MAC PARA Blaze, User Manual

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FLYING THE BLAZE GT
Before putting on the harness:
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Warm up your engine and stop the engine before clipping in the risers.
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Rescue/reserve handle and deployment pins secure?
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Buckles (leg- , front riser) closed?
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Main carabineers attached and properly closed?
Before take-off:
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Ensure helmet is on and chin strap fastened.
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Attach speed bar system and connect properly.
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Check that the risers are not twisted.
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Look to see the trimmers are properly set to neutral (white stitching).
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Check the brake handle and brake lines are free and not twisted.
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Confirm nothing will get in propeller's way.
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Centre yourself relative to the wing (all lines same tension).
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Test engine to deliver full power.
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Check wind direction.
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Check for obstacles or tripping hazards on the ground.
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Identify free airspace.
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Look out for obstructions in the direction of desired flight path.
When laying out the glider, the wind direction must be observed for a successful launch.
The canopy should be orientated into the wind so both sides are loaded symmetrically.
The glider should be arranged in a semicircle (horseshoe) against the wind. This
ensures that the A-lines in the centre section of the canopy will be tensioned before the
wing tips. Doing this inflates the canopy evenly and allows for an easy launch in the
desired direction.
All lines and risers should be carefully checked, untangled and arranged in a way that
they do not catch on anything. It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that
they are free and clear so they do not catch on anything during launch. The brake lines
should run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the canopy. Make sure the
risers are not twisted; this can prevent the brake lines from running freely through their
pulleys. It is nearly impossible to untangle lines during flight. It is important that no lines
are looped around the canopy. Also called a “line-over”, this may have disastrous
consequences during take-off. Finally, connect the risers to your harness by using the
main carabineers. Check carefully that they are closed properly.
Preparing for take-off:
As with any aircraft, a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight.
Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch with
even the slightest damage!
Also check the maillons connecting the lines to the risers. They must be closed tight.