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Risers ‘A’ and ‘A1’ are tightly pulled until a complete closing of the Leading edge is achieved,
then quickly release the risers until it is closed. The pilot should not hold the risers after the
closing. Special attention must be given to ensure enough altitude is available.
The ATMUS 2 , on most instances, recovers on its own from a frontal asymmetric closing. In
turbulent conditions, a head butt may occur, which must be overcome by accurate brake
control.
The
ATMUS 2
does not have parachutal stall tendencies and recovers on its own from an
intentional parachutal stall induced by braking commands. In the event of a parachutal stall
upon coming out of a B-Stall, it is enough just to pull the risers ‘A’ downwards or the accelerator,
thus reducing the angle of attack, therefore reorganizing the air flow contact to the canopy.
• Line-overs are generally the result of poor preparation before takeoff, collapses during
acrobatics or lateral asymmetric closings.
FRONTAL SYMMETRIC CLOSING
PARACHUTAL
Warning
To create a ‘Full Stall’, the pilot must pull both brakes to the end, and hold them tightly in this
position. In this situation, the
ATMUS 2
flies in most times on reverse, in a forward horseshoe
shaped tie.
The canopy must be stabilized before the procedure for normal flight re-entry is initiated.
Any attempt of recover during the beginning stages of a stall, when the paraglider reverses
suddenly can result in a sudden push forward of the canopy. When recovering from a ‘Full
Stall’, both brakes must be released slowly simultaneously and symmetrically (> = 1 second).
The ATMUS 2 will move forward gradually and begin normal flying.
An asymmetric recovery (releasing one brake before the other) of a ‘Full Stall’ is utilized only by
test pilots to simulate a paraglider being expelled out of a thermal and must not be attempted
by pilots!
During the negative spiral, the canopy rotates relatively fast around its center, with its inner
side flying backwards.
When entering an unintentional Negative Turn, the pilot must recover as soon as it is noticed
by releasing the brake slightly so that the canopy will accelerate and returns to a stable flight,
without losing too much altitude.
When a negative turn is intentionally prolonged, the ATMUS 2 accelerates forward
asymmetrically. A frontal asymmetric closing should not be under-estimated.
To recover from an intentional negative spiral, the pilot must release the pulled brake and pay
close attention to a strong canopy surge ahead.
To induce a fast Negative Turn out of normal velocity (LTF) or starting from the minimum speed
(EN), the pilot must pull tightly and quickly one toggle right to the end of it.
• A sequence of wrong commands could cause a sequence of collapse of the canopy and
might lead to an accident.
FULL STALL
NEGATIVE TURNS
In case braking controls are impossible, the canopy can be driven by utilizing risers ‘C’ and
eventually land. Pay close attention to the length of the command, which should be shorter
than braking commands.
EMERGENCY FLYING
In order to perform a ‘Wingover’ the pilot must generate a strong pendulum effect by alternating
turns on both sides. A complete closing of the canopy is possible.
• A turn with an incline beyond 60º is considered acrobatic.
WINGOVER
Warning
Warning
• To re-open: Pull the stabilizer line on the closed side (first line of riser ‘B’ of a different color)
until the line entanglement is cleared.
• If the line-over is serious, if it’s not possible to maintain a stable flight (spiral) and if there is
sufficient altitude (>400 m), there is a chance of resolving this mal-function by executing a
‘Full Stall’. In case the above maneuver does not solve the problem, or if the altitude is not
sufficient, the pilot can activate the emergency parachute (reserve).
UP-KEEP AND CARE
• A good maintenance extends the life of your ATMUS 2 for many years to come.
Warning
The ATMUS 2 fabric is made mainly out of Nylon, which like any other synthetic material is
sensitive to UV light radiation, causing it to decompose, losing its mechanical resistance, and
thus increasing its porosity.
For this reason, the unnecessary exposure to sun light, which carries a high UV radiation level
in high altitudes must be avoided. It is highly recommended to leave the paraglider stored
away and well protected when it´s not being used in a dry place, protected from UV light and
away from chemical products. Avoid keeping the paraglider in places with high temperature
(trunk of the car).
STORAGE