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Section 7
Dangerous situations and extreme flying
Turns using the wing tip brake
The alternative steering system allows
aggressive turns even at full speed without
altering the reflex profile.
To steer with the wing tip brakes, use the
additional brake handle which is attached to
the C-riser by a magnet. This gives you
three different types of steering:
1. Steering with the main brakes
2. Steering with the main brakes and wing
tip brake
3. Steering with the wing tip brake
Irrespective of the current configuration of
the glider and its speed, you can fly turns
much tighter and more efficiently by
selective use of the brakes. There is less
loss of altitude in turns with gentle use of the
outside brake at the same time as
pronounced use of the inside brake.
It takes some time to get accustomed to
how to use the various brakes. However, as
you get more experienced, the techniques
then offer you much greater potential for
flying turns efficiently and perfectly in tune
with the motor and trimmer adjustment.
If you do not use the wing tip brake, it can
also be removed as described in the section
“Adjusting the wing tip brake”.
IMPORTANT
The wing tip brake is not held during
launch, so it must be secured using the
drawstring stopper. Pull the main line
through the drawstring stopper to the
end of the wing tip brake handle. This
prevents the wing tip brake handle from
being caught in the propeller if it
accidentally comes loose during launch.
Using the torque compensator
Engine torque always causes turning during
flight in paramotoring. The Scorpio has a
torque compensator so that it is not
necessary to counter-steer constantly. On
both sides of the risers on the upper part of
the B-riser, there is a catch, through which
an additional line passes. You are able to
compensate for the torque using a simple
prussic knot. Depending on the strength of
the torque, the knot can be pushed upwards
(if the torque is strong) or downwards (if the
torque is weak). To activate the torque
compensator, pull the knot through the
catch and hook it into the slit in the catch.
Landing
Bear in mind the following points whenever
you are landing, both with the motor running
and without the motor running:
•
before you launch, have a good look at
the landing area / airfield
•
before landing, check the wind direction
and speed
•
practise landing approaches as often as
possible so that you become familiar
with the Scorpio
•
less space is needed to land without
the motor running
•
The brakes should be applied in a more
regulated manner if there is a strong
headwind. After you have landed, turn
to face the glider if there is a risk of
being pulled back by the glider and
falling over
•
avoid landing out of a steep turn or
making a rapid change of direction
before landing because of the
pendulum effect caused