Vega II
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2. PRE FLIGHT
Pre-delivery inspection
The Vega II is delivered with a rucksack, inner bag, compression strap and this manual.
The dealer or your instructor should have made a test inflation and test flight before
delivery to you.
Brake-line length
When you receive your new Vega II, the brake-line length is set the same as the Axis
test glider. This length has been finely tuned by Axis test pilots and it should not be
necessary to adjust it.
If you feel it is necessary to adjust the brake-line length to suit physical build, height of
harness hang points, or style of flying we recommend you test-fly the glider after every
20mm of adjustment.
There should always be free brake travel when the glider is flown hands-up. This
means when you look at your brake lines in flight with your hands up, there should be
a slight bow, or arc, to the line – the brake lines should not be tight. This is to prevent
the brakes being applied when the speed-system is used.
Brake lines that are too short:
May lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position
May impede recovery from certain manoeuvres
Will certainly reduce your glider's speed range.
Brake lines that are too long will:
Reduce pilot control during launch
Reduce control in extreme flying situations
Make it difficult to execute a good flare when landing.
Each break line should be tied securely to its control handle with a suitable knot.
Other adjustments or changes to your Vega II lead to a loss of guarantee, airworthiness
and validity of EN certification and may endanger both yourself and others.
If you have any suggestions on improvements let us know and our test pilots will try
out your ideas in a controlled situation.
