Java Comp 150
Owner’s Manual
In Flight
The control in both pitch and roll is light and precise. Accordingly the glider should be flown with
moderate and precise inputs. The glider should not be flown too slow or in a semi-stalled condition as the
roll response becomes much slower.
Stall
The Java Comp recovers quickly from stalls but will lose height doing so. A wing close to the stall
becomes difficult to control. For both these reasons the glider should be flown with sufficient airspeed
close to the ground, hill or any other aircraft or obstacle.
Spin
Hang gliders are generally resistant to spin. It is very unlikely that you will ever experience a spin in
normal flight. To recover from a spin pull the bar in and increase speed BEFORE applying opposite bank.
Flying when wet
DO NOT TEST YOUR NEW GLIDER IF IT IS WET. Wet gliders do not fly nearly as well as dry
gliders. This is because the water droplets on the leading edges disturb the airflow over the wing. The
result is that the glider does not perform so well and stalls at a much higher airspeed, so you will not be
able to fly the glider as slowly as if it were dry. You may also find that the glider stalls more easily, takes
longer to recover from a stall and is more prone to spinning.
If you get caught in the rain as the glider gets wetter you will notice the above effects increase. You will
have to fly faster to avoid stalling and should be especially careful on landing. We advise that you fly with
a lot of excess speed when doing any manoeuvres near the ground or other aircraft with a wet glider.
Landing the
Java Comp
The secret of a good landing is good field selection followed by a precise approach with plenty of airspeed.
Always plan your landings from high up, check that the VB. is in the fully released position and make sure
you can get your feet out of your harnesses well before landing. Check the surrounding air for other aircraft
preparing to land. Look and check that your approach and over-shoot path have as few obstacles as
possible. (Never choose to land immediately behind other gliders or obstacles but land to one side. You'll
make a lot more friends on the hill!)
POST FLIGHT INSPECTION
After landing, especially if heavily, the glider should be inspected as outlined in the pre-flight inspection.
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