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Contents
Thank you… ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Notice .................................................................................................................................... 2
Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 3
11.. GGIINN GGlliiddeerrss
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For Pilots Who … .............................................................................................................................. 5
Cutting-edge Design ......................................................................................................................... 5
Manufacturing ................................................................................................................................... 5
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Pre-delivery Inspection .................................................................................................................... 7
Speed System ................................................................................................................................... 7
Brake line adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 7
Rucksack ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Your harness ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Certified Weight Range ..................................................................................................................... 8
Pre-flight safety ............................................................................................................................... 9
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Preparation for launch .................................................................................................................... 10
Take off ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Line knots or tangles ...................................................................................................................... 11
Best glide ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Accelerated flight ........................................................................................................................... 11
Active flying ................................................................................................................................... 11
In turbulence .................................................................................................................................. 11
Cascade of events ........................................................................................................................... 12
Losing altitude ................................................................................................................................ 13
Steering without brakes ................................................................................................................. 14
Flying in the rain ............................................................................................................................ 14
Aerobatics ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Landing with the Boomerang9 ......................................................................................................... 15
Tow launch ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Motorized flight .............................................................................................................................. 15
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Ground handling ............................................................................................................................. 16
UV damage ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Packing instructions ....................................................................................................................... 16
Transport and Storage .................................................................................................................... 17
Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 17
Maintenance Inspections ................................................................................................................. 17
Line trimming ................................................................................................................................. 17
Repairs ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Environmentally friendly disposal of the paraglider ....................................................................... 18
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