Windtech zephyr-2 - Manual (Page 12)

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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 whatosoever about the weather and flying conditions, then do not launch!
Before going flying you should check the weather forecast & always ask more experi-
enced pilots about the conditions expected for the day. Never fly if there weather con-
ditions are unsuitable, especially with any of the following present or even threatening:
Strong wind; Rain; Thunderstorms; Cumulus 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 ZENITH is DHV 2 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 more 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 you may need them for real!
More radical’s manoeuvres such as 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 precations 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 OUTSIDE 'A'
riser. Make sure that you have the correct line, and be careful not to pull down the whole
'A' riser on one side which could induce a collapse.
Once you are sure that you have the correct riser 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 weight-shift.
To recover, release the outer 'A' riser & the ZENITH will return to normal flight.