Fresh Breeze APAX evo, User Manual

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APAX evo user manual
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Contents
Fresh Breeze 7
Manual 7
Fresh Breeze website 7
Fresh Breeze and the environment 8
Respect for nature and the environment 8
Environmentally-friendly recycling 8
Safety 9
Safety advice 9
Safety notices 9
Liability, warranty exclusion and operating limitations 9
Liability and warranty exclusion 10
Operating limitations 10
Glider categories and guidelines 10
DGAC certification 11
EN/LTF certification 11
Description of flight characteristics 11
Target group and recommended flying experience 11
Description of pilot skills required 11
Suitability for training 11
Before the first flight 12
Harness 12
Reserve 13
Weight range 13
Overload 13
First flight 13
Flying the APAX evo 14
Preparation for launch 14
Material check 14
Pre-flight check 14
Start check 15
General warnings and advice 15
Launching 16
Forward launch 16
Additional information for starting with engine 16
Reverse launch 16
Additional information for reverse launch with engine 17
Tips for paragliding take-off 17
Knots or loops in the lines 17
The initial climb-out 17
Engine-induced oscillations 18
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