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Section 7
Dangerous situations and extreme flying
Advertising and adhesives
Always
make
sure
before
attaching
advertising to the glider that the adhesive
planned
will not alter the glider’s flight
behaviour. If you are in doubt, we
recommend that you do not attach the
adhesive.
PLEASE NOTE
Attaching adhesives to the glider which
are large, heavy, or made of unsuitable
material may result in revocation of the
certification.
Overloading
The glider structure is put under high levels
of strain in particular on extreme flight
manoeuvres, rapid descent methods (spiral
dives) or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres.
They considerably accelerate the aging
process of the structure and should
therefore be avoided.
The glider must be inspected earlier than is
usually the case if it has been put under
more than the usual degree of strain.
Sand and salt air
In many cases, sand and salt air cause the
lines and fabric to age much more rapidly. If
you often fly near the sea, the glider should
be inspected more frequently than normally
required.
Temperature range
Extreme temperatures can affect air density
and thus the glider’s flight behaviour. Be
aware
of
this
particularly
in
low
temperatures
and
observe
the
corresponding instructions for the various
manoeuvres.
As a general rule, operating temperatures
below -10°C should be avoided.
