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> certification
The PULSAR is a paraglider of an intermediate level that has passed easily the tests of
the DHV level 1-2. This glider has successfully passed the DHV shock test with a weight
equal to the maximum total (all up) take-off weight. This means that the paraglider is
certified to resist to a load of 8 (eight) times the gravitational acceleration (8 G´s).
With regards to the weight range of the glider, ALWAYS be certain that you are within
the correct weight range of the glider. To fly under, or overweight can adversely affect the
stability of the PULSAR & flown as such will make it no longer a certified glider.
> best glide
Best glide in nil wind, and still air, is obtained at “trim” speed- that is brakes fully released and no accelerator (speed bar) applied. It is always best to fly with a light pressure
on the brakes, keeping a “feel” on the wing in case of unexpected turbulence.
When flying into (against the) wind a better glide can
be obtained by using the speed system. The following
is rough guide line as to how much to apply.
With around 10 km/h (6,2 Mph) of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 25% accelerator applied.
With around 15-25 km/h (9,3-15,5 Mph) of head
wind, best glide is obtained with 50% accelerator.
With around +25 km/h (+15,5 Mph) of head wind, best
glide is obtained with 75-100% accelerator.
When flying downwind (wind from behind ) the best
glide is obtained between 0% brake and 10% of brake.
The PULSAR is a DHV
1-2 accelerated but using the
accelerator system close to the ground is not advisable & it should be released as soon as turbulent air is
encountered.
Note that the glide angle is not affected by the wing
loading, but that the security is.
Always fly a glider that is the correct size for you, and remember that if your flying weight
is below the stated minimum, the speed range will diminish and inflation problems may
appear. Also the handling will degrade in turbulent conditions, and it will be easier to sustain collapses. If your flying weight is above the stipulated weight range, this will result
in a higher minimum speed and faster landing speed and the stall speed of the glider will
also be higher.