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Minimum sink rate and max glide ratio.

The minimum sink rate can be found by pulling the brakes on by about 20 cm. the theoretical

max glide ratio is obtained by trimming the back risers by 1 cm.

Accelerated flight

Once you have become accustomed to flying the BOBCAT, you can practice using the trimmers.

These enable you to increase the speed of your glider, and to have better penetration through

the air in stronger wind conditions. Expert pilots can also use the trimmers to better match

their glide to the angle of the slope. Caution: when flying accelerated, your wing will react in a

quicker, more responsive manner in turns and the glide angle will be a lot steeper. Learn and

take advice from a qualified instructor.

Active Flying

The BOBCAT has a high internal pressure, high resistance to collapses and a high level of

passive security. However, due to the small area and short lines lenght, it is recommended with

this type of glider to adopt an active handling style that will help you to fly safely. The key to

active handling is to keep your glider above your head. If the glider has a tendency to lag

behind, raise your hands. If the glider has a tendency to shoot forward, then control it with the

brakes. In all cases, always remember to keep sufficient air-speed and avoid over-piloting. Be

ready to control the roll axis also, piloting the exit of spiral if needed.

In turbulent conditions

The BOBCAT is a very stable glider and collapses on one or both of the front risers are

extremely rare. Extreme turbulence could generate a collapse but the BOBCAT will resume

normal flight in almost all configurations. In case of any doubt, keep your hands at shoulder

height and let the glider fly.

However, if the glider shoots forward violently, control it with the brakes immediately. To help

your glider resume flight more rapidly, it is recommended to use an active handling style,

without being out of time with the wing’s movements.

Steering without brakes

If a brake is not operational for some reason, you can steer the BOBCAT with the C-risers. Add

steering input by weight-shifting in your harness. Be careful not to steer too much with the

riser to avoid any possibility of a spin.

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