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Engaging and releasing the trimmers is effective and quick as well as
sensitive and accurate.
The trimmers must be manually operated by the pilot. The trimmers are
situated on the D-risers, one on each side.
To open the trimmers, press the trim tab inwards until the tape is released
and pull the trim tab to the required position. If we stop pressing the trim
tab, the tape is locked again in that position.
Once it is locked in that position, it will not release automatically and
return to its initial position. The pilot is responsible for engaging and
releasing the trimmers.
To close the trimmers, pull the tape down using the handle and without
touching the trimmer tabs, then release when you reach the required
position.
The trimmer setting and symmetry must be constantly checked during
ight and before every takeoff.
2.8 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND
After your gear has been thoroughly checked and the weather conditions
deemed favourable for ying, inate your SKIN 2 as many times as
necessary to familiarise yourself with its behaviour. Inating the SKIN 2
is easy and should not require a great deal of physical effort. Inate the
wing with a little pressure from the body using the harness. This may be
assisted by using the A-lines. Do not pull on them; just accompany the
natural rising movement of the wing. Once the wing is inated to the
overhead position, appropriate control with the brakes will be sufcient to
hold it there.
2.9 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
The length of the main brake lines are adjusted at the factory and
conform to the length stipulated during certication. However, they can
be changed to suit the pilot’s ying style. It is advisable to y with the
original setting for a period of time to get used to the actual behaviour
of the SKIN 2. In case it is necessary to modify the brake length, loosen
the knot, slide the line through the brake handle to the desired point and
re-tighten the knot rmly.
Only qualied personnel should carry out this adjustment. You must
ensure that the modication does not affect the trailing edge and
slow the glider down without pilot input. Both brake lines should be
symmetrical and of the same length. We recommend using a clove hitch
or bowline knot.
When changing the brake length, it is necessary to check that they do
not engage when the speed-bar is used. When we accelerate, the glider
rotates over the D-riser and the trailing edge elevates.
It is important to check that the brake is adjusted to take into
consideration this extra distance during acceleration. With this prole
deformation there is a risk of generating turbulence and causing a frontal
or asymmetric collapse.
3. THE FIRST FLIGHT
3.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION
For the rst ight we recommend going to your usual ying area and that
a qualied instructor is present and supervising the entire procedure.
When arriving at the take-off, the pilot should assess the following
conditions: wind speed and direction, possible areas of rotor, take-off is
clear of obstacles, etc. A dened ight plan should be formulated and
this should include taking note of the topography, obstructions and risk
areas to avoid. The take-off zone should be sufciently large and free of
obstacles.
Before takeoff, inspect the wing, harness, helmet and any other
equipment.
