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The NKare Bag guides you through the folding process, allowing you to
concertina pack the wing with each rod on top of the other and then fold
the wing as required. This folding system ensures that both the fabric and
the reinforcements of the internal structure are kept in perfect condition.
4. IN FLIGHT
We recommend that you read the certification test report.
The report contains all the necessary information on how the X-ONE
reacts during each of the tested manoeuvres.
It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each adverse
manoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size at
maximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing may
vary.
Having the knowledge that the testing house provides through the test
report is fundamental to learning how to deal with possible situations.
To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we
recommend practising within the auspices of a licensed training outfit.
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
The X-ONE has an excellent profile to deal with incidents; it is very
stable in all conditions and has a high degree of passive safety, even in
turbulent conditions.
All paragliders must be piloted for the prevailing conditions and the pilot
is the ultimate safety factor.
We recommend active flying in turbulent conditions, always taking
measures to maintain control of the wing, preventing it from collapsing
and restoring the speed required by the wing after each correction.
Do not correct the glider (braking) for too long in case this provokes a
stall. Whenever necessary, control a situation, react to it and then re-
establish the required speed.
4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
In spite of the X-ONE’s profile stability, strong turbulent air may cause
the wing to collapse asymmetrically in very strong turbulence, especially
if the pilot is unable to fly actively and prevent the collapse. In this case
the glider conveys a loss of pressure through the brake lines and the
harness. To prevent the collapse from happening, pull the brake handle
corresponding to the affected side of the wing. It will increase the
incidence of the wing (angle of attack). If the collapse does happen, the
X-ONE will not react violently, the turning tendency is gradual and easily
controlled. Weight-shift toward the open, flying side (the opposite side of
the collapse) to keep the wing flying straight, while applying light brake
pressure to that side if necessary. Normally, the collapsed side of the
wing should then recover and reopen by itself. If it does not, then pull
the brake handle on the collapsed side decisively and quickly all the way
(100%) down. You may have to repeat this pumping action to provoke the
re-opening of the deflated glider side. Do not over-brake or slow down the
flying side of the wing (control the turn). Once the collapsed side is open
make sure you return to the default flying speed.
Frontal collapse
Due to the X-ONE’s design, in normal flying conditions frontal collapses
are extremely unlikely. The wing’s profile has great buffering abilities when
dealing with extreme incidence changes. A frontal collapse may occur in
strong turbulent conditions, entering or exiting powerful thermals or when
lacking experience using the accelerator/ speed-bar without adapting
to the prevailing conditions. Frontal collapses usually re-inflate without
the glider turning, but a symmetrically applied quick braking action
with a quick deep pump of both brakes will accelerate the re-inflation if
necessary. Release the brake lines immediately to return to default glider
air speed.
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