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DESCENT POSSIBILITY

SPIRAL DIVE

A Spiral dive can be achieved with holding one brake down until the glider enters the dive.
The dive can be adjusted with more or less inside brake and outside brake can be applied
to stabilize the canopy. 

The spiral dive is the fastest method to reduce altitude but can be very dangerous if the
pilot is not familiar with the maneuver.

High G forces occur during a spiral and the inexperienced pilot needs to be very careful!
If you experience any discomfort the spiral should be stopped immediately. To exit from
the dive slowly release the inside brake and give the glider time to continue the turn for
a few revolutions. Spiral dives should be practiced during a safety clinic!

B LINE STALL

Both B Risers are being pulled down symetrically until the glider enters the stall. To exit,
quickly release both B Risers at the same time.

If the glider horsehoes during the B Line stall, exit immediately. It may be necessary to
pump both brakes to recover from the horseshoe. B Line Stall should be practiced during
a Safety Clinic.

BIG EARS

Big Ears are a gentle decent maneuvers that retains forward speed. To enter Big Ears pull
both outside A Lines until the Ears fold under. You can steer the glider with weight shift
during Big Ears

You can also apply the accelerator with Big Ears to further increase sink rate and forward
speed. To recover from Big Ears simply release the lines, one at a time. Pumping the brakes
expedites the exit. All Decent Maneuvers should be practiced in calm air with plenty of
altitude, best during a safety clinic.

Chapter 5

Descent Possibility

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Содержание SilexX

Страница 1: ...SILEXX MANUAL FRESH BREEZE...

Страница 2: ...lways be available for any information you might need This manual includes tips for a safe enjoyment of our sport Your Fresh Breeze Team Markus M ller Michel Werner Dr Ing Stefan Wode Gesch ftsf hrer...

Страница 3: ...3 Harness 09 Chapter 4 Flying 09 Chapter 5 Decent Maneuvers 13 Chapter 6 Aerobatics 14 Chapter 7 Materials 17 Chapter 8 Storage and Preflight Inspection 17 Chapter 9 Annual Inspection 19 Chapter 10 A...

Страница 4: ...s easy handling and excellent performance The closed cells have Dacron Reinforcements for best Stability Dacron reinforcements at the attachment points spread the loads evenly The air enters the Silex...

Страница 5: ...l brake lines are yellow while all other lines are blue There are 4 Risers per side The A lines are the most forward followed by the B Lines where the Stabilo Line is also attached The C lines follow...

Страница 6: ...Risers The normal length of all Risers is 48 cm During accelaration the A Riser is shoertened by 16 cm The B Riser 11 cm and the C Riser 6 cm The D Risers stays the same SPEEDSYSTEM FITTING The accel...

Страница 7: ...er rotation the left or right trimmer can be opened to achieve straight line flight under power Both trimmers can be opened for faster flight BRAKE LINE ROUTING FOR MOTORING During motor flight the Br...

Страница 8: ...Page 8 Chapter 2 Speedsystem...

Страница 9: ...er in a Horseshoe Shape so that the A lines tension first This is also known as the inverted V Layout All Lines must be clear Pay special attention to the brakelines Makes sure there are NO Lines over...

Страница 10: ...o the ground Do not set the brake lines too short Never Fly accelerated in turbulent conditions Never Release the brake lines Should the glider collapse release the accelerator TOWING The Silex is ver...

Страница 11: ...ty clinic B LINE STALL Both B Risers are being pulled down symetrically until the glider enters the stall To exit quickly release both B Risers at the same time If the glider horsehoes during the B Li...

Страница 12: ...open the glider quickly The Silexx usually opens on its own PARACHUTAL STALL DEEP STALL There is no forward speed with a high sink rate During a slow exit from a B line stall parachutage may occur A p...

Страница 13: ...ill spin easier WINGOVERS Alternating turns with high bank angles Caution Fullstall Spins and wing overs more than 90 degrees are considered dangerous aerobatics MATERIALS The Silexx is made from best...

Страница 14: ...nt of the affected line Compare the lines before replacement for cor rect lenght and only use the proper line material from an approved repair facility Kite the glider after line replacement to check...

Страница 15: ...Silexx is the result of high end development The glider will last many years if treated and cared for properly Respect and an appreciation of the potential dangers of personal flight are required for...

Страница 16: ...Page 16 Chapter 11 Linechart and Certification...

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