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In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space with
the
Kangaroo 3
, we recommend you to release the outside brake in the given
turn and pull a little more the brake on the inside of the turn.
Warning:
By pulling either brake too strongly or suddenly, there is a danger of creating a
negative spiral!
The
Kangaroo 3
glides best when no brakes are applied.
Positive Spiral:
When the pilot activates just one brake, slowly and progressively, the
Kangaroo 3
inclines sideways in a sharp angle and enters a steep and
quick turn, which may become a positive spiral.
During a spiral the rotation radius can be controlled by the greatest or
smallest force applied to the inside brake. In order to come out of it, the
pilot must release the brake slowly and shift his/her weight lightly to the
outside of the turn.
A sudden exit may result in an exaggerated momentum forward of the
canopy, and collapsing it. For this reason, on exiting the last turn, the inside
brake of a given turn must be softly applied again.
In case the canopy collapses during this process, the spiral must be
counter acted, as the active canopy area will be reduced.
Warning:
-Never combine ears with spirals. The canopy active area reduction plus the 'G'
force, by the centrifugal effect, may result in line and/or canopy damage.
-Exiting of any spiral at great speeds must be piloted.
-This manouver requires high altitudes (at least 600 meter over ground) and is
dangerous due to high descent ratio pilot can loose the altitude reference. Never
do this manouver without sufficient experience.
The pendulum effect back and forth must be avoided! The canopy must
remain on top of the pilot. For this purpose, the speed must be increased
by releasing the brakes upon entering a thermal (depending on its intensity)
or braking on exit. This is part of the basic technique on active flying.
In turbulent conditions, the paraglider must be flown with the brakes softly
applied. An increase in angle of attack is achieved by this measure,
resulting in greater canopy stability.
Thermaling and Soaring:
-A turn with an incline beyond 60º is considered aerobatic.
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The arms must be extended to the side, as if they were extensions of risers ‘A’
A decisive run allows for a quick and stable inflation. Canopy overtakes are
not common.
After the initial inflation momentum, the pilot must keep the tension forward
on risers ‘A’ (pushing them ahead, and not pulling them downwards), until
the canopy is above your head.
At this point, the brakes must be carefully activated, ensuring room for the
possibility of directional changes.
A move to underneath the center of the paraglider is the best method for
corrections, provided there is room for it.
The pilot glances at last upwards to ensure the canopy is properly located
above, completely unobstructed and inflated.
At this point, the pilot decides whether or not to takeoff. Reverse takeoffs in
strong wind conditions are also very easy to execute.
Due to risk of takeoff with entangled lines (twist), it is highly recommended
to take some time and practice reverse takeoffs on a small, leveled hill
initially.
Performance
The
Kangaroo 3
in its normal flight, performs better with the hands lifted,
applying 25 cm the canopy enters safely the minimum speed range. In order
to accelerate, use the speed stirrup, which will give you an increase around
8 - 10 km/h.
Turns:
The
Kangaroo 3
is very sensitive, responding instantly to turn commands.
Leveled turns can be achieved with the shifting of weight on the risers with
minimum altitude loss.
A combination of weight shifting and breaking technique is the most efficient
way of executing turns in any situation. The given brake utilized determines
the radius of turns.
By activating the brakes on the outside edge of the turns, as well as applying
maximum weight shifting on the risers, the efficiency and resistance to
collapse in turbulences (at the edge of thermals) is increased.
