AirDesign VOLT 2, Руководство и сервисная книжка

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Always keep both hands on the controls when flying fast or in turbulence, and be ready to
release the speed system immediately at the first sign of a collapse.
When flying through strong sink or into a headwind it is useful to fly faster using the speed bar.
Use the speed system carefully when flying close to the terrain and maintain enough height
from the ground or other obstacles to recover in the event of a collapse.
DO NOT BRAKE WHILE FLYING FULLY ACCELERATED – THIS MAY RESULT IN A COLLAPSE OF THE
WING.
h. Landing
The VOLT2 is easy to land, however, on your first flights you may be surpVOLT2d at how well it
glides. Take account of this when making your landing approach, and give yourself the
opportunity for S-turns or a longer approach than you might be used to.
For a normal, into-wind landing, evenly pull the brakes all the way down when you are close to
the ground, and straighten up to land on your feet. The glider will stop almost completely as
the brakes are fully applied. Avoid landing directly out of a turn or wing-over since your
momentum will be much greater due to the pendulum effect.
Attention :
After touching down, do not allow the glider to dive overhead and fall in front of you. If the
leading edge hits the ground hard, the structure of the cell walls may become damaged.
i. Towing and Winching
When towing or winching, the glider must be above your head before starting.
In the initial phase the tension should not be too high – a pilot climbing at a flatter angle has
more control.
Tension of more than 90kp is not allowed. In any situation, the maximum permitted tension on
the line must not exceed your weight.
You must be informed and aware of the national requirements for towing. This includes matter
such as: tow/winch licence requirements, qualified tow operators, suitability of glider for
towing, if winch and towing-links are certified etc.
In general, the regulated and enforced regulations must to be followed.
j. Asymmetric and Frontal Collapses
As with any paraglider, collapses can occur. “Active flying”, as described in point “f”, can help
avoid deformations.
You should always maintain course and direction by weight-shifting away from the collapsed
side. This can be reinforced by applying a amount of brake on the opposite side to the
deflation. If the collapse stays in, the glider can be re-inflated by pumping the brake on the
collapsed side in a firm and smooth manner. Be aware that the brake travel is shorter when the
glider is collapsed and the glider can stall with less brake input.
If you experience a big collapse while accelerated, release the speed-bar immediately.
To assist in the reopening of a frontal collapse you should pull both brakes equally at the same
time. This also reduces the dive after the glider reopens.
NOTE: Pulling too much brake during a frontal collapse recovery can stall the glider or cause
the glider to revert from the frontal collapse directly into a deep-stall.