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body. With practice, a pilot will fully appreciate and understand it. Only
practice at high altitude and with enough clearance.
To enter the manoeuvre, the pilot will need to synchronize a weight-shift
with a gradual toggle pull toward the inside of the intended turn. The
intensity of the rotation can be controlled by applying a slight brake line
pull with the toggle located on the upper and opposite half side of the
wing.
A paraglider flying at its maximum rotating speed can reach –20 m/s,
equivalent 70 km/h vertical descending speed, and a stabilized spiral
dive will reach from 15 m/s onwards.
These are the reasons why any pilot should become familiar with the
manoeuvre and know how to properly exit it.
To exit this manoeuvre, the inner toggle (down side of the turn) must
progressively be relaxed while momentarily applying tension to the
outer toggle opposite to the turn. The pilot’s bodyweight must also lean
towards the outside and opposite side of the turn at the same time.
This exit needs to be carried out gradually and smoothly so to feel the
‘G-force’ and speed changes taking place.
When exiting the spiral, the glider will briefly experience an asymmetrical
acceleration and dive, depending on how the manoeuvre was carried out.
Practice these movements at sufficient altitude and with moderation.
5.5 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE
Glide normally when using this technique without straining the wing
or pilot, searching for descending (catabatic) air to use turn as if in a
thermal. Beware of danger zones and locate a suited LZ (Landing Zone)
while descending. Safety comes first!
6. SPECIAL METHODS
6.1 TOWING
The ARTIK P does not experience any problem whilst being towed. Only
qualified personnel should handle the qualified equipment to carry out
this operation. The wing has to be inflated in the same way done with a
normal takeoff mountain or ridge flight.
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT
Although the ARTIK P has been tested by expert acrobatic pilots in
extreme situations, it WAS NOT designed for acrobatic flying. We DO
NOT RECOMMEND USING THIS GLIDER for aerobatic flying!!!
We consider acrobatic flights to be any form of piloting different than
standard soaring flights. Learning acrobatic manoeuvres should be
conducted under the supervision of qualified instructors within a school
environment and over water with all safety/rescue elements in place.
Forces as high as 4 to 5 G can be exerted on a paragliding wings during
extreme manoeuvres.
Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight. Gliders subjected
to extreme manoeuvre techniques should be inspected every six months.
7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.1 MAINTENANCE
Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued
performance.
The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed, if they become dirty,
clean them with a soft damp cloth.
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