Dudek Colt 23 S, Руководство пользователя

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When turning into wind, remember to turn the right way (hint: always do it
the same direction) and to keep the lines taut (loaded) at all times. The turn
itself should be quick and smooth. While turning you have to release the
brake handles and grip them again facing forward. Last check of the wing &
free space to launch and off you go, running into wind with eventual light
braking when taking off.
CAUTION: when deflating the canopy in strong winds (e. g. aborting a
launch), use the C risers, not the brakes. Using the brakes in strong wind
can lift the pilot up and drag him/her back.
TURNS
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 Colt 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.
Colt is an agile wing, with smooth reactions to the steering inputs. Handling
is actually easy and forces grow proportionally to position of the brakes.
Adding some weight shift will make the paraglider turn really quick and tight.
The combined technique (weight shifting and brake input) is by far the most
efficient method.
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