Windtech tonic - Manual (Page 9)

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Connect risers to your harness making certain that your karabiners are fully closed & you
have no twists in the risers.
> strong wind
We do not recommend taking off, or flying, with a wind speed higher than 25 km/h; this
may change depending of pilot´s experience, but we remind you that flying in poor wea-
ther conditions is the single greatest cause or accidents in free-flying.
We recommended that the reverse launch is the best technique when the wind is strong
at take off. There are many reverse launch methods/techniques which the pilot can learn.
To progress well with your flying, and to be a good pilot, it is necessary to master at least
one of the techniques. If you can achieve 100% control your glider on the ground then
you will be a better, safer pilot in the air & this will also help you to understand the dyna-
mics of a paraglider in flight.
> thermal flying
The TONIC is really wonderful to thermal with.
To achieve the best sink rate the pilot should
use around 35% of inside brake (on the turning
side) and 25% of outside brake whilst using
weight shift to help maximise the efficiency or
turn.
Easing off on the outside brake can change the
steepness of the turn, and help with the your
efficiency in the thermal. This is a more advan-
ced technique & should be practised with an
instructor and/or experienced pilot to perfect it.
With the harness chest strap pulled tight
weight shift is less effective but the security
will be increased and the wing feel more “solid”,
& vice versa. The maximum chest strap distan-
ce karabiner to karabiner should be 38 cm.
> flying in turbulence
Most pilots want to enjoy the pleasures of thermal and coss-country flight. One thing to
always consider is that normally these flying conditions are rougher, stronger and some-
times unpredictable and more difficult to handle which can lead to unstable situations
such as collapses. There will always be some level of turbulence associated with ther-
mals.
If you progress at a nice steady rate, and keep safe, you will find thermal flying will beco-
me a pleasure. With qualified instruction you will actually learn faster, learning how to