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altitudeloss. Combined steering technique: Weight shifting and pulling of the inside
brake line allow extra tight turns. During turning you can control the speed, the curve
radius and banking by additional use of the outer brake. Counter braking or releasing
the brake lines can change these parameters most effectively.
cautiOn:
pullinG tHe brake lineS tO far and tO faSt can cauSe a full
Stall!
You will recognise a flat spin through high steering pressure and a slight backwards
folding of the outer wing section. If this happens you have to release the inside brake
immediately.
eMerGency SteerinG:
IIf one brake line tears or releases from the brake handles, you will still have limited
steering and landing capability of the skywalk ARRIBA2 with the aid of the C-risers.
active flyinG:
Active flying means flying in harmony with your paraglider. Anticipate the behaviour of
your skywalk ARRIBA2 in flight, especially in turbulent and thermal conditions and react
accordingly. In calm air necessary corrections will be minimal, but turbulence demands
permanent attention and the use of brakes and weight shifting with the harness.
Good pilots have instinctive reactions. It is important that you always have Direct
contact to the canopy by slight pressure on the brakes in order to feel the stored
energy
of the glider. This way you will recognise a loss of pressure in your canopy and
subsequent collapse early and are able to react in time. ARRIBA2 is featured with a
profile that mitigates turbulences. This provides high resistance against collapses,
however it can happen without a pilots reaction.
examples:
> When flying into strong thermals, you have to release the brakes.
> When flying into falling airstream, pull the brakes. This way you can avoid extensive
changes in the angle of attack.
> In turbulent air, you feel the release in pressure on parts of the glider through the
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feedback from your brakes. You can balance this by quickly pulling the brake a little
more until the pressure returns. Always apply brakes softly and progressively.
> Don't slow down your glider too fast as this can increase the danger of stalling!
> By active flying you can avoid almost all deformations of the glider in advance.
accelerated flyinG:
To use the speed system you will need to make some effort. This can affect the
sitting position in the harness. Therefore we recommend an upright position in the
harness. Adjust the harness before your first attempt of accelerated flight. We remind
you to only fly in wind conditions that don't require constant use of the speed system.
To reach the maximum speed press the speed bar firmly until both pulleys
on the A-risers touch each other. As soon as you apply the speed system, the angle of
attack will be reduced, the speed increases, but the paraglider becomes less stable
and can collapse more easily. Therefore always use the speed system with adequate
altitude from the ground, obstacles and other aircraft.
avoid flying with too short brake lines.
Accelerated collapses are normally more impulsive and demand fast reactions
never accelerate in turbulent air!
never accelerate near tHe GrOund!
never let GO Of tHe brake HandleS!
In case the glider collapses you will have to release the acceleration-system
immediately to stabilise and reopen your paraglider.
landinG:
The skywalk ARRIBA2 can be landed easily. Make your final approach against the wind
and let the glider slow down at its own rate. Further reduce the speed by applying
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 warily. Avoid turning
sharply before your final approach. This increases the danger of pendulum effect!
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