RISERS
EN
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The risers feature long range trimmers; stronger brake handle magnets; TST steering system;
fully adjustable brake pulley height settings and coloured A risers for easy identification.
Trimmers
The Roadster 3 is supplied with a trim riser set. The ‘standard’ position is when the trimmers
are pulled all the way down. The trimmers can be set to the red line for faster inflation
behaviour during the take-off, this is especially useful in light winds and/or at high altitudes.
The red line position is a good setting for ‘normal’ powered flight, it allows you to cruise
around with a relatively high trim speed whilst retaining efficiency. The white lines are there
simply for reference and to reduce the chances of slippage.
The standard (slow) trim setting is ideal for climbing under power, whilst thermalling, free
flying and when the air is turbulent, brake pressure is at its lightest and the handling at its
best.
To increase cruise speed you can use the accelerator system, release the trimmers, or do
both. Using the speed system has exactly the same effect as releasing the trimmers. Unlike
some other PPG wings, it is safe and possible to fly with the trimmers in the standard (slow)
position whilst using the full range of the foot operated speed system.
With the trimmers fully released it is possible to use the brakes for directional control. However
when flying faster - by accelerating further with the speed system - directional control should
be maintained with the TST. Using the brakes at speeds faster than the trimmer-released
position can lead to a collapse.
The risers are supplied with Trimmer locks. The Trimmer locks are affixed to the top of
the trim tab buckle and can be looped through the main hang point carabiner to stop any
possibility of the trimmers being released in flight, either accidentally or by pilot action. They
can be removed completely in order to achieve the full speed range of the glider.
IMPORTANT
In thermic or turbulent
air pull the trimmers
to the slow or
standard position or at
least to the red stitch
line or accept a higher
risk of collapse.
IMPORTANT
This wing has passed the
criteria required by the
DGAC and has been load
tested to the EN 926.1
standard. In addition
to our own extensive
testing, it has also been
independently flight tested
to the EN 926.2 standard
with the trimmers set
to the slow position.
Releasing the trimmers,
using the accelerator or
flying outside of the EN
certified weight range
invalidates any EN flight
certification.
