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ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023
Straight Flight
Your paraglider will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input. At the maximum in-flight weight, without the
accelerator it will fly at approximately the trim speed shown in the Specifications table.
Turning
Your wing does not require a strong-handed approach to manoeuvring. For a fast turn smoothly apply the brake
on the side to which the turn is intended. The speed with which the brake is applied is very important. If a brake is
applied fairly quickly the canopy will do a faster banking turn, but care must be taken not to bank too severely. To
attain a more efficient turn at minimum sink, apply some brake to the outside wing to slow the turn and prevent
excessive banking. The glider flies very well like this, but care must be taken not to over-apply the brakes, as this
could result in a spin. The wing will turn far more efficiently if you weight-shift into the turn in the harness. Remember
that violent brake application is dangerous and should be avoided.
Active piloting
The objective of active piloting is to get the glider to fly smoothly through the air with a stable position above your
head, and controlled angle of incidence. Active piloting means flying in empathy with your paraglider, guiding it
through the air and being aware of feedback from the wing. If the air is smooth the feedback can be minimal but in
turbulence feedback is continuous and needs to be constantly checked.
In order to get the best performance from your wing, it is best to control it though small brake inputs and weightshift
rather than constantly being present on the brakes. A small brake movement early is more efficient than a big input
later. The more you let the glider fly at trim speed, the better performance you will get out of it.
Your paraglider is resistant to collapse without any pilot action, but flying actively will increase the safety margin.
Active piloting can make your flying experience safer and more enjoyable, and it becomes instinctive in good pilots.
Flight Characteristics
