ICARO paragliders PICA 2, Руководство пользователя

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Version 2 / PPG / 2022
Although the PICA2 is dampened in its rolling movements, you can create a
“
rocking movement
”
with a combination of propeller torque and pilot weight shift and
/ or use of the brakes.
To stop that
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gently remove the gas,
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Make sure you are centered with your weight and
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the brakes are free.
At full throttle, torque is what makes your wing want to make a slight turn. The best
countermeasure is to adjust the trimmer.
Since a higher wing loading is possible for powered flight due to the higher take-off
weight (see table), the maneuvers are more dynamic. The same applies to flying
with the trimmer open and accelerating, because this reduces the angle of attack.
Although the PICA2 is very stable, the trimmers should remain closed when flying
through turbulent air.
Avoid abruptly accelerating or taking it away, as this can cause the glider to rock.
This can be stopped by applying the brakes.
Landing
Always land against the wind and always with the engine at a standstill!
On the final approach, fly your paraglider straight ahead and at trim speed until you
are about three feet above the ground. Pull the brakes slowly and progressively to
flare the paraglider out.
Make sure not to flair too hard or too fast, as your paraglider could rise again a little
before the current breaks off. Choose an approach that suits the landing field and
conditions. In light winds you have to flair strong, long and progressive in order to
reduce your speed over the ground as much as possible.
In strong winds you have to turn towards your paraglider. Then pull the brakes
symmetrically and evenly to stall him.
Sample check
The PICA 2 is type-tested in all sizes for the foot start EN / LTF.
For powered flight, sizes S, M, ML and L have been registered by the French DGAC
(
Direction générale de l'aviation civile ).
The EN / LTF type test of the PICA 2 is only upright for the flight without a
motor with the motor risers if the glider is attached to the lower attachment
point and the trimmers are closed (The risers A, A1, B and C must be the
same length).