Advance acoustic Omega X Alps 3, Руководство пользователя

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Normal flight
n quiet air the OMEGA XALPS 3 best glide is at trim speed – fully re-
leased brakes . Light braking will achieve minimum sink . In headwind,
sinking air, and/or with a climb expected in the next thermal, overall A
to B cross country performance can be improved by appropriate use
of the speed system .
In general, we recommend an active flying technique in turbulent air .
Info:
Make a point of assessing the effects of wingloading and
harness by means of comparison flights . The exceptional perfor-
mance of the OMEGA XALPS 3 mainly becomes evident during
accelerated flight into a headwind and – because of its balanced
pitching characteristics – when it’s bumpy .
Turning
The OMEGA XALPS 3 reacts very directly and progressively to incre-
asing steering demand . Active weightshift is also a good steering aid .
The OMEGA XALPS 3 itself maintains your chosen turn radius with a
steady turn application – without needing tiresome circling corrections .
Angle of bank can always be adjusted by brake position and load .
The OMEGA XALPS 3 climbs beautifully in thermals . Because there
is not a lot of pitching to correct the wing is able to climb without the
hindrance of excessive brake and speed corrections, thus improving
its climb performance – quite distinctly . In a thermal choose your bank
angle and let the glider circle steadily in this attitude . Use outside bra-
ke as necessary to control the outside wingtip, specifically to maintain
a constant rate of turn . The type of harness recommended for the
OMEGA XALPS 3 will assist you in entering and maintaining the desi-
red steady turning . See also the section ”Suitable harnesses” .
If one or both brake lines were to fail for some reason the wing can be
steered without problem by a light pull on the B-handles .
Caution: Too hard a pull on the B-handles could cause a stall!
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