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Rapid descents 

Big ears: This maneuver - by reducing the wing surface in flight - allows reaching a sink rate between -3 to -4 m/s.  

 

Grab  and  pull  simultaneously  the  lines  matching  the  ears  (located  on  the  outer  side  of  the  risers).  Spot  it 
before your first flight.  

 

Keep the big ears until you reach the desired altitude. Then, release the lines to reopen the glider.  

 

If an ear doesn’t reopen, shortly pull the brake of the same side.  

Caution: Do not brake the wing while doing big ears to avoid stalling. 
 
B  line  stall:  this  maneuver  takes  you  in  parachuting  phase.  It’s  comfortable  as  long  as  there  is  no  centrifuge 
strength but you cannot pilot your wing anymore. It reaches a sink rate between -4 and -8 m/s. 

 

Grab the risers corresponding to the B lines and pull it down. This maneuver requires strength.  

 

To get out of it, release simultaneously the two sides. 

Caution: in turbulent conditions, the glider won’t be stable. It could lead to closures. 
 
360:  One of the most efficient methods but also one of the most demanding in terms of piloting because of the 
high centrifuge strength. 

 

Shift your weight to the side you want to start the 360. Then, add brake. You can line up the turn by actions 
on the exterior brake.  

 

Strongly engaged, 360 can reach a sink rate of -20m/s. 

 

To get out of 360, progressively release the interior brake while shifting your weight outside of the turn. Add a 
little pull on the exterior brake. It is essential to dose the maneuver to avoid a too strong pendulum effect or 
an asymmetrical closure. 

Slow descent: it’s about exploiting descending zones. This is the safest method if you don’t need to hurry.  

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Страница 2: ...ng the harness Untangling Inspection and ground handling Brake adjustment Speed system 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 11 12 13 14 First takeoff In flight characteristics Acrobatic flight Versatil...

Страница 3: ...to get familiarized with your new wing s characteristics We strongly recommend you to read it carefully before your first flight Your Way just fly Flying is what matters Only regulatory authorities of...

Страница 4: ...as been shown that the glider can resist 1000 daN on an instant loading In flight tests led to an EN LFT B certification The in flight tests report carries essential information about the glider s rea...

Страница 5: ...and locked This glider can be used with all the types of harness Be meticulous during the ventral strap adjustment the stability and the behavior of your wing depend on it Inspection and ground handl...

Страница 6: ...your piloting style you can adjust the brake length We recommend you to fly several times with the basic settings to get used to the wing s behavior first If you want to change the brakes length untie...

Страница 7: ...taking off do a visual check of your whole equipment with the wing widely opened and lines untangled Be sure that weather conditions are adapted to your competences Shortly after landing fold your win...

Страница 8: ...asily after closures Foxy s behavior makes helicopter and SAT entries easy However we recommend you to learn how to pilot these maneuvers and figures under the supervision of a professional in an adap...

Страница 9: ...brakes To avoid the closure increase the angle of incidence by applying tension on the brake on the side that is going to close If the wing still closes put weight shift on the open side to reopen it...

Страница 10: ...timum speed Ties can occur with the Foxy after an asymmetrical collapse by wingtip getting stuck into the lines This could quickly engage an unwanted turn To untangle the wing the maneuvers to be used...

Страница 11: ...the risers corresponding to the B lines and pull it down This maneuver requires strength To get out of it release simultaneously the two sides Caution in turbulent conditions the glider won t be stabl...

Страница 12: ...used by experienced pilots Inflate the glider in the same way than for a normal flight At the start of the winch don t forget to work on a short control travel if you need to correct your trajectory...

Страница 13: ...uld lead to a premature aging of the wing Store your wing in a dry place out of sunlight If there is an accumulation of sand in the glider take all the sand out before folding it and putting it into t...

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