BGD Tala Manuel D'utilisation page 8

calm conditions. Have your hands ready to slow up the canopy with the brakes it it starts to accelerate
past you.
Reverse Launch – In winds over 10 km/h it is probably better to do a reverse launch and inflate the
b)
canopy whilst facing it using the A risers without the "Baby A risers" to prevent the glider from inflating the
wingtips first.
The TALA has little tendency to overshoot but releasing pressure on the A risers when the canopy has risen
about 45° will help to reduce this. The stronger the wind and the greater the pressure on the A riser the more
quickly the canopy will rise.
Turning
The TALA does not require a strong handed approach to maneuvering. For a fast turn smoothly apply the brake
on the side to which the turn is intended. The speed with which the brake is applied is very important. If a brake
is applied fairly quickly the canopy will do a faster banking turn, but care must be taken not to bank too severely.
To attain a more efficient turn at minimum sink, apply some brake to the accelerating wing to slow the turn and
prevent the wing from banking. The TALA flies very well like this, but care must be taken not to over-apply the
brakes as a spin could result even though the TALA has a very low spin tendency. The TALA will turn far more
efficiently if the pilot weight-shifts into the turn in the harness. Remember that violent brake application is
dangerous and should always be avoided.
Straight Flight
The TALA will fly smoothly in a straight line without any input from the pilot. With a pilot weight of 70 kg on the
medium size without the accelerator the flying speed will be approximately 39 km/h.
Thermalling
To attain the best climb rate the TALA should be thermalled using a mild turn, as described above, keeping the
wing´s banking to a minimum. In strong thermals a tighter banking turn can be used to stay closer to the
thermal´s core. Remember that weight shifting in the harness will aid the efficiency of the turn and reduce the
amount of brake required.
Care must be taken not to apply so much brake as to stall, this is however very easy to avoid as the brake
pressure increases greatly as you approach the stall point. Only fly near the stall point if you have enough height
to recover (100 m).
Wing Tip Area Reduction (Big Ears)
The 'baby A riser' allows the TALA to be 'big eared' simply and easily. The big ear facility does not allow you to fly
in stronger winds, but is a facility which allows the pilot to descend quickly without substantially reducing the
forward speed of the canopy (as is the case with B lining). To engage big ears the pilot will need to lean forward
in the harness and grasp the Big ears risers (one in each hand) at the maillon, keeping hold of both brake
handles if possible. Pull the riser out and down at least 30 cm so as to collapse the tips of the glider. It is very
important that the other A lines are not affected when you do this as it could cause the leading edge to collapse.
Steering is possible by weight shifting with big ears in. If the big ears do not come out quickly on its own a pump
on the brake will speed things up.
Before using the big ears facility in earnest it is essential to practice beforehand with plenty of ground clearance
in case a leading edge collapse occurs. Always keep hold of both brakes in order to retain control. Putting your
hands through the brake handles so they remain on your wrists is a good method of doing this.
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