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The FANTASIA is characterized by a very simple inflation behaviour when launching forwards or backwards.
The glider rises very directionally stable without a tendency to overshoot. Overall, the launch behaviour is
very easy and forgiving and requires no further knowledge than the standard techniques for forward and
reverse launch that are taught in flight schools.
In general, it is advisable to practice regularly on the practice slope or through ground handling in the wind.
2.Straight Flight
The FANTASIA has the best glide performance at trim speed (with fully released brakes). In calm air, the glider
is reaching the greatest distance at a given altitude.
In headwinds or sinking air masses you fly at maximum glide when you push the accelerator. In turbulent air
you should consider the more dynamic reactions on a collapse in accelerated flight and therefore choose a
greater safety altitude over the ground.
Attention!
Never push the accelerator with too little safety altitude over the ground!
The safety height allows the glider to open by itself a er a large collapse, or the pilot to actively recover the
wing. There should also be enough reserve of altitude to use the rescue system, in the case of unsolvable
problems.
In strong turbulence, a light brake input on both sides is recommended to increase stability and to get that
feedback on the brakes necessary for active flying.
Active flying is the constant control and correction of the angle of attack and airspeed in turbulent air.
With a perfected active flying style you can prevent most collapses. Part of the necessary reactions can also
be learned and practiced during ground handling, for example by trying to stabilize the glider without
looking at the wing above.
3.Turning the Wing
A turn is an interaction of inner brake, outer brake and weight shi ing. The art is the right dosage. The
FANTASIA is characterized by a sensitive handling. Small brake inputs are enough to fly precise turns.
The FANTASIA loves modern, dynamic thermal flight. It is recommended not to pull too much outer brake
and to keep speed while turning. The FANTASIA "carves" very efficiently around the turn and climbs
dynamically. Tight and controlled turns, or swing-free curve changes, require practice and should be the goal
of every pilot.
Attention!
Should it happen that the wing is no longer controllable by the brake lines, e.g. the brake lines are knotted
due to a faulty start check, then the FANTASIA can be controlled to a limited extent via the rear risers. In
combinations with weight shi , relatively good directional corrections are possible. A safe landing is also
possible with this technique. The rear risers should only be pulled down slightly to avoid a stall.
Attention!
If the brake lines are pulled too far or too fast, there is a risk of a spin/stall!
A one-sided stall (negative turn) clearly announces itself: the wing starts to lose inner pressure and shape
during the curve. In this phase, the inside brake is to be released immediately!
4.Landing
The FANTASIA is easy to land. In the final approach against the wind flare the wing at an appropriate height.
Normally about 1m above ground level, the angle of attack should be increased by more and more braking.