Strong wind landings require hardly any brake, if any at all. Use the C-
risers to deflate the canopy after landing in strong winds not the brakes.
Using the brakes will result in the pilot being lifted and dragged
backwards.
Winching:
The
SOL PRYMUS 2
has no special winching characteristics, although a
relatively low angle of attack and thus low tow tension should be
maintained during launch.
Aerobatics Flight:
The
SOL PRYMUS 2
is not designed and certified for aerobatics. However,
the canopy has been used successfully by pilots wanting an safe glider.
Motor:
The
SOL PRYMUS 2
has not been certified for motorized Flight. However,
the canopy has been used successfully by pilots wanting an safe glider.
Before attempting flight, consult with an instructor. Each combination of
glider, motor and harness is different.
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EXTREME FLYING MANEUVERS
Warning:
•
Extreme flying maneuvers should only be carried out during safety training
course (SIV or Instability Training) under proper instruction!
Asymmetric Deflations:
A negative angle of attack will cause the
SOL PRYMUS 2
, like any other
glider, to tuck. If one wing collapses, “correcting for direction” and
braking gently on the inflated side maintain straight flight. The pilot's
"correction for direction"
can be aided by a pumping out the deflation. A
slow, long pumping action with the brake on the deflated side of the wing
helps the canopy to re-inflate.
In case of a big tuck, this braking should be very gentle to avoid stalling
the remaining part of the inflated glider. Weight shifting away from this
collapsed side also helps, allowing less brake to be used and thus a
greater margin of safety from the stall point.
If the pilot does not correct for direction, the canopy usually self-recovers
in smooth air with less than one complete turn. In case the canopy does
not recover by itself, the appropriate amount of brake must be applied to
correct for direction and exit the turn. Otherwise the glider will enter a
spiral dive.
If this spiral dive is entered, it should be exited by slowly and gently
applying the outside brake until the canopy starts to retain a level bank
angle. Just at this point, you pendulum under and in front of the canopy,
it is vital to partially release the brakes. Control any surges and return to
level flight. When the glider is flying straight and level again,
"pump out"
the collapsed side.
Warning:
•
If the pilot does not actively exit any spiral, it will continue until impact with
the ground. Strongly engaged spirals can cause loss of conscience due to high
‘G forces’ induced!
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