Windtech arial - Manual (Page 7)

> certification
The ARIAL is a paraglider of an intermediate level that has passed easily the tests of the
DHV level 1. This glider has successfully passed the DHV shock test with a weight equal
to the maximum total (all up) take-off weight. This means that the paraglider is certified
to resist to a load of 8 (eight) times the gravitational acceleration (8 G´s).
With regards to the weight range of the glider, ALWAYS be certain that you are within
the correct weight range of the glider. To fly under, or overweight can adversely affect
the stability of the ARIAL
&
flown as such will make it no longer a certified glider.
> best glide
Best glide in nil wind, and still air, is obtained at “trim” speed- that is brakes fully
released and no accelerator (speed bar) applied. It is always best to fly with a light pres-
sure on the brakes, keeping a “feel” on the wing in case of unexpected turbulence.
When flying into (against the) wind a better glide can be obtained by using the speed
system. The following is rough guide line as to how much to apply.
-With around 10 km/h (6,2 Mph) of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 25% accelerator applied.
-With around 15-25 km/h (9,3-15,5 Mph) of head
wind, best glide is obtained with 50% accelerator.
-With around +25 km/h (+15,5 Mph) of head wind,
best glide is obtained with 75-100% accelerator.
When flying downwind (wind from behind ) the
best glide is obtained between 0% brake and 10%
of brake.
The ARIAL is a DHV 1 accelerated but using the
accelerator system close to the ground is not advis-
able
&
it should be released as soon as turbulent air
is encountered.
Note that the glide angle is not affected by the
wing loading, but that the security is.
Always fly a glider that is the correct size for you,
and remember that if your flying weight is below
the stated minimum, the speed range will diminish
and inflation problems may appear. Also the han-
dling will degrade in turbulent conditions, and it
will be easier to sustain collapses. If your flying
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