Skywalk CUMEO 2 User Manual

BASIC GUIDE // PARAGLIDERS
Descent Techniques 3130 Flight Techniques and Characteristics
LANDING
Make your final approach against the wind and let the glider slow down at its own rate.
Further reduce the speed by applying the brakes lightly and evenly. At about 2m above the
ground you increase the angle of attack by slowing down more and eventually completely
flare out the glider. When you have reached the minimal speed apply full brake.
In strong head winds, slow down carefully.
When you have reached the ground safely, stall the glider warily.
PACKING
Conscientiously packing your glider guarantees a consistently high quality.
To protect the canopy and to achieve the smallest possible packing size, we recommend
that you pack your skywalk paraglider with the cell-on-cell method.
You can also pack any skywalk glider with elastic nylon wires by any other method without
damaging the leading edge.
Some hints to increase the life of your glider even more:
> Make sure that the glider is dry before you pack it.
> Remove all leaves, grass, sand etc.
> Don´t pack your glider too tightly.
> Treat the leading edge with care despite its robustness.
> Open up your wing a bit if you store it for a longer period of time.
7 DESCENT TECHNIQUES
This manual is not intended to be an instruction manual and skywalk highly recommends
taking part in a safety training course over water. A good training must be completed ac-
cording to the regulations of the individual countries in a state-approved flight school.
The following hints will help you to get the most out of your glider.
If a special technique is necessary, you will find it in the specific online version „PRO GUIDE“.
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
You can enter a spiral dive by carefully increasing the brake pressure on the inside of a
turn while shifting your weight in the same direction.
If the glider doesn’t bank enough and the sink rate doesn’t increase, it’s better to start
over again rather than to keep applying brake without sensitivity. The spiral begins when
the glider banks sharply to the side and enters a sharp, steep turn. You can control the
bank angle and descent rate by applying or releasing the inside brake.
The spiral dive can be used to lose altitude quickly, so please
consider the following:
> High sink rates and the related high G-forces lead to a high physical strain on the body
that may be too much for inexperienced pilots! Approach spiral dives slowly!
> Tensing your stomach muscles during a spiral dive can be very helpful!
> If you feel dizzy or faint, exit the spiral dive immediately!
> Due to the extreme altitude loss in a spiral dive, make sure you always have enough
safe reserve.
> To avoid strong surging when exiting the spiral dive, release the inside brake slowly
while continuing to apply the outside brake.
> The brake line pressure in a spiral dive is substantially higher than in normal flight!

Skywalk CUMEO 2 Specifications

General

Brand	Skywalk
Model	CUMEO 2
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English