Winch Launch; Speed System; Mounting The Speed System; Using The Accelerator In Flight - Nova Prion Manual

Winch launch

The PRION is very easy to launch on the winch. You should start to climb at a
flat angle.
We recommend the use of a towing device which accelerates the glider during
the winch launch.

Speed system

Mounting the speed system

Most harnesses have two pulleys on each side. Some light harnesses have
simple rings instead. Guide the accelerator ropes (included in the delivery)
from top to bottom through these pulleys. Then fix the speed bar on the bottom
of the ropes.
It is important to adjust the length correctly. If you set it too short, the glider
might fly accelerated all the time, which definitely has to be avoided. If you set
it too long, you might not be able to use the full accelerator travel.
We suggest adjusting the length quite long and then try to estimate the free
travel in flight to shorten it after the flight.

Using the accelerator in flight

If you push the speed travel all the way, the PRION will gain approximately
11km/h speed. (Compared to "hands off"speed) It makes sense to use the
accelerator when flying into a headwind or through sinking air – or simply to
move forward faster.
Attention:
It doesn't make sense to apply the brakes during accelerated flight. This will
reduce the glide performance considerably, and it will make the wing more
unstable. (Unlike in non accelerated flight!)
To turn, simply shift weight, or push the speed bar asymmetrically. (If you push
the right side further, the wing will perform a left turn.)
You can also use the accelerator for pitch control: If the glider pitches up, push
the speed bar more, if it pitches down, release the speed bar.
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