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ATTENTION: PULLING THE BRAKES TOO FAST AND
DEEP INCREASES THE RISK OF STALLING THE WING!
When entering an asymmetric stall (negative): the glider starts to slide into the turn.
The inner wing stops flying, loses pressure and becomes soft. At this point the brakes have to
be released immediately.
In the unlikely event that a brake line releases from the brake handle or breaks, the glider is
manoeuvrable using the C-risers. By pulling gently on the C-risers it is possible to steer the
glider and land safely.
e.
Brake line length
The brake-line length of your new VOLT has been finely tuned by AIRDESIGN test pilots and it
should not be necessary to adjust it.
If you feel it is necessary to adjust the brake-line length to suit physical build, height of harness
hang points, or style of flying we recommend you ground handle the glider before you test-fly
it and carry out this process after every 20mm of adjustment.
There should always be free brake travel when the glider is flown hands-up. This means when
you look at your brake lines in flight with your hands up, there should be a slight bow, or arc, to
the line – the brake lines should not be tight. This is to prevent the brakes being applied when
the speed-system is used.
Brake lines that are too short:
May lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position
May impede recovery from certain manoeuvres
Will certainly reduce your glider's speed range.
Brake lines that are too long will:
Reduce pilot control during launch
Reduce control in extreme flying situations
Make it difficult to execute a good flare when landing.
Each brake line should be tied securely to its control handle with a suitable knot.
Other adjustments or changes to your VOLT lead to a loss of warranty, airworthiness and
validity of certification and may endanger both yourself and others.
If you have any suggestions for improvements let us know and our test pilots will try out your
ideas in a controlled situation.
f.
Active flying
Flying with a little brake applied equally will slightly increase the angle of attack and help to
prevent deflations and allow the pilot to experience more direct feedback. This allows the pilot
to feel the air and the glider which can help prevent collapses.
The aim of active flying is to keep the glider above the pilot’s head in all situations by
responding correctly to the glider's movements using the brakes and weight shift.
When entering a strong or rough thermal it is important that the glider is not too far back or
able to enter a dynamic stall. To avoid this, it is often helpful to release the brakes slightly
when entering, which gives the glider a little more speed. Equally, when exiting a strong climb
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