HARNESS
The SilexX is vertified only with the use of a GH type harness. All modern harness are of
the GH type. Fixed Cross Bracing is NOT allowed and does NOT increase safety.
FLYING AND HANDLING
PREFLIGHT CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
The Glider needs to be thoroughly inspected before every flight and after long periods
of storage.
ITEMS TO CHECK
- Stitching on the harness, Glider, Risers and Reserve
- All Quick Links and Carabiners
- Brakelines and knots
- all other lines all the way up
- all attachment points on the canopy
- the canopuy fabric
- the crossports and cellwalls
Don’t launch even with small problems!
If you find signs of wear please contact your dealer.
LAY OUT THE GLIDER
It is advised to lay out the glider in a Horseshoe Shape so that the A lines tension first.
This is also known as the inverted V Layout. All Lines must be clear. Pay special attention
to the brakelines. Makes sure there are NO Lines over the top of the glider as that will lead
to an unrecoverable flight situation.
MAKESHIFTSTEARING
In case of a Brakeline failure the Silexx can be steered with gentle pulls on the rear risers.
AKTIV FLYING
Aktive flying is advised. You constantly make small adjustments to keep the Glider pres-
surized and overhead. A little tesnsion in the brakelines will gibe feedback from the
Canopy.
For example when entering an updraft release the brakes to allow the glider to speed up.
When leaving an updraft apply some brakes to slow any surge.
Should the pressure in the brakes decrease, indicating an impending depressurization you
can apply some brake to avoid that.
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