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lower stability may be noticeable. The reaction on extreme maneuvers is very relaxed.

Flying the MAESTRO 2 light in the upper half of the weight range increases the dynamics and stability of the glider. The trim speed

increases slightly. The dynamics on extreme maneuvers is slightly higher.

  In flight with the MAESTRO 2 light

It is recommended to do the first flights with a new glider in calm conditions to get used to the flight behavior. Also, a few

launches on the training hill or ground handling are recommended to get a feel for the wing and its reactions.

Start

The pilot must make sure that all equipment is in good condition before take-off. In particular, the wing, the harness and the

rescue system. The type table must be checked. It is important to make sure that you are in the legal weight range.
Necessary start checks:

1.

Strapped in

(leg straps and chest strap on the harness closed, chin strap on the helmet closed)

2.

Hooked in correctly

(risers not twisted, hooked in carabiner, accelerator connected correctly, carabiners locked)

3.

Lines

(A-line above, all lines sorted, brake line runs freely to the brake pulley)

4.

Canopy

(canopy is prepared in a bow with open leading edges)

5.

Wind and airspace

(wind direction from the front, airspace free)

The pilot performs the control look up and makes sure that the wing is completely open above him, with no knots in the lines.

The final decision to start has to be made only in the case there are no faults.

Otherwise, the start should be stopped immediately for security reasons!
The MAESTRO 2 light is characterized by a very simple forward as well as reverse start behaviour. The glider rises constantly

without strong forward shooting. Overall, the starting behavior is very simple and forgiving and requires no further knowledge

than the standard forward and reverse launch techniques taught in the flight school.
Generally it is advisable to practice regularly on the training hill or by ground handling in the wind.

Straight on flight

The MAESTRO 2 light 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.

Flying turns

A turn is an interaction of inner brake, outer brake and weight shi ing. The art is the right dosage. The MAESTRO 2 light is

characterized by a sensitive handling. Small brake inputs are  enough to fly precise turns.
The MAESTRO 2 light loves the modern, dynamic thermal flight. It is recommended not to pull too much outer brake and to keep

speed while turning. The MAESTRO 2 light "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

Summary of Contents for MAESTRO 2 light

Page 1: ...1 Manual Version 1 02 vom 19 09 2022 ...

Page 2: ...as much weight out of the wing as possible without compromising on the pleasant feeling from MAESTRO 2 Technical description The MAESTRO 2 light has 78 cells across the entire span of which 9 cells each on the Stabilo are designed as closed cells This creates a very stable and homogeneous wing The profiles used combine high performance with a very forgiving flight behavior 4 levels of lines on the...

Page 3: ...e of delivery The PHI MAESTRO 2 light comes with a pack sack inner pack sack packing tape and repair kit Modifications to the paraglider The specifications on delivery match those the wing has been certified with Any unauthorized modification such as changing the length of the lines changing the riser will most likely result in a loss of certification Only the main brake line can be adjusted to a ...

Page 4: ...ally it is advisable to practice regularly on the training hill or by ground handling in the wind Straight on flight The MAESTRO 2 light 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 sho...

Page 5: ...the maneuver the pilot must constantly control the altitude above ground Big ears Applying big ears is extremely effective and easy to perform with the MAESTRO 2 light Initiate the outer A risers red orange by grabbing at the top of the shackle on both sides and pulling symmetrically down The brake handles remain in the hand without additional wrapping As long as the risers are held down the wingt...

Page 6: ... the wing wants to reduce its bank rapidly The actual spiral movement begins with the leading edge nearly parallel to the horizon At this moment the harness banks 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 brake If the pilot weight shifts to th...

Page 7: ...Fullstall is a complex maneuver whose correct technique can not be fully explained in this manual Those who want to learn this maneuver should do so under the supervision of a pilot who masters this maneuver perfectly the best way during a safety training The available brake travel down to the stall point depends on the wing size In turbulent air the stall can occur much earlier or significantly l...

Page 8: ...We strongly recommend to at least mentally practice the use of the reserve from time to time Grab the handle of the reserve in flight like you would do it in case of an emergency Many clubs or schools offer to throw the rescue for example in a gym The most realistic way of training is to use the reserve in real flight Many SIV Clinics offer that as part of their training Please use these possibili...

Page 9: ... bar asymmetrically If you push the right side further the wing will perform a left turn You may also turn with a smart riser like our R07 riser with the C handles Geometric data of the accelerator If the entire available accelerator travel is used the A risers shorten by 18cm or 20cm compared to the C risers depending on size see technical data Flying with the R07 riser usage of the C handle The ...

Page 10: ...de rods at the leading edge more as necessary If you pack the glider when it is wet or just damp it has to be dried later Don t leave it packed in a wet condition When you practice ground handling avoid crashing the glider hard on the ground with the leading edge as this might lead to damage Avoid unnecessary dirt or sharp stones touching the lines and the cloth Don t step on the lines if they are...

Page 11: ...ommercially used equipment school gliders tandems must always be checked every year This is also recommended for gliders under heavy load e g with more than 150 flight hours in two years or with regularly flown acro maneuvers We also recommend an annual check if there is a lot of flying in terrain that puts a plenty of strain on the material in rocky areas in salty air or especially after salt wat...

Page 12: ...12 PHI PHI eine Marke der Papesh GmbH Grillparzerstrasse 10 6067 ABSAM Österreich ...

Page 13: ... range kg 80 85 85 90 95 100 103 108 110 115 130 135 certified weight range kg 55 75 60 85 65 90 75 100 83 108 90 115 105 135 certification EN LTF B B B B B B B ext weight range motor kg 50 150 70 150 65 150 75 150 83 170 90 170 105 170 max brake travel cm 55 60 60 60 65 65 65 distance main carabiner cm 40 2 44 2 44 2 44 2 48 2 48 2 48 2 certification DGAC i A i A i A i A i A i A i A material Porc...

Page 14: ...14 Overview risers ...

Page 15: ...15 R07 riser ...

Page 16: ...16 Superlight riser RZ3 The mounting of the softlink riser line connection is demanding It should be done by an expert service workshop or flying instructor ...

Page 17: ...17 Overview wing ...

Page 18: ...18 Leineplan ...

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