Normal Flight - Advance acoustic IOTA 23 User Manual

Takeoff in stronger wind ( reverse takeoff )
The reverse takeoff is mainly recommended for stronger winds . During
the pull-up you should walk towards the I OTA as necessary . Turning
round and taking off with the I OTA will then prove to be easy .
Tip: Playing with the glider on flat ground in some wind gives a
good feeling for the wing . You can get to know the I OTA's char-
acteristics very well, and try out takeoffs, stalling, shooting for-
ward tendency and collapses – while remaining safely on the
ground . The ADVANCE test team have a motto: one hour ground
training is worth 10 high flights . N .B: Ground handling practice
can increase wear on your glider .
Info: The I OTA is very easy to take off . Just as for the forward
takeoff you should also suit your pull-up impulse to the wind and
slope when making a reverse pull-up ( as described in section
"Takeoff" ) .

Normal flight

In calm air the I OTA best glide is achieved with fully released brakes .
Light braking brings the glider to its minimum sink condition . When fly-
ing into a headwind, through descending air, or when proceeding to
the next thermal, glide performance will be distinctly improved by ap-
propriate use of the speed system . The SPI helps you do this . See sec-
tion "Speed-Performance-Indicator ( SPI )" .
Despite the wing's high stability an active flying style is recommended
– collapses can be almost completely avoided . This means keeping the
lightly-braked glider directly above you, in other words, countering roll
and pitch disturbances .
§ When the angle of attack increases ( flying into a thermal; wing
swings back ) the brake lines should be temporarily released fully,
until the glider returns to its overhead position .
§ When the angle of attack reduces ( glider dives forwards, pilot
swings back ) the wing should briefly be braked more .
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