FreeX MANX L, Руководство пользователя

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Turning
Flying in thermals
means you go back to original position and prepare to intervene
via the brakes.
The benefit of the foot bar is that an impending tuck can be
recognised by sudden reduction of pressure on the foot bar and
often avoided by rapid release.
The potential acceleration distance of 10 cm (Size M 12cm) leads
to high maximum speed. A collapse of one side of the airfoil will,
of course, bring about more dynamic reactions than at trim speed.
Only use the foot bar when having sufficient ground clearance.
The high stability of the canopy during maximum speed should
not let you become foolhardy.
If you pay attention to this, you will have great fun with the
extended radius of action and the plus in safety through the high
speed range of the MANX.
The MANX shows direct response to the brakes and exhibits
high manoeuvrability.
The harmonic coupling of brake line distance and angle of bank
requires the pilot to also use the brake on the outer wing for
shallow circles. Narrow, steep turns can be flown out of full speed
by pulling one steering line, or with brakes applied by
simultaneous release of the brake on the outside wing.
Flying with low angle of bank, for instance when climbing slowly,
requires applying some brakes on the outside wing or keeping the
brake on the outside wing down.
Caution: Never initiate turns at minimum speed (with full brakes),
you will run the risk of spinning!
The MANX responds very well to using weight shift: By leaning
to the side that is producing the turn, your MANX’s willingness to
turn will be increased.
A helpful hint for more skilled pilots who already have developed
a feeling for the stall point in turning: For climbing in weak lift with
lowest bank - and a big enough radius of turn - it is favourable to
intensify the load on the outside wing by weight shifting.