Introduction
Thank you for choosing to fly the Goose. It is essential that you
read the Goose manual before flying your wing for the first time.
Please ensure that the manual always remains with the wing,
especially if it is passed on or sold. The manual outlines the
technical specifications for each model, the recommendations
for use and some important points for your safety. If you have
any queries on anything that you feel hasn’t been covered in the
manual, please contact your dealer, instructor or refer to our
website : www.littleCloud.fr
You can also visit our LittleCloud facebook page, or contact us
directly at [email protected]
The design approach is very unique and new to this sport, focusing
on pleasure and safety.
Enjoy your flying, and never neglect your safety.
The LittleCloud Team
The Goose
One part of flying is soaring!
“TurboSoaring” is LittleCloud’s version of soaring, but on steroids!
Coastal flying sites are everywhere around the world, which can
sometimes offer even easier flying possibilities than mountain sites.
The LittleCloud family has been exploring TurboSoaring for a while now,
and the boundaries have been pushed pretty far by our crew in Holland.
To be honest, I was quite skeptical in the beginning, polluted by some
“legends” that it could be safe to fly in strong wind. After some time
and exploring the facts, I now understand that with the right equipment
and techniques, the limits of soaring could be pushed really far!
Through the years we have found that a special kind of performance
was the key to this activity. Our development has focused on combining
high performing gliders with an easy to use a design that has no over-
reacting behavior in order to stay safe. This is where LittleCloud makes
the difference! First, for our soaring buddies in Holland, we developed
a very special Goose Mk2 M which is based on the Goose Mk2 range,
but at 16.5m2. This was the very first TurboSoaring dedicated glider
(for medium to strong wind). This special glider crosses over regular
paraglider and miniwing designs. Full fun, great glide, and sharp but
forgiving handling. The MiniGoose V2 has been released recently. This
13m2 glider is based on the Goose Mk3 range, but has a more aggressive
arch and a slightly lower aspect ratio to keep it under control. This glider
is dedicated to stronger wind. It has sharp handling and a great glide.
The BabyGoose is a smaller version of the MiniGoose, dedicated to very
experienced pilots. This glider is can provide an amount of fun that you
have to be ready to stand… A bit like kiting, having several sizes helps
to cover more wind ranges and increases the number of fun days in the
year. And of course, we have some of the smaller sizes of the LittleCloud
EZ, which can also be used for TurboSoaring fun!
These gliders are design to be used for dune soaring. Strong
wind soaring require some specific skills! They can be used in the
mountain if the pilots respect weather conditions and don’t fly in
inappropriate conditions.
Risers
The risers are equipped with an accelerator system which allows
the A & B risers to be shortened without altering the length of the
C risers. Note that during accelerated flight the angle of attack is
reduced, hence the chance of collapses increases.
Note that it is possible to pilot the Goose with the C risers, instead
of the brakes. Recommended for experienced pilots only, since a C
stall could be initiated.
They are also equipped with a trimmer system. Get familiar to it
and make sure they are symmetric before you take off!
First Flight
Before each and every flight you must make a mental check that
your experience, equipment and conditions are appropriate for the
flight you are about to make. Never hesitate to ask your dealer /
instructor for advice.
First flight check-list :
•
Check your harness, helmet and reserve is in order.
•
Prepare the wing on the ground, checking the lines and risers are
clear with no twists.
•
Check your attachment points to the glider, take the controls and
check there are no twists. Make sure your trimmers are symmetric.
•
Check the launch area, air space, and the conditions are suitable
for inflation and launch.
•
If there is no wind, use a forward launch (elbows close to the body).
The reverse launch should be used when possible. The Goose has
virtually no pitch, so it is unlikely to overshoot when launching.
Before launching, inflate the wing for one final check.
•
Avoid braking too hard when inflating the wing, instead, use
forward momentum to launch the wing, once the wing has achieved
enough speed you can then adjust with the brakes if necessary.
Goose/Turbosoaring Manual
Read the manual before using this product.
More info available on : www.LittleCloud.fr, email : [email protected]
Manual version : 1.0 04/03/2017
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