With The Speed System; Turning - Team 5 GREEN Betriebsanleitung

WITH THE SPEED SYSTEM

The manufacturer has trimmed the glider to medium-high speed.
If you increase your speed up to the maximum by using the speed system you will push forward sig-
nificantly faster and stay higher when flying across or into wind (better penetration). To do so, keep
hold of the brakes in the high position and stay ready to rapidly release the accelerator in the case
of a deflation, which means you go back to original position. Prepare to intervene via the brakes.
The benefit of the foot bar is that an impending tuck can be recognised by sudden reduction of
pressure on the foot bar. Rapid release of the foot bar is an adequate countermeasure.
The potential acceleration distance of 10 cm (size M: 12 cm) leads to high maximum speed. A col-
lapse of one side of the airfoil will, of course, affect in more dynamic reactions than at trim speed.
Only use the foot bar when you have sufficient ground clearance. The high stability of the canopy
during maximum speed should not let you become foolhardy.
If you pay attention to this, you will have great fun with the extended radius of action and the plus
in safety through the high speed range of the GREEN.

TURNING

The GREEN shows direct response to the brakes and benefits in high manoeuvrability.
The harmonic coupling of brake line distance and angle of bank requires the pilot to also use the
brake on the outer wing for shallow circles. Narrow, steep turns can be flown out of full speed
by pulling one steering line, or with brakes applied by simultaneous release of the brake on the
outside wing.
Flying with low angle of bank, for example when climbing slowly, requires applying some brakes on
the outside wing or keeping the brake on the outside wing down.
Caution: Never initiate turns at minimum speed (with full brakes), you will run the risk of spin-
ning!
The GREEN responds very well to weight shifting: by leaning to the side that is producing the turn,
your GREEN's willingness to turn will be increased.
A helpful hint for more skilled pilots who already have developed a feeling for the stall point in
turning: For climbing in weak lift with lowest bank - and a big enough radius of turn - it is favourable
to intensify the load on the outside wing by weight shifting.

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