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Good pilots have instinctive reactions. It is important that you always have direct con-
tact to the canopy by slight pressure on the brakes in order to feel the stored energy
of the glider. This way you will recognise a loss of pressure in your canopy and subse-
quent collapse early and are able to react in time. ARRIBA is featured with a profile that
mitigates turbulences. This provides high resistance against collapses, however it can
happen without a pilots reaction.
exaMPleS:
When flying into strong thermals, you have to release the brakes. When flying into fall-
ing airstream, pull the brakes. This way you can avoid extensive changes in the angle
of attack.
In turbulent air, you feel the release in pressure on parts of the glider through the feed-
back from your brakes. You can balance this by quickly pulling the brake a little more
until the pressure returns. Always apply brakes softly and progressively. Don’t slow
down your glider too fast as this can increase the danger of stalling!
By active flying you can avoid almost all deformations of the glider in advance.
accelerated flyinG:
To use the acceleration-system you will need to make some effort. This can affect the
sitting position in the harness. Therefore we recommend an upright position in the har-
ness. Adjust the harness before your first attempt of accelerated flight.
We remind you to only fly in wind conditions that don’t require constant use of the ac-
celeration-system.
To reach the maximum speed press the acceleration-system firmly until both pulleys on
the A-risers touch each other. As soon as you apply the acceleration-system the angle
of attack will be reduced, the speed increases, but the paraglider becomes less stable
and can collapse more easily. Therefore always use the acceleration-system with ade-
quate altitude from the ground, obstacles and other aircraft.
Avoid flying with too short brake lines. Accelerated collapses are normally more impul-
sive and demand fast reactions.
never accelerate in turbulent air!
never accelerate near tHe Ground
never let Go of tHe brake HandleS!
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