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Turning
To familiarize yourself with the MagMax 2 your first turns should be gradual and progressive.
To make efficient and coordinated turns with the MagMax 2 first look in the direction you
want to go and check that the airspace is clear. Then smoothly apply the brake until the
desired turn radius and bank angle is achieved. To regulate the speed and radius of the turn,
coordinate the inner and outer brakes. When accelerated, you can use the TST system for
directional control.
Active Flying
In turbulent air the MagMax 2 is very stable. It will resist reasonable levels of turbulence
without pilot input however in strong turbulence we recommend to fly the wing actively.
The key elements of effective active flying are pitch control and pressure control: In very
turbulent air, if the glider pitches hard in front of you, use the brakes to slow it down. Equally,
if the glider drops behind you, release the brakes to allow it to speed up. Avoid flying with
continuous amounts of brake in rough air as you could inadvertently stall the wing. Always
consider your airspeed. In mild turbulence it may be best to not attempt to fly the wing actively
and let the profile absorb the turbulence itself, indeed small applications of the brakes can
reduce the inherent stability of the profile. However in strong turbulence Ozone recommends
to always return the trimmers to the slow or at least the white line position and fly the glider
actively. At this trim setting you will be better able to react correctly should an incident occur.
No pilot and no glider are immune to collapses however in strong turbulence, correct active
flying will virtually eliminate any tendency to collapse. When the conditions are very turbulent,
be more active and anticipate the movements of your wing. Always be aware of your altitude
and do not over-react.
IMPORTANT
Never initiate a turn at
minimum speed (i.e.
with full brakes on) as
you could risk entering
a spin.
IMPORTANT
Always keep hold of
your brakes. Do not fly
in turbulent conditions
