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15PerformanceThe KUAT in its normal flight, performs better with the hands lifted, applying 25 cmthe canopy enters safely the minimum speed range. In order to accelerate (6 - 8 km/h)use the Trimmer.Thermaling and SoaringIn turbulent conditions, the paraglider must be flown with the brakes softly applied. Anincrease in angle of attack is achieved by this measure, resulting in greater canopystability.The pendulum effect back and forth must be avoided! The canopy must remain on topof the pilot. For this purpose, the speed must be increased by releasing the brakesupon entering a thermal (depending on its intensity) or braking on exit. This is part ofthe basic technique on active flying.During flights over the lift, it is highly recommended a minimum height of 50m be kept,for safety reasons.It is extremely important to know and respect flying regulations, especially so whenthe airspace within close proximities of canyons is shared among several pilots, wherelast minute anti-collision maneuvers are not executable.TurnsThe KUAT is very sensitive, responding instantly to turn commands. Leveled turns canbe achieved with the shifting of weight on the risers with minimum altitude loss. Acombination of weight shifting and breaking technique is the most efficient way ofexecuting turns in any situation. The given brake utilized determines the radius ofturns.By activating the brakes on the outside edge of the turns, as well as applying maximumweight shifting on the risers, the efficiency and resistance to collapse in turbulences (atthe edge of thermals) is increased.In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space with the KUAT,we recommend you to release the outside brake in the given turn and pull a little morethe brake on the inside of the turn.The KUAT glides best when no brakes are applied.WarningBy pulling either brake too strongly or suddenly, there is a danger ofcreating a negative spiral!Accelerated FlightIt is recommended to use the accelerator when flying against the wind or indescending current zones. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapseeasier than when set at the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higherthe speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.