Skywalk CHILI2, Manual/Service

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the appropriate side. You may now make the necessary changes in direction.
Look and feel that the wing is properly and uniformly inflated.
The final decision to launch and accelerate respectively should only be made when all
disturbances are successfully eliminated! Otherwise, stop the launch immediately due
to safety grounds!
By reverse- and strong wind-launches, the glider may shoot forward more strongly or
earlier than expected. To counteract this, run upslope towards the glider
We recommend first practicing this demanding launch technique on flat ground.
During a reverse launch, we recommend using only the front A-risers, allowing the wing
to open somewhat more slowly and the full scope of pressure from strong wind does
not come at once. In high wind, the CHILI 2 can be held on the ground with the last ris-
ers (C2 line). Please practice this technique on the ground.
turning
The skywalk CHILI 2 is very manoeuvrable and reacts to steering input
directly and without delay.
Simple weight shift enables you to fly very wide turns with minimal altitude loss.
Combined steering technique: Weight shifting and pressure on the inside brake line
allow extra tight turns.
During the turn 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.
In order to get the best climbing performance, you should allow the glider to fly and
do not activate the brakes too strongly. The glider senses the circle exactly and con-
verts the slightest climb into altitude, as well as helping to find the optimal center of
the thermal and gravitating towards the maximal altitude.
In narrower thermals, you can circle the glider very narrowly because it climbs
cleanly higher also when considerably banked.