Manual

> certification
The ARIAL is a paraglider of an intermediate level that has passed easily the tests of the
DHV level 1. This glider has successfully passed the DHV shock test with a weight equal
to the maximum total (all up) take-off weight. This means that the paraglider is certified
to resist to a load of 8 (eight) times the gravitational acceleration (8 G´s).
With regards to the weight range of the glider
, ALWAYS be certain that you are within
the correct weight range of the glider. To fly under, or overweight can adversely affect
the stability of the ARIAL & flown as such will make it no longer a certified glider.
> best glide
Best glide in nil wind, and still air, is obtained at “trim” speed- that is brakes fully
released and no accelerator (speed bar) applied. It is always best to fly with a light pres-
sure on the brakes, keeping a “feel” on the wing in case of unexpected turbulence.
When flying into (against the) wind a better glide can be obtained by using the speed
system. The following is rough guide line as to how much to apply.
-With around 10 km/h (6,2 Mph) of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 25% accelerator applied.
-With around 15-25 km/h (9,3-15,5 Mph) of head
wind, best glide is obtained with 50% accelerator.
-With around +25 km/h (+15,5 Mph) of head wind,
best glide is obtained with 75-100% accelerator.
When flying downwind (wind from behind ) the
best glide is obtained between 0% brake and 10%
of brake.
The ARIAL is a DHV
1 accelerated but using the
accelerator system close to the ground is not advis-
able & 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 problems may appear
. Also the han-
dling will degrade in turbulent conditions, and it
will be easier to sustain collapses. If your flying
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