Setting up the MIRAGE 2 RS
Chapter
04
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When selecting a rescue parachute,
ensure that the intended take-off
weight is adhered to. The rescue
parachute must be attached according
to the manufacturer's instructions.
Suitable harnesses
Caution: Never use the MIRAGE 2 RS
with a harness with a seatboard or
even a recumbent harness!
The MIRAGE 2 RS can become
extremely difficult to uncontrollable
when combined with this type of
harness!
If you have any questions or doubts
about using your harness with the
MIRAGE 2 RS, please contact your
SWING dealer or SWING directly.
Tragegurte & Trimmer
WARNUNG
NO FRONTRISER TURNS!
The 3-liner construction does not
allow front riser turns! Pulling on the
front risers inevitably leads to a
clatter, which can have fatal
consequences!
The MIRAGE 2 RS has brake handles
(toggles) for steering.
The riser of your MIRAGE 2 RS is
designed so that you can operate
everything with gloves on. The MIRAGE
2 RS riser has an anti-rotation device on
the B-plane. In addition, the B-plane is
deflected again to change the profile
and angle of attack more effectively
when the trimmers are opened. This
counteracts any vibration of the
canopy. The SWING Speedflying Team
advises every pilot who wishes to fly his
MIRAGE 2 RS over the backrisers to do
so between the B- and C-risers on the
marked C-bridge.
The trimmer travel itself has a strong
effect on the "Dive & Speed" of your
MIRAGE 2 RS.
Therefore, keep the trimmer closed for
your first flights and slowly familiarise
yourself with it.
The trimmer allows you to fly with the
best glide when closed. Open your
trimmer to take advantage of the
"dive" or to lose altitude. To adjust the
trimmers in flight, keep the brake
handles in your hands and operate the
trimmers symmetrically. If you adjust
the trimmers asymmetrically (e.g. if you
open one at a time) your MIRAGE 2 RS
will fly an aggressive turn to the side of
the closed trimmer. The rubber band
also prevents the trimmer ribbon from
fluttering when the trimmers are
closed, as it fixes it in place.
Fig. 6.
Trimmer
However, also bear in mind that when
opening the trimmers step by step,
they can suddenly snap open
completely without you wanting them
to. Afterwards, simply pull the
trimmers back to the desired position.
Approach fully opening the trimmers
step by step. The "speed & dive"
increases greatly with the trimmers
open. After you have become familiar
with the MIRAGE 2 RS with the
trimmers closed, be sure to approach
full trimmer travel slowly and gradually,
as the "Dive" glide angle decreases
