Setting up the TWIN RS and test-flying
Section 4
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WARNING
The following risks could arise if the brake
lines are too short:
there could be an early stall
the paraglider does not launch well
and there is a risk of deep stall
the paraglider exhibits dangerous
behaviour in extreme flying
the trailing edge of the paraglider is
braked in accelerated flight which, in
an extreme case, could cause a
frontal collapse
TIP
Environmental conditions can also cause
the brake lines to shorten.
Brake line length should therefore be
checked regularly, particularly if there is
any change in launch or flight
characteristics.
Brake knots
The overhand knot and bowline knot shown
below are the most suitable for connecting
the brake line to the brake handle.
Fig. 2:
Overhand knot
Fig. 3:
Bowline knot
WARNING
Loose, unsuitable or incorrectly tied brake
line knots can cause the main brake line
to loosen and then lead to loss of control
of the glider.
Ensure that only double overhand or
bowline knots are used and that they are
tied correctly.
Adjusting the brake handles
The TWIN RS
is fitted with Swing’s Multigrip
brake handles, which allows the stiffness of
the grip area to be adjusted. The various
options for stiffening the brake handles
allow them to be altered
to suit the pilot’s
particular preferences. There are 4 levels of
stiffness possible using various
combinations of the stiffening options. The