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JOIN'T_E - Skywalk

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3Acceleration SystemThe JOIN´T is equipped with trimmers. These trimmers extend the rear risers and thereforeaccelerate the glider with a few km/h. In addition the trimmers can be used at starting in zerowind conditions. Opened half the glider rises even quicker.CAUTIONTHE DHV RATING OF SOME GLIDER SIZES CAN CHANGE DURING THE USEOF THE ACCELERATION SYSTEM IN FLIGHT. TO DETERMINE WHICH SIZESARE AFFECTED PLEASE CHECK THE TYPE SHEET.One sided opening of the trimmers is to be avoided because arising asymmetry may influenceflying behaviour negatively.Illustrations of the accelerated risers on page 30.4HarnessWhen flying with passengers a tandem harness should be used at all times.Be aware that relative brake travel changes with height of the suspension.CAUTIONMany harnesses are not suitable at all for tandem flying. Big airbags canobstruct the pilot and cause danger. In case of doubt, please consult anexperienced tandem flight instructor08

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