
Accelerator System
The accelerator system expands the range of speed of your HORNET. It is activated
by putting your foot on the bar, and accelerates the glider through a reduction in the
angle of the sail. The accelerator system is of great use and very effective during a
strong facewind. In order to use the speed accelerator it is important to have enough
ground clearance. Be aware that when applied, the Angle of Attack is decreased and
the wing is more dynamic with it’s flying characteristics.
It is important to have your accelerator system correctly rigged before take-off. It
must be long enough to pull down on the front risers while in normal flight, but not so
long that it fails to work effectively. The best way to start is to get someone to hold the
risers and harness taut while you adjust the bar so that it can just be found with your
foot during flight. Then test the full range of the
accelerator in calm flying conditions, ensuring
that both risers are pulled evenly during
operation. Fine tuning can be completed when
you are back on the ground.
We advise you not to use more than half the
accelerator’s travel when flying in turbulence.
Inexperienced pilots are recommended not to
use the accelerator system until they are fully
accustomed to the glider.
Remember that when turbulent conditions,
the canopy will have a greater tendancy to
collaps with full accelerator applied.
Trimmed Flight
Full Speed
Brake Lines
The brake lines connect to the trailing edge via a series of subsidiary lines. Because of
their positions they are more easily scuffed than other lines on your glider, so they
should be checked more frequently.
The main brake lines run through pulleys connected to the rear risers. The brake
handles are tied to the main lines and conveniently positioned press-studs attach them
to the risers when not in use. This should prevent them from twisting and tangling.
The brake lines are tested and adjusted at the plant. They are marked by the inspector
and have been flown by test pilots. The markings serve as a default setting from which
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