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10.1
Landing Approach
A wind sock, a column of smoke, flags or your own moving over the ground
are indicators, which show the direction and force of wind. During the entire
division of landing (counter-approach, transverse approach and final ap-
proach) the pilot controls the wind.
You should always carry out final approach into the wind, which is critical
because of the closeness to the ground and ground turbulence. You should
turn into final approach at the height of 20-30 m at the latest. In order to
adjust the height finely, you can pull brakes very carefully or fly S-curves,
when you are still too high up. It is possible to fly the last 10m height at full
speed or only lightly braking, in order to have enough speed reserves to flare
out.
10.2
Landing
You should land at the height of approximately 2-3 m over ground. You should
regulate the movements in such a way that 100% braking coincides with
touching the ground. If you carry it out properly, the horizontal and vertical
speed should be neutralised at the same time.
Attention:
In order not to damage the canopy while landing, it should tip over to the side
or backwards, so that the air can escape from it without hindrance.
If the canopy rushes to the ground with the edge, a high pressure can be
created inside it in unfavourable situations. They are created when the edges
are closed for a while and the canopy still has a relatively high speed, which
is braked extremely quickly. The cells walls can be damaged as a result.
11. Towing
The Vmax series is suitable for towing because of its simple starting per-
formance. You must pay attention to the prescribed flying conventions. An
appropriate training is in any case a precondition for safe flying. You should
consult a specialist concerning particularities of different winds.
We stress that the necessary equipment for towing must also be licensed.
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