Take-Off; Turning Flight; Active Flying; Using The Trimmers - Air Design Ride Betriebshandbuch

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c.
The RIDE inflates easily and steadily using forward or reverse launch techniques. There is no
tendency for the canopy to hang back during inflation. To forward (alpine) launch in light or nil
wind there is no need to pull the risers hard. Allow the glider to stabilise overhead and run
positively forward checking the canopy is fully inflated and clear of any knots or tangles.
Reverse launching is recommended in strong wind.
The glider has split A-risers. For launching take both A-line-risers. To hold the arms (with the A-
risers) more straight up then sideward gives you a better feedback while inflating. Especially in
light or nil wind conditions it´s helpful. Once over head the glider is easy to control and lifts off
easy even with higher loading.
d.
RIDE has a long brake-travel with a progressive steering pressure. An intentional or
unintentional stalling is almost impossible.
In turbulent air the RIDE is easy to centre in a thermal and absorbs turbulence very effectively
which improves pilot and passenger comfort in flight.
NOTE: In the unlikely event that a brake line releases from the brake handle or breaks, the
glider is manoeuvrable using the D-risers. By pulling gently on the D-risers it is possible to
steer the glider and land safely.
e.
Flying with a little brake applied equally will slightly increase the angle of attack and help to
prevent deflations and allow the pilot to experience more direct feedback. This allows the pilot
to feel the air and the glider which can help prevent collapses.
The aim of active flying is to keep the glider above the pilot's head in all situations by
responding correctly to the glider's movements using the brakes and weight shift.
When entering a strong or rough thermal it is important that the glider is not too far back or
able to enter a dynamic stall. To avoid this, it is often helpful to release the brakes slightly
when entering, which gives the glider a little more speed. Equally, when exiting a strong climb
it may be necessary to brake more to prevent the glider from diving forward.
f.
RIDE is equipped with a trimmer system. The trimmers can be adjusted positive and negative.
At the trimmer-webbing is a sewing mark which indicated the neutral position. When the
trimmer is positioned at this mark all risers should have the same length. This is the standard
position.
When closing the trimmers more than the neutral position it is called negative. To open more
than the neutral position is called positive.
Risers are not twisted
Place brake handles in the hands and check brake lines are free
Position pilot in centre of wing
Check wind direction
Check take off area is clear
Check airspace is free from congestion

Take-off

Turning flight

Active flying

Using the trimmers

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