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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xduo
EN REV.V01 - 2020
6.4
Briefing of the passenger
For the start run the following commands are agreed:
Pulling up (better: 3-2-1 go)
Illustration 13_ running position take-off
Foe the command “run” the passenger has to bring speed to the paraglider. In case of an
aborted launch the pilot immediately calls lout “stop”. Corrections are made by specifying the
course of the run that’s to be changed. The direction of a possible start abort is to be deter-
mined before the start! The pilot should especially bear in mind that the higher wing loading
requires a longer start-up distance and a higher air speed than in single-seat aircraft
operation. The further flight phase is also to be discussed with the passenger before the start.
It is important that the start of a refusal by the passenger may under no circumstances be
enforced.
It has also proved helpful to warn the passenger not to look down, but rather focus attention
on other aspects of the flight in order to avoid any emerging fear of heights. Also in this phase
the pilot actively engages the passenger in all activities, although only the pilot is responsible
for the proper execution. After laying out and sorting the lines the pilot helps the passenger
to put on the harness. It is recommended to do a seat test, most simply with the help of
another pilot who lifts the passenger off the ground in his harness on the carabiners. Thus the
seat position can be checked in flight and any necessary correction can still be made. Crucial
importance is the control of the leg loops and the chest strap! Harnesses with an airbag or
protector have proven to be effective, as many passengers to not run when landing, but tend
to sit down in the grass.
