Apco Hybrid Tandem, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 19 / 31

www.apcoaviation.com
19
STRONG TURBULENCE
Firstly, If you know its turbulent conditions – DON’T TAKE OFF!!!
If you unexpectedly encounter strong turbulence, fly with
trimmers closed and some brakes applied to increase angle of attach and
reduce forward speed - Land as soon as possible.
STEERING NOT FUNCTIONING
If the pilot cannot reach the brake or steering lines for any reason or if they are not functioning properly, (for example: If they break on a
damaged point) the pilot can control the glider by pulling down on the rear risers.
Care must be taken when steering like this, as much less input is needed to turn the wing and the response of the wing is also much
slower than when using the brakes.
IF YOU PULL TOO MUCH ON ONE OR BOTH RISERS THE GLIDER WILL SPIN OR STALL.
On the landing flare the pilot should be especially careful not to stall the glider too high.
LANDING
Before landing, the pilot should determine the wind direction, usually by checking a windsock, flags, smoke or checking your drift over
the ground while doing one or more 360° turns.
• Always land into the wind.
• At a height of about 50 meters your landing setup should begin. The most commonly used one is to head into the wind and depending
on the wind strength the pilot should reach his/her landing point by making s-turns.
• At a height of about 15 meters the final part of your descent should be made at trim speed into the wind.
• At a height between half a meter and one meter you can gently flare the glider by pulling gradually down on the brakes to the stall
point. When top-landing it is sometimes not necessary to flare or a much smaller flare may be required, especially in strong ridge
conditions.
TREE LANDING
If it is not possible to land in an open area, steer into the wind towards an unobstructed tree and do a normal landing approach as if the
tree is your landing spot. Flare as for a normal landing. On impact hold your legs together and protect your face with your arms.