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Check the correct position of the reserve (rescue) handle and make sure the pins of the reserve
(rescue) are in place.
The lines and risers should be sorted carefully. Check that the risers are not twisted and that
the brake lines are running free. All lines must run from riser to canopy free from tangles or
knots – during flight it is often not possible to release knots in lines.
Lines lay directly in contact with the ground. Therefore, take care that they don’t get caught or
snagged during take-off.
No lines should be underneath the canopy, line-overs can cause accidents.
The canopy should be laid out in a circular shape facing the wind so that all lines become
tensioned evenly when inflating.
ATTENTION: NEVER TAKE OFF (START) WITH OPEN KARABINAS!
b.
Check-list
Lay the glider out into a slight arc and check that:
Canopy is dry and undamaged
Cell openings are free of obstructions
Risers are without damage and all stitching is intact
Maillons on lines are closed correctly
All lines are free from tangles or knots
Brakes lines run freely through the pulleys
Knots on brake lines are secure
After putting on harness check the:
Position of reserve (rescue) handle and pins
Leg loops and strap are fastened correctly
Main Karabiners are closed
Before launch check that:
Speedsystem is connected correctly and runs smoothly through the pulleys
Risers are not twisted
Place brake handles in the hands and check brake lines are free
Position pilot in centre of wing
Check wind direction
Check take off area is clear
Check airspace is free from congestion
c.
Take-off
The key to successful launching is to practice ground-handling on flat ground as often as
possible.
The RISE inflates easily and steadily using forward or reverse launch techniques. There is no
tendency for the canopy to hang back during inflation. The RISE rises constantly above the
pilots head without overshooting. To forward (alpine) launch in light or nil wind there is no
need to pull the risers hard. Allow the glider to stabilise overhead and run positively forward
checking the canopy is fully inflated and clear of any knots or tangles. Reverse launching is
recommended in strong wind.
