Perche Vmax Large, Xlarge, Owner'S Manual

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The speed or rather the thermic flight of the Vmax series can be controlled
in different ways:
7.2 Controlling the Speed with the Steering Lines
0% Brake: The glider flies with full speed when the steering lines are
completely loose (hands completely up). The maximum speed amounts to
app. 40 km/h depending on the load.
25% Brake: The hands are approximately on a level with the face. This
position of the brake improves the glide angle and stability of the canopy,
decreasing at the same time the speed a little.
50% Brake: The hands are approximately on a level with the chest. This
position decreases speed of sinking and improves stability. The speed
amounts to approximately 50% of the maximum speed.
100% Brake The hands are on a level of the seat. The glider flies at the
minimum speed. Sounds of wind can hardly be heard any more. Big sinking.
Apply 100% brake only when landing, because otherwise you face danger
of parachutage.
7.3 Controlling the Speed with the Accelerating System:
The Vmax series has an accelerating system as a standard. The system is
very efficient through a block and tackle. The risers are shortened either
over the leg stand or by hand control.
Attention: When you apply the accelerating system, the starting angle of
the canopy decreases. This can lead to frontal dropping despite the great
stability of the canopy. In this case, the accelerating system must be imme-
diately inactivated in order to bring the glider quickly in normal gliding.
The accelerating system must not be activated at small heights and it can
be activated only a little bit in turbulent conditions in order to avoid such
dropping.
position normal flight front accelerating system active