Skywalk TONIC User Manual

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CAUTION:
IF A PILOT HAS EXCESSIVELY SHORTENED THE MAIN BRAKE LINE FACTORY
SETTING, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF PARACHUTAL STALL. THUS, NEV-
ER SHORTEN THE BRAKE LINES.
CAUTION:
AS SOON AS THE BRAKES ARE USED DURING STALL, A PARAGLIDER WILL
ENTER FULL STALL. BECAUSE OF OSCILLATION, A STABLE STALL SHOULD
NOT BE EXITED CLOSE TO THE GROUND. INSTEAD, THE PILOT SHOULD
STRAIGHTEN UP IN THE HARNESS AND PREPARE FOR A PARACHUTE LAND-
ING FALL.
Full stall:
In order to full stall your paraglider, wrap both brake handles once and pull strongly
and with equal pressure. The wing will steadily slow down, until the air flow separates
completely. The canopy will suddenly tip back. Despite this violent reaction, keep holding
the brakes down until the wing stabilizes. The skywalk TONIC flies backwards in full stall
and usually forms a forward rosette. This rosette will form if the full stall is entered slow-
ly. If the brakes are pulled down too quickly, forward rosette will not form.
To exit the full stall, the pilot must release the brake lines slowly and symmetrically up-
wards. (response time >= 1 sec). The glider opens and surges forward to pick up speed.
Braking symmetrically will prevent the TONIC from surging too far forward. If the pilot
does not brake, the TONIC will surge forward dramatically and a front tuck may result.
CAUTION:
IF A FULL STALL IS EXITED TOO EARLY, TOO QUICKLY OR INCORRECTLY, THE
CANOPY MAY SHOOT FORWARD DRASTICALLY

Skywalk TONIC Specifications

General

Brand	Skywalk
Model	TONIC
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English