Windtech coral - Manual (Page 9)

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may change depending of pilot´s experience, but we remind you that flying in poor wea-
ther conditions is the single greatest cause or accidents in free-flying.
We recommended that the reverse launch is the best technique when the wind is strong
at take off.
There are many reverse launch methods/techniques which the pilot can learn. To progress
well with your flying, and to be a good pilot, it is necessary to master at least one of the
techniques. If you can achieve 100% control your glider on the ground then you will be
a better, safer pilot in the air & this will also help you to understand the dynamics of a
paraglider in flight.
> thermal flying
The CORAL is a pleasure to thermal with. To
achieve the best sink rate the pilot should
use around 35% of inside brake (on the tur-
ning side) and 25% of outside brake whilst
using weight shift to help maximise the
efficiency or turn. Easing off on the outside
brake can change the steepness of the turn,
and help with the your efficiency in the
thermal.
This is a more advanced technique & should
be practised with an instructor and/or
experienced pilot to perfect it.
With the harness chest strap pulled tight
weight shift is less effective but the security will be increased and the wing feel more
“solid”, & vice versa. The maximum chest strap distance karabiner to karabiner is 38 cm.
> flying in turbulence
Most pilots want to enjoy the pleasures of thermal and coss-country flight.
One thing to always consider is that normally these flying conditions are rougher, stron-
ger and sometimes unpredictable and more difficult to handle which can lead to unsta-
ble situations such as collapses. There will always be some level of turbulence associa-
ted with thermals.
If you progress at a nice steady rate, and keep safe, you will find thermal flying will beco-
me a pleasure. With qualified instruction you will actually learn faster, learning how to
optimise your thermal skills and deal correctly with unstable situations such as collap-
ses, rapid descent manoeuvres, stalls ands spins, and so you will get far more from your