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around as there is a danger of falling on your back and damaging the propeller and
catching lines in the propeller, so it should be avoided.
During take-off, when you feel the tension on both risers to be equal, make sure the wing
is overhead, open up full power and lean back to counter the engine thrust, so that it can
push you forward rather than towards the ground.
The best option is not to use the brakes, allowing the paraglider to rise as it was laid out.
If it starts to deviate from its course, pull the opposite riser and run under the centre of the
wing while continuing in
the initial direction.
If the wind suddenly drops, give a strong pull on the risers.
If the paraglider falls to one side or back too far to lift again - kill the engine, cease launch
and check the conditions once again.
As the wing rises, the forces grow lighter and it should stabilize above your head without
overshooting.
This is the best moment to check if it is inflated well and the lines are not tangled,
but do
not stop or turn .
Once you feel the forces on the risers decrease, run faster and let go of the risers.
See if there is already any opposition on the brakes and, if necessary, use them to correct
direction or to increase lift at take-off.
Remember:
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If the cage of your power unit is not stiff enough, the risers will strain during launch
and can deform it to the extent of collision with the propeller. Before applying full
throttle, see that the cage does not catch any lines.
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Any brake operation (or steering input in general) should be smooth and gentle.
•
Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead. Hitting power before that can
cause dangerous oscillations.
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Do not sit in the harness (run) until you are sure you are flying!
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The faster the trim setting is, the more brake input is required to take off.
6.2.2 REVERSE LAUNCH (In strong wind)
Reverse launch can be executed holding in one hand both A risers and one brake, with
throttle and the second brake in the other hand.
A moderate wind is by far the best way.
In weaker wind it is better to prepare for forward launch, as running backwards with an
engine on your back is not an easy thing to do.
It is reasonable not to pull the wing up until you are really determined to launch, especially
when it is clipped in.
Lay down the paraglider with its trailing edge against the wind.
Unfold the wing enough to find the risers and check that no lines are looped over the leading
edge.