D.turning Flight; Brake Line Length - Air Design Rise Betriebshandbuch

d. Turning flight
Brake pressure is progressive. More resistance is felt as the brakes are pulled lower, making it
unlikely that a pilot will stall the glider unintentionally.
Finding the core of thermals is intuitive, even in turbulent air. The RISE absorbs turbulence well
and gives a feeling of confidence in the glider.
When entering an asymmetric stall (negative): the glider starts to slide into the turn.
The inner wing stops flying, loses pressure and becomes soft. At this point the brakes have to
be released immediately.
In the unlikely event that a brake line releases from the brake handle or breaks, the glider is
manoeuvrable using the C-risers. By pulling gently on the C-risers you can still steer the glider
and land safely.
e. Brake line length
When you receive your new RISE, the brake line length is set the same as the AIRDESIGN test
glider. This length has been finely tuned by AIRDESIGN test pilots and it should not be
necessary to adjust it.
If you feel it is necessary to adjust the brake-line length to suit physical build, height of harness
hang points, or style of flying we recommend you ground handle the glider before you test-fly
it and carry out this process after every 20mm of adjustment.
There should always be free brake travel when the glider is flown hands-up. This means when
you look at your brake lines in flight with your hands up, there should be a slight bow, or arc, to
the line – the brake lines should not be tight. This is to prevent the brakes being applied when
the speed-system is used.
Brake lines that are too short:
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May lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position
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May impede recovery from certain manoeuvres
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Will certainly reduce your glider's speed range.
Brake lines that are too long will:
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Reduce pilot control during launch
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Reduce control in extreme flying situations
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Make it difficult to execute a good flare when landing.
Each brake line should be tied securely to its control handle with a suitable knot.
ATTENTION: WHEN PULLING THE BRAKES TOO FAR AND
FAST THERE IS THE DANGER OF STALLING THE GLIDER
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