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Climbing
After takeoff, continue driving for a while against the wind until you have a safe height
for the first turn.
Avoid taking off at full throttle, the paratrike wing is in a more backward position compared
to the trike, an excess of control during takeoff can stall, occasionally an accident.
It is possible that you feel a certain tendency of turning during the flight, depending
on the strength of the engine. This is normal and is part of the mechanics of motorized
flight. You can use the trimmer to compensate for the spin. Open the right trimmer a little
to correct a turn to the right, or otherwise open the trimmer to the left a little to correct a
turn to the left.
Turns
The Hercules 2 reacts easily and instantly to curve commands. Using the commands, flat
curves are performed with minimal height loss.
A combination of weight shifting and breaking technique is the most efficient way
of executing turns in any situation. The given brake utilized determines the radius of
turns. By activating the brakes on the outside edge of the turns, as well as applying
maximum weight shifting on the risers, the efficiency and resistance to collapse in
turbulences (at the edge of thermals) is increased.
In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space we recommend to
release the outside brake in the given turn and pull a little more the brake on the inside
of the turn. The paratrike wing glides best when no brakes are applied.
The pilot can use the double command to make more closed turns.
By pulling either brake too strongly or suddenly, there is a danger of creating a
negative spiral!
Power induced oscillations
It is recommended to use the accelerator when flying against the wind or in zones
with descending air. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapse
easier than when set at the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher
the speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
Accelerated flight with trimmer
It is recommended to use the trimer when flying against the wind or in current zones
descendants. Because it reduces the angle of attack, the paratrike wing can collapse
more easily than in the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher the
speed, the more dynamic the reaction to a collapse.
- Exercise the use of the trimmer during calm conditions.
- Be careful when flying with an open trimmer in difficult or turbulent conditions.
- Remember: The higher the speed the higher the descent rate.
- Check always on all accelerator parts for good function and signs of wear.
Turbulent flight
In turbulent flight conditions it is not recommended to fly with an open trimmer,
as Hercules 2 is more sensitive to deformation and closure. We recommend
riding on the brake handles, the pilot must remember that the higher the speed,
the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetrical closure will be.
Active flight
No pilots and no paratrike wings are immune to collapses however active flight
will lessen collapse trends.
For your best performance during the flight it is important that you are always aware of
what your paratrike wing is transmitting to you, the key elements of the active flight are
the advances and pressure control.
These controls will keep your flight more stable and can certainly reduce the chances of
a collapse.
