Pilot’s manual BiGolden2 Version no. 1, from 27.4.2009
Break lines that are too short:
1) may lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position,
2) will impede recovery from certain unstable manoeuvres and
3) will certainly reduce your glider's speed range.
Brakes that are too long will:
a) hamper pilot control during launch,
b) reduce control in extreme flying situations
c) make it difficult to execute a good flare when landing.
Each break line should be tied securely to its control handle. Only use knots
which will guarantee this such as a dragon's knot, etc.
5. FLIGHT OPERATIONS
This manual is intended as a guide to the characteristic
features of your new BiGolden2 paraglider. Under no
circumstances should it be as a "learn-to-fly" manual for
paragliding or as a substitute for a paragliding pilots
training course.
5.1 Standard flight regime
5.1.1 Pre-flight check
A thorough pre-flight check is essential for safe flying and that's why you should
pay special attention to it. Above all you should check that the canopy, lines and
risers are free from damage and tangles. Also don't forget about your harness
and your reserve parachute.
Before the launch spread the canopy out into a slight arc and check that:
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all cell openings are free
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no lines are looped around or under the canopy
•
no lines are tangled or have a knot on them
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any twigs, grass or other objects are not entangled in the lines or the canopy
•
risers are not twisted
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control lines run freely through the pulleys
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knots on control handles are secure
•
carabiners on risers are tightened
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trimmers on both sides are equally adjust !
