special Brummel hooks. Adjust the length to the
speed system so that your legs are fully stretched when at maximum accelerated fl ight
(“pulley-to-pulley” on the riser), otherwise you may experience symptoms of fatigue in long
fl
ights. You should still be in a comfortable
fl
ight position even when the speed system is used to
its full extent.
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Riser [mm]* A A’ B C’ C
Length trim speed 410 410 410 410 410
Length accelerated 300 300 330 370 410
Length trimmer open 410 410 430 462 495
Length trimmer open and acc. 300 300 350 422 495