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errors.
3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST
Once you are ready, but before you take-off, carry out another equipment
inspection. Ensure correct installation of all equipment and that all lines
are free of hindrances or knots. Check that the weather conditions are
suited for your flying skills.
3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL, AND TAKE-OFF
Smoothly and progressively inflate the wing (chapter 2.6 INSPECTION
AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND). The ICEPEAK 7 PRO-
MODEL inflates easily and does not require excessive energy. It does not
tend to over-take you, so the wing inflation phase is carried out without
anguish. These take off characteristics provide a perfect control phase
and enough time for the pilot to decide whether to accelerate and take
off.
Whenever the wind speed allows it, we recommend a reverse launch
technique; this type of launch allows you to carry out a better visual
check of the wing. The ICEPEAK 7 PRO-MODEL is especially easy to
control in this position in strong winds. However, wind speeds up to 25 to
30 km/h are considered strong and extra consideration should be given
to any thought of flight.
Preparation and positioning of the wing on the take-off is especially
important. Choose a location which is appropriate for the direction of the
wind. Position the paraglider as if it were part of a large circle, taking into
account the shape of the canopy in flight. All this will assist in a trouble
free take-off.
3.6 LANDING
The ICEPEAK 7 PRO-MODEL lands excellently, it transforms the wing
speed into lift on the pilot’s demand, allowing an enormous margin of
error. You will not have to wrap the brake lines around your hand to get
greater braking efficiency.
4. IN FLIGHT
4.1 FLYING IN TURBULENCE
The ICEPEAK 7 PRO-MODEL has an excellent profile to withstand
the very different aero-logical conditions so allowing the best possible
piloting and stability. It reacts admirably in passive flight, thus offering a
high level of safety in turbulent conditions. Nonetheless, the pilot always
has to pilot according to the prevailing weather conditions, the pilot is the
ultimate safety factor.
We recommend active piloting, making the necessary fine adjustments to
keep the wing in control. He/she should stop braking to allow it to fly at
the required wing speed after a correction is made.
Do not maintain any correction for longer than necessary (braked) this
would cause the wing to enter into critical flying situation. Whenever
necessary, control a situation, react to it and then re-establish the
required speed.
4.2 POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS
We recommend that training to master these manoeuvres be carried out
under the supervision of a competent school.
Asymmetric collapse
In spite of the stability of the profile of the ICEPEAK 7 PRO-MODEL,
heavy turbulent conditions may cause part of the wing to collapse
asymmetrically. This usually happens when the pilot has not foreseen
this possible reaction of the wing. When the wing is about to experience
an asymmetric collapse the brake lines and the harness will transmit a
