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The possible flight
area of a kite or
parafoil is called the
wind window.
The wind provides
the most pulling force
at the middle of the
wind window. The
pull drops off at the
edge. The park and
initial position for use
is located direct
above the pilot in the
zenith.
When launching, the
foil is flown from the
ground in the middle
via the wind window into the zenith. The foil almost reaches its maximum pulling force during this
flight into the zenith. Therefore, before launching, check that the lines are laid correctly according
to the wind direction and that the foil size was chosen correctly for the wind strength.
The handles are held at their upper ends, directly below where the power lines feed in. The brake
lines (below) hang through loosely. To launch the foil, pull on both handles simultaneously. If the
wind is light to moderate, take a step backwards and pull hard. The foil lifts from the ground and
flies directly upward into the zenith. Correct deviations in the flight path by controlling the kite (see
section on controlling)
The foil can carefully be launched on the side edge of the wind window if there is a strong wind for
the selected foil size. To do this, a helper should secure the foil. The build-up of foil pull is
significantly less, which means a safer launch and less stress on the material.
FLYING AND USING THE LOWER LINES
To control the foil, pull on one handle in the desired direction. If you pull on the right handle, then
the foil makes a right curve. If you pull on the left handle, the foil makes a left curve. If you hold
the handles level to each other, the foil remains on a straight flight path.
If you tip a handle while pulling it, the action is intensified. Thus, the lower end of the handle is
pulled toward the pilot, which shortens the brake line. By combining pulling and tipping, the kite
can be controlled well and fly in all desired directions.
