AirDesign RISE 3, Руководство и сервисная книжка

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Initiation : Reach up high and take hold of the metal maillon (quick- link) of the “outer” A -risers
on each side of the glider. Pull both sides down simultaneous. Hold them in firmly. The tips will
fold in. Make sure the lines are pulled down equally on each side and your big ears are even.
Recovery : The ears will open by themselves, but tips can stay in. To support the reopening pull
at the brakes.
iv. “Big E ars” with B-Line
As an alternative to the “B ig E ars” done by the outer A -lines it’s possible to do “ Big-E ars” with
the outer B-lines instead. The tips make a partial B-stall, which gives a very similar result
compared to doing it with the A-lines. To release, just put the B-lines up again. The advantage
by doing so is that the ears are more stable and have no tendency to shake. A disadvantage
would be that the ears cannot be alternated in size. This manoeuvre works in trim speed as
well when accelerated.
ALL RAPID DESCENT MANOEUVRES SHOULD BE FIRST PRACTICED IN CALM AIR, WITH
SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE AND WITH QUALIFIED SUPERVISION.
REMEMBER:
A wrong manoeuvre at the wrong time may change a straightforward situation into a
dangerous problem. Extreme manoeuvres also expose your glider to forces which may damage
it.
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Practice these techniques under qualified supervision preferably during a safety
training course.
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Before initiating a manoeuvre, make sure that the airspace below is clear of
obstructions or other pilots.
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During manoeuvres, watch both the glider and altitude above the ground.
Use of reserve:
If you lose control or if you are not absolutely sure that you have enough height for further
attempts to recover, immediately use your reserve!
8.
Maintenance and Repairs
The materials used to construct your RISE3 have been carefully chosen for maximum durability.
If you treat your glider carefully and follow these guidelines, it will last you a long time.
Excessive wear can occur by bad ground-handling, careless packing, unnecessary exposure to
UV light, exposure to chemicals, heat and moisture.
Ground-Handling
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Choose a suitable area to launch your glider. Lines caught on roots or rocks lead to
unnecessary strain on the attachment tabs during inflation. Snagging lines may rip
the canopy fabric or damage lines.
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When landing, never let the canopy fall on its leading edge. The sudden pressure
increase can severely damage the air-resistant coating of the canopy as well as
weaken the ribs and seams.
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Dragging the glider over grass, soil, sand or rocks, will significantly reduce its lifetime
and increase its porosity.