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When piloting at high speed, with opened trimmers and/or speed

system, any steering inputs must be smooth and easy. In turbulent

air releasing trimmers should be avoided, since in case of a collapse

the canopy will behave more dynamically than during EN tests.

When flying slow (trimmers closed, position "0"), tight and effective

turns can be made with differential brakes operation. Slight use of

external brake (with engaged inner one) will compensate for loss of

lift due to bank angle. Moreover, turns can be assisted with opening

throttle, engagig speed system etc. Once with accumulated

experience you will master these techniques, you will be able to

execute smooth, fully coordinated turns.

Landing

In PPG flying there are two kinds of landing: with and without

power.

Power off landing

At an altitude of 50 metres switch the engine off and glide as you

would on a conventional paraglider. It reduces the chances of

damaging the propeller on landing, but on the other hand there is

only one attempt possible - so it has to be done right!

If the landing field is not big enough and you have to land on the

spot, we advise you to set the trimmers in 0 position (closed). It will

increase lift coefficient of the wing, effectively decreasing its sink

rate and speed. Such an action is especially important when flying

with high surface loading.

Powered landing

Make a flat approach with the engine idling, then level out and lose

the speed before final flare. Immediately after touchdown switch off

the engine. The main advantage of this procedure is of course the

possibility of a repeated approach if anything goes wrong. Still, if

you forget to switch off the ignition before the wing falls down,

there is a considerable risk of damaging propeller, catching lines in

it or even suffering injuries connected with falling on your running

engine.

Remember:

Whenever possible, get to know the landing field before taking

off.

Check the wind direction before planning the approach.

Landing with power off requires much less space.

In case of any doubt, practice the landing until you feel totally

safe.

landing