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Welcome 

 

Welcome  to  Way  Gliders!  Thank  you  for  trusting  us 
and having chosen a Way glider.  
We are sure you will experience unforgettable flights 
with  your  Foxy.  Our  goal  is  to  offer  you  as  much 
pleasure as possible

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Fun  and  maneuverable,  the  Foxy  is  the  perfect 
glider for pilots who want to discover the sensations 
of acrobatic flight. 
This user manual carries all the essential information 
you need to know about your glider. It aims to help 
you  to  get  familiarized  with  your  new  wing’s 
characteristics. 
We  strongly  recommend  you  to  read  it  carefully 
before  your  first  flight.  Your  Way:  just  fly!  Flying  is 
what matters.  
Only regulatory authorities of each country’s activity 
are  in  capacity  to  judge  the  pilot’s  competence. 
Information  carried  in  this  manual  is  given  with  the 
purpose  to  prevent  you  about  unfavorable  flight 
conditions and potential dangers.   
Severe  or  irreversible  injuries  could  be  caused  by  a 
misuse of the equipment. 
The  pilot  is  the  only  one  to  assume  the 
consequences of a misuse of the equipment.  
We wish you many hours of safe and unforgettable 
flight.  
 
The WAY Gliders team 

Summary of Contents for Foxy

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Page 2: ...ng the harness Untangling Inspection and ground handling Brake adjustment Speed system 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 11 12 13 14 First takeoff In flight characteristics Acrobatic flight Versatil...

Page 3: ...to get familiarized with your new wing s characteristics We strongly recommend you to read it carefully before your first flight Your Way just fly Flying is what matters Only regulatory authorities of...

Page 4: ...as been shown that the glider can resist 1000 daN on an instant loading In flight tests led to an EN LFT B certification The in flight tests report carries essential information about the glider s rea...

Page 5: ...and locked This glider can be used with all the types of harness Be meticulous during the ventral strap adjustment the stability and the behavior of your wing depend on it Inspection and ground handl...

Page 6: ...your piloting style you can adjust the brake length We recommend you to fly several times with the basic settings to get used to the wing s behavior first If you want to change the brakes length untie...

Page 7: ...taking off do a visual check of your whole equipment with the wing widely opened and lines untangled Be sure that weather conditions are adapted to your competences Shortly after landing fold your win...

Page 8: ...asily after closures Foxy s behavior makes helicopter and SAT entries easy However we recommend you to learn how to pilot these maneuvers and figures under the supervision of a professional in an adap...

Page 9: ...brakes To avoid the closure increase the angle of incidence by applying tension on the brake on the side that is going to close If the wing still closes put weight shift on the open side to reopen it...

Page 10: ...timum speed Ties can occur with the Foxy after an asymmetrical collapse by wingtip getting stuck into the lines This could quickly engage an unwanted turn To untangle the wing the maneuvers to be used...

Page 11: ...the risers corresponding to the B lines and pull it down This maneuver requires strength To get out of it release simultaneously the two sides Caution in turbulent conditions the glider won t be stabl...

Page 12: ...used by experienced pilots Inflate the glider in the same way than for a normal flight At the start of the winch don t forget to work on a short control travel if you need to correct your trajectory...

Page 13: ...uld lead to a premature aging of the wing Store your wing in a dry place out of sunlight If there is an accumulation of sand in the glider take all the sand out before folding it and putting it into t...

Page 14: ...14 Technical specifications...

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