ICARO PANDION 2, Руководство пользователя

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that when your leg is fully extended, then
the acceleration is at maximum
– both
rollers are touching.
Please pay attention that the glider will
not
be pre-accelerated, while the
accelerator is loosened, when the
acceleration ropes are set too short.
Assembling the accelerator is reliant
upon the harness, e.g., numbers of
retu
rn pulleys, rope guide …
The more turbulent the weather conditions and when near the ground, the
less acceleration should be used.
Do not use the acceleration system and brakes at the same time! It is very
dangerous to use both simultaneously as it can result in serious collapses.
Flying with the PANDION 2
Harness
The PANDION 2 is certified for use with harnesses GH type. Practically all modern
harnesses are GH type harnesses. Older harnesses with fixed cross belts
(GX type) are not certified and should not be used.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between
karabiners and affects the handling and stability of the glider.
Excessive tightening the chest strap increases stability but also the risk of twists
following glider collapse, and it also increases the frequency of getting collapses
due to poor feedback from the glider.
The risk of twisting is also strongly affected by the seating position of pilot.
Flying in a laid back (reclined) position makes it much more difficult to react in time
to prevent riser twisting. With the chest strap in a more closed position the glider
also has more tendency to maintain a stable spiral, lengthening of the chest strap
gives more feedback from the glider but decreases stability.
ICARO paragliders recommends following settings:
Take-off weight < 80kg 80 kg -100 kg > 100kg
Horizontal distance of
the main karabiners
38 cm
– 42 cm
42 cm
– 46 cm
46 cm
– 50 cm
Flight preparation
•
When choosing an area to lay out the glider before launching, try to find
somewhere that is relatively free of stones and sharp rocks. Pay particular
attention to the top surface, where the canopy touches the ground.
•
Never step on your glider
– stepping on it will weaken the cloth.
•
We recommend keeping an eye on other pilots, spectators, and smoking
people near of the glider. Many of them do not appreciate the fragility of the
lines and cloth.