ICARO paragliders TWICE TE, Manual

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The length of the break lines is set correctly at the factory and should not be
changed. The improper adjustment of the steering lines can cause severe
changes to in flight behavior.
Risers
TWICE TE has 4-fold risers which are
equipped with a trimmer system. Small and
big ears are simplified by the separation of
the A-harness. Important aspects in the
development of this harness were easy start
behavior,
B-line-stall, exact optimized
geometry of accelerated flight (open trimmer)
as well as high weight specific stability.
How to vary the trim of the glider
Start off weight can be optimally adjusted by
the position of the trimmer, and flight speed
can be varied.
Will be flown on the weight lower limit or low
temperatures, the trimmer should always be
opened slightly.
If the trimmers are opened completely, you are in the high speed range.
TWICE TE probably has the greatest speed increase of all licensed tandem
gliders. Therefore the following rules apply:
•
In very turbulent air can cause ambitious cap deformations with wide
open trimmers despite the EN-B classification.
•
The trimmer which is completely opened should never be flown with less
than 100 meters distance from the ground.
•
The completely opened trimmer must not be used in extreme, not flyable
strong wind to force a start.
•
Landing completely opened trimmers is dangerous with a lot of risk and
should be omitted.
•
When towing, make sure that the trimmers are closed or opened slightly
during the towing process.
Fixing the trimmer belt:
The belt of the trimmer can be fixed either on the magnetic C belt or be fixed to the
enclosed, freely positioned magnetic tapes. An approved method is to fix these
tapes to the spreader bars.
Flying with the TWICE TE
Harness
The TWICE TE is certified for use with harnesses GH type. Practically all modern
harnesses are GH type harnesses. Older harnesses with fixed cross belts
(GX type) are not certified and should not be used.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between
karabiners and affects the handling and stability of the glider. Excessive tightening