Dudek Nucleon WRC, Руководство пользователя

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REMEMBER:
+ Trimmer setting is another part of the pre-start check list!
+ If it will be asymmetric, the wing will be turning all the time. And if you will
inadvertently set them off, the reflex profile of the Nucleon will keep the
wing level, so after opening the throttle you'll start to descend with
increased speed instead of climbing.
3.3.3 LANDING
In PPG flying there are two kinds of landing: with and without power.
Power off landing
At an altitude of 50 metres switch the engine off and glide as you would on a
conventional paraglider. It reduces the chances of damaging the propeller on
landing, but on the other hand there is only one attempt possible - so it has to
be done right! With or without power Nucleon better copes with turbulence on
open trimmers (blue area). So, if the conditions are rough, better make an
approach with greater speed, plan a lot of free space (as for a hangglider) and
wear that speed off before touching down. Nucleon preserves the energy well,
so there is a long float necessary, exchanging the abundant speed for lift with
your brakes. If the landing field is not big enough and you have to land on the
spot, we advise you to set the trimmers in red area. It will increase lift
coefficient of the wing, effectively decreasing its sink rate and speed. Such an
action is especially important when flying with high surface loading.
Powered landing
Make a flat approach with the engine idling, then level out and lose the speed
before final flare. Immediately after touchdown switch off the engine. The main
advantage of this procedure is of course the possibility of a repeated approach
if anything goes wrong. Still, if you forget to switch off the ignition before the
wing falls down, there is a considerable risk of damaging propeller, catching
lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running
engine.
Remember:
+ Whenever possible, get to know the landing field before taking off.
+ Check the wind direction before planning the approach.
+ Landing with power off requires much less space.
+ In case of any doubt, practice the landing until you feel totally safe.
3.3.4 GOLDEN RULES!
+
Never place the power unit downwind of the paraglider.
+
Check, double check and then check once again if there is no fuel leakage.
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