Dudek Run&Fly 2, Руководство пользователя

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Turns
Turns on the Run&Fly 2 are dynamic, but
exceptionally stable. The wing eagerly
reacts to even smallest steering inputs.
Handling is pleasant, and the steering
forces grow linear with the pull. 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 e
ffi cient
method of turning. Turn radius is then
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 e
ffi ciency 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.
Caution: 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. Too hard or too quick
pulling of one brake can cause the wing to
enter a spin.
Thermalling and soaring
Although the Run&Fly 2 was not designed
with this in mind, thermal flying is well
possible. During thermalling the wing will
be intensively communicating to the pilot
everything what’s going on around. Still,
perfect autostabilization will instantly bring
the canopy back to its place over your head
when necessary.
When flying minimum sink is reached with
brake pressure applied (about 10 cm).
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 stay above
the pilot. In order to achieve it, the pilot
should accelerate the canopy by letting o
ff
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.
Hang flying is pure fun on the Run&Fly.
You will stay afloat even at relatively low
windspeed. Remember that in order to
minimize the canopy weight we’ve resigned
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