Sol Axion 22, Руководство пилота

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A-lines, A -risers and control lines are coloured different for better distinction.
The line connections are triangular maillon rapides (quick links) fitted with heat
shrink preventing any slipping of the lines on the quick link.
The control lines are attached to suspension tabs, each of which is sewn to the
trailing edge.
The main control lines are attached to the control handles at their optimum
trimming point, which is also marked on the line. This adjustment, on the one
hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and
landing, while on the other hand it ensures that the canopy is not permanently
braked. This trimming should not be altered.
SPEEDSYSTEM
The SOL AXION can be flown with a foot-operated speed system. However, the
Gütesiegel classification may change : check the certificate !
The AXION has 3 risers. All A-lines are attached to the A-riser, the B-lines and
the stabiliser together to the B-riser, the 3rd riser, “C”, leads to all the C-lines
and attaches the control lines.
The speed system affects the A- and the B-risers. In normal flight all risers
have an overall length of 53.5 cm.
When the speed bar is pushed down, the A- and the B-risers are shortened by
up to 16 cm and 12 cm respectively. C-risers retain their original length. An
incorrectly fitted speed system results in the loss of certification !
How is it fitted ?
Most modern harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting. In case
not, it is important to attach pulleys (sewn on tabs) in such a way that allows
the pilot to maximise the power vector of his / her legs, without“pushing back”
in the harness.
The speed system cord is firmly attached (use bowline or other non-slip knot)
to the foot speed bar (webbing or alloy bar). The other end of the cord is run
through a pulley on the harness and then in an upward direction, to be firmly
attached to a small carabiner with very strong spring action (clip), or
preferably, a quick link with a screw gate.
NOTE: a quick link or clip with very strong spring action is highly
recommended, as, when doing a reverse start, the control lines may be
accidentally “clipped in” to a carabiner with weak spring action which will
obviously cause severe control problems. The length of the cord leading to the
speed bar should be such, that it is easy to put your feet into the speed bar in