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3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
Once ready, but before taking off, conduct another equipment inspection.
Conduct a thorough visual check of your gear with the wing fully open,
the lines untangled and properly laid out on the ground to ensure that all
is in working order. Be certain the weather conditions are suited to your
flying skill level.
3.5 WING INFLATION, CONTROL AND TAKEOFF
The TAKOO 4 comes up easily, without requiring additional energy, and
does not overfly you. It is a straight-forward exercise, leaving enough
time for you to decide whether to accelerate and take off or not.
Note that the wing will take the load immediately, facilitating an easy take
off.
If the wind permits, we recommend a reverse launch, as this allows a
better visual inspection of the wing during inflation. In “strong” winds, the
TAKOO 4 is especially easy to control using this launch technique. Winds
of 25 to 30 km/h are considered strong for paragliding.
Choose an appropriate location facing the wind. Position the TAKOO 4
in a crescent configuration to facilitate inflation. A clean wing layout will
ensure a trouble-free take off.
3.6 LANDING
The TAKOO 4 lands excellently, it converts the wing speed into lift at your
demand, allowing an enormous margin of error. Wrapping the brake lines
around your hand to get greater braking efficiency is not necessary.
With the TAKOO 4, the final part of each flight, the landing, has been
made as simple as possible. The TAKOO 4 absorbs the speed in order to
allow you a perfect landing, even on days with nil wind.
3.7 PACKING
The TAKOO 4 has a complex leading edge, manufactured using a variety
of different materials and it must be packed carefully. A correct folding
method is very important to extend the useful life of your paraglider.
It should be concertina-packed, with the leading edge reinforcements flat
and the flexible rods stacked one on top of the other. This method will
keep the profile in its original shape and protect the integrity of the wing
over time. Make sure the reinforcements are not bent or folded. It should
not be folded too tightly to avoid damage to the cloth and/or lines.
At Niviuk we have designed the NKare Bag, a bag designed to assist you
with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edge
and its internal structures in perfect condition.
Or for safety and ease, you can use the Koli-PRO, for quick-packing and
fast turn around with clients.
4. IN FLIGHT
We recommend that you read the certification test report. The report
contains all the necessary information on how the TAKOO 4 reacts during
each of the tested manoeuvres.
It is important to point out that the appropriate response to each adverse
manoeuvre can vary from size to size; even within the same size at
maximum or minimum load the behaviour and reactions of the wing may
vary.
Having the knowledge that the testing house provides through the test
report is fundamental to learning how to deal with possible situations.
To become familiar with the manoeuvres described below, we
recommend practising within the auspices of a licensed training outfit.