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WARNING!! Do not use the forward launch in very strong winds. Make sure you don't pull
the risers too much towards yourself or downwards as this can result in a frontal
collapse, or in an asymmetric take-off
The Envy 2 is easy to reverse launch. When doing a reverse launch or when launching in
strong winds the paraglider can possibly surge forward more quickly or lift off sooner
than desired. To avoid this, walk uphill following the canopy during inflation. As this
launch technique can be difficult and turning the wrong way can result in the pilot taking
off with twisted risers. It is recommended to practice the reverse launch on a training hill
or slight slope first. When deflating the canopy in strong winds, or aborting a launch, use
the C- or D- risers, not the brakes. Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more lift,
lifting the pilot up and dragging him/her much further back.
If you let the brake handles go out of your hands during take-off, take care that the brake
line is not twisted around the brake pulley!
The glider is delivered with a standard set-up and its speed can reach 36 - 38 km/h
depending on the weight of the pilot. Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain.
The Envy 2 glides best with open brakes, descends best with lightly applied brakes. In
turbulence fly with brakes lightly applied (10-15 cm) to avoid canopy collapse. If the
canopy pendulums forward, this should be corrected by prompt braking. A pendulum
movement of the canopy backwards is corrected by loosening the brakes in good time.
In a calm air the Envy 2 can reach its minimum speed (depending on the wing loading) by
application of 60cm up to 65cm of the brake range.
When flying with the speed system applied the angle of attack is lower and the canopy
can collapse more easily than in normal (trim) flight. The faster the canopy is flown the
more dynamic the collapses and stalls will be and the more skill will be required for quick
recoveries. Therefore do not use speed system in turbulent conditions, close to the
ground or near other airspace users. Always fly with sufficient clearance from the terrain
and always keep the brake handles in your hands!
To use the speed system, simply place your feet on the stirrup and push forward in a
horizontal plane. If a loss of back pressure of the stirrup on your legs is noticed, this is a
warning that the canopy is probably about to collapse. Release the stirrup and thus the
speed system immediately. With this feeling you may actually prevent most collapses
from happening while using the speed system. If a collapse should still occur, release the
speed system immediately and correct the collapse as described below.
Attention: Do not apply brakes when fully accelerated! Braking increases lift near the
trailing edge. The main lift point moves backwards. Due to this the wing can loose
stability for a short time.
Flight
Accelerated Flight:
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Steering - turns:
Active Flying (Thermaling and Soaring):
Approach and Landing:
The Envy 2 is a very responsive paraglider and reacts very directly and instantly to any
steering input. Weight shift input quickens turns and ensures minimal height loss. Any
weight shift has a greater effect the more loosely the chest-strap is fastened. A
combined technique of weight shift and pulling on the inside brake line is the most
efficient turning method, whereby the radius of the turn is determined by the amount of
inside brake pulled and weight shift. A stalling wing tip announces itself by a gentle surge
backwards of the wingtip. If this occurs you will need to release the brakes immediately.
In case it is impossible to control the Envy 2 with the brake lines the D-risers may be used
to steer and land the canopy. Attention! Pulling brake too fast or too hard can result in the
canopy entering a negative spin.
In turbulent conditions the glider should be flown actively with brakes lightly applied to
avoid canopy collapse. This improves stability by increasing the angle of attack of the
canopy. The canopy should not rock back or surge forward much but should remain
above the pilot. In turbulent flight, if the canopy pendulums forward, this should be
corrected by prompt braking. A pendulum movement of the canopy backwards is
corrected by releasing the brakes in good time. This is part of basic active flying.
To avoid excessively demanding situations on the approach to landing, it is important
to initiate the process at an adequate altitude. This leaves you enough time to
observe and appropriately deal with wind direction and any other aircraft in your
vicinity.
The Envy 2 is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be into the wind.
During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at approximately
one meter above the ground, according to conditions, the pilot should flare the canopy.
The glider may climb again, gaining height, if too much brake is used too early. Strong
wind landings require correspondingly less brake. Do not apply full brake before the pilot
is safely on the ground. The final glide during the landing approach should be straight
and not marked by steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous
pendulum effect near the ground.
Attention! Do not allow the canopy to fall onto the leading edge with energy. This can
destroy the material and affects the life of the ribs at the leading edge!
