SOL paragliders Flexus LOTUSOne, Руководство пользователя

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- Behavior in extreme maneuvers and collapses
Attention
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In all extreme maneuvers and collapses remember: switch off the engine or with
motor idling and don´t apply power.
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Extreme maneuvers must be executed under the supervision of a qualified
instructor, on safe courses and with the entire infrastructure available for above
ground and water flying!
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All maneuvers must be executed with closed trimmer.
Power induced Oscillations
Certain combinations of weight, power, and propeller size can cause oscillation where
the torque and gyro effects lift the pilot to one side, you then drop back only to swing
up again. To counter this you can:
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Alter the throttle setting. And /or
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Adjust the torque strap if fitted. And/or
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Shift your weight in the harness. And/or
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Adjust the trimmers to dampen it out.
Lateral Asymmetric Closing
Like any other canopy, a negative angle of attack will result in a closing. In order to
maintain directional control upon a lateral asymmetric closing, the brakes must be
applied on the open side.
In case of a major closing, the amount of braking must be well graduated, in such way
to avoid the airflow displacement (stall) on the open section of the canopy.
To facilitate the canopy re-inflation during a collapse, the steps above must be
followed in conjunction with a long and slow brake pumping action (2 seconds) with
the toggle on the closed side. The shifting of weight on the opposite side riser of the
closing will also assist with the re-inflation and increase safety, requiring less brake
action and keeping away from the stall point.
In case the pilot does not compensate with the brakes, the
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complete turn and in the event it does not open on its own, without action, the power
glider will begin a positive spiral. The pilot must lightly apply the brake on the external
side to stop a spiral and at the same time shift his/her weight on the same side until
the canopy is stabilized. Exactly at this stage of pendulum effect under the canopy, it is
important that the pilot controls carefully the amount of force applied on the brakes,
and often it is needed to decrease the force. Once a straight flight is achieved, the
closed side can be re-inflated by the pumping action.
Attention
If the pilot does not actively terminate the spiral, it will continue all the way to the
ground!