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FLYING THE MUSE 4
The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a
manual for practicing paragliding. We would like to advise you of the Muse 4 ‘s
features and important information for your flying and security.
Preparing for take off:
As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the
Muse 4! 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 and the risers. They have to be closed
tight. Put on the harness with maximum care and check the handle of the safety system
and that all the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly. The
main karabiner must also be checked carefully. Replace it if any damage is visible, or
generally after 300 flying hours. Finally connect the risers to your harness with the main
karabiners.
Check carefully that they are properly closed.
Attention! Never fly with an open main
karabiner! Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment!
Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following
checks must be made:
Checklist:
Preparing the wing:
canopy without any damage
risers without damage
maillons (quick links) closed tight
stitching of the main lines near the risers is o.k.
all main lines run free from the riser to the canopy, brake lines are free
Putting on the harness:
rescue handle and deployment pins secure
buckles (leg- ,front riser) closed
main karabiners
Before take off:
speed-system mounted and connected properly
risers not twisted
brake handle in hands, brake lines free
pilot‘s position relative to the wing (centred: all lines same tension)
wind direction
obstacles on the ground
free airspace
