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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.

Summary of Contents for FANTASIA

Page 1: ...Manual Version 1 01 from 20 10 2022...

Page 2: ...6 C Flying with the FANTASIA 6 1 Starting 6 2 Straight Flight 7 3 Turning the Wing 7 4 Landing 7 5 Rapid descents 8 a Big Ears 8 b B Stall 8 c Deep spiral 9 6 Collapse 9 a Asymmetric collapse 9 b Fron...

Page 3: ...r 13 6 Check 13 E Flying with a Motor 14 F Registration warranty 14 G Environment friendly behaviour 14 H Disposal 14 PHI 15 Annex 16 1 Technical Data 16 3 Riser Overview 17 4 Wing Overview 18 5 Linep...

Page 4: ...of fun By using the very robust 30D Dominico cloth additional diagonal reinforcements and the special separate finger diagonals outstanding longevity and dimensional stability are achieved 3 Technical...

Page 5: ...ust be able to judge whether his skills and his equipment are actually up to the respective flight conditions Even with equipment with maximum passive safety misjudgements can have devastating consequ...

Page 6: ...is flown in the lower half of the permitted weight range reduced agility and more dampened flight characteristics are to be expected In strong turbulence the lower stability of the canopy is noticeab...

Page 7: ...ected 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...

Page 8: ...ning it is advisable to repeat the initiation pulling the A straps faster and or grasping the outer A riser above the shackle The more impulsive pull and the larger amount of pull on the outer A riser...

Page 9: ...and the pilot is pushed to the outside of the rotation movement The pilot should allow this movement to avoid a stable spiral situation see below Now the sink values can be varied by inner and outer b...

Page 10: ...ing a brake line is pulled too far and too fast for example when introducing the spiral dive too quickly one side is slowed down too much in slow flight for example during thermal flying If an acciden...

Page 11: ...this method It is important to keep the wing in straight flight by pulling the other brake all the time 3 Pulling the stabilo line Some cravats can be opened by strongly pulling the stabilo line It i...

Page 12: ...h 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 increa...

Page 13: ...the sail cloth use the riser bags 4 Cleaning To clean the wing only use water and a cleaning cloth Never use any solvents If there is sand dirt or small stones inside the canopy you should remove the...

Page 14: ...FANTASIA contact your dealer or contact us directly info phi air com Attention Acrobatic maneuvers are prohibited helicopter tumbling etc Attention The 360 are commonly used maneuvers whether in free...

Page 15: ...PHI PHI eine Marke der Papesh GmbH Achenseestrasse 12 6212 Maurach sterreich...

Page 16: ...ght kg 3 99 4 5 4 58 4 92 5 3 Certified Weight Range kg 50 75 65 85 75 95 90 110 105 130 Certification EN LTF A A A A A Material Dominico 30D 20D Riser RZ2 3 1 Riser Length mm 500 500 540 540 540 Spee...

Page 17: ...3 Riser Overview...

Page 18: ...4 Wing Overview...

Page 19: ...5 Lineplan...

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