B E T R I E B S H A N D B U C H
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PA P I L LO N
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The Papillon P42 is naturally very stable due to its unique way of construction. Active flying in turbu
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lent air (as described above) significantly increases safety. Collapsing and deforming of the canopy
can be avoided through active flying.
Landing
The landing should always be upwind. At a safe altitude the wind direction and strength are judged
and the landing pattern and approach are planned.
The normal landing pattern begins at the position, where any remaining excess altitude is de
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creased, in case of a left pattern by flying left circles. The downwind, base and final legs follow. Final
approach is into the wind.
Throughout the entire pattern the paraglider is flown with a slight brake pull for maximum canopy
stability. The landing spot serves as a reference point and is constantly observed.
On the approach legs you have good correction possibilities (dashed red lines).
Straighten up in the harness at least 5 metres above ground. In about one metre above ground pull
the brakes fully to perform a landing stall in order to reduce the rate of descent and airspeed. The
touchdown is simplified and standing landings are easily possible.
Don’t pull the brakes too early. Especially in the final approach it would be dangerous if a stall oc
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curred in 3, 4 or 5 metres already. The best landings are those with a nice flare.
Due to its excellent flaring characteristics the Papillon P42 is very easy to land, when the
brake is applied at the right moment.
The final approach is carried out in trim speed, if possible. In thermal conditions a final approach
with maximum canopy stability (10-20% brake pull) is recommended.
