Windtech quarx2 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 12)

Before going flying you should check the weather forecast & always ask more experien-

ced pilots about the conditions expected for the day. Never fly if there weather condi-

tions are unsuitable, especially with any of the following present or even threatening:

Strong wind; Rain; Thunderstorms; Cumulus Nimbus; or Cumulus Congestus. If you are

already in the air then get down safely before it's too late! Always be aware of the wea-

ther changing & if in doubt land as quickly as is safely possible.

Even though the QUARX 2 is DHV 2 this is not a guarantee against flying in turbulent

air. Remember that even an airline jet can crash due to rotors and bad weather!

>emergency procedures & quick descent tech-

niques

The following techniques are more advanced & should be practiced ONLY with qualified

radio supervision and adequate safety back up. Always be prepared and consider what

will happen if things go wrong! With enough altitude it is possible to safely master these

manoeuvres ready for the day you may need them for real!

More radical’s manoeuvres such as full stall, asymmetrical stall and flat spin are not des-

cribed in our manual. In order to perform these manoeuvres you should do a special safety

course with the correct instructor & over the water with a rescue boat standing by, and

all safety precations taken.

> bigs ears

Big Ears is the simplest descent technique & can be very useful for top landing.

Sit upright in your harness & with the brakes in your hands reach up to the OUTSIDE 'A'

line. Make sure that you have the correct line, and be careful not to pull down the whole

'A' riser on one side which could induce a collapse.

Once you are sure that you have the correct line pull out & down, and the tips of your

glider should fold under symmetrically.

You should be applying NO brake, as you could stall the wing in this way. Steering is

done by weigh-shift.

To recover, release the outer 'A' lines & the QUARX 2 will return to normal flight.

> spiral dive

The Spiral dive is performed by starting a series of 360 degrees turns, gradually pulling

one brake harder and harder and weight shifting into the turn. Pull more inside brake, and

weight shift harder, for a faster spiral dive but be careful not to stall one side and enter

a spin in this way. Ease off on the inside brake, and weight-shift less hard, to regain level

flight. Like this, the pilot can control the bank angle and the sink rate of the glider in the

Spiral dive. Always remember that whilst in the Spiral dive you are drifting with the wind,

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