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• By pulling either brake too strongly or suddenly, there is a danger of creating a negative
spiral!
By activating the brakes on the outside edge of the turns, as well as applying maximum weight
shifting on the risers, the efficiency and resistance to collapse in turbulences (at the edge of
thermals) is increased. In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space
with the ATMUS 2 , we recommend you to release the outside brake in the given turn and pull
a little more the brake on the inside of the turn.
It is recommended to use the accelerator when flying against the wind or in descending current
zones. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapse easier than when set at the
normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher the speed, the more dynamic the
collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
It’s very easy to land with the ATMUS 2 . The final approach stage must be done in straight line
upwind.
During this final glide, the paraglider must be decelerated slowly and at about 1 m from the
ground the pilot must stall the canopy, according to the conditions.
With a strong nose wind, the pilot should break only slightly or eventually don’t even brake at
all, and utilizing just the risers ‘C’ to de-inflate and overcome the canopy after the landing. By
breaking during a landing in strong wind conditions, you may expose the canopy to the wind,
which could lead to the pilot being dragged backwards.
The final approach must be done always in a straight line. Sharp and alternating turns may
produce a dangerous pendulum movement close to the ground.
In turbulent conditions it is not recommended to fly the glider with full speed, cause the ATMUS
2 is than more sensitive to deformation and closing. You must remember that the higher the
speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
Accelerated Flight
Flight in turbulent conditions
For best performance during your flight, it is important to be always sensitive to what your
canopy is trying to communicate. The key elements of active flying are the advancements and
tension control. When the canopy moves ahead of you, carefully apply the brakes, so that the
canopy returns to be above you, and if the canopy moves behind you, you must release the
brakes. Flying with the brakes lightly applied (+ - 20 cm) allows the canopy to fly slightly behind.
In turbulent circumstances the internal paraglider tension may change, which you will feel on
the brakes. The idea is to maintain a constant tension, and in case you feel loss of tension,
apply the brake.
Avoid flying excessively with the brakes on because you might brake to the point of stopping
the canopy from flying. Always consider your aerodynamic speed. Your movements can be
symmetric or asymmetric and both or one brake can be applied. We suggest that you do
ground practice runs and advancing simulations.
Tension loss can be simulated well on the ground.
• The ATMUS 2 requires active flying in turbulences! This can avoid canopy closings and
deformations.
• Neither pilot nor any paraglider are immune to collapses; therefore active flying will
decrease the chances of happening.
• Always maintain altitude awareness and do not get into excessive commanding mode. We
advise you to maintain brake tension and avoid flying in extreme turbulent conditions.
Active flight
Landing
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Motorized Flight, Acrobatic Flight and Tandem Flight
The ATMUS 2 has not been designed for motorized flight, tandem flight or acrobatics. This
project is designed for only one pilot without passenger.
We recommend that seminaries who simulate flight incidents or other manoeuvres are done
with the supervision of experienced instructors and above water with all the safety precautions
necessary.
FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS
By pulling simultaneously the external riser ‘A1’ at about 18 cm, the canopy tips will close.
The canopy remains completely maneuverable through the activating of unilateral brakes or
the shifting of weight towards the risers, flying at a fast descending rate (up to approximately
3m/s). In order to recover, the pilot must release the external riser ‘A1’ lines. Usually the canopy
re-opens by itself, but the pilot can assist with a long and quick pumping.
• All fast descent maneuvers must be executed in light conditions and at sufficient altitude,
so that they can be performed as necessary under extreme flying conditions.
• ‘Full Stalls’ and negative spirals must be avoided, regardless of the paraglider being flown.
Incorrect recoveries and exits can result in disastrous consequences.
• The best flight technique is to fly safely and correctly. This way you will never need to
descend rapidly!
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