AirDesign VOLT 4, Руководство пользователя

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more control.
Tension of more than 90kp is not allowed. In any situation, the maximum permitted tension on
the line must not exceed the pilot’s weight.
The pilot 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 para glider 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 small 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 the pilot 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.
k. Reopening a cravat
In extreme conditions and rare cases, it is possible that the wing tip(s) can become trapped
between the lines. In general, this would happen only after a big uncontrolled collapse or
during extreme manoeuvres.
If this cravat occurs, in the first instance use the techniques described for releasing asymmetric
collapses.
SAFETY TRAINING WITH THE VOLT4 – how to make collapses
2-line gliders showing a great stability and therefore they are very resistant to collapses.
To make collapses (during a safety clinics) there must be “folding - lines” mounted to the
wing – these can be ordered at your dealer or AirDesign.
We do not recommend trying to make collapse with the A-risers. The glider would only
accelerate and might undercut which will result in a non-controllable state.
Collapses made with “folding - lines” can be controlled in a much better way, it can be
dosed to reach a limit slowly and therefore to train your own abilities for a better control.
At annex “ E ” you can find information about how to mound folding -lines.
Do not leg go your brake handles while testing
– install extension-handles in addition to be
able to react quickly when needed.