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With this ”feeling” you may actually prevent most collapses from happening
while using the speed system. If a collapse still happens, release the speed
system immediately and correct the collapse as described in ”Collapses”
section.
BE CAREFUL!
WHEN USING THE SPEEDSYSTEM THE ANGLE OF ATTACK IS LOWERED,
THUS AIRSPEED IS INCREASING, AND THE CANOPY IS DESTABILIZING.
THEREFORE DO NOT USE THE SPEEDSYSTEM IN TURBULENT CONDI-
TIONS, CLOSE TO THE GROUND OR NEAR OTHER AIRSPACE USERS!
NEVER RELEASE THE BRAKE HANDLES!
DON’T APPLY BRAKE WHEN FULLY ACCELERATED!
BRAKING IS INCREASING LIFT NEAR THE TRAILING EDGE: THE MAIN LIFT
POINT IS MOVING BACKWARDS. CAUSED BY THIS, THE WING IS LOSING
STABILITY FOR A SHORT MOMENT.
SHOULD YOU HAVE A COLLAPSE, RELEASE THE SPEED SYSTEM IMMEDI-
ATELY, TO ENABLE THE GLIDER TO RETURN TO STANDARD TRIM AND
THEN RECOVER WITH CORRECT PILOT INPUT AS
IN A NORMAL COLLAPSE.
DO NOT USE THE SPEEDSYSTEM IN ANY EXTREME MANOEUVRES!
Landing:
The NOVA TRITON is easy to land. The final leg of the landing approach must
be into the wind. During this final glide the paraglider should be decelerated
slowly and at approximately one meter above the ground, according to condi-
tions, the pilot should ”flare” the canopy. The glider may climb again, gaining
height, if too much brake is used too early.
Strong wind landings require little brake. Do not apply full brake before the pilot
is safely on the ground.
The final glide during the landing approach should be straight and not marked
by steep or alternating turns as these can result in a dangerous pendulum
effect near the ground.
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