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ADJUSTING BRAKE LINES
The brake lines lead from the trailing edge of the canopy to the main brake lines which
then run through pulleys on the C-risers to the brake handles. A mark on the main brake
line indicates the position of the brake handle.
The glider is delivered with a standard set-up and its speed can reach 38 - 40 km/h
depending on the weight of the pilot. The brake-lines should always be adjusted so that the
first brake-lines just come under tension when the brake handles have been pulled 5-10
cm. The test results relate to this brake-line adjustment.
This adjustment, on the one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme
flying situations and when landing, while on the other hand, it ensures that the canopy is
not permanently braked (especially when fully accelerated). This trim should not be altered.
In extreme situations any other settings may lead to the glider reacting differently to
versions which have been tested.
NOTE!! If in doubt about the brake-line adjustment, it is preferable to leave them too long,
as any necessary shortening can easily be achieved by wrapping them round your hand.
The length of the control lines measured from the first cascade line is and the available
brake travel before stalling the wing depends on the size and loading.
Magus
22
24
26
Main brake length
360 cm (
245+115 )
375 cm (
260+115 )
392 cm (
277+115 )
Brake range by
max. loading app.
55 cm
59 cm
63 cm
(The publication of the brake travel is claimed by the EN 926.)
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