Skywalk Tequila 2, Manual/Service

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turning
The skywalk TEQUILA2 is very manoeuvrable and reacts to steering inputs directly
and without delay. Simple weight shift enables you to fly very wide 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 tO far and tO faSt can cauSe a full Stall!
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
TEQUILA2 with the aid of the D-risers.
active flying:
Active flying means flying in harmony with your paraglider. Anticipate the behaviour
of your skywalk TEQUILA2 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 har-
ness. Good pilots have instinctive reactions. It is important that you always have direct
contact to the canopy by slight pressure on the brakes in order to feel the stored ener-
gy of the glider. This way you will recognise a loss of pressure in your canopy and sub-
sequent collapse early and are able to react in time. TEQUILA2 is featured with a profile
that mitigates turbulences. This provides high resistance against collapses, however it
can happen without a pilots reaction.