Sky Country MUSCAT-3, User Manual

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In order to make Muscat-3 turn with a minimum sink and radius
while pulling the internal brake you should pull very slightly the ex -
ternal one too. Use weightshift to decrease the spiral radius. If the
thermal flow is narrow and strong, increase the tilt and the rotation
speed by releasing the external brake.
When you need to turn fast, you should swing Muscat-3 in the op -
posite direction and then pull as hard as needed the internal brake.
Turn control
Descent Techniques
Big Ears
While holding the brakes you should symmetrically pull the А’- ris -
ers. For directional control of the glider use the weight shift. When
you do big ears, the horizontal speed increases slightly. In order to
return to normal flight, you should release the A-risers and pull the
brakes a few times, if necessary.
Spiraling is not permitted with big ears, because of the increased
load on the remaining lines so that they can be physically de -
formed.
In Flight Characteristics
Muscat-3 reaches its maximum speed when you pull the accelera -
tor to its maximum and release the brakes. Use this mode for long-
distance flying and in strong winds. When using accelerator you will
have a maximum speed of about 50 km/h.
Remember, that when you use the accelerator, your glider is more
likely to collapse. We do not recommend to use accelerator, if your
altitude is less, than 100m. If collapse occurs, release accelerator
immediately.
Using accelerator