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your feet on the accelerator bar/speed-bar, which is NOT supplied with
the equipment.
Most harnesses are equipped with a pre-installed speed system. Before
first use, ensure that all the harness’ pre-installed components, such as
the pulleys, are installed correctly. After fitting, take into account that you
will have to adjust the length of the speed-bar lines for your individual
requirements. This will vary according to the length of each pilots’ legs!
PLEASE NOTE!
Please ensure you carefully read the sections on trimmers and the
Double Effect System (DES).
We recommend testing the accelerator system when hanging in a frame
first - most schools have such equipment. If in doubt, seek advice from a
qualified professional dealer or school.
2.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND
After your gear has been thoroughly checked and the weather conditions
deemed favourable for flying, inflate your DOBERMANN 2 as many times
as necessary to familiarise yourself with its behaviour. The DOBERMANN 2
inflates easily and smoothly. An excess of energy is not necessary and the
wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harness when you move
forward. This may be assisted by using the A-lines.
Do not pull on them; just accompany the natural rising movement of
the wing. Once the wing is in the 12 o’clock position, simply apply the
correct pressure on the brake lines and the DOBERMANN 2 will sit over
your head.
2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES – DOUBLE STEERING SYSTEM
The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory. However, it
can be changed to adapt to the pilot’s own flying style. In any case, we
recommend flying for a while using the default line length factory settings
before making any adjustment. It will enable you to become more familiar
with the DOBERMANN 2 and its unique flying characteristics. If you then
decide to change the length of the brake lines, untie the knot, slide the line
through the brake link to the desired length, and re-tie the knot so that it is
tight. Only qualified personnel should carry out this adjustment. You must
ensure that the modification does not slow the glider down without pilot
input. Both brake lines should be symmetrical and of the same length. We
recommend using a clove hitch or bowline knot.
When changing the brake length, it is necessary to check that they do
not engage when the speed-bar is used. When we accelerate, the glider
rotates over the C riser and the trailing edge elevates. We must check that
the brake is adjusted to take into consideration this extra distance during
acceleration.
PLEASE NOTE!
The main brakes and the high speed tip are connected at the same point.
Special care must be taken when adjusting the brakes or the high speed tip.
Frequently, pilots decide to adjust the two differently.
Please see the section on: Using the high speed tip
2.7.1 ADJUSTING THE BRAKE PULLEY
Because of the different harness heights that engine manufacturers use,
the DOBERMANN 2 has the possibility of moving the brake pulleys,
depending on the height of the harness or just for pilot convenience.
The pulley is fastened to the riser using velcro and can be adjusted
easily. The riser has 4 possible fixing points (distributed along 10 cm) to
accommodate the pulley.
PLEASE NOTE!
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