ITV PARAPENTES Jedi 2, Руководство пользователя

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INFLATION AND TAKE-OFF
The most suitable way of laying out a wing is in an arc, which enables
the paraglider to fill up evenly, starting from the centre.
It is essential to assure that every row of suspension lines is free of tangles and
knots and that no line goes around the wing tip. In fact, any defect in the sail
during the phase of take-off can have unpredictable effects on the trajectory.
The direction of the take-off, from the wing centre should be into the wind star-
ting with taut lines and no jerk, leaning forwards for a progressive pull.
The pilot will limit the movements of his hands to simply accompanying the ri-
sing wing with front risers applying light traction. Too strong a traction can partly
close the leading edge intakes.
In moderate winds (from 10 mph), in order to avoid a brutal take-off, it is re-
commended to use a back to wind technique, by going to the canopy during
the raise to slow down the take off..
RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES
In a 360° spiral, a sink rate of more than 10 m/s / 30 ft/s is attained. This
manoeuvre can disorientate the pilot (loss of reference point and strong accele-
ration). One should learn this technique progressively. In particular one should
avoid the symmetrical mid braking position for coming out of the spiral. This is
best obtained by raising both hands progressively.
The "B"-line stall is easy . After a slight swinging, this will produce a vertical
descent rate of about 8 m/s. There is a risk of entering a front horse shoe confi-
guration. To get out of it the pilot will slowly release the B branch and pull sy-
metricalIy and briefly the brakes. The return to flight will cause a moderate sur-
ge which should be controlled on the brakes. Avoid a sudden release of the B
risers.
Big ears are obtained by pulling on the external A line. Pulling on this line must
be done progressively to avoid too big a closure. Once the big ears are in, the
pilot can increase progressively their size by pulling more and more length on
the line. One should make sure that the central half of the wing is kept open.
A simultaneous use of the accelerator will avoid the risk of deep stall phasis. To
re-open big ears, the pilot will pull symetrically and briefly on the brakes, being
carefull not to slow down the wing.