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SPEED SYSTEM
The Papillon HORIZON is equipped with a
very effective speed system. It increases the
speed when applied up to approx. 15 km/h,
depending on the wing size and pilot weight or
surface loading.
Therefore, it should not be activated in
extreme flight situations or deactivated
immediately when they are occurring. All ex-
treme flight situations (e.g. collapses) happen
at accelerated speed more dynamically.
The speed system needs to be adjusted before
the first flight. The connection lines of the
foot extensor are being connected through
the Brummel hooks with the speed system on
the riser.
To be able to undertake the right adjustment
the harness should be hung up so you can sit
in flying position. The attached risers are best
held up by someone else.
It should be adjusted in a way so that the
pulleys are on top of each other and you have
your legs stretched out. And you are also re-
sponsible to watch out that the speed system
is adjusted symmetrically and not too short, so
the glider is not pre-accelerated in the flight.
graphical representation of the functioning of an accelerator
0 %
50 %
100 %
Main connection loop for
for carbiner of the harness
Mounting flap for the
speed system is located
under the neoprene cover
Pile stitch
marker for
factory setting
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