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Launching
Your Trickster will launch with either the forward or reverse tech-
niques.
Forward Launch
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Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, whilst gently holding the A risers move
forward positively, your lines should become tight within one or two
steps and the Trickster will immediately start to inflate. You should
maintain a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is over-
head. 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 Trickster is inflated correctly, accelerate 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 inflate the glider with the A-risers. Once
the wing is overhead, release the risers, brake gently if necessary,
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.
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.
In Flight Characteristics
The Trickster shows no unusual flying characteristics, however it is a
small wing with very dynamic behaviour and is therefore only suitable
for experienced and competent pilots.
Normal Flight
Flying at ‘normal’ trim setting (white line), the Trickster will achieve
its ‘best glide’ speed for still air. You should fly at this speed when
gliding downwind or when the air is not excessively sinking.
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. You will reach the next thermal
faster and higher. At full speed the Trickster is stable; however we
recommend that you do not fly at full speed close to the ground or in
turbulence.
By setting the trimmers to the slow position and applying the brakes
approximately 30cm, the Trickster will achieve its minimum-sink rate;
this is the speed for best climb and is the speed to use for ther-
malling and ridge soaring.
Acro Flying
Trimmers should be set to the white line position. This speed has
been carefully set to offer the best position for all manoeuvres. Small
adjustments can be made according to taste.
Be progressive, take your time to learn your new wing, Start with
the basic tricks that you have already completely mastered before
moving on to more demanding ones.
Active Flying
To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in turbulent condi-
tions, it is essential to use active flying.
In turbulent conditions the internal pressure of the wing can change
and you will feel this through the brakes. The aim is to maintain a
constant pressure through the brakes. If you feel a loss in pressure
apply the brakes until normal pressure is resumed then raise hands
back to original position (this must be done quickly). Avoid flying with
continuous amounts of deep brake in rough air as you could inadvert-
ently stall the wing. Always consider your airspeed.
IMPORTANT: No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses
