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Brake Lines
The brake line lengths have been set carefully during testing. We
feel it is better to have slightly long brake lines and to fly with a
wrap when necessary.
IMPORTANT:
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Ensure both main brake lines are of equal length.
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If a brake handle has been removed, check that its line is still
routed through the pulley when it is replaced.
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When the brake handles are released in flight, the brake lines
should be slack. There must be a substantial "bow" in them to
guarantee no deformation of the trailing edge.
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There must be a minimum of 10cm of free play before the
brakes begin to deform the trailing edge. This prevents the
trailing edge from being deformed when using the speed sys-
tem or when controlling the wing with the Multiball System.
Adjustable Brake Pulley Position
The height of the brake line pulley can be adjusted according to
pilot preference to suite the power unit's hang points height. There
are 3 settings: Upper, Middle and Lower. The upper setting (as set
by the factory) is for low hang point motors whilst the middle and
lower settings are for units with higher hang points.
To adjust the pulley height, first remove the brake line from the
pulley by taking off the brake handle; next remove the pulley
line from the loop on the riser which is attached with a larks foot.
Replace the pulley line on the desired loop using a larks foot and
route the brake line through the pulley before attaching the brake
handle (at the new adjusted length).
If you lower the pulley height, you must also lengthen the brake
lines accordingly. Moving the pulleys to the middle setting requires
adding 10cm to the overall brake line length (measured from the
mark on the brake line), using the lower setting requires an ad-
ditional 20cm from the mark.
IMPORTANT: If you adjust the brake pulley height, you
MUST re lengthen the brake lines accordingly.
IMPORTANT: In the unlikely event of a brake line snapping
in flight, or a handle becoming detached, the glider can be
flown by gently pulling the rear risers (D-risers) or the Mul-
tiball System for directional control.
Multiball Steering System
The Multiballs replace the Tip Steering System with ergonomic
handles to help better control the wing during high speed flight.
This allows for precise handling without the need to use the
brakes. Located on the risers the Multiballs are linked to the very
tip of the wing giving you high levels of precision and comfort for
high speed cruising or low level carving. It is not necessary for
large control movements to effect a turn, use progressively and
gently at first until you are familiar with the handling character-
istics of the wing with this configuration. When not in use ensure
they located securely back in position using the magnets located
on the top of the rear risers.
For directional control whilst flying at full speed only use the
Multiballs, DO NOT use the brakes. Application of brake when the
wing is at a low angle of attack has a negative effect on the reflex
profile, causing loss of precision, adverse roll, and reduced collapse
resistance. However when using the Multiballs, it is necessary to
keep the brake handles in the hand, this is in case of an engine
failure or loss of control. It is therefore necessary to ensure that
the brake lines are adjusted in such a way that they are not acti-
vated when using the Multiballs, make sure the brake lines are not
set too short.
IMPORTANT: Insure the Multiball system is attached to the
risers with the magnetic keepers when not in use e.g during
take-off and landing, this will prevent them from fouling the
prop.
IMPORTANT: For take off and landing use only the brakes.
In turbulent air use the brakes for directional, pitch and
pressure control, DO NOT use the Multiballs
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