ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The skywalk MESCAL4 can be equipped with a foot-operated Acceleration-System.
ATTENTION:
THE DHV RATING OF SOME GLIDER SIZES CAN CHANGE DURING THE USE
OF THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM IN FLIGHT. TO DETERMINE WHICH SIZES
ARE AFFECTED PLEASE CHECK THE TYPE SHEET.
The acceleration system effects the A and B-riser. All risers are the same length in the
start position. During full operation of the acceleration-system, the A-, B- and C-Riser
is shortened in a certain ratio. This way the perfect shape of the canopy is maintained
even during accelerated flight.Exact lengths and an illustration of the risers can be
found at the end of the instructions.
Installing the accelerator equipment:
Most commonly used harnesses have pulleys for the acceleration-system already
attached. The acceleration line runs from the front through the pulleys at the harness
to the top. They are tied to the ”Brummel-hooks” at the right length. With the right ad-
justment of the acceleration lines, the foot-bar can be reached easily with angled legs
during flight. By straightening the legs, the whole acceleration range can be used.
Prior to flying, the connection hooks of the footoperated accelerator and the
acceleration -system have to be connected to each other (Brummel-hooks). Check that
the acceleration line runs freely.
Function:
By using the foot-operated accelerator the pilot
reduces the force via a pulley-system by half
and shortens the A-, B- and C- risers.
Exact lengths and an illustration of the risers
can be found at the end of the instructions.
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