U-Turn AIRWOLF LTF2, Handbook

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The pilot has to perform right and left turns with increasing bank until the desired angle is reached. Soft braking
during up or down swing will prevent the wing ends from closing. Collapsing is only a factor when the bank angle
is very high.
A negative AoA caused by turbulences or the simultaneous pulldown of the A-risers by the pilot, results in a frontal
collaps of the leading edge. The U-Turn AIRWOLF normally comes out of a frontstall by itself very quickly. Smooth
and symmetric applying of the brakes assists the opening of the canopy positively.
The U-Turn AIRWOLF is not stall sensitive. If in a stall, caused by overpulling on the brakes, the rear risers or a de-
layed B-stall exit, the release of the brakes or the rear risers, recovers the stall. Should the stall be caused by an
extreme fl ight condition or confi guration ( i.e. takeoff weight to low), a symmetric forward push on the A-risers or
step the speed system recovers the stall.
Warnung:
Practicing stalls should be done with enough safe altitude. Never apply asymetric brakes during a stall,
it could cause a spin.
To enter a fullstall pull both brakes full travel (ensure no twisted or wrapped lines). The canopy has to be stabilized
before recovering the fullstall. Relaxe both brakes slowly and symmetrically to recover. If done right, the canopy
overshoots a little forward without collapsing. Avoid an asymmetric recovery at all means. The dynamic forces drive
the canopy to overreact and a collaps could occur.
Caution:
Never release the brakes at the beginning of the recovery when the canopy tilts forward, the canopy
may accelerate foreward in a way that makes contact or even falling into the canopy possible.
The fullstall is a dangerous manoeuver and should not be performed intentionally except during a fl ight safety
course.
To enter a spin the pilot has to fully and quickly pull one of the brakelines when he is near the stallpoint. The
glider rotates fast around its center while the inner wingtip fl ies backwards. For recovery just release the applied
brake to let the glider accelerate.
WARNING:
The spin is a dangerous manoeuver and should not be performed intentionally except during a fl ight
safety course.
In any situation where normal steering with the brakelines is not possible, the U-Turn AIRWOLF can be steered
with the back risers easily.
Wingover
Frontstall
Stall
Fullstall
Emergency Piloting
Negativ Turn