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increasing the problem instead of solving it. In this case the safest
way to deal with this question is to close the throttle and release
the brakes.
Especially less-experienced pilots tend to overreact. This is called a
pilot-induced oscillation, and proven solution is to leave the brakes
alone.
Level flight
Once you have gained safe height after take-off and wish to go for
a route, you can turn onto the right direction, fully open the
trimmers and let off the brakes. If the conditions are turbulent, we
recommend flight with closed trimmers and steering with the
brakes.
If you have a variometer or altimeter aboard – watch it. In level
flight it is very easy to start climbing unintentionally. The
instruments will help you optimise speed and fuel economy.
Of course each flight will depend on current configuration of your
gear, but due to its ability to fly safe the Nemmo 4 will let you
adjust everything to the best effect. Good knowledge of weather
conditions (e.g. wind at different altitudes and smart use of
thermals or dynamic lift will help you greatly reduce fuel
consumption and increase flight range. Of course the engine is
always there to bring you in the right place.
Do not hesitate to lead the Nemo 4 into tight thermalling in order
to win some altitude and spare fuel. In order to make the best of
the thermal, completely close the trimmers.
Trimmers and speed-system operation
Trimmer unit consists of trimmer buckle holding red trimmer tape
with blue scale, finished with orange loop. The other end of the
trimmer tape is fastened with a quicklink to the riser, so that in case
of damage or excessive wear it can be quickly and easily replaced.
Two basic positions of trimmers can be distinguished:
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fully closed “0” – minimum speed and sink – best
position for take-off and landing
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fully opened – maximum speed and sink
The trimmers enable control of the torque (with asymmetric setting)
and increase the speed without engaging speed-system.
When free-flying you can put the orange trimmer loop on the main
carabiner, thus retaining the EN certificate.
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