Gin Carrera User Manual download pdf (Page 17)

TIP: The further in front of you the

glider pitches, the larger the brake input

required, but for a shorter duration.

CAUTION: Never release the brakes when

the glider is behind you but accelerating

forwards.

Active ﬂying

Practice active ﬂying to eliminate collapses in all but the most turbulent conditions.

Keep tension on the brakes approximately equal to the weight of your arms. This allows you to

stay relaxed and sensitively feel the internal pressure in the wing through the brakes. If you feel a

loss of pressure in one or both sides of the wing, quickly apply the appropriate brake(s) to re-gain

pressure. Release the brake promptly as soon as normal pressure is resumed.

If you miss the above timing and get a collapse, be sure to ﬁrst raise your hands and release

the brakes before considering any other corrective actions.

The Carrera has excellent pitch stability. Nonetheless, in turbulence or during manoeuvres,

the glider may pitch. If the glider pitches in front of you, apply brake to slow it down. If the

glider drops behind you, ease off the brakes to allow it to speed up. The objective is to reduce the

pendulum effect by adjusting the speed of your glider so that glider and pilot are travelling at the

same speed.

The same general principles also apply when gliding on bar.

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Gin Carrera User Manual Page 17