Use
Chapter
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3.
do the terrain and weather,
especially wind direction and
strength, allow a safe run?
4.
airspace and launch area clear?
Launch
Before every start, make sure that the
trimmers are set the way you want
them. Due to the extremely high
effectiveness of the trimmers, a
misadjustment at take-off can have
fatal consequences.
With the SPITFIRE 3 it is not necessary
to take the A-risers in your hand when
launching with skis. On the contrary, if
you hold the A-risers at take-off, the
SPITFIRE 3 may surge forward.
Fig. 9.
Braking during start
It is best to take off with the brakes in
your hands only, about 30% applied.
As soon as the SPITFIRE 3 is above you,
apply the brakes strongly and briefly to
prevent it from shooting forward. At
the same time, you can take the
indispensable control look.
Fig. 10.
Braking during control look
Your SPITFIRE 3 has relatively short
lines. This allows it to build up a lot of
energy during take-off and overtake
the pilot or break away more to the
side.
WARNING
At higher wind speeds (from approx.
6 m/s) the Speedwing must be
actively held on the ground.
Otherwise the glider may rise above
the pilot on its own.
