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glider user's manual LEAF Light
FLIGHT CARACTERISTICS
Here are a few tips to take advantage of your LEAF Light wing's performance in flight:
Flying « hands up » will provide the best glide ratio in nil wind.
Using the accelerator/speedbar.
« Hands up » speed or trim speed
Piloting without the toggles/brakes.
According to the EN B norm, the LEAF Light glider was designed to be stable throughout its speed range.
Once Accelerated, the wing becomes more sensitive to turbulence. If you sense a internal pressure decreasing while pushing on the
accelerator; reduce pressure on the speedbar to bring it back to its neutral default setting while slightly applying a small amount of
brake to a possible frontal collapse.
The accelerator/speedbar length travel is: 15 cm.
If for whatever reason, the toogles/brakes are no longer fonctioning, you will need to pilot your wing using the harness and "C" risers
instead. Beware not to overcontrol the glider to limit the risk of stalling.
To land, let your wing glide for as long as possible before applying a full braking motion. Braking with the "C" risers is not as efficient
as using the toggles and could bring a more energetic landing than normal.
Turns
To make your glider turn efficiently, and only after checking that the space below you is clear and safe, weight shift toward the inside
of the turn and progressively pull your brake/toggle on the same side until the desired turning angle is reached. The turning speed
and radius can also be adjusted by using the other brake/toggle controlling the upper half side of the wing. If flying at low speed,
begin your turn by raising your hand on the upper and external side of the turn to prevent a possible flat-turn or twisted turn on the
vertical axis.
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