BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform
practice inflations and small flights in smooth conditions. This will en-
able you to set up your equipment correctly.
Preparation
Lay out the wing on its top surface in a pronounced arc, with the
centre of the wing higher than the tips. Lay out the lines one side
at a time. Hold up the risers and starting with the brake lines, pull
all lines clear. Repeat with the stabilo, C, B and A lines, laying the
checked lines on top of the previous set, and making sure no lines are
tangled, knotted or snagged. Mirror the process on the other side.
Take-off checklist:
1. Check reserve parachute - pin in and handle secure
2. Helmet on and fastened
3. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again
4. Karabiners and maillons tight
5. Holding the A’s and your brake handles
6. Leading edge open
7. Aligned directly into wind
8. Airspace and visibility clear
Launching
Your Mantra R10 will launch with either the forward or reverse tech-
niques.
Note: The glider rises overhead quickly so be prepared to
modify your technique, especially if your last wing was slow
in this respect.
Forward Launch
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Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, move forward positively: your lines
should become tight within one or two steps. The Mantra R10 will
immediately start to inflate. You should maintain a constant pressure
on the risers until the wing is overhead.
Do not pull down or push the risers forward excessively as this
may cause the leading edge to deform and possibly collapse, making
taking-off more difficult and potentially dangerous. Move smoothly
throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at
it. You should have plenty of time to look up and check your canopy
before committing yourself.
Once you are happy that the Mantra R10 is inflated correctly, ac-
celerate smoothly off the launch.
Reverse Launch
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Light to Strong Winds
Lay out your wing as you would for the forward launch. However, this
time turn to face it, passing one entire set of risers over your head
as you turn. Now you can lean backwards and smoothly inflate the
glider using the A-risers. Once the wing is overhead, brake gently,
turn and launch.
In stronger winds, be prepared to take a few steps towards the
glider as it inflates. This will take some of the energy out of the glider
and it will be less likely to overfly you. The reverse-launch technique
can be used in surprisingly light winds too.
IMPORTANT: Never take off with a glider that is not fully inflated or
if you are not in control of the pitch/roll of your wing.
Speed System
For better penetration in headwinds and improved glide perform-
ance in sinking air, crosswinds or headwinds, you should fly faster
than trim speed by using the accelerator system. Using up to half
bar does not degrade the glide angle or stability significantly and will
improve your flying performance. At full speed the Mantra R10 is very
fast but less stable; only use max speed in very calm air conditions.
IMPORTANT: Ozone strongly recommends when flying at
full speed (with the speed bar) that the trimmers are set to
the neutral position. Do not fly full speed (speed bar) with
the trimmers released.
