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Section 4
Setting up the Hybrid Sport and test-flying
Fig. 5:
Riser with open trimmers
Speed system
The Hybrid Sport already has a high basic
trim speed, but this can be increased
considerably by using the additional speed
system. It is particularly useful if there is a
strong headwind, for valley crossings or to
leave a dangerous area quickly.
The A-, B- and C-risers can be
shortened/lengthened using the speed bar
and/or the trimmers. This decreases the
canopy’s original angle of attack and the
speed of the glider increases.
The Hybrid Sport’s risers are designed in
such a way that there is no risk caused if the
speed bar system is used while the
trimmers are open. It is therefore possible to
use both at the same time. Nevertheless,
there is no reason for doing this; forwards
speed increases only slightly if the speed
bar is used as well when the trimmers are
open.
The speed system must be correctly fitted
and adjusted to ensure it operates smoothly
during flight. Before first launch, the length
should be adjusted to suit the pilot and the
speed system should be checked.
The speed bar and the riser are connected
by special Brummel hooks. Adjust the length
to the speed system so that your legs are
fully stretched when at maximum
accelerated flight (the two riser pulleys next
to each other), otherwise you may
experience symptoms of fatigue in long
flights. You should still be in a comfortable
flight position even when the speed system
is used to its full extent.
You will not be able to use the mini wing’s
full acceleration potential if the speed
system is too long.
WARNING
Do not make the speed system too
short. The glider must under no
circumstances be pre-accelerated as a
result of the adjustment being too short.
Problems such as collapses or tucks
have a more drastic effect with
increased speed than in unaccelerated
flight. It is generally strongly
recommended that you do not use the
speed system in turbulent areas and
when flying close to the ground,
because of the increased risk of
collapse.
Fasten the speed bar to the harness before
launch to avoid tripping over it when
preparing to launch or taking off.
