landing
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Landing
Just make sure that last turn into the wind is done with sufficient
altitude. At about 1 meter over ground flare out by gently braking
both sides. The glider may climb again for a while gaining some
height, if too much brake is used.
Caution:
Strong wind landings hardly require braking, if at
all! Use C-risers to deflate the canopy after landing. Using
the brakes will probably result in pilot being lifted again and
dragged backwards.
The final glide of the landing approach should be straight and
smooth. Steep or alternating turns can result in a dangerous
pendulum effect near the ground.
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