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User's manual | ALTIRANDO LITE 2
FLIGHT PHASES

In flight

Set the distance between the two carabiners according to the aerology of the moment, and the wing manufacturer's recommendations.

Speedbar use

We recommend using the speedbar cautiously due to the increased risk of a partial or full frontal collapses..
Use the speedbar/accelerator ( transitions ) only when far away from the ridge and in calm weather conditions as the wing becomes
more sensitive to turbulence when accelerated. If you feel a loss of tension in the speedbar/accelerator, stop pushing it and apply a light
brake pressure on the toggles to prevent the glider from experiencing a potential frontal collapse.
Beware not to push on the speedbar/accelerator to enter the harness after takeoff ( it is not a foot-rest ) or there could be the risk of a
frontal collapse taking place as a result. To use the speedbar/accelerator, backpedal and grab the bar with the back of your shoe, push and
use the second foot to stabilize it or to grab the second bar. Apply pressure symmetrically to the first stage ( first bar ), when reaching the
maximum enabled distance then push on the second stage ( upper bar ). To decelerate, reverse the procedure.

Landing

When making a landing approach, take your legs out of the Speedbag well in advance. Stand up inside the harness and adopt an upright
position in order to run and dissipate the horizontal speed.
Always be certain to have enough altitude to make a landing approach corresponding to the weather conditions of the moment and ter-
rain. During the landing approach, never make hasty maneuvers. Always land upwind in a standing posture and be ready to run upon
touchdown if necessary.
During your final approach, use as much airspeed as possible based on the weather conditions of the moment, then gradually reduce the
glider air speed by pushing the toggles all the way down until contact with the ground is made. Beware not to brake too soon and too rapidly
and too deep which could lead to a stall and a dangerous landing.
During high wind speed landings, turnaround and face the wing as soon as ground contact is made and move toward the wing while braking
symmetrically to deflate it. Do not land in a seated position as it is dangerous.
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