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Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual
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06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En
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Place the downtubes between the leading edges, inside the sail.
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Place the battens and the speedbar into the rear part of the glider cover. To do this, you will have to
undo one or more Velcro ties and then refasten them.
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Close the zipper and load the glider onto the car; drive carefully J
8. Hi n ts and Tips
The PIUMA has been optimized with handling characteristics and stability as well as the stall
characteristics in glide and turnings making the wing more predictable. It has been possible to increase
also the speed range, in the minimum speed as well as in the maximum speed, thanks to the
improvement of the profile and the geometry of the wing.
Therefore we obtained a hang glider which is adaptable for the beginner pilots, but with a good sink rate
and a good glide angle, which is also enjoyable for more experienced pilots.
8.1 Take Off
Till when you have not reached a good experience and knowledge of the flight areas and of the weather
variations, always listen to the suggestions of your flight instructor or to those of more experienced
pilots.
Never fly alone
Always remember the sequence of the Pre-Flight Check
Taking off with the PIUMA is very predictable and also in presence of small errors it will allow you to take
off safely.
Try to take off with a nose angle of about 15 degrees above the slope, and with as much speed as
possible (never lower than the stall speed!)
ATTENTION: Never take off with a wet sail, especially if the leading edge is wet seen that the stall
speed increases significantly. Always fly with dry sail!
8.2 Flight
The PIUMA is responsive and pleasant to fly throughout the speed range.
Here follow some suggestions , hoping that these can help you to face your flights in a more amusing
and safe way.
As already stated, this hang glider has been made for beginner pilots but it will surely also enjoy more