Technical Description
Section 3
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The risers were developed specially for the
Scorpio with a new type of trimmer system,
and this ensures a great increase in speed
by effectively altering the angle of attack
across all riser levels. In addition, a “wing tip
brake” and torque compensator give the
option of steering the glider independently
and adjusting it to the motor output. This
ensures maximum flexibility in adapting it to
the particular drive system and takes into
consideration the specific requirements of
paramotor pilots.
The Scorpio’s risers, at 480 mm, are much
shorter in comparison to normal mountain
gliders. This allows better adjustment of
different position attachment points of the
motor unit/harness. Two brake line-pulleys
help to set the optimal position for the brake
lines.
The individual parts of the Scorpio risers at
a glance:
locking clip for torque compensator
torque compensator line
magnetic mount wing tip brake
stop ball
ring guide for the wing tip brake
upper brake line pulley
main brake magnetic mount
lower brake line pulley
interchangeable trimmer strap
trimmer strap velcro holder
The section “Flying the Scorpio’ has further
information on using the acceleration
system, the wing tip brake and torque
compensator.
The brake handles are attached to the riser
by strong Neodym magnets. The advantage
of the magnets is that the brake handles can
simply be attached to the risers during flight.
Technical information and
materials
The Maintenance and Service book has
detailed technical information, including
take-off weight, design information and
speed range. It also includes extensive
information about the canopy and line
material used and forms part of this Manual.
