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You mustn't start the run either too slowly, or too fast, but you must always make the

run decisively and assuredly to ensure that the wing carries the weight of you and your

passenger. When the cargo comes up above your head, give a gentle check on the

brakes to stabilize the wing and establish a perfect tension across the glider and lines

ready for the take-off run.

-- thermal flying

The best and most interesting flights, even better

when made with company, are those flying in ther-

mic conditions, and all pilots want to experiment

and experience the wonder of flying in thermals.

The cargo is blessed with superb handling and

manoeuvrability, which means that you don't need

a lot of brake to turn it, and by using the outside

brake to control the airspeed of the outer wing,

you can flatten the turn and climb exceptionally

well and efficiently.

When working the thermal lift we must close the

trim (this is all maillons at equal level.

Thermic flying conditions can make flying much

more challenging and difficult. Only the most

experienced pilots should fly in strong thermic

conditions. There is always a degree of associated

turbulence in thermic conditions, and when the pilot encounters turbulence they must fly

"actively", with precise brake input and weight-shift, ideally with collaboration from the

passenger as well by shifting the weight from one side to the other one.

In the case of extreme turbulence, so long as you haven't got big-ears in, as a rough guide

fly very actively with around 30 per cent brake.

> flying in turbulence

-- asymmetrical tuck / collapse

An asymmetric tuck / collapse is when part (one side) of the wing (say 20% or anything

up to 90% of the span) tucks or collapses, usually induced by turbulence but sometimes

also though poor pilot control in turns and wingovers.

The cargo is tested and certified to automatically recover without correction by the

pilot with a maximum direction change of 90 degrees of turn, but with the correct input

the pilot can minimise any turning, and height loss, and help the glider recover more

quickly.

There are 3 basic steps to follow immediately if you have a collapse:

1: Weight shift to the flying side of your glider (away from the collapsed side). This helps

stop the rotation & increases pressure in the wing in the inflated side.

2: If needed apply the correct amount of brake to the open (flying) side to slow any rota-

tion (spiral) induced by the collapse. Be very careful not to use too much brake as it’s

possible to stall the flying side of the glider, and enter further unstable situations which

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