
an individualized setting should be made. We recommend that the brake lines be
adjusted to the actual pilot at a practice area. The points should be followed:
Ensure both main lines are of equal length.
If brake handles have been removed for any reason, check that the line is still routed
through the pulley when it is replaced.
When brake handles are released in flight the brake lines should be slack. There should
be substantial “bow” in them and absolutely no deformation of the trailing edge.
Changes made in small steps but still maintain the possibility for full travel from
trimmed speed to stall.
We recommend a minimum of 10 cm of free play between the brake release position
and the start of deformation on the glider. This will prevent the trailing edge from
being deformed when using the speed system.
In the unlikely event of a brake handle becoming detached, or a brake line snapping in
flight, the glider can be flown by gently pulling the rear risers (D-risers) for directional
control.
As you can well imagine, there are several knotts that can be used to secure the
line to the control handle, however as pictured below is Firebirds
reccomendation.
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