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Accelerated Flight
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.
Flight in turbulent conditions
In turbulent conditions it is not recommended to fly the glider with full speed, cause
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remember that the higher the speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or
symmetric closing will be.
Warning
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requires active flying in turbulences! This can avoid canopy closings
and deformations.
Active flight
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.
Warning
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Neither pilot nor any paraglider are immune to collapses; therefore active flying will
decrease the chances of happening.
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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.