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We recommend the use of a towing adapter. This is connected on top of the main carabiner and connects it
with the tow release.
10.Mounting of the speed system
Most harnesses have two pulleys on each side, some (light) harnesses instead have two simple rings. The two
accelerator cables/lines supplied with the harness are guided from top to bottom through the two pulleys /
rings and fixed on the speed bar.
The correct adjustment of the length of the speedbar lines are very important. If you set it too short, the
glider might fly accelerated all the time, which definitely has to be avoided. If you set it too long, you might
not be able to use the full accelerator travel.
We recommend that you set the accelerator slightly too long during the first assembly to estimate the free
travel in flight. You can then shorten the accelerator later if necessary.
a)Using the accelerator in flight
Before take off, when hooking the risers into the main carabiners, be sure to connect the speed system rope
with the speed system on the risers: connect the “brummel hooks” or the ball / loop system.
Overview of available risers:
https://phi-air.com/project/risers/
Connection with ball and loop:
In flight, the FANTASIA can now be accelerated by pushing the speed bar, which results in a reduction of the
angle of attack and as a consequence an increase of airspeed. The speed increase compared to trim speed is
about 13km/h.
The use of the accelerator is useful to penetrate against the wind or to make more distance in a certain time
during XC flights.
Attention:
Braking during the accelerated flight not only costs a lot of gliding performance, but as well increases
instability and may lead to collapses! Always release the speed bar before pulling the brakes! Many pilots
who fly with a wrap/half-warp o en push bar like this and inadvertently apply some brakes during
accelerated flight.
To turn, simply shi weight, or push the speed bar asymmetrically. (If you push the right side further, the
wing will perform a le turn.)
b)Geometric data of the accelerator
If the entire available accelerator travel is used, the A-risers shorten by 15cm or 18cm compared to the rear
risers, depending on size: see technical data.
D.Service and maintenance
1.General advice
With proper and careful handling of the paraglider, it will remain in perfect technical condition for many
years even when used intensively. Please note the following:
Donʼt expose your glider to unnecessary UV radiation – for example by leaving it on the landing site
unpacked.