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Accelerator System
The risers feature a foot operated accelerator system with ball bearing pulleys for easy,
comfortable high speed cruising. Maximum speed is achieved with the trimmers completely
released and the speed bar fully accelerated (pulleys overlapped) but be careful, at this speed
the wing is very fast and should only be used in calm conditions and with sufficient altitude.
Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We feel it is better to have
slightly long brake lines and to fly with a wrap when necessary. DO NOT shorten the factory set
brake lengths otherwise you risk engaging the trailing edge when the trimmers are released.
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Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
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If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is still routed through the pulley
when it is replaced.
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When the brake handles are released in flight, the brake lines should be slack. There
must be a substantial “bow” to guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge.
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There must be a minimum of 10cm of free play before the brakes begin to deform the
trailing edge. This prevents the trailing edge from being deformed when using the speed
system, releasing the trimmers or when controlling the wing with the TST.
Adjustable Brake Pulley Position
The height of the brake line pulley can be adjusted according to pilot preference and to suite
the power unit’s hang points height. Higher settings are for low hang point motors whilst a
middle or lower setting are for units with higher hang points.
To adjust the pulley height, first remove them from the risers and re-attach at the desired
position, then undo the Velcro magnet attachments and re-attach a few cms below the new
pulley position. If you lower the pulley height, you must also lengthen the brake and TST lines
by the same amount the pulleys have been lowered.
IMPORTANT
In the unlikely
event of a brake line
snapping in flight, or
a handle becoming
detached, the glider
can be flown by gently
pulling the rear risers
(D-risers), or the TST
for directional control.
IMPORTANT
If you adjust the
brake pulley height,
you MUST re lengthen
the brake lines
accordingly.
IMPORTANT
When fully accelerated
directional control
should be maintained
with the TST system or
the Tube Ball handle
(if the 2D system is
installed). Do NOT use
the brakes.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT shorten the
factory set brake
lengths.
