SOL paragliders Hercules 380, Manual

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Fast descent maneuvers
POSITIVE SPIRAL
• All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched off or with motor idling.
• All fast descent maneuvers must be executed in light conditions and at sufficient altitude, so that they can
be performed as necessary under extreme flying conditions.
• ‘Full Stalls’ and negative spirals must be avoided, regardless of the power glider being flown. Incorrect
recoveries and exits can result in disastrous consequences.
• The best flight technique is to fly safely and correctly. This way you will never need to descend rapidly!
The Sol Paragliders do not recommend the use of spirals with the Hercules 380, because the G force is very
aggressive for the construction of the equipment.
It’s very easy to land with the Hercules 380. Before landing switch off the engine. The final approach stage
must be done in straight line upwind. During this final glide, the power glider must be decelerated slowly and
at about 1 m from the ground the pilot must stall the canopy, according to the conditions.Com vento forte
contrário o piloto deve frear muito levemente ou eventualmente nem frear, acionar os freios num pouso com
vento forte pode deixar a vela totalmente exposta ao vento, com consequente arrastamento do Paratrike
para trás, fique atento para esta situação.
The final approach must be done always in a straight line. Sharp and alternating turns may produce a
dangerous pendulum movement close to the ground.
LANDING WITH HÉRCULES 380
• For a takeoff and landing with a Paratrike you need a larger landing strip.
Warning
Warning
Warning
• During all extreme maneuvers or incidents stop the engine or keep it at low speed and using the trimmer
closed.
• Extreme maneuvers must be performed under the supervision of a qualified instructor, only in safety
courses, with all infrastructure and at the water!
BEHAVIOR IN EXTREME MANEUVERS AND COLLAPSES
Lateral closing
Active flying almost ever avoids lateral closing. If lateral closing happens the canopy folds predictable and
progressively from the tip to the center. This corresponds a collapse of 50% or more and results in a slight
tendency for a turn. The glider can be held on course using the brake on the open side.
Normally the paraglider opens on his own. If the collapse happens during accelerated flight the canopy has a
more dynamic reaction, but even than the turn can be controlled without problems.
To facilitate the closed side to fill the pilot has to pull down slowly (ca. 2 seconds) the brake on the closed
side and let go again (pump). Shifting the weight to the open side helps to re-inflate the sail and increases
security, cause the brake has to be used less and this avoids a full-stall.
Without action, the paraglider will begin a positive spiral. The pilot must lightly apply the brake on the external
side to stop a spiral and at the same time shift his weight on the same side until the canopy is stabilized.
Exactly at this stage of pendulum effect under the canopy, it is important that the pilot controls carefully the
amount of force applied on the brakes, and often it is needed to decrease the force. Once a straight flight is
achieved, the closed side can be re-inflated by the pumping action
• If the spiral is not actively terminated by the pilot, it will continue to the ground!
Warning