WINDTECH ZEPHYR-2 L, Руководство по эксплуатации самолета

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In stronger winds less of a flare is needed
&
the pilot must judge this for himself through
practice
&
training from a qualified instructor.
The flight is not finished, and the pilot is never fully safe, until the glider is safely con-
trolled on the ground.
Avoid letting the glider land on the leading edge. If the glider lands with force on the
leading edge it is possible to burst the inner cells and walls of the wing and you should
carefully examine the wing for any damage to the joining of the ribs to the cells.
> weather to fly
If in doubt whatosoever about the weather and flying conditions, then do not launch!
Before going flying you should check the weather forecast
&
always ask more experi-
enced pilots about the conditions expected for the day. Never fly if there weather con-
ditions are unsuitable, especially with any of the following present or even threatening:
Strong wind; Rain; Thunderstorms; Cumulus Nimbus; or Cumulus Congestus. If you are
already in the air then get down safely before it's too late! Always be aware of the
weather changing
&
if in doubt land as quickly as is safely possible.
Even though the
ZEPHYR-2
is
EN level
B
this is not a guarantee against flying in tur-
bulent air. Remember that even an airline jet can crash due to rotors and bad weather!
> emergency procedures
&
quick descent techniques
The following techniques are more advanced
&
should be practiced
ONLY with qualified radio
supervision and adequate safety back up. Always be prepared and consider what will happen if
things go wrong! With enough altitude it is possible to safely master these manoeuvres ready for
the day you may need them for real!
More radical’s manoeuvres such as full stall, asymmetrical stall and flat spin are not described in
our manual. In order to perform these manoeuvres you should do a special safety course with the
correct instructor
&
over the water with a rescue boat standing by, and all safety precations taken.
-- bigs ears
Big Ears is the simplest descent technique
&
can be very useful for top landing.
Sit upright in your harness
&
with the brakes in your hands reach up to the
OUTSIDE 'A' riser. Make
sure that you have the correct line, and be careful not to pull down the whole 'A' riser on one side
which could induce a collapse.
Once you are sure that you have the correct riser pull out
&
down, and the tips of your glider
should fold under symmetrically.
You should be applying
NO brake, as you could stall the wing in this way. Steering is done by
weight-shift.
To recover, release the outer 'A' riser
&
the
ZEPHYR-2
will return to normal flight.