Skywalk Arriba, Manual/Service

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Results: the constant airflow even at great angles-of-attack delays the stall, the flyable
minimum speed is lowered and the pilot has a higher incidence range. This is of great
importance, especially during take-off and landing. Of course, the JET FLAPS are no
reason for uncontrolled braking, but the slow flight characteristics of the ARRIBA prof-
it immensely. You don’t need any special knowledge to have control of the flap system,
the use of a JET FLAP paraglider is the same as a conventional glider.
turninG
The skywalk ARRIBA is very manoeuvrable and reacts to steering inputs directly
and without delay. Simple weight shift enables you to fly very flat turns with minimal
altitude loss. Combined steering technique: Weight shifting and pulling of the inside
brake line allow extra tight turns. During turning you can control the speed, the curve
radius and banking by additional use of the outer brake. Counter braking or releasing
the brake lines can change these parameters most effectively.
caution:
PullinG tHe brake lineS to0 far and too faSt can cauSe
a fullStall!
You will recognise a flat spin through high steering pressure and a slight backwards
folding of the outer wing section. If this happens you have to release the inside brake
immediately.
eMerGency SteerinG:
In case one or both brake lines break you are able to steer and land the skywalk
ARRIBA with the aid of the D-risers.
active flyinG:
Active flying means flying in harmony with your Paraglider. Anticipate the behaviour of
your skywalk ARRIBA in flight, especially in turbulent and thermal conditions and react
accordingly. In calm air necessary corrections will be minimal, but turbulence demands
permanent attention and the use of brakes and weight shifting with the
harness.
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