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Before first launch 

Chapter 05 

11 

 

 

Never fly with trimmers fully open in 
turbulent conditions! 

WARNING 

 

 

Facts on trimmer positions  
 

 

The trimmers alter not only sink in turns, but al-

so how  much the  MIRAGE  RS  PLUS  responds 

to  weight-shifting.  The  MIRAGE  RS  PLUS  re-

sponds  best  to  weight-shifting  with  trimmers 

closed,  and  responds  least  with  trimmers  fully 

open. 

 

The  more  you  open  the  trimmers,  the  longer 

braking  distance  becomes.  The  position  of  the 

brake handles in zero position is then higher up. 

 

The trimmers affect braking distance, but not your 

minimum flight speed. This means that your touch-

down speed is not affected by trimmer position. 

 

The MIRAGE RS PLUS becomes more “pitchy” the 

more  the  trimmers  are  opened. This  means,  e.g., 

that it can shoot forwards further on launch. 

 

Avoid  flying  for  lengthy  periods  with  trimmers 

fully open while braking strongly. You may feel a 
 

slight vibration on the brakes.   

 

Basic rule:

 

Trimmer closed (Fig. 5): normal flight 

Trimmer open (Fig. 6): more “speed & dive” 
(Descent with open brakes) 

 

 
 
Fig. 5

 Trimmer closed 

 

 

 

 
Fig. 6

 Trimmer open 

Summary of Contents for Mirage RS Plus

Page 1: ...Marius Beckdahle Version 1 0 Date 06 02 2019 Mirage Manual EN...

Page 2: ...all claims however they arise 3 To release 3 02 Ten safety rules 4 03 Use of the SWING MIRAGE RS PLUS 5 Operating limits 6 Technical Data 6 04 Your SWING MIRAGE RS PLUS 7 What does the SWING MIRAGE RS...

Page 3: ...to a large extent by observing the warning guidelines contained in this manual and by using common sense Exclusion of liability waiver of claims By making a purchase of the SWING speed rider you agre...

Page 4: ...ake any impulsive decisions Take time to analyze the situation Always make a plan B e g choice of route emergency landing areas etc 5 ALWAYS CARRY OUT A safety run Reconnoitre a new route by making a...

Page 5: ...ust be read carefully before first use and passed on to any other user or subsequent owner The SWING MIRAGE RS PLUS is designed to be used with skis We recommend using the speed rider with skis The on...

Page 6: ...weight the air temperature is below 15 C or above 50 C the glider is used for aerobatics extreme flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle greater than 135 manoeuvres are carried out with loads below 0g...

Page 7: ...focussed on these objectives during the development and test stages for the MIRAGE RS PLUS RAST technology new canopy profile shark nose technology 3D shaping higher cell density for a stable profile...

Page 8: ...ble mass is 119 kg tested at 8g NO FRONTRISER TURNS Caution The 3 line design does not allow front riser turns to be made Pulling on the front risers invariably results in a stall the consequences of...

Page 9: ...PLUS have been adjusted by the manufacturer in such a way that the brake handles can be held as shown in the photo In this way they are ideally adjusted for the SWING MIRAGE RS PLUS For safety reasons...

Page 10: ...cally 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 webbi...

Page 11: ...The position of the brake handles in zero position is then higher up The trimmers affect braking distance but not your minimum flight speed This means that your touch down speed is not affected by tr...

Page 12: ...ing areas First clarify local conditions e g with the lift operator In general keep to the side of the slopes when speedriding If there are designated speedriding areas then use those Pack away your S...

Page 13: ...swerve more strongly to the side Tipp Do not be too fast when starting Give the MIRAGE RS PLUS a little time during the inflation and launch phase until the canopy has filled and then accelerate cons...

Page 14: ...p material provided that they are in places which do not bear heavy loads are not at the seams and are no bigger than 3 cm Replace damaged lines immediately The MIRAGE RS PLUS has to be inspected ever...

Page 15: ...ize Manufacturing Date Serial number Mirage RS PLUS __ __ 20___ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Proof of ownership 1 Owner Name Address Telephone Email 2 Owner Name Adress Telephone Email 3 Owner Name A...

Page 16: ...Swing Flugsportger te GmbH An der Leiten 4 82290 Landsberied Germany Inspection and repairs carried out Date Work carried out General condition on de livery Completed by Name Stamp and signature...

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