Winchtowing - Skywalk CAYENNE4 Mode D'emploi

curve. The CAYENNE4 does not show any major pitching behavior in thermals and
therefore must only be minimally corrected with the steering lines- improving climb per-
formance and therefore noticeably increasing overall performance.
in order to get the best climb performance, you should not break too strongly but just
let it run instead. The wing will circle exactly, converting the slightest climb into altitude.
it will also help you to find the optimal center of the thermal, thus gaining altitude. You
can core narrowly in narrow thermals and the CAYENNE4 will still climb cleanly while
banking.
cautiOn:
Stall May Occur if tHe brake lineS are pulled tOO Quickly Or tOO
far!
A one-sided stall begins with high steering pressure and in the next moment abruptly fal-
ling steering pressure and slight backwards bend of the outer wing. in this phase, you
must immediately release the brake on the inside of the curve.
eMerGency SteerinG:
if a brake line should tear or release from the brake handle, the skywalk CAYENNE4 will
still have limited steering with the help of the rear riser (C-riser) and you will be able to land.
active flyinG:
Active flying means flying in harmony with your paraglider. Anticipate the behaviour of
your skywalk CAYENNE4 in flight, especially in turbulent and thermal conditions and re-
act accordingly. in calm air, the necessary corrections will be minimal, but turbulence
demands permanent attention and the use of brakes and weight shift in the harness.
Good pilots have instinctive reactions. it is important that you always have direct con-
tact to the canopy by slight pressure on the brakes in order to feel the stored energy of
the glider. This way you will promptly detect a loss of pressure in your canopy and sub-
sequent collapse and will be able to react in time. The skywalk CAYENNE4 will only sel-
dom collapse without pilot reaction, but you can still reduce the possibility of a collapse
by flying actively.
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accelerated flyinG:
The high performance of the CAYENNE4 is not only apparent in trim flight, but also dur-
ing accelerated glide. When you use the speed system, be careful not to step through
too forcefully, because the system is very efficient and direct. Put equal pressure on
the bar with your feet until the pulley touches the A-riser. if you step too quickly, the
CAYENNE4 will dive down from the strong change in angle of attack. if you accelerate
with feeling, the glider will quickly gain speed and the sink speed remains very mod-
erate from beginning up to full speed. We remind you that you should only fly in wind
conditions that allow you to fly normally. Even though the CAYENNE4 is extremely sta-
ble when accelerated, it can collapse more quickly in turbulent conditions and as a
rule, the reactions are more impulsive and demand a quicker reaction time from the pi-
lot. For this reason, you should only operate the speed system with adequate distance
to the ground, obstacles and other aircraft. We strongly advise against shortening the
brake lines beyond the factory setting!
landinG:
The skywalk CAYENNE4 can be landed easily. Make your final approach against the
wind and let the glider slow down at its own speed. Reduce the speed further by apply-
ing the brakes lightly and evenly. At about 1m above the ground you increase the angle
of attack by slowing down more and eventually completely flare out the glider. When
you have reached the minimal speed apply full brake. in strong head winds, slow down
carefully. When you have reached the ground safely, stall the glider carefully. Avoid
turning sharply before your final approach, danger of oscillation!
cautiOn:
it iS pOSSible durinG yOur firSt feW fliGHtS tHat yOu cOuld
MiSJudGe tHe landinG due tO tHe HiGH perfOrMance Of tHe Glider.
tHe cayenne4 takeS advantaGe Of every bit Of cliMb.

WincHtOWinG:

The skywalk CAYENNE4 is very suitable for winch towing. Make sure you climb from
the ground at a flat angle. The pilot must have a valid towing license The tow winch
must be authorised. The winch operator must have a towing license, which includes
paragliding When towing always steer sensitively, do not brake too much because the
glider already flies at an increased angle of attack.
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