Windtech tempus - Manual (Page 7)

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biners, also called quick links, are made with stainless steel of 800 Dan. Risers are made
of pre-stretched polyester of 900 Dan.
> certification
The TEMPUS is a paraglider of an intermediate level that has passed easily the tests of
the DHV level 1. This glider has successfully passed the DHV shock test with a weight
equal to the maximum total (all up) take-off weight. This means that the paraglider is
certified to resist to a load of 8 (eight) times the gravitational acceleration (8 G´s).
With regards to the weight range of the glider, ALWAYS be certain that you are within
the correct weight range of the glider. To fly under, or overweight can adversely affect
the stability of the TEMPUS & flown as such will make it no longer a certified glider.
> best glide
Best glide in nil wind, and still air, is obtained at “trim” speed- that is brakes fully rele-
ased and no accelerator (speed bar) applied. It is always best to fly with a light pressure
on the brakes, keeping a “feel” on the wing in case of unexpected turbulence.
When flying into (against the) wind a better glide
can be obtained by using the speed system. The
following is rough guide line as to how much to
apply.
-With around 10 km/h (6,2 Mph) of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 25% accelerator applied.
-With around 15-25 km/h (9,3-15,5 Mph) of head
wind, best glide is obtained with 50% accelerator.
-With around +25 km/h (+15,5 Mph) of head wind,
best glide is obtained with 75-100% accelerator.
When flying downwind (wind from behind ) the
best glide is obtained between 0% brake and 10%
of brake.
The TEMPUS is a DHV 1 accelerated but using the
accelerator system close to the ground is not advi-
sable & it should be released as soon as turbulent
air is encountered.
Note that the glide angle is not affected by the
wing loading, but that the security is.
Always fly a glider that is the correct size for you,
and remember that if your flying weight is below