Ozone Kona 2, Руководство пилота

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Turning
To familiarize yourself with the Kona 2 your first turns should be gradual and progressive. To
make efficient and coordinated turns first look in the direction you want to turn and check
the airspace is clear. Your first input for directional change should be weight-shift, followed by
the smooth application of the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved. To regulate the
speed and radius of the turn, coordinate your weight shift and use the outer brake.
Active Flying
To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in turbulent conditions, it is essential to use
active flying. These are skills that are best learnt by playing with the glider on the ground.
Flying with a small amount of brake applied (approx. 20cm) will allow you to feel the feedback
from the wing. In turbulent conditions the internal pressure of the wing is constantly changing
and only by using a small amount of brake will you feel these changes. The aim of active
flying is to maintain a constant pressure through the brakes, If you feel a reduction or loss
of pressure apply the brakes until you feel normal pressure again. Once you have normal
pressure, raise the hands quickly back to the original position. Avoid flying with continuous
amounts of deep brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the wing. Always consider
your airspeed. These movements can be symmetric or asymmetric; you may have to apply
both brakes or just one. These subtle adjustments will keep the glider flying smoothly and
directly above you and dramatically reduce the chances of a collapse. If the glider pitches in
front of you, use the brakes to slow it down. Equally, if the glider drops behind you, release
the brakes to allow it to speed up. The goal is to always keep the wing directly overhead.
No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses however active flying will virtually eliminate
any tendency to collapse. When the conditions are turbulent, always return the trimmers to
the slow position and be active and ready to anticipate the movements of your wing. Always
be aware of your altitude and do not over-react. We strongly advise you to always keep
hold of your brakes and to not fly in turbulent conditions.
IMPORTANT
Never initiate a turn at
minimum speed (i.e.
with full brakes on) as
you could risk entering
a spin.
IMPORTANT
In turbulent air we
recommend to return
the trimmers to the
standard position
(fully pulled down)
and to fly the glider
actively.
IMPORTANT
Always keep hold of
your brakes. Do not fly
in turbulent conditions