Storing and looking after the paraglider
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gliding. With new gliders, the droplets are
absorbed less quickly by the fabric. Thus, the
newer a glider is, the greater the number of
droplets caught on the top surface and the
bigger those droplets are, the greater the risk
that there could be airflow separation. We were
able to recreate these conditions by practical
tests and computer simulations, but they occur
very rarely.
It is the case in both of the above situations that
the control travel and braking distance first
reduce and then the deep stall is caused, mostly
by alteration of the brake travel or angle of
attack, e.g. by a gust or thermal.
Advertising and adhesives
Always make sure before attaching advertising
to the glider that the adhesive planned will not
alter the glider’s flight behaviour. If you are in
doubt, we recommend that you do not attach
the adhesive.
PLEASE NOTE
Attaching adhesives to the glider which are
large, heavy, or made of unsuitable material
may result in revocation of the certification.
Overloading
The glider structure is put under high levels of
strain
in
particular
on
extreme
flight
manoeuvres, rapid descent methods (spiral
dives) or prohibited aerobatic manoeuvres. They
considerably accelerate the aging process of
the structure and should therefore be avoided.
The glider must be inspected earlier than is
usually the case if it has been put under more
than the usual degree of strain.
Temperature range
Extreme temperatures can affect air density
and thus the glider’s flight behaviour. Be aware
of this particularly in low temperatures and
observe the corresponding instructions for the
various manoeuvres.
As a general rule, operating temperatures
below -10°C should be avoided.
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Storing and looking after
the paraglider
Packing the paraglider
Pack the TWIN RS as shown in Figs. 1-4. The
leading edge reinforcements on the front edge
are placed on top of each other to avoid
bending or misshaping them. This method of
packing ensures that the leading edge is
treated carefully, which will increase the glider’s
life, performance and launch behaviour.
The reinforcements distort more easily during
flight if they have been bent or misshapen,
creating an altered air inflow which can lead to
a loss in performance and changes in flight
behaviour.
The leading edge reinforcements also perform
an important function on launch. Therefore, the
less they have been bent, the more easily the
glider will inflate and launch.
