Flughandbuch XCitor
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Use of this paraglider is solely at the USER'S OWN RISK. THE CERTIFICATION
AND THE WARRANTY SHALL BE RENDERED INVALID if changes of any kind
(including changes to the brake lines) or improper repairs are made to this
paraglider or if any inspections are missed (annual and 2-yearly check).
Pilots are responsible for their own safety. Before every flight, the pilot must check
the glider's air-worthiness and must launch only if it is fit to fly. The pilot must check
the weather forecast and only fly if both current and forecasted conditions
guarantee a safe flight.
The glider may only be used with a pilot's licence which is valid for the area or
under the supervision of an approved flying instructor. There shall be no liability on
the part of third parties, in particular the manufacturer and distributor.
In terms of the warranty and guarantee conditions, the paraglider may not be flown
if any of the following situations apply:
1.
the inspection period has expired, you have carried out the inspection
yourself, or the inspection has been carried out by an unauthorised
inspector;
2.
the take-off weight does not fall within the permissible overall take-off
weight range;
3.
the glider is flown in rain or cloud or when there is fog or snow;
4.
there are turbulent weather conditions or wind speeds higher than 20 km/h;
5.
the glider is used for aerobatics / extreme flying or flight manoeuvres at an
angle greater than 60°;
6.
the pilot has insufficient experience or training;
7.
the wrong equipment or inadequate equipment (reserve, helmet etc) is
used;
8.
the glider is used for winch launching;
9.
modifications have been made to the canopy, lines or risers which have
not been approved;
10.
the glider is opened in free fall - this is not a parachute.
9.2 FOR YOUR SAFETY
The use of paragliders is subject to various regulations. They may not be flown
without a valid certification. Any attempt to fly without proper training is highly
dangerous.
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This manual does not replace the need to attend a flying school.
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The paraglider may only be used for the purpose for which it is designed.
Never use it as a parachute.
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Use of the paraglider is at your own risk. The manufacturer is not legally
responsible for any personal injury or material damage which occurs in
connection with the XCitor and its components like the XWing.
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A specialist must test-fly the paraglider. The test-flight must be recorded on
the paraglider information label.
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Do not under any circumstances tow the XWing with a car, motorboat, a
winch or any similar device.
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Aerobatics are prohibited in Germany. The XCitor is not designed for any
aerobatics including banking angles of more then 60°.
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Flying with a wet canopy or when it is raining or snowing is prohibited; it
may cause the glider to stall.
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Do not under any circumstances alter the construction of your paraglider.