Dudek Snake, User Manual

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be able to reach the brake handles, even if the airflow blows them away.
Being suspended in this way you have a perfect opportunity to adjust the
speed system too. The speedbar should not be pulling pull its lines nor risers
when not applied. Neither should it be too loose, for it could catch the
propeller then.
An additional way to check the whole configuration out is to visit the take-off
site in steady winds of 3-4 m/s. With the engine off, inflate the wing and take
it up over your head. When it stabilises, check that the brakes are completely
loose and do not affect the trailing edge. There should be a spare inch or so
before they activate.
Remember that it is always safer to set the margin of play too big than too
small. And, most importantly, the setting must always be symmetrical.
3.2 BEFORE YOU FLY
Powered flight
NOTE: Prior to each start a thorough check of the canopy, harness and
paramotor is necessary.
Correct matching of the canopy and paramotor belongs to the pilot. Dudek
Paragliders cannot take responsibility for all possible combinations, but we
are always there to help you – just contact us.
First flights
In order to get familiar with your wing we recommend flying with closed
trimmers first (or slightly opened, up to 3 cm), because in this configuration
Snake XX behaves more like a classic wing. For the starters it’s strongly
recommended to inactivate the Power Attack system. In order to do that you
have to unhook PA and the trimmers.
Once you feel confident with your wing, you can start experimenting with
faster trim settings and speed system. Learn to use all of the additional
speed and dynamics of the Snake XX.
3.3 TAKE-OFF
Classic launch with no wind
Even when it seems that there is no wind at all, it is rarely so. Therefore
always be careful in determining the conditions, since in PPG flying it is most
important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind
(the danger of losing your airspeed while steep crossing of the wind gradient
is greatly reduced then). Special attention must be paid to trees, power lines
and other obstacles, including the possibility of emerging rotors.