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FLYING THE T-RIDE
Different trimmer settings
NOTE: Adjusting trimmers in flight requires more pilot attention.
With the trimmers fully open (trimmer buckle over and passed the white line) the wing’s
speed increases (good for flying long distances). The canopy becomes stiffer and is less
sensitive to turbulence and its stability improves. On faster trimmer settings the brake
pressure increases and the handling changes.
Some pilots may have a tendency to keep the brakes slightly applied at all times. Such
a technique is not advisable for paramotoring gliders. When you strongly apply the
brakes while fully accelerated the wing could collapse because it loses its semi-reflex
characteristic.
On the slower settings (trimmer buckle pulled below the white line), sink rate improves
and handling becomes lighter, giving you an improved climb rate for thermaling and
shorter and slower take-offs and landings.
Note!! If trims are not adjusted the same, the wing will turn. Trimmer setting is an
important part of the checklist before every flight!
Accelerated flight
Do not use the fast trimmer settings in very turbulent conditions, close to the ground or
near other airspace users. Always fly with sufficient clearance from the
ground/obstacles and always keep the brake handles in your hands!
Steering - turns:
The T-Ride is a very responsive paramotoring glider and reacts directly and instantly to
any steering input.
Attention! In the event that you lose your brakes lines, it is possible to control the T-
Ride with the D-risers to steer and land the canopy.
Attention! Pulling brake too fast or too hard can result in the canopy entering a
negative spin.