SKY PARAGLIDERS FIDES 5, Руководство пользователя

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takE-OFF, FlIGht aND FlyING
tEChNIQUES
FIDES 5 can be flown conventionally. However there are several points
listed below which should allow you to familiarize yourself with your new
paraglider more quickly.
1) Checking the paraglider before take-off
 Check the sail for damage to surface, internal structure (ribs, diagonals)
and seams.
 Check that the lines are not damaged or tangled.
 Check that the quick links which connect the lines to the risers are
undamaged and tightened correctly.
 Check that the risers are not damaged or twisted.
 Check that the speed system works freely and that the lines are long
enough to ensure that the speed system is not permanently remove - on.
 Lastly, check that the brake handles are correctly attached and that
each line runs freely in it‘s pulley.
2) take-off
Lay the paraglider out with the leading edge in a horseshoe shape. Hold
the A risers close to the quick links and move forward until the lines get
stretched. You should now be perfectly centered with your wing. With no
wind or light headwind, with lines stretched, FIDES 5 inflates rapidly and
rises over your head with some dynamic steps.
We recommend that you do not pull the risers too far forward or down,
which could cause a collapse of the leading edge, but simply follow them
until your glider reaches its angle of flight. It is important that the centre of
gravity of your body stays in front of your feet during the rise of the glider
to constantly load the risers.
A controlled inflation allows you to check the wings and lines during the last
phase as it comes up and thus avoids the need to use brakes. Depending
on the wind conditions or the slope, an adequate use of brakes can help
you to take-off more quickly.
3) landing
Because of the good glide, caution is recommended in the stages of
approaching and landing. FIDES 5 is a stable, forgiving glider. Over
reaction on the brakes may cause significant reactions. It is therefore
recommended to execute the first flights in a familiar environment and
under easy conditions.
With negative steering there is more time for the maneuvers to be
performed steadily, which results in reducing the pendulum movements
of the paraglider.
Reminder: Negative steering involves applying the brakes symmetrically
by about 30% of the maximum range to slow the paraglider and
a simultaneous turning by means of releasing the outside brake. Speeding
up just prior to landing allows a more effective flare and therefore a gentler
landing.
4) turning
FIDES 5 was designed to perform well in turns and will core the thermals
even without active piloting. Negative steering (see above), on the one hand
slows the paraglider in certain phases of the flight and on the other hand
reduces excessive rolling during turn reversals. It is not only designed to
turn (with approx. 30% brake) but also to fly slowly in order to help identify
the areas of lift and to keep the paraglider flatter to minimize the sink rate
in a turn (with 15% brake).
Symmetrical brake-input at 20-30 % enables you to keep your wing under
control – to brake further when pitching and to release when the canopy
banks up.
5) Rapid Descent techniques
In order to descend, the paraglider must be moved away from the areas
of lift. In case any difficulties occur, the following techniques can be used
to increase the sink rate.
Big Ears
Pull down on the outside dedicated big ear A riser until the wingtips fold
back on themselves. It is recommended to fold the wingtips separately
and not at the same time. Keep the lines taut to stop the wingtips from
reopening. Depending on the size of big ears, the sink rate can increase
up to 3–4 m/s.
As soon as the risers are released, the paraglider should spontaneously
reopen. However, you can speed up the reopening by „pumping“ the
brakes. When pumping the brakes it is recommended that one side of the
paraglider be opened after the other. Pulling both brakes simultaneously
can result in a stall.
Spiral Dive
FIDES 5 is a maneuverable wing that responds to any input in a measured
fashion. To initiate the spiral apply one brake progressively to about 35%
and hold it in its position. The speed of rotation will increase progressively
as well as the pressure on the brake and the centrifugal force that is
experienced. The angle or the speed of rotation can be decreased or
increased by releasing or pulling the brake by several centimeters.
Once mastered, the spiral allows you to descend by more than 10 m/s.
Movements which are extremely abrupt or badly synchronized, or a very
quick initiation of the spiral can result in an asymmetrical collapse or a spin.
CAUTION: A deep spiral is a demanding maneuver. The kinetic energy
obtained must be reduced by slowly releasing the inside brake and using
at least one whole 360 degrees turn to bleed off this energy.
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