Dudek Nucleon WRC, Руководство пользователя

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Of course each flight will depend on current configuration of your gear, but
due to its ability to fly safe without constant piloting the Nucleon 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, convergence or other kinds of 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 Nucleon into tight thermalling in order to win some
altitude and spare fuel - you will be surprised how efficient it is. Possible
closing the trimmers will make the climb ratio even better.
Trimmers and speed-system operation
The reflex wing airfoil enables the Nucleon pilot to use a wide range of
trimmers and speed-system action. You are free to experiment with all
possible settings, as long as you are on safe altitude.
Fully opened trimmers
(blue area) increase the speed and stability of the wing, and with it also its
ability to cope with turbulences and overall penetration. As forces on the
brakes grow at high speeds, the weightshifting or steering with ALC+ system
becomes increasingly effective.
ALC+ system can be used in all trimmers and speed system settings, also in
combination with main steering handles when trimmeri is closed.
At maximum speedbar and/or fully opened trims we strongly
recommend steering with ALC+ system (especially in rough air).
Turns
executed in this way will be slightly wider, but strength needed to initiate the
turn will be smaller and there will be no decrease in speed.
It is advised to use the speedsystem with fully or half opened
trimmers.Using speedbar with closed trims (red area) can lead to a
frontstall, especially in lower parts of start weight range).
Worth noting is the Nucleon impressive speed range - the maximum speed is
almost three times greater than stall speed. Study drawings of trimmers and
speed-system adjusting and setting, as well as their influence on the wing
shape.
On the other hand, slow trimmer settings (red area) decreases sink and
steering forces, so it is possible to efficiently use the thermals.
Turns can be much tightened and more effective with differential brake
operation. Slight use of the outer brake (with considerable amount of the inner
one) will diminish the loss of lift in turn. Turns can be much improved by
additional use of throttle, etc.
Once with growing experience you will master various techniques, you will be
able to execute fully coordinated and effective turns, bringing to mind the
aeroplane handling.
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