SOL paragliders Flexus LOTUSOne, Manual

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Line-Over
In the eventuality of lines going over the canopy during flight, the pilot must take the
following steps:
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Try to maintain a straight flight: Shift the weight to the open side of the power
glider and assist with a light brake tension on the open side.
•
To re-open: Pull the stabilizer line on the closed side (first line of riser ‘B' of a
different color) until the line entanglement is cleared.
•
If the line-over is serious, if it's not possible to maintain a stable flight (spiral)
and if there is sufficient altitude (>400 m), there is a chance of resolving this
mal-function by executing a 'Full Stall'.
In case the above maneuver does not solve the problem, or if the altitude is not
sufficient, the pilot can activate the emergency parachute (reserve).
Attention
•
Line-overs are generally the result of poor preparation before takeoff, collapses
during acrobatics or lateral asymmetric closings.
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Switch of the engine or keep the motor idling.
Frontal Symmetric Closing
Risers 'A' and 'A1' are tightly pulled until a complete closing of the Leading edge is
achieved, then quickly release the risers until it is closed. The pilot should not hold the
risers after the closing. Special attention must be given to ensure enough altitude is
available.
The
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, on most instances, recovers on its own from a frontal asymmetric closing.
In turbulent conditions, a head butt may occur, which must be overcome by accurate
brake control.
Attention
•
Switch of the engine or keep the motor idling.
Parachutal
The
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does not have parachutal stall tendencies and recovers on its own from an
intentional parachutal stall induced by braking commands. In the event of a parachutal
stall upon coming out of a B-Stall, it is enough just to pull the risers 'A' downwards or
the accelerator, thus reducing the angle of attack, therefore reorganizing the air flow
contact to the canopy.
Attention
•
Switch of the engine or keep the motor idling.