AirDesign RIDE 2, Manual And Service Book

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Ensure that the main Karabiners between harness and risers are undamaged and are closed.
The harness must be put on with greatest care and all straps secured correctly.
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 – pre-flight-check
Lay the glider out into a slight arc and check that:
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Canopy is dry and undamaged
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Cell openings are free of obstructions
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Risers are without damage and all stitching is intact

Maillons on lines are closed correctly
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All lines are free from tangles or knots
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Brakes lines run freely through the pulleys
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Knots on brake lines are secure
After putting on harness check the:

Position of reserve (rescue) handle and pins
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Leg loops and strap are fastened correctly – also at passenger
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Main Karabiners are closed
Before launch check that:

Risers are not twisted
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Place brake handles in the hands and check brake lines are free
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Position pilot in centre of wing
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Check wind direction
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Check take off area is clear
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Check airspace is free from congestion
c. Take-off
The RIDE 2 inflates easily and steadily using forward or reverse launch techniques. There is no
tendency for the canopy to hang back during inflation. 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.
The glider has split A-risers. For launching take both A-line-risers. To hold the arms (with the A-
risers) more straight up then sideward gives you a better feedback while inflating. Especially in