Released trims with brakes applied
Even slight brakes application (especially in full speed bar) shifts the center of pressure back
and due the lack of reflex on trailing edge, pitching moment decreases angle of attack. Additional
turbulence behind the wing occurs. In some circumstances this lead to a collapse.
Using the brakes can be sometimes necessary for heading corrections, still you should keep
your brakes free when flying ahead, otherwise the reflex feature doesn’t work.
Fig. 6b: CoP with released trims and brakes
Closed trims
In this configuration brakes are the normal and prescribed steering system. Slow trim is used
for launching in nil wind and thermalling. The canopy behaves similar to classic paragliders with
slightly increased tuck resistance.
Fig. 6c: CoP with closed trims
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