Vers.1.0
01.06.2011
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Palstek
Suited harnesses
The FACTOR 2 is approved for any harness of the class “GH” (without
diagonal bracing). This means almost every harness which is currently
available.
The choice of the harness has a big influence on the flight characteristics of the
FACTOR 2. There are harnesses which allow very effective weight shifting on
the one hand, but which tip to the side in turbulences quite undamped on the
other hand.
Other harnesses don’t allow extreme weight shifting, but they will give the pilot
a calmer feel in turbulent conditions.
A good flying school can help on this topic with individual advice.
Weight range
Each size of the FACTOR 2 is certified for a certain weight range. The weight
refers to the “overall take off weight”. This means the weight of the pilot, the
glider, the harness and all other equipment.
If you fly the FACTOR 2 on the lower half of the weight range, the agility
decreases and the glider will be more damped. In strong turbulences the wing
tends to deform and to collapse slightly more than with a higher wing loading.
If you mainly fly in weak conditions and you are not a fan of a very dynamic