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Section 06
Types of use
impulsive pumping motion with the brakes if the
ears do not open automatically.
Landing
There are no specific characteristics to observe
during landing. Prepare for landing by making a
straight approach flight into the wind and allow
the glider to decelerate at trim speed. At 1m
above the ground, the brake lines are pulled
down as far as they will go, so that the
paraglider has been fully braked just before the
ground is reached.
The brakes should be applied in a more
regulated manner if there is a strong headwind.
Landing out of a steep turn or a rapid change of
direction before landing should be avoided
because of the pendulum effect caused.
WARNING
Always fly with sufficient speed when you are
near the ground (well above stall speed) to
avoid an unintentional stall.
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Types of use
The TWIN RS 2 was developed and tested for
use solely as a paraglider for foot launch and for
winch launch. Any use other than as intended is
prohibited.
Winch launch
The procedure for a winch launch is similar in
its initial stages to a forwards launch. After the
canopy has been pulled up to its highest point,
the pilot rises from the ground by the tension of
the tow line. Under no circumstances should
the “start” command be given before the glider
is completely under control. Major changes to
direction should be avoided during the launch
phase and before reaching a safe altitude. After
having left the ground, the pilot will be slowly
towed in a flat angle up to the safe altitude of
50m. During this phase, the pilot must remain
ready to run and must not sit back in the
harness, so that it is possible to land safely in
the event that the winch or tow rope fails.
Ensure that the glider is flown with open brakes
so that the angle of attack is not increased
further by the brakes.
WARNING
If a webbing release system is used, there is
an increased risk of lockout, which can be
detected by the fact that the apparatus does
not fly towards the winch and control
pressure by the pilot is not sufficient to
correct this. You should therefore check
regularly the position and alignment of the
glider to the pilot during towing, because the
towing rope hangpoint located well in front of
the pilot encourages the glider to turn
towards the pilot, and this may not be
detected.
On a winch launch, the glider should if possible
be steered only by weight-shifting. Brisk, forceful
steering input with the brakes can be used to
help correct direction, without braking the glider
too much and stalling it.
In general, Swing recommends winch launching
with a slightly accelerated glider so as to
increase further the safety reserves for towing.
The trimmers should therefore be half-open on
a winch launch.
