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9.6
TAKE-OFF
9.6.1 LAUNCH
Please check wind direction, even when it seems that there is no wind at all, there is
always some drift.
Therefore be careful in determining the conditions, since in PPC flying it is most important
that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind (the danger of losing your
airspeed while crossing the wind gradient is greatly reduced).
Special attention must be paid to trees, power lines and other obstacles, including the
possibility of emerging rotors.
Launch preparation
Lay out the wing in an arc, downwind of the power unit, with all suspension lines taut and
pointing toward center of the power unit. The risers are to be laid on the ground.
Set the trimmers in 0 positions.
Make sure that you warm up the engine while standing windward of the wing. Stop the
engine before clipping in the risers.
Now have quick checks if:
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Helmet is on and fastened for both passenger and pilot.
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Passenger and pilot have fastened the belts properly.
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The risers are properly connected and laid out.
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The brakes are pulled to the neutral position and laid out so they are not caught on the
frame.
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Propeller is clear.
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The engine delivers full power.
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Take off area is clear of obstacles and free to use.
9.6.2 Take off procedure:
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Open the throttle continuously at a rate that when the lines are fully
straightened the throttle is at the position of 50%-100% depending on your
PPC, some experience is how ever required to get the proper judgement.
And let the canopy climb above your head.
CAUTION:
THE LIFT 450 HAS A GREAT LIFTING CAPACITY, THUS GIVING MORE THROTTLE
CAN LIFT THE MACHINE BEFORE REQUIRED.
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When the canopy is above your head, reduce the throttle to about half of the
range, check the canopy and center it above your head if necessary.
NOTE: If throttle was eaised off too early or, too much brake applied during the
inflation, or not enough power being used, the wing can get stuck behind at an of
50-70 degrees. In that case ease off the throttle completly, the glider drop back to
the ground and then re-inflate.
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Recheck if take-off is clear, open the throttle fully and take off.
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Do not try to take off until your wing is overhead. Hitting power before that
can cause dangerous oscillations.
