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To provide a better overview and to make sorting easier, the lines
have different colors:
> the AI, AII, AIII-lines and the A-risers are red.
> the BI, BII, BIII-lines and the B-risers are yellow
> the CI, CII, CIII-lines are blue.
> the stabilo lines are orange.
> the brake lines are orange.
The lines are attached with loops to oval shackles and secured with plastic inserts.
The skywalk ARAK has 4 risers per side:
> the two inner A-mainlines lead to the inner A-riser, the outer A-line leads to the
outer A-riser.
> the B-lines as well as the stabilo lines lead to the B-riser
> the C-lines lead to the C-riser
A schematic drawing of the risers can be found at the back of the manual.
5 ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The skywalk ARAK can be equipped with a foot-operated acceleration system.
The acceleration system effects the
A1,
A2 and B-risers. Both risers are equipped
WITHOUT trimmers. Exact lengths of the accelerated risers can be found at the end
of the instruction.
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FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND CHARACTERISTICS
WINCHTOWING
The skywalk ARAK is well suited for winch towing. Make sure that you only use
certified winches and that you climb from the ground at a flat angle.
The pilot must have had proper towing instruction and must ensure that the winch
operator has had proper training that includes paragliders. When launching on a winch,
always fly with a lot of feeling and don’t brake too much as your glider will already have
an increased angle of attack. We recommend the use of a towing adapter.
FLYING WITH A MOTOR
Currently, the ARAK has no certification for flying with a motor. You can find out the current
status of motor certification at any dealer or importer, or by asking skywalk directly.
You can find further information on practices and characteristics of flying in the en-
closed „BASIC GUIDE“.
7 DESCENT TECHNIQUES
BIG EARS
In contrast to the spiral dive, with big ears your forward speed is higher than your sink
speed.
This descent method is used to quickly leave dangerous areas in a desired horizontal direc-
tion. The danger of canopy disturbances in turbulent air is greatly reduced with big ears.
Proceed as follows:
> Hold the outer A-lines, which are suspended on separate A-risers, below the line
shackles and pull down on the lines or risers.
> Keep the brake handles and the outer A-lines in your hands during the maneuver.
The glider remains controllable with weight shifting.
> To increase both sink rate and forward speed, you can also optimize this maneuver with
the speed bar.
> To recover from the maneuver, release the A-lines and the glider normally will open
by itself.
> To speed up the opening, pull on the brakes lightly. It is better to first open one side and
then the other to minimize the risk of a possible stall.
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Acceleration System
Flight Techniques and Characteristics | Descent Techniques
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