Advance acoustic PI BI, User Manual

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The PI BI is a middle EN B and its easy takeoff and good landing be-
haviour make it equally suitable for the leisure tandem pilot as for the
professional . Despite its light weight and small pack volume the PI BI is
still a fully-fledged tandem paraglider with corresponding performance .
General advice about paragliding
Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowlege
of the subject, and of course the requisite insurance cover and licen-
ces . A tandem pilot must be able to correctly assess the meteorologi-
cal conditions before taking off . His or her capabilities must match the
responsibilities of tandem flying . The paraglider pilot is also required
bear a sense of responsibility towards the natural world, especially re-
garding the preservation of wildlife and landscape .
The wearing of an adequate helmet, suitable shoes and clothing of pilot
and passenger as well as carrying an emergency reserve parachute
are indispensable . All components of the equipment must be checked
for damage and airworthiness before every flight . A thorough pre-flight
check should also be carried out .
The pilot bears sole responsibility when making a tandem flight . Neither
the manufacturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee, or be
held responsible for, the safety of pilot and passenger .
Requirements for the pilot
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