Thermalling And Soaring; Flying With Open Trimmers; Landing - Nova PHOR2 Betriebshandbuch

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NEVER DO BIG EARS IN SPIRALS, AS THIS MAY DRASTICALLY REDUCE
THE NUMBER OF LINES TAKING THE ALREADY HIGH LOADS, CAUSING
STRUCTURAL FAILURE.

"Thermalling and soaring":

In turbulent conditions the glider should be flown actively. The canopy should be
flown with a small amount of brake applied. This improves stability by increasing
the angle of attack of the canopy. The canopy should not rock back or surge for-
ward much but should remain above the pilot. Thus, the pilot should increase
speed by carefully reducing applied brake when entering a strong thermal. The
pilot should brake the canopy on exiting. This is part of basic active flying.

Flying with open trimmers:

When flying with open trimmers, the angle of attack is lower and the canopy can
collapse more easily than in normal trim. The faster the canopy is flown the more
dynamic the collapses and stalls will be and the more skill will be required for quick
recoveries.
In strong turbulences, it is recommended to close the trimmers.

Landing:

Already in the base leg of the landing, the passenger should be instructed to hang
in the landing position, and prepare for the landing.
The NOVA PHOR2 is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must be
into wind. During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated slowly and at
approximately 1 meter above the ground the pilot should „flare" the canopy,
according to conditions. The glider may climb again, gaining height, if too much
brake is used.
The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked by
steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous pendulum effect near
the ground.
In very light winds it may be better to gain full trim speed (raise brakes completely),
just before the braking for landing. This flares the glider, enabling a slower and
smoother landing. Take care with the timing, it's critical.
The pilot should land with slightly spread feet, or side by side, to avoid interfering
with the passengers running.