Advance acoustic EPSILON 8 23, Руководство пользователя

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The EPSILON 8 rises exceptionally easily, so it is very important that
you match your pull up technique to the weather conditions and the
steepness of the slope. This means:
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In a lot of wind and/or on steep ground the EPSILON 8 needs little or
almost no initial tug ( just lead it up ).
§ In zero wind and/or on flat ground a more reasonable impulse would
be sensible.
Takeoff in light wind ( forward takeoff )
The EPSILON 8 only needs a moderate pull-up impulse even in a light
wind. It is not necessary to step back and ‘run into the lines’. Guide
the glider up with pronounced leaning forward, but without too much
of a pull on the A-risers, until the canopy is overhead. During the pull-
up phase any directional correcting should only be done by decisive
going-under-the-wing, without using the brakes. After any necessary
corrections and a satisfactory visual check a few determined steps
with good leaning forward will achieve lift off, even in little wind. Careful
braking can shorten the takeoff run.
Takeoff in stronger wind ( reverse takeoff )
The reverse takeoff is mainly recommended for stronger winds. Like
the forward takeoff we recommend that you use both EPSILON 8
risers. During the pull-up you should walk towards the EPSILON 8 as
necessary to control its rising rate. Turning round and taking off with
the EPSILON 8 will then prove to be easy.
Tip: Playing with the glider on flat ground in some wind gives a
good feeling for the wing. You can get to know the EPSILON 8’s
characteristics very well, and try out takeoffs, stalling, shooting
forward tendency and collapses – while remaining safely on
the ground. The ADVANCE test team have a motto: one hour’s
ground training is worth 10 high flights. But bear in mind that
ground practice puts use on the glider.
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