U-Turn AIRWOLF LTF2, Руководство пользователя

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The U-Turn AIRWOLF has a normal agility and reacts directly and instantly to steering inputs. You can fl y fl at turns
with little altitude loss by shifting of bodyweight. A combination of appropriate pull on the inner brakeline and
shift of bodyweigth is the best way for a coordinated turn. The turn radius depends on the amount of pull on the
brakeline.
At about 75% of brakeline travel, the U-Turn AIRWOLF increases bank signifi cantly and performs a fast steep turn
that can be continued to a diving spiral. The diving spiral has to be initiated and terminated slowly. The bank angle
is controled by increasing and decreasing the pull on the inner brakeline.
WARNING: A rapid pull on the brakeline may cause a spin.
The U-Turn AIRWOLF should be fl own with light braking on both sides when there is turbulent air. An increase in
angle of attack provides better stability. When entering heavy thermics or strong turbulences watch out that the
canopy does not get behind the pilot. To avoid that, release the brakes a bit to get an increase in speed when
entering the updraft.
If the canopy gets in front of the pilot when leaving a updraft or entering a downdraft the brakes have to be
applied to counter that. Accelerated fl ight however is adviseable when fl ying thru a downdraft zone. The U-Turn
AIRWOLF is very stable overall, never the less is active fl ying a big fl ight safety factor. Collapsing and deforming of
the canopy can be avoided by active fl ying (as above mentioned) in turbulent air.
Start your landing preperation at suffi cient altitude. Due to its excellent fl aring characteristics, the U-Turn AIRWOLF
is very easy to land. Glide in fairly normal to a straight-in fi nal against the wind and get up in the harness early
enough. According to the wind, the brakes have to be pulled fi rmly and dynamically, about one meter above
ground, beyond the stalling point. If there is a strong headwind, be careful with the amount of braking. Don´t per-
form landings out of steep turns and big directional changes short prior landing, to avoid PIO´s.
Even with its high stability and good fl ight characteristics it is possible that the U-Turn AIRWOLF gets into an extreme
fl ight condition due to pilot mistakes or turbulent air. To be prepared for such situations and able to handle them
in a calm and superior manner it is best to take part in a fl ight safety course. Advanced manoeuvers may only be
fl own at suffi
cient altitude, in calm air and with professional supervision (i.e. during a safety course). Once again
we mention that a rescue system is required by the law.
The following exteme manoeuvers can be either caused intentionally, by pilots mistakes or by bad weather condi-
tions. Every pilot can get in such a situation! All mentioned extreme manoeuvers are dangerous if they are per-
formed without the appropriate knowledge or enough altitude or the necessary introduction. A wrong execution of
these manoeuvres may have fatal consequences!
Turning
Active Flying
Landing
Advanced Handling
G
During a strong wind takeoff attempt, ground handling and landing tha leadingwdge can hit the ground with high
speed. Avoid this! Otherwise the ribs, the sewings or the fabric can be damaged.