Flying the MIURA RS
Section 05
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Launch
We recommend a forwards launch if
there is little wind. Pull up the glider
with the lines stretched. It is not
necessary to use any momentum to
launch the MIURA RS and/or to start
running with slack lines.
While the glider is rising, guide both
inner A-ris
ers (without the “big ears”
risers) upwards in an even arc motion,
without shortening them. Avoid pulling
hard on the risers. The MIURA RS
launches very easily and is easy to
control. Launching is even easier if the
canopy is arranged in a half-moon
shape.
The MIURA RS is suitable for reverse-
launching from wind speeds of 3 m/s.
The pilot turns around to face the
glider with the updraft coming from
behind. Pulling on the front lines
makes the canopy start to rise above
the pilot, as in a forwards launch. The
pilot should turn around into the
direction of flight when the canopy
reaches its highest point, and can then
begin to run and take off.
This method of launch makes it easier
for the pilot to control the rising of the
canopy and to carry out fine-tuning, so
is therefore recommended in strong
winds.
WARNING
The pilot must work actively to keep
the glider on the ground in higher
wind speeds (from approx. 6 m/s),
otherwise the glider may rise above
the pilot unintentionally.
PLEASE NOTE
When reverse launching or when
ground-handling, be careful not to
loop the brake lines through the
risers because this can damage the
risers.
Level flight
When the brakes are open, the MIURA
RS
’s f
light is stable and level. The brake
lines can be used to adjust the speed
according to the flight situation, to
ensure the optimum level of
performance and safety.
The best glide speed in calm air on the
MIURA RS is achieved with the brakes
fully open.
In calm air the MIURA RS reaches min.
sink with slight braking.
If the brakes are pulled more, the sink
does not reduce any further, the
control pressures increase noticeably
and the pilot reaches minimum speed.
If you fly with the brakes in the half-
wrap, minimum speed is reached just
under the main carabiners.
WARNING
Flying too slowly close to stall speed
increases the risk of an unintentional
asymmetric or full stall. This speed
range should therefore be avoided
and used only on landing.
