Flight Characteristics; Using The Speedbar - SUPAIR LEAF3 XS Betriebshandbuch

User's Manual | LEAF3
Here are a few tips to take advantage of your LEAF3 wing's performance in ight:
« Hands up » speed or trim speed
Flying « hands up » will provide the best glide ratio in nil wind.
Turns
To make your glider turn efficiently, and only after checking that the space below you is clear and safe to land on, weight shift toward
the inside of the turn and progressively pull your brake/toggle on the same side until the desired turning angle is reached. The
turning speed and radius can also be adjusted by using the other brake/toggle controlling the upper half side of the wing. If flying at
low speed, begin your turn by raising your hand on the upper and external side of the turn to prevent a possible flat-turn or twisted
turn on the vertical axis.

Using the speedbar

According to the EN B norm, the LEAF3 glider was designed to be stable throughout its speed range.
Accelerated, the wing becomes more sensitive to turbulence. If you sense a glider internal pressure decrease while pushing on the
accelerator; lessen the speedbar tension to bring it back to its neutral default setting while slightly applying a small amount of brake
by pulling the hand toggles and prevent a possible leading edge frontal collapse.
The accelerator/speedbar length travel is: 15 cm.
Alternative direction control
If for whatever reason, the toogles/brakes are no longer available, you will need to pilot your wing using the harness and "C" risers
instead. To make a turn, grab the C riser from the side you want to turn to and pull it downwards. Maintain this position until you
reach the desired heading. You must be careful not to pull the riser to far down for a spin may occur.
To land, let your wing glide for as long as possible before applying a full braking motion. Braking using the "C" risers is not as
efficient as using the toggles and could bring a more energetic landing than normal.
FR EN DE ES
Flight caracteristics
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