Launching
Scout can be easily lifted up without A - risers, and usually does not cause
any problems to the pilot. Pilot just increases throttle of the engine. In strong
winds it is desirable that an assistant helds the front of the trike from tipping
over. When Scout is at an angle of 70 - 80 degrees, pilot should gradually
slow it down by brakes. Once the wing will come to the “normal” angle of at-
tack, while continuing to run, slightly pull the brakes (20 - 30 cm) to reduce
the runway.
We recommend to take off with closed trimmers.
In Flight Characteristics
You can change speed by using trimmers or simultaneously pulling or re-
leasing the brakes. When trimmers are closed and brakes are pulled ap-
proximately 30 cm - you get minimum sink rate. Scout reaches it’s maximum
speed on opened trimmers.
Speed control
In order to make Scout turn with a minimum sink and radius while pulling the
internal brake you should pull very slightly the external one too. Use weight-
shift 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 Scout in the opposite direc-
tion and then pull as hard as needed the internal brake.
Turn control
Scout has long brake travel, light brake pressure (as for tandem) and turns
very well. It also has high resistance to deflations in turbulence. Maximum
symmetric control travel is more than 65 cm.
Pre-flight check
- Lines are clear and leading edge is open
- Karabiners and maillons are tight
- All harness buckles are closed
- Helmets on
- Check reserve parachute
- Wind direction is perpendicular to the glider
- Airspace is clear