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Before each launch run a full pre-flight inspection.
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After landing, control the wing facing the direction of flight, as on turning
you always risk getting lines in the propeller. Turn only if there is danger of
falling on your back.
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Don't ask for trouble - do not fly over water, between trees or power lines
and other places where engine failure will leave you helpless.
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Mind the turbulence caused by other gliders or even by yourself, especially
when flying low.
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It is not reasonable to let go of the brakes below 100 meters, because a
possible power unit malfunction may require immediate attention.
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In general never trust your engine, as it can stop at any moment. Always fly
as if it's exactly what it's going to do.
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Unless it is absolutely necessary (e.g. collision avoidance), do not execute
tight turns against the torque direction. Especially when climbing you can
easily enter a stall and consequent negative spin.
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Do not fly with tail wind at low altitudes, as it pretty much narrows your
options!
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Do not wait for the problem to grow - any change of engine sound or a
vibration can indicate troubles. You'll never know until you land and check it
out!
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Be certain of your navigation
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Remember that not everyone is fond of your engine noise. Do not scare
the animals.
3.7 FREE FLYING (NO PARAMOTOR)
Even as the Snake XX was designed as a fast PPG paraglider, it displays
surprisingly good behaviour as a classic paraglider and can be used as such
without any modifications.
It is forbidden to use the PA system while free-flying. If you plan on such flights,
you have to deactivate it. In order to do that, unhook PA and the trimmers.
The main difference between Snake XX and other paragliders is that due to
increased resistance to collapses (during launch as well as the flight) and wide
range of operational speeds it can be safely flown in stronger conditions too. In
general the faster you fly, the safer your paraglider is.
3.7.1 Take-off
In case of
forward launch
we recommend that after spreading the canopy all
lines be taut. Snake XX is launched A risers only. The optimal setting of the
trimmers is completely closed (slow), in case of strong wind they can be
released a bit. Now move forward, evenly pulling on both A risers. The paraglider
practically does not overshoot, so you will rarely encounter frontstalls (quite
often otherwise). Instead the canopy kind of waits for you to catch up with it.
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