Setting up the Hybrid Sport and test-flying
Section 4
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Using the trimmers
WARNING
There is a widely held opinion that a
speedglider is at less risk of collapse if
the trimmers are half or fully open – this
is not correct! Trimmers should
therefore always be kept closed in
turbulent conditions. This applies
equally to the Hybrid Sport.
The trimmers can be adjusted both during
flight and also on the ground. The important
point is that the trimmers are always
symmetrical. If not, the Hybrid Sport will turn
during flight towards the trimmer which is
more closed.
If you are adjusting the trimmers on the
ground, make sure to check they are firm by
a strong pull on the D-risers. If not, one or
both trimmers could unintentionally open
during launch or flight! The straps from the
trimmers begin to wear slightly with use,
which could lead to them opening
unintentionally.
If you are opening the trimmers during flight,
pay attention to the following: the trimmers
immediately open completely by pressing on
the trimmer buckle. If this is not what you
want, the trimmers must then be closed
manually to the desired position.
TIP
If you are adjusting the trimmers during
flight, we recommend that you hold the
brake handles and do not let them go. If
you do, the brake handles could rise up
and get caught in other lines.
Recommended harnesses
The Brave II from Swing is recommended
for use with the Hybrid Sport. Harnesses
with a seat which is adjusted when
paragliding are not recommended, because
the Hybrid Sport reacts more sensitively to
weight-shifting than a normal paragldier. If,
e.g., a pilot using a harness with a seat-
board leans towards the inside during a
spiral dive, the Hybrid Sport could go into a
stable spiral dive, which would not happen
with a Brave II.
The speed bar on the harness is not
absolutely essential, because the Hybrid
Sport also has trimmers for acceleration.
Bear in mind however that, the more the
trimmers are open, the more acutely an
accelerated glider reacts in the event of a
collapse. A speed bar is therefore sensible,
because a pilot can immediately ease off
the speed in the event of a collapse.
Be aware too that the relative braking
distance can also alter with the height of the
attachment point. Please contact Swing or
your Swing dealer if you have any questions
about using your harness with the Hybrid
Sport.
Reserve
It is a mandatory requirement to carry an
approved reserve for use in emergency
situations where the mini wing fails and
recovery is not possible, for example after
colliding with another aerial sports craft.
In choosing a reserve, you should be careful
that you remain within the specified take-off
weight. The reserve is fitted according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.