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In Flight Characteristics
The XXLite is quite unique in the air, you will feel the airmass more
due to the lack of weight and inertia. Turns are very responsive and
co-ordinated, they require only small brake inputs to initiate. Even
though the wing moves and talks in turbulent air, it still has a high
resistance to both collapses and stalls.
Normal Flight
Flying with a small amount of brake will achieve the 'best glide' speed
in calm air. For minimum sink rate apply the brakes approximately
20cm. It is normally best to fly the wing with a small amount of brake
applied at all times.
Turning
To familiarise yourself with the XXLite your first turns should be
gradual and progressive. It is very responsive to brake commands so
caution should be practiced at all times.
To make efficient and coordinated turns with the XXLite first look in
the direction you want to go, then lean into it. Your first input for
directional change should be weight-shift, followed by the smooth
application of the brake until the desired bank angle is achieved. To
regulate the speed and radius of the turn, use the outer brake.
IMPORTANT: never initiate a turn at minimum speed (i.e.
with full brakes on) as you could risk entering a spin.
REMEMBER: This is a small glider with a high wing loading,
turns are consequently more dynamic and immediate rela-
tive to a larger model. Turns should be initiated smoothly
and progressively, especially when flown close to a hill.
Landing
The XXLite has slightly less energy (resource) than a normal wing, so
a good solid flare is required to land elegantly.
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Allow the glider to fly at glide at full speed for your final descent
until you are around 1 metre above the ground. Apply the brakes
slowly and progressively to slow the glider down until the glider
stalls and you are able to step on to the ground.
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Always land heading into wind!
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In light winds you need a strong, long and progressive flare to
bleed off all your excess ground speed. In strong winds your for-
ward speed is already low so you are flaring to soften the impact
as you touch down.
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Once on the ground, If the wind is very strong and you feel you
may be dragged, stall the glider with the B risers. This stalls the
XXLite in a very quick and controllable way.
Packing
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Spread the glider flat on its top surface, then lay the lines on
top. The risers should be laid on the ground, at the centre of
glider, near the trailing edge.
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Take a wing tip and fold it in to the centre of the wing. Repeat
this until the glider is folded up and approx. 60 cm's wide.
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Fold the glider so that the bundle is approximately the size and
shape of the OZONE rucksack. Never roll the wing up as this
introduces unnecessary stresses into the fabric.
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Always pack your XXLite as loosely as you can, as every fold
weakens the cloth on any paraglider.
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Finally, wrap the glider tie around the bundle and put it in the
stuff sack.
RAPID DESCENT TECHNIQUES
Big Ears
Folding in the wingtips of the XXLite increases its sink rate. To pull
big ears on the XXLite, keep hold of your brake handles and take the
outermost A-line on each side, pull them one at a time with an out-
wards and down motion until the tips of the wing fold under.
Do not use the brakes other than for re-inflation. For directional con-
trol while using the Big Ears, you should use weight shift steering.
To reopen your ears, release the outside A line: the glider should re-
open automatically. You can still help the reinflation by braking gently,
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