Flughandbuch XCitor
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The paraglider is connected with the suspension bows using four 6mm-carabiners.
The suspension bows have four holes close to their upper edge where these
carabiners go through. The first (most forward) carabiner takes the A-lines, the last
one (most aft) the D-lines etc. The left bow is connected with the left side of the
canopy, the right bow with its right side.
Both bows are connected with a rotatable joint which keeps them also in the
correct distance to each other. For easier transportation this joint can be taken
apart, it is just stuck together.
The lower end of the suspension bows is connected with a 3-ton-belt (30 mm
polyester belt) to a bigger carabiner which is the main joint between wing and trike.
This carabiner is used to separate the wing from the XCitor if necessary. Check
that it is correctly closed prior to each flight (as all the other carabiners).
The XCitor has another polyester belt loop around its top tube (roll over tube) which
goes into this carabiner as well. This loop cannot move forward or aft as it is tied to
an aluminium clamp around the main tube with a 5mm-Polyester rope.
Moving this clamp fore or aft changes the flying angle of the XCitor and is used to
adjust it to different weight and equipment states (see chapter 5 and 11, weight
and balance)
The connection rod between both suspension bows lays on top of the XCitor prior
to start, one can say, on it’s roof.
9.4 SETTING UP THE XWING AND TEST-FLYING
9.4.1 LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER AND PRE-FLIGHT
CHECK
LAYING OUT THE PARAGLIDER
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Place the paraglider with the upper surface against the ground and spread
it out so that the leading edge is slightly curved and the trailing edge is
showing towards the XCitor.
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Carefully separate all the rigging-lines and take care that no lines are
underneath the canopy, tangled or caught up in any way.
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
Before launching, always check the following points:
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Are there any tears in the glider or other damage?
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Are all lines been untangled and in parallel?
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Are the brake lines clear and tightly connected to the handle?
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Is the handle connected to the magnetic holder strapped around the “roll
over tube” close to the trim levers?
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Are the brake lines properly adjusted?
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Are all carabiners fastened securely to the lines and to the suspension
bows?
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Is the canopy dry?
