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2.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND
conditions deemed favourable for flying, inflate your TAKOO 5 as many
times as necessary to familiarise yourself with its behaviour. Inflating the
TAKOO 5 is easy and should not require a great deal of physical effort.
Inflate the wing with a little pressure from the body using the harness.
This may be assisted by using the A-lines. Do not pull on them; just
accompany the natural rising movement of the wing. Once the wing is
inflated to the overhead position, appropriate control with the brakes will
be sufficient to hold it there.
2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
The length of the main brake lines are adjusted at the factory and conform
to the length stipulated during certification. However, the length can be
changed to adapt to the pilot’s flying style.
The TAKOO 5 also has two additional connection points where you can
set the height of the brake pulley. With 7 cm between them, this allows
variation depending on the height of the pilot, type of harness or personal
pilot preferences in terms of better handling, comfort and location of the
brake handles.
If necessary, move the attachment point from its location and fix it in the
new one.
CAREFUL
To undertake this operation, the knot must be moved the same distance
as the attachment point has been moved along the webbing. The two
attachment points are marked at the factory.
If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines, untie the knot,
slide the line through the brake pulley to the desired length, and re-tie
the knot so that it is tight. Only qualified personnel should carry out this
adjustment. You must ensure that the modification does not affect the
trailing edge and slow the glider down without pilot input. Both brake lines
should be symmetrical and of the same length. We recommend using a
clove hitch or bowline knot.
3. THE FIRST FLIGHT
3.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION
For the first flight we recommend going to a gentle slope (training hill) or
your usual, familiar flying area.
3.2 PREPARATION
Repeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNPACKING AND
ASSEMBLY in order to prepare your equipment.
3.3 FLIGHT PLAN
Planning a flight before taking off to avoid possible problems later is
always a good idea.
3.4 PRE-FLIGHT CHECK LIST
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 TAKE-OFF
The TAKOO 5 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.
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 5 is especially easy to control using this launch technique. Winds
of 25 to 30 km/h are considered strong for paragliding.
