ITV DAYTONA, Руководство пользователя

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FLYING IN TURBULENCE
AND FLYING INCIDENTS
Flying in turbulence should be avoided at all cost. Study the books on
aerology to learn to predict turbulent conditions (strong winds, turbulence
due to obstacles, wake turbulence, rotors, lee side thermals, foehn effect,
over developed clouds, etc...).
If however you do get caught in turbulence, there is only one thing to do:
reduce your speed (25 to 30% brakes).
- Incidence is increased (less risk of the leading edge going into negative
incidence )
- The pendular effect will be dampened in the transition,
- In case of a deflation, the wing will reinflate immediately
- A moderate tension on the controls provides sensitive feedback from the
air mass and the wing.
- From this median position, the pilot has a reaction capacity in both direc-
tions (slowing down or speeding up).
PARACHUTAL PHASE (DEEP STALL)
If this phenomenon occurs and is prolonged without action on the toggles,
it is advisable, to return the wing to a normal flight configuration; operate
the accelerator (speed-bar) if it is operational, or to engage a moderate
turn and manage the ensuing surge by maintaining adequate tension on
the toggles. The appearance of this phenomenon would be a sign of aging
and justify a glider inspection at a certified professional facility. In case of a
parachutal phase close to the ground, an arms up landing approach would
be preferred in that configuration over any other exit maneuver.
Warning! If wet, the behavior of the DAYTONA could significantly be different. If
caught in the rain during a flight, you should moderately increase your airspeed by
pushing on the foot accelerator (speed-bar), or slightly and symmetrically release
the trimmers on the risers to increase your wing’s airspeed and land as soon as
possible.