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42 Flight techniques and characteristics | Descent techniques
Repeat this process on the trailing edge by starting from the middle and
folding together every second panel, drawing them towards the middle. Af-
ter that, lay the folded panels on top of each other and press the air from
the trailing to the leading edge.
After doing this on both sides, fold one half onto the other and beginning
from the bottom, close all clips and fold the bag up towards the leading
edge and close the zipper. Make sure no lines or fabric get into the zipper
when closing it.
You can also pack any FLARE Parakite with flexible nylon wires by any other
method without damaging the leading edge.
A hint to increase the life of your parakite even more:
Don’t pack your parakite too tightly. Treat the leading edge with care despite
its robustness, and open up your wing if you store it for a more extended
period.
6 DESCENT TECHNIQUES
The FLARE MOUSTACHE is EN926-1 certified. It has gone through and passed
a shock and load test. The FLARE MOUSTACHE has no Motor - DGAC - Di-
rection Generale de I’Aviacion Civile certification. Check the local regulations
to fly with the FLARE MOUSTACHE at high altitudes. If so, you will find the
most critical descent techniques for the FLARE MOUSTACHE here.
This manual does not claim to be an operating manual, and FLARE, therefore,
recommends participation in a safety training course over water.
For all extreme maneuvers it is important:
First to practice them under the tutelage of a certified flight instructor as part
of a safety training course.
To ensure that the airspace below you is clear before entering each maneuver.
To maintain eye contact with your glider throughout each maneuver.
SPIRAL DIVE
The FLARE MOUSTACHE tends towards a stable spiral dive and has above-
average sink rates. You can enter a spiral dive starting from close to ‘full
speed brake setting’ by carefully increasing the brake pressure on the inside
of a turn while shifting your weight in the same direction.
Do not pull the inside brake too far, in order to not ‘spin’ and stall your
FLARE MOUSTACHE asymmetrically.
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