5.2
Take off
After you check the glider and harness before the take off, spread out
the canopy's upper cover on the base, so that the entering edge forms an arch
and the glider's centre is its top. The supporting straps mustn't be intertwisted.
The take off is performed by standard procedures.
The face-take-off with a run-up from the trailing edge and the cross take-off
towards the glider do not require usage of any special techniques. The canopy
does not tend to forerun; correction at the inflation, acceleration of the canopy
and letting it loose are conformed to the current conditions.
Before every take-off, take a look and check if the glider is fully filled and
the ropes have not caught a branch or some different dirt, which would
not prevent a safe flight. In case of any major deformation, the take-off should
be cancelled and repeated.
5.3
Landing
Landing is performed from a straight unbraked flight, against the wind
if possible. Conform the landing manoeuvre to the current conditions. Landing
at windlessness or with the wind by mistake should be done with a slightly
pulled canopy. When you come close to the ground, draw both of the breaks
close smoothly and symmetrically until you lose speed. If the wind is strong, pull
the glider only in such a degree to land on the spot. Be prepared to turn about
to the glider and check it’s discharging, even behind the “C” series of ropes
if needed.
Avoid placing the canopy on the entering edge.
5.4
Operation and Controllability
The KOMAKA glider is set up so that the canopy's reactions are adequate to the
pilot's interference with the operation. After bringing the glider in the curve
by gradual pulling of the break, the canopy reacts in a way depending upon
the extent of breaks pulling and that is not only in radius but subsiding in a curve
also. The forces in operation have a progressive course where the point
of losing the speed at one-way and symmetrical turning flight stall is markedly
noticeable and allows the pilot to correct the arisen mistake of operating on time.
5.5.
Dangerous flight regimes
It is not important what type or class of the paraglider you fly. You can
experience the canopy's breakdown, spinning or dragging off in unsuitable
weather conditions. The best way how to learn to check the canopy in these
dangerous flight regimes is from your paragliding instructor. Unacceptable
reactions in impropriate moments can make a small problem much bigger.
Symmetrical shutting - „Front stall“
If the symmetrical shutting of the entering edge takes place (for example
because of turbulance or improper flying) in the sufficient altitude above
the ground, the glider spontaneously changes into a normal flight. Filing can
be accelerated by drawing in the breaks with an immediate return into the upper
utmost position.
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