Advance acoustic Epsilon 4 User Manual page 43

Take off :
The EPSILON 4 is suited to forward and reverse inflations. Lay the canopy out so as to maintain
its elliptical form at the leading edge. Hold the A risers below the large quick link then advance
until all the A suspension lines are under light tension. Position yourself in a central position
relative to the canopy. At the start of take off, gently accelerate and guide the risers until the
canopy is above the head, without either pulling down or pushing the risers exessively forward.
The canopy rises progressively without any «hard point». The canopy will cease to rise if not
guided by the risers. The EPSILON 4 inflates easily and rises without any overshooting.
Normal flight :
The EPSILON 4 achieves «best glide» with brakes in the hands up position. Lightly applying
brakes will reduce the sink rate. When flying through turbulence the application of a small
amount of brake will increase stability.
Turns :
The EPSILON 4 possesses very comfortable brake pressure. It will respond to brake application
in an immediate and proportional manner to the amount of brake applied.
To familiarise with this make your first turns in a gradual and progressive manner. To make the
most efficient turns in thermal conditions, having found the core of the thermal we advise you
to fly with approx 30% brakes and to control the radius of your circle with the outside brake,
that gives more speed.
Flying with the speed system :
The EPSILON 4 has an exceptionally flat polar curve. This gives very good glide performance at
high speeds. Remember though that the accelerated glider is more unstable. Collapses during
accelerated flight occur with more energy and impulse. When flying through turbulent air with
the speed bar on, first release the speed bar then apply the required amount of brake to keep
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the glider under control.
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