ICARO paragliders TWICE TE, Руководство пользователя

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Knots and tangles
The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate
the wing for take-off. If you notice a knot before take-off, immediately stop running
and do not take-off.
If you have taken-off with a knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the
opposite side of the knot and gently apply the brake line on that side too. You can
gently try to pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened or try to
identify the line with the knot in it. Try to pull the identified line to see if the knot
releases. If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it, carefully and safely fly to
the nearest landing place.
Be very careful when trying to remove a knot. When there are knots in the
lines or when they are tangled, do not pull too hard on the brake lines, there
is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated.
Deep / Parachute Stall
Your TWICE TE has been carefully designed to resist entering deep stall. Before
exiting a deep stall please ensure that the brakes are fully released. Actively exit
the deep stall by reaching up and push forward with both palms on both A-risers or
pull on the risers. Avoid flying in very humid air or in rain. A wet canopy may have
very unpredictable flying characteristics, one of which is a radically increased risk
of deep stall.
Never pull the brake-lines during a parachute stall, because the glider would
go into a full stall immediately. If you find yourself flying in unavoidable rain
we strongly recommend that you avoid any sudden movements or radical
brake line input, that you do not pull Big Ears or B-Line-Stall, and that you
steer clear of turbulence and avoid a deep flare on landing.
Asymmetric Collapse
While flying in turbulent conditions it may occur that a portion of your glider
deflates. However, just like in flying in turbulences, please pull gently on both
brakes. Re-inflation is speeded up by counteracting the turning movement of the
canopy until normal forward flight return. Then pump the brake line on the
collapsed side.
If the collapsed part of the canopy is very big, you have to break the open
side very dosed (not too much!) to avoid a stall.
Symmetric Collapse
Your TWICE TE normally re-inflates promptly in a symmetric collapse without pilot
input. Applying the brakes symmetrically will speed things up.
Emergency Steering
Should it no longer be possible to steer your TWICE TE , for example due to a
broken line, the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either rear riser. We
recommend for emergency control in the air to use the stabilo line. With a bit of
weight shift and by pulling down the stabilo (20 cm) allows to control your
TWICE
TE precisely and easily.