The SOL KANGAROO is very responsive, it has exceptionally easy handling and
reacts instantly, to any steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and also
results in wide and flat turns with minimal height loss.
A combined technique: weight shift and pulling on the appropriate control line is the
most efficient turning method for any situation, whereby the radius of the turn is
determined by the amount of inside brake pulled and weight shift. Applying a little
outside brake in turns, after the initiating the turn with maximum weight shift,
increases efficiency and also the outside wing’s resistance to collapsing in
turbulence (edge of thermals).
In case it is necessary to turn the SOL KANGAROO in a confined area at slow
speed, it is recommended to steer the decelerated canopy by loosening the brake
at the outside of the turn while applying a little more brake on the inside of the turn.
For the SOL KANGAROO the best glide is attained with no brake pressure applied.
In large areas of smooth lift, as little brake as possible should be used for
minimising sink rate. Note: apply brakes as normal if turbulence is encountered.
WARNING :
Pulling one brake too hard or too fast can result in the canopy entering a negative
spin.
Spiral dive :
To enter a spiral dive with a SOL KANGAROO the pilot must slowly apply more
and more brake on one side, to initiate an increasingly steeper turn which
eventually results in a spiral dive.
During a spiral dive the angle of bank can be controlled by increasing or
reducing the amount of inside brake. To exit, ease off inside brake slowly.
Induce and recover slowly from a spiral dive !
Depending on the point of gravity of the pilot / passenger, the SOL KANGAROO
could turn some more times or tend to continue in spiral dive after ease off the
manouvre. In this case, to help the recovery, the outside brake should be
moderately applied.
Due to the rapid loss of height encountered during a spiral dive (more than 20
m/sec) sufficient altitude is essential for this manoeuvre!
Spiral dives can also create very high G-forces, placing high loads on the glider’s
structure, the pilot and the passenger. Be careful not to overload it and yourself !
NEVER DO BIG EARS IN SPIRALS, AS THIS MAY DRASTICALLY REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF LINES TAKING THE ALREADY HIGH LOADS, POSSIBLY
CAUSING STRUCTURAL FAILURE.
