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to trim speed, release the B risers and fly the glider actively
with the brakes.
IMPORTANT: Be careful to use only small inputs to the ris-
ers especially when flying at slower speeds (i.e with the
trimmers set on slow) as you risk stalling part or all of the
wing if you are over enthusiastic. Be prepared for plenty of
practice as this new method may take some time for it to
become totally intuitive, efficient and comfortable.
Active Flying
To minimize the likelihood of suffering collapses in turbulent condi-
tions, it is essential to use active flying.
Flying with some brake applied (approx. 20cm) will give you the re-
quired feedback from the wing. Inputs can be symmetric or asymmet-
ric; you may have to apply both brakes or just one to maintain equal
pressure across the span/chord of the wing. These subtle adjust-
ments will keep the glider flying smoothly and directly above you
Avoid flying with continuous amounts of deep brake in rough air as
you could inadvertently stall the wing. Always consider your airspeed.
IMPORTANT: No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses
however active flying reduces any tendency to collapse.
When the conditions are turbulent, be more active and
anticipate the movements of your wing. Always be aware of
your altitude and do not over-react. We advise you to keep
hold of your brakes and not to fly in very turbulent condi-
tions.
Active B Riser Control
When gliding at trim or in accelerated flight it is recommended to pi-
lot the wing with the B risers. This gives an improved feel and control
over the wing enabling you to fly actively without using the brakes
(which causes drag and pitch movements), the direct feel allows you
to stop collapses before they happen and maintain higher speeds and
higher levels of efficiency through turbulence.
To fly with the B risers, keep hold of your brake
handles (remove any wraps) and take hold of the red
toggles located at the top of the B risers near the
maillon. Now you have direct control of the AofA; by
gently pulling on your B risers you increase the AofA
of the wing, releasing all pressure on the B’s re-
turns the wing to the speed you set. With the B riser
you can fly actively through turbulence; If you feel the
nose of the wing lose internal pressure you can apply a
small amount of pressure to the B’s to keep the nose
open, the amount of pressure and size of the input is
dependent on the amount of turbulence, but always be
gentle to avoid large pitch movements.
During accelerated flight, the added control of active B riser flying
increases the efficiency and stability of the wing and really shows
the advantages of this control method compared to conventional
3 line gliders. Whilst accelerated the act of pulling the B risers is
exactly the same as releasing the speed bar. This translates to di-
rect control of speed, AofA, and feel of the internal pressure in your
hands at the same time! Coupled with active speed bar control, small
adjustments can be made with the B risers to optimise your speed
and internal pressure through turbulence helping you to maintain a
higher average speed and at the same time reducing the likelihood of
unexpected collapses.
NOTE: This control method is suitable for gliding in good
‘normal’ air without huge turbulence, it does not replace
proper active flying with the brakes in strong turbulent
conditions. If you are unsure about the air return the glider
