Advance EPSILON 5 Betriebshandbuch Seite 29

When fl ying in bumpy conditions we recommend using the basic po-
sition for the best sink rate. Continue to use the play up to the positi-
on for best stability with the goal of controlling the pitching motion in
the direction of fl ight and reducing it to a minimum (the glider always
remains above the pilot in the optimum position).
The EPSILON 5 has precise brake and control travel. Its balanced
handling and the response to steering commands are a success-
ful compromise between effort and glider control. The glider behaves
in a well-mannered way in response to exaggerated steering inputs
when thermaling. However, it is important to remember to maintain
the minimum speed when top landing or when making the fi nal ap-
proach. Falling short of this will provoke a symmetric stall.
Turns / thermaling
The EPSILON 5 possesses very comfortable brake pressure. It will re-
spond to brake application in an immediate and proportional manner
to the amount of brake applied.
To get used to it's turning characteristics, make fi rst turns gradually
and progressively. To make the most effi cient turns in thermal condi-
tions, fi nd the core of the thermal and control the radius of your circle
with the outside brake, giving you more speed.
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Accelerated fl ight
The EPSILON 5 speed system enables an increase in speed of up to
10 km/hr. The new line and wing construction is designed to reduce
air resistance. This enables a very good gliding performance and mi-
nimal falling off of the polar curve even in the high speed range. Take
care not to apply the brake at the same time to the accelerated gli-
der, otherwise you will immediately eliminate the accumulated ener-
gy and gliding speed of your wing.
Remember that an accelerated wing becomes less stable. Collapses
in the accelerated mode become more unpredictable on account of
the magnifi ed force effects. When you fl y into turbulent air in accele-
rated mode, fi rst take the entire pressure off the accelerator (reduce
to trim speed) and then give the necessary steering inputs in order to
be able to control the wing. If you want to achieve maximum perfor-
mance in turbulent air while in accelerated fl ight, this calls for an ac-
tive fl ying style with the accelerator. Like active fl ying with the control
lines, this means:
- with an increasing angle of attack e.g. in an up-current, you press
your accelerator harder
- with a decreasing angle of attack, when the wing pulls forwards,
release the accelerator.
In this way the pitching motion in the direction of fl ight is reduced to a
minimum, and the optimum gliding performance is achieved.
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