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Turning
The U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 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
bodyweight 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 FREE FORCE 3 increases bank signifi cantly and performs a fast sleep 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 the brakeline may cause a spin.
Active Flying
The U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 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 thermals or strong turbulences be mindful of 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 advisable when fl ying through a downdraft zone. The FREE FORCE 3 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.
Landing
Start your landing preperation at suffi
cient altiude. Due to its excellent fl aring characteristics, the FREE FORCE 3 is very
easy to land. Glider in fairly normal to a straigh
t- in fi nal against the wind and get up in the harness early enough. Ac-
cording 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 perform landings out of steep
turns and big directional changes short prior landing, to avoid PLF.
Winching
Because of its excellent starting characteristics, the U-Turn FREE FORCE 3 is well suitable for winching operations.
Take the following points into account:
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maximum linetension for winching is 100kp.
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if not operating at your usual winch, get acquainted with the local procedures and get a good briefi ng by a local
pilot.
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bodyposition and pulling up the canopy does not di! er from a normal takeoff . The canopy has to be
completely over the pilot at takeoff . No early steering inputs to avoid falling back of the canopy or be-
ing pulled off
with a non fl yable glider. Never give the takeoff -command before you have total control
over your glider. Don´t turn too much during the takeoff -phase and before reaching the minimum safe
altitude.
Warning:
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.
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