Advance OMEGA 4 Betriebshandbuch Seite 25

for any tears, tangling of the suspension lines, risers, all quick links
and the harness.
Take off:
the leading edge. Hold the risers below the large quick link then
advance until the suspension lines are under light tension. Position
yourself in a central position relative to the canopy.
At the start of take off, gently accelerate and guide the risers until the
canopy is above the head, without either pulling down or pushing the
risers exessively forward, (this would pull the leading edge down
resulting in an obstructed airflow to the cells). The canopy rises
progressively without any 'hard point'. The canopy will cease to rise if
not guided by the risers.
Landings:
of several metres above the ground.
The OMEGA 4 will respond to brake application in an immediate
Turns:
and proportional manner to the amount of brake applied. To familiarise
with this make your first turns in a gradual and progressive manner.
To make the most efficient turns in thermal conditions, having found
the core of the thermal we advise you to fly with approx 30% brakes and
to control the radius of your circle with the inside brake; it is
unnecessary to release the outside brake.
The Advance harness helps give the OMEGA 4 its good stability, however, it
also permits weight shifting due to the triangulation system of the thigh
straps. Weight shifting can be used to tighten the turn of the OMEGA 4.
Minimum speed:
stalls), you will find the minimum speed of the OMEGA 4. There is no
benefit in flying so slowly as the performance of the canopy becomes
mediocre, particulary with respect to the sink rate. The brake input
becomes physical and turning is difficult; the canopy also becomes
very sensitive to wind gradients. Raise your arms gradually to regain
a normal flying speed.
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Lay the canopy out so as to maintain its elliptical form at
We recommend you to select a landing site that you are
familiar with, as well as having no obstacles. Beware of
your first landings with the OMEGA 4 as its performance
will almost certainly be superior to your previous canopy.
Remember to build up speed prior to landing but do not let
the brakes up completely ; flare the glider by progressively
applying the brakes before landing. Avoid brutal braking after
allowing the canopy to accelerate as this will convert into lift
By braking almost 100% (just before the canopy