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MATERIALS
The skywalk CAYENNE5 is manufactured from the highest quality materials.
skywalk has selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience,
performance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the glider is a deciding
factor in the pilot’s satisfaction.
WING AND RIBS
Upper sail:
Porcher Skytex 38g
Lower sail:
Porcher Skytex 32g
Ribs:
Porcher Skytex 32g hard
The upper sail is made from highly aging resistant material to optimize the longevity of
the CAYENNE5.
LINES
We have chosen a mixture of Technora and Dyneema due to its minimum stretch
and high durability. These lines will never look »old« even after years of use.
A, B, C Main lines:
Liros PPSL160 / Edelrid 8000U-90
A, B, C Middle lines:
Liros DC60 / Edelrid 8000U-90
A, B, C Top lines:
Edelrid 8000U-50, 9200-30
Brake lines:
Liros DFLP200/32 / Edelrid 9200-30
RISERS
The risers are made of 12,5 mm Polyester by Cousin Freres.
Stretching values, strength and stability of this material is among the highest of all
webbing products available.
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WINGOVERS
Alternating left and right turns as the bank angle is gradually increased. If wingover
are flown high with a large bank angle, the outside wing tip may loose pressure and start
to feel light. In this case, don’t increase the bank angle any more as the tip could
collapse impulsively.
CAUTION
NEGATIVE SPINS AND WINGOVERS OVER 90° ARE FORBIDDEN ACROBATIC
MANEUVERS AND ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE FLOWN UNDER NORMAL
CONDITIONS.THE WRONG EXIT TECHNIQUE OR PILOT OVERREACTION CAN
HAVE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCES REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OF GLIDER!
FULLSTALL
A glider enters a full stall when both brakes are pulled down too far. The glider loses for-
ward speed and eventually collapses back behind the pilot.
CAUTION
AT THIS MOMENT IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOT LET UP ON THE BRAKES, OTH-
ERWISE THERE IS THE DANGER THAT THE GLIDER MAY SURGE FORWARD IN
FRONT OF THE PILOT AND MAY EVEN FALL BELOW THE PILOT.
The available brake line travel depends on the glider size and is about 52cm for size XS,
55cm for size S, 60cm for size M and 65cm for size L.
However, these values are only reference points to give an idea of the useable brake trav-
el. In turbulent air, a stall can occur much earlier or later with the application of a higher or
lower amount of brake line travel.
