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FLYING THE T-RIDE
Wind Trim settings Launching technique & additional settings
under 1 (m/s)
Released for 2-3 cm
from neutral position.
Forward launch
- start with lines under tension
- try to minimize use of the brakes.
- use of full thrust when canopy at 80°
1 - 3 (m/s)
Neutral
Forward launch
- start with lines under tension
- try to minimize use of the brakes.
- use of full thrust when canopy at 80°
over 3 (m/s)
Neutral or closed for
1-2 cm
Forward launch
- start with lines under tension
- try to minimize use of the brakes.
- use of full thrust when canopy at 80°
Flight
After take-off and applying full power the glider will be at a higher angle of attack. Some
paramotoring configurations may have a tendency to roll under full power. The torque
and gyro moments produced from different engines can lift you to one side developing a
back and forth swinging motion. This happens more often on powerful engines with
bigger propellers flying with lower wing loadings. The safest way to deal with this is to
throttle back and release the brakes. Do not let go of the brakes.
Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain.
With power off the T-Ride best glide rate is with open brakes. Flying the T-Ride with
minimal altitude loss can be reached by lightly applying brakes and having the
D-trimmers closed (pulled all the way in).
In turbulent air fly with brakes lightly applied (10-15 cm) to maintain some internal
pressure and trimmers set to neutral. This will help avoid canopy collapse. If the canopy
pendulums forward correct this by promptly applying the brakes. A pendulum
movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by easing up on the brakes to let the
canopy move forward.
When you have become fully confident in your wing try experimenting with slower and
faster trim-settings. The more time you spend on your T-Ride the more likely you will
enjoy the extra speed and security it will offer you.