GIN Tribe - Manual (Page 12)

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Apply the speed system by pushing the speed bar progressively with your feet. Be prepared to
control roll by using weightshift and pitch by varying the amount of bar. Keep a very light pressure
on the brakes in order to feel the canopy.
Avoid flying accelerated near the ground, and be careful using the accelerator in turbulence.
If you do encounter a collapse while using the accelerator, immediately step off the bar completely
before taking any other corrective actions.
Active flying
The Tribe has a high internal pressure, resistance to tucking and a good degree of passive safety.
However, it is recommended that you always practise an active flying style. This will help you avoid
deflations in all but the most turbulent conditions. The key to active piloting is keeping the glider
above your head at all times. If it falls back behind you, let up the brakes. If it surges in front of you,
counter brake until the surge is controlled. If you sense a loss of pressure on one side of the canopy,
smoothly apply brake and/or weight shift on the appropriate side until you feel pressure return. In
all cases, maintain adequate airspeed and avoid overreaction.
In turbulence
Deflations of the canopy can occur in strong turbulence. The Tribe will recover without pilot input in
most situations, so whenever in doubt, let up the brakes and let the glider fly. Only if the wing
surges very fast in front of you should you stop it with the brakes. However, it is recommended that
you follow the advice below in order to help the wing recover more rapidly.
Asymmetric deflation
In the event of encountering strong turbulence and suffering an asymmetric deflation (collapse on
one side), the Tribe will easily re-inflate without strong interference from the pilot, but the wing will
turn towards the collapsed side. This might be unwanted close to the ground or other gliders.
Maintain your course by weight shifting away from the collapsed side. This action can be aided by
applying a little force on the brake opposite to the deflation. This will normally be sufficient for
recovery. However, if the deflation fails to come out, pump the deflated side with a firm and smooth
pumping motion. Let the glider regain its flying speed after it has re-inflated.
If you have a big collapse - especially when flying accelerated - you must observe the following:
When a big collapse happens, due to the difference in weight and inertia of the canopy and pilot, the
pilot will continue to travel forward and the canopy will fall behind the pilot. You must wait until you
pendulum back below the canopy before reacting and carefully counter braking the open side of the
canopy. If you react too early, you risk stalling the collapsed canopy completely and the following
scenario can become uncontrollable.