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Chapter 05
Before first launch
NO FRONT RISER TURNS!
The 3-line design does not allow front
riser turns. Pulling down the front
risers will inevitably lead to a
collapse, which can have fatal
consequences.
The MIRAGE RS PLUS has brake
handles (toggles) for steering.
Riser and trimmer
The riser for the MIRAGE RS PLUS is designed in
such a way that it can be operated while wearing
gloves. There is an anti-rotation device on the B-
level. In addition, the B-level deflector alters the
profile and the angle of attack more effectively when
opening the trimmers, which counters any vibration
of the canopy. The SWING Speedflying Team advises
pilots wishing to fly the MIRAGE RS PLUS through the
back risers, to do so between the B- and C- riser.
The MIRAGE RS PLUS is fitted with trimmers, which
prevent, e.g. your helmet camera from getting
tangled. (see Fig. 4)
Trimmer travel itself has a significant impact on the
dive & speed of the MIRAGE RS PLUS.
You should therefore keep the trimmers closed for
your first flights and slowly familiarize yourself with
that position.
The trimmers allow you to fly with best glider when
closed. Open the trimmers to use “dive” or to lose
height. To adjust the trimmers in flight, hold the
brake handles and open the trimmers
symmetrically. If you open the trimmers
asymmetrically (e.g. if you open them one after the
other) the MIRAGE RS will fly a sharp turn towards the
side of the closed trimmer. There are magnets on the
trimmer webbing and on the riser which prevent the
trimmers opening
fully. The magnets must be separated before full
trimmer travel can be used. When the trimmers are
closed, the magnets also stop the trimmer webbing
from flapping, as it can then be secured.
Fig 4
However, bear in mind too that, when the trimmers
are being opened gradually, they can suddenly and
unintentionally unfasten completely. If that
happens, simply return the trimmers to the desired
position.
Take a gradual approach to opening the trimmers
fully. “Speed & dive” increase considerably when
the trimmers are opened. Once you have
familiarized yourself with the MIRAGE RS PLUS
with trimmers closed, you should then slowly and
gradually test out the full trimmer travel, as the
glide angle in “dive” decreases sharply. Bear in
mind that the sink in turns increases significantly
when the trimmers are opened!
Trimmer positions
best glide: trimmers fully closed and approx.15%
brake (let your arms hang)
maximum stability in turbulent conditions: trim-
mers fully closed and “active flying” using the
brake handles
maximum speed, steepest flight path: trimmers
fully open, 0% brake
minimum sink: approx. 50% brake
minimum sink in turns: trimmers fully closed
maximum loss of altitude in turns: trimmers fully
open
WARNING
