Pre-flight check
Accelerator System
The OPERA is equipped with a accelerator system.
Normally, CCC glider like the OPERA, it has been certified
within 10cm of travel.
The profile of OPERA has been designed to fly stable through
its entire speed range.
It is useful to accelerate when flying in strong winds or in
extreme descending air. For fitting and positioning the speed
bar consult the instructions of the harness manufacturer.
Before every flight check that the speed bar works freely and
that the lines are long enough to ensure that it is not
engaged permanently.
The use of the accelerator system reduces the angle of attack
and the canopy may be more sensitive to collapses therefore
do not use near the ground or in turbulent air and in case
you are hit by turbulence remove your feet off the speed bar
as quickly as possible. Always far away from the ground when
using the speed bar. We therefore do not advise to use the
speed bar near the ground.
You have to adjust the harness to the speed system so you
can use all the speed travel.
To do so you have to be seated in the ground meanwhile you
are in your harness and adjust the lines by pulling up the
risers with tension. Another person help to do this is
recommended. Make sure also that the speed bar is not
pulling down the risers when you are not using it.
Once all the gear is rigged you have to test the whole speed
travel in calm air.
To know yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform
practice inflations and ground handling in advance. You
should have no difficulties flying the OPERA for the first time
in suitable conditions, but as with all new equipment.
When you have the new glider, the below points should be
inspected.
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Check the lines are clear and not twisted.
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Connection points between the glider and harness.
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Check that the brake handles are correctly attached and
that each line runs freely through the pulley.
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All harness buckles are closed.
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The Karabiners are fully closed and not damaged.
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The sewing, condition of the lines and connection of the
lines are right
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Internal demage to ribs and diagonal ribs.
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Demage to the top and bottom panels and seams
between panels.
