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Launching
Your Magus will launch with either the forward or reverse technique. The wing should be
laid out in a pronounced arc, with the centre of the wing higher than the tips.
Forward Launch - Nil wind
When gently holding the A risers move forward positively, your lines should become tight
within one or two steps and the Magus will immediately start to inflate. You should maintain
a constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead. It is important to guide the A’
risers smoothly upwards in an arc, keeping your elbows bent and hands at the level of the
shoulders. Do not pull down or push the risers forward excessively, or the leading edge will
deform and possibly collapse making taking-off more difficult and potentially dangerous.
Once the wing comes overhead, it may require a brake input from stopping it overflying
you. Once the Magus is inflated correctly, accelerate smoothly off the launch.
Reverse Launch - Light to Strong Winds
This method of launch makes it easier for the pilot to control the rising of the canopy and is
therefore recommended. The reverse launch technique is generally recommended for the
Magus. Take the brakes and turn around to face the wing. Pass one set of risers over your
head as you turn. Make sure the lines are free from knots or tangles. Check that the
airspace and visibility are clear. Gently pull up the glider in an arc with the A’ risers. When
the glider is overhead, brake it gently if necessary, turn around and launch. In stronger
winds, be prepared to take a few steps towards the glider whilst braking as it inflates. This
will take some of the energy out of the glider and it will be less likely to overfly you or
inadvertently pull you off the ground. The reverse-launch technique can be used in
surprisingly light winds too.
Tips for the take-off
practice ground-handling regularly to improve your take-off skills!
if the glider comes up slightly off-centre, make small corrections by moving towards
the lower side.
in stronger winds, take only central A main line per side over rapid links in one hand
and the outermost B main line per side in other hand while you hold brake toggles in
your hands. Pull on A lines and control the speed of rise with the B lines. Be prepared
to take a couple of steps towards the canopy. By a good procedure the wing tips
cann`t rise earlier then the center of the canopy.
The pilot must work actively to keep the glider on the ground in higher winds (wind
speeds from approximately 6 m/s), otherwise the glider may rise above the pilot
unintentionally.
During reverse launch and ground handling, care should be taken that the brake lines
do not rub over the riser. This may cause damage to the riser or lines.
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