Skywalk Mescal 4, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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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 feedback from your brakes. You can balance this by quickly pulling the brake a lit-
tle 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!
In case the glider collapses you will have to release the acceleration-system
immediately to stabilise and reopen your paraglider.
landinG:
The skywalk MESCAL4 can be landed easily. Make your final approach against the wind
and let the glider slow down at its own rate. Further reduce the speed by applying the
brakes lightly and evenly. At about 1m above the ground you increase the angle of
attack by slowing down more and eventually completely flare out the glider. When you
have reached the minimal speed apply full brake. In strong head winds, slow down care-