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a) the natural weakening of lines with age;
b) the potential of accidentally damaged lines during normal use;
c) and that during a spiral dive or other aggressive acrobatic manoeuvre the load is not
distributed as evenly across the span as it is during a physical test;
there is significantly less structural safety margin in when flying close to the maximum DGAC
weight.
For this reason, our recommendation to all PPG pilots when flying at high wing loadings
(above the middle of the recommended PPG weight range) is to not perform deeply engaged
nose down, high-G spirals and other aggressive aerobatic manoeuvres. Doing so poses a real
risk of line failure with potentially fatal consequences.
Trike Flying
The Roadster 3 may be used with a light solo trike so long as the maximum recommended
weight range is respected. It is strongly recommended to not perform deeply engaged, high
sink rate spirals when flying with a trike.
Towing
The Roadster 3 may be tow-launched. It is the pilot’s responsibility to use suitable harness
attachments and release mechanisms and to ensure that they are correctly trained on the
equipment and system employed. All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a qualified tow
operator with proper, certified equipment, and make sure all towing regulations are observed.
Flying in the Rain
Modern wings are susceptible to rain and moisture, flying with a wet wing can result in the
loss of normal flight. Due to the efficient, wrinkle-free design of the sail, water tends to bead
on the leading edge causing flow separation. Flow separation will make the wing more prone
to entering inadvertent parachutal stalls, so flying in the rain, or with a wet wing (e.g early
morning dew) should be avoided at all costs. If you are accidently caught-out in a rain shower,
it is best to land immediately. If your wing becomes wet in the air it is advised to maintain
accelerated flight using the speed bar and/or releasing the trimmers, even during the final
approach.
IMPORTANT
Do not fly your wing
when it is wet.
IMPORTANT
It is strongly
recommended to
not perform deeply
engaged, high sink
rate spirals when
flying with a trike.
