DAVINCI GLIDERS / RHYTHM
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6. Lines
7. Accelerator system
They come in different diameters of Kevlar and Dyneema with sheathed cover. They must to be
inspected every 150 hours or 24months maximum.
In case of Brake lines, it was cut a little longer, so every pilot can adjust it according to his
personal taste.
But you must always leave 10cm before the brakes line starts acting in order to avoid trailing
edge deformation when the wing is fully accelerated. In case the brake handle comes loose
during flight or any brake lines is cut you can use the C riser softly for directional control instead
of brake line.
The accelerator has being limited in travel up to a safety point, however you can gain 8-12 km
of extra speed.
You have to adjust the harness to the speed system so you can use all the speed travel.
To do so you have to be seated in the ground meanwhile you are in your harness and adjust
the lines by pulling up the risers with tension. Another person help to do this is recommended.
Make sure also that the speed bar is not pulling down the risers when you are not using it.
Once all the gear is rigged you have to test the whole speed travel in calm air. The use of the
speed system reduces the angle of attack and the canopy may be more sensitive to collapses
therefore do not use near the ground or in turbulent air and in case you are hit by turbulence
remove your feet off the speed bar as quickly as possible. Always far away from the ground
when using the speed bar.
5. Risers
RHYTHM has 3 risers. The A riser has a red cover to
easy identification. There is another line with red
mailon. There is A’ and is for the big ears.
Standard
[mm]
Accelerated
[mm]
Travel length
[mm]
A
500
500
0
B
500
440
60
C
500
380
120
