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Pay attention that only overhand or bowline knots are used for the connections.
Incorrect adjustment
If the brake lines are too long, the paramotor glider reacts slowly and is difficult
to land. The brake lines can be adjusted during flight by wrapping them around
your hands which will improve the flight characteristics. Adjust the brake lines to
the correct length after you have landed. If the brakes are shortened, care must
be taken that the paramotor glider is not slowed down in trim and accelerated
flight. If the brake lines are too short, the following issues could arise:
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There could be an early stall
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The paramotor glider does not launch well and there is a risk of deep stall
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The paramotor glider exhibits dangerous behaviour in extreme flying
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The trailing edge of the paramotor glider is braked in accelerated flight
which, in an extreme case, could cause a frontal collapse
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Other safety issues may arise and performance may deteriorate
Environmental conditions can also cause the brake lines to shorten. Brake line
length should therefore be checked regularly, particularly if there is any change in
launch or flight characteristics.
VARIABLE BRAKE PULLEY
The height of the brake pulley can be adjusted
to suit the needs of the pilot. If doing this, make
sure that the brake line length is aligned to the
top position. If the brake line pulley is pushed
down, the main brake lines should be
lengthened by the same distance. The APAX
riser has a lower brake pulley which is
appropriate for very high attachments, e.g.
when the glider is used with a trike. If you
choose to use the lower brake pulley in this way,
be sure to check that the brake lines are the
right length. You may have to lengthen the
brake lines to avoid the trailing edge being
inadvertently pulled down when the glider is
fully accelerated with the trimmers open.