Windtech cargo - Manual (Page 12)

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On final approach the pilot should have hands up (keeping a feel of the wing and flying
actively in case of unexpected turbulence) to let the glider build up speed. This extra
speed will meant that the glider has more energy to convert when you flare, and so lead-
ing to a softer landing.
In light or nil winds the pilot
will need a committed sym-
metric flare at around 1
meter above the ground.
In stronger winds less of a
flare is needed.
The flight is not finished, and
the pilot and passanger ares
never fully safe, until the
glider is safely controlled on
the ground.
Avoid letting the glider land
on the leading edge. If the
glider lands with force on the
leading edge it is possible to
burst the inner cells and
walls of the wing and you
should carefully examine the
wing for any damage to the seams of the ribs to the cells. The best solution to put down
the canopy when landing it is to gently put it down in one side. This way we will reduce
80% of the wind force and the safety will be increased.
> weather to fly
If in doubt about the weather and flying conditions, do not launch! Before going flying
you should check the weather forecast
& always ask more experienced pilots about the
conditions expected for the day. Never fly if there weather conditions are unsuitable,
especially with any of the following present or even threatening: Strong wind; Rain;
Thunderstorms; Cumuli nimbus; or Cumulus congestus. If you are already in the air then
get down safely before it's too late! Always be aware of the weather changing
& if in
doubt land as quickly as is safely possible.
Even though the cargo It is certified EN this is not a guarantee against flying in tur-
bulent air. Remember that even an airline jet can crash due to rotors and bad weather!
> rapid descent techniques
It is likely that on occasion the paraglider pilot may find themselves in a situation where
they need to get down quickly, perhaps so that they can get out of danger and land safe-
ly. Because of this it is recommended that all pilots should learn about the various emer-
gency descent techniques that are possible on a paraglider. For information, we shall
cover the basic techniques here.
More radical’s manoeuvres such as full stall, asymmetrical stall or flat spin are not
described in our manual. In order to learn more about and practice these manoeuvres you