ATTENTION:
Remember that landing requires your highest concentra-
tion again. So plan your landing in such a way that you are safely on
the ground before your mental and physical performance diminishes.
Strong Wind Landings
In strong winds you fly several base legs before the landing point with semicircles into the wind
(called an “eight setup”). Begin a short final approach into the wind in about 10 to 20 metres above
ground using slight brake pressure.
Do not turn with the wind as airspeed and wind speed add up. A landing at a high ground speed
could be dangerous.
After touchdown turn around quickly and bring the canopy down by using the C-risers in order to
avoid being dragged across the ground.
Landing on Slopes
A landing on the slope is always done sideways to the slope and never against it due to the increas
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ing risk of injury. Hang landings require some routine. At the beginning of the flying career areas
with large landing fields are recommended.
Top Landings
Landings at the launch site require wind or thermals. Therefore, they are recommended only for
experienced pilots with lots of groundhandling experience.
ATTENTION:
During a strong wind take off attempt, ground handling
and landing the leading edge can hit the ground with high speed. This
is to be avoided because otherwise the ribs, the sewing or the fabric
can be damaged!
