Windtech tonic - Manual (Page 8)

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When flying downwind ( wind from behind ) the best glide is obtained between 0% brake
and 15% of brake.
The TONIC is a DHV 1 1 accelerated but using the accelerator system close to the ground
is not advisable & 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 pro-
blems may appear. Also the handling will degrade in turbulent conditions, and it will be
easier to sustain collapses. If your flying weight is above the stipulated weight range, this
will result in a higher minimum speed and faster landing speed and the stall speed of the
glider will also be higher.
> flight
Each and every glider has a checklist
note passed though our strict quality
control in the factory. This included line
measurement, ground inflation and
flight testing. Contact your distributor
for more information about this, and if
your glider has not been pre-inflated ask
him to do so for you. Every glider should
be test flow before it is sold.
Note that each glider has a unique stic-
ker attached to the centre airfoil with
the serial number, type of glider, size and
weight range.
We recommend that your first flight on
your new glider be on a gentle slope in calm conditions before making your any further
higher flights, just to check the glider and for you to get used to flying it .
We also recommended that you use a harness that has an ABS cross strap system and
the maximum width possible for the chest strap is 38 cm between karabiners..
For you own safety, we strongly recommend the use of back protection, helmet and
Windtech WindSOS reserve.
> launch
Choose an open space free of any obstacles, especially trees and power lines.
Open your glider in a slight horseshoe arc (semi-circle) & thoroughly check that you have
no knots or line twists. Make sure your helmet is securely fastened & clip into your har-
ness making sure all straps are securely fastened.