ICARO paragliders CLOU, Руководство пользователя

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Turning
A combined steering technique (weight shift and pulling the brake line on the
inside of the curve) is suitable for every situation. The
CLOU is agile and reacts to
steering impulses quickly and directly. Strong, one sided pulling of the brakes
brings the
CLOU into an obvious side angle and the glider flies fast steep curves
until spiral dive begins. A little more brake is needed to counter torque effect if you
want to achieve the same dynamics and banking as you get when turning in the
direction of the torque
If the brakelines are pulled too fast or too far the glider will be stalled! A one-
sided stall is signalized clearly by: The curves´s inner side of the wing is
getting soft, and nearly stops. In this case you have to release the brake-
line!
Landing
The CLOU is very easy to land. Always stand up in the harness in the landing
position very early in order to be able to react as fast as possible to sudden
events. When you are landing without running motor should not slow down the
CLOU too strong before landing because of the comparatively high surface-
loading. You have also the option of using the motor to assist the landing
approach.
The height and speed can be controlled using the brakes and the rpm until you
touch the ground.
If you leave the inflated leading edge bang on the ground, this can cause the
cell walls to burst!
Do not fly sharp turns or changing the direction while landing.
Descent Techniques
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Training of descent techniques and simulation of flight incidents (SFI)
should only take place at professional safety training seminars with
professional trainer and only while flying over water.
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Before inducing any exercise control the airspace beneath.
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During the exercises stay in contact with the canopy.
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If the glider is out of control, use your rescue system.
All maneuvers in lost motion of the paramotor.
Big & Small Ears
Take the outer A-risers of the CLOU in your hand, without releasing the brakes
and pull down leaving it run through your hands (use gloves!). Sink rate increases
but not the forward speed. Reopen the wing by pushing up with your hands and if
necessary then pump the brakes with short symmetric movements. For directional
control while using the big ears, you should use weight shift.
The pitch angle of your paraglider is increased using small and big ears, the
brake path is shortened and the risk of inducing a deep stall is high. Never
attempt tight turns or spirals with Big Ears, as the A-lines will be over
stressed.