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ANDA manual EN-v1.01 January 2023
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The speed increase is achieved by reducing the angle of attack, which means the canopy has slightly more
collapse tendency.Take care when flying fast in rough or turbulent conditions as deflations are more likely to
occur at speed.
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Remember that your glide deteriorates at higher speeds.
Best glide is achieved when the risers are level and the brakes are off, or with a little accelerator applied (up
to 25% speed).
The Dyneema line that connects the speed system in the risers is designed to have a small amount of slack in it in
order to obtain the correct riser lengths when accelerated. The amount of slack in this line varies with wing size and
determines the B riser length when fully accelerated. The length of this line can be adjusted where it is looped on the
maillon of the B-riser. It can also be replaced if necessary.
The component parts of the speed system should be regularly checked for signs of wear, and to ensure the system
works smoothly.
Rapid descent procedures
Big Ears
The wingtips of your paraglider can be folded in to increase its sink rate. The Big Ear facility allows you to descend
quickly without substantially reducing the forward speed of your glider. (B-line stalls also allow for fast descent, but
they result in greatly reduced forward speed).
To engage Big Ears, lean forward in the harness and grasp the outer A-lines, or the maillons of the ‘Baby-A’ risers,
keeping hold of both brake handles if possible. Pull the outer A-lines or Baby-A risers out and down at least 30cm so
as to collapse the tips of the glider. It is very important that the other A-lines are not affected when you do this as
pulling these could cause the leading edge to collapse. Steering with Big Ears in is possible by weight-shifting. When
you let go of the outer A-lines or the Baby A risers, the Big Ears will come out on their own. A pump on the brakes
Flight Characteristics
