Dudek Coden, Руководство пользователя

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The combined technique (weight shifting and brake input) is by far the most
efficient method.
Turn radius is determined by the amount of inside brake used and weight
shift. Additional application a little outside brake after initiating the turn with
maximum weight shift increases turn efficiency and the outboard wing’s
resistance to collapse (in turbulence, the edge of a thermal etc).
In case of necessary turning in confined area at slow speed (e.g. slope
soaring), it is recommended to steer the decelerated canopy by loosening
the brake at the outside of the turn while applying just a little more brake on
the inside.
NOTE: when entering a turbulent area you should brake a little to put
up the tension. It will allow you to react instantly in case of a problem.
CAUTION: Too hard or too quick pulling of one brake can cause the
wing to enter a spin.
THERMALLING AND SOARING
When flying the Coden minimum sink is reached with slight brake
pressure applied (10 to 15 cm, depending on pilot’s weight).
In turbulent conditions the canopy should be flown with a small amount of
brake applied. This improves overall stability by increasing the angle of
attack of the canopy. The canopy should neither rock back nor surge
forwards, but always stay above the pilot. In order to achieve it, the pilot
should accelerate the canopy by letting off the brakes when entering a
thermal (according to its strength) and brake it on exiting. This is part of
basic active flying that can spare you many potential collapses.
When soaring the slope, minimum height of 50 m above the ground is
recommended for safety reasons. It is important to comply with air traffic
rules, especially when many pilots share airspace close to the hill. The
avoidance manoeuvres often happen to be impossible in such conditions.
FLYING WITH SPEED SYSTEM ENGAGED
When flying into head wind or through sink, as well as during long transitions
between thermals, it is advisable (for the sake of best glide angle) to
increase speed, as long as conditions are not too turbulent.
Remember that on application of speed system overall angle of attack
diminishes and the canopy may tuck easier than in normal flight.
The faster is your flight, the more dynamic are tucks and stalls. See "Speed
system" section.
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