Windtech impulse - Manual (Page 12)

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The flight is not finished, and the pilot is never fully safe, until the glider is safely con-
trolled on the ground.
Avoid letting the glider land on the leading edge. If the glider lands with force on the
leading edge it is possible to burst the inner cells and walls of the wing and you should
carefully examine the wing for any damage to the joining of the ribs to the cells.
> weather to fly
If in doubt about the weather and flying conditions, do not launch! Before going flying
you should check the weather forecast & always ask more experienced pilots about the
conditions expected for the day. Never fly if the weather conditions are unsuitable, espe-
cially with any of the following present or even threatening: Strong wind; Rain;
Thunderstorms; Cumuli nimbus; or Cumulus congestus. If you are already in the air then
get down safely before it's too late! Always be aware of the weather changing & if in
doubt land as quickly as is safely possible.
Even though the IMPULSE is EN A this is not a guarantee against flying in turbulent air.
Remember that even an airline jet can crash due to rotors and bad weather!
> emergency procedures & quick descent techniques
The following techniques are advanced & should be practiced ONLY with qualified radio
supervision and adequate safety back up. Always be prepared and consider what will
happen if things go wrong! With enough altitude it is possible to safely master these
manoeuvres, ready for the day when you may need them for real!
More radical manoeuvres such as a full stall, asymmetrical stall and flat spin are not
described in our manual. In order to perform these manoeuvres you should do a special
safety course with the correct instructor & over the water with a rescue boat standing
by, and all safety precautions taken.
-- bigs ears
Big Ears is the simplest descent technique & can be very useful for top landing.
Sit upright in your harness & with the brakes in your hands reach up to the split “A” ris-
ers marked in red. Make sure that you have the correct line, and be careful to watch the
glider while you pull down one side, then the other.
Once you are sure that you have the correct line, watch as you pull out & down, and the
tips of your glider should fold under symmetrically.
You should be applying NO brake, as you could stall the wing in this way. Steering is
done by weigh-shift.