PHI SCALA light, Manual

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In flight, the SCALA light 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 15 - 17km/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.)
Geometric data of the accelerator
If the entire available accelerator travel is used, the A-risers are 15cm to 18cm shorter than the B-risers, depending on their size:
see technical data.
Service and maintenance
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.
When folding, you should not bend the polyamide 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. Donʼt 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. Donʼt step on the lines if they are laying on a stony
surface!
Humidity combined with dirt can lead to shrinking of the lines and thereby to the wrong trim on your glider. Salt water (sweat)
may damage the lines in the long run.
Storage
Ideal is a light-protected, dry storage of the paraglider. Permanent storage at very high temperature (for example in the car during
midsummer) should be avoided.
For longer storage, the paraglider should not be compressed.
Transport
For transport, the paraglider can be compressed very tightly. The Nitinol rods used for nose stiffening are very insensitive to
permanent deformation.