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deform and to collapse slightly more than with a higher wing loading. If you fly
the BION with very little wing loading, we recommend to not completely close
the trim system. (open it by at least 2cm)
If you fly the BION on the upper half of the weight range, the agility and the
stability in turbulences will increase. Also the speed will increase slightly. The
self damping will decrease in turns, as well as after collapses.
Flying the BION
We suggest performing your first flights with a new wing in calm conditions to
get used to the flight behaviour without any stress.
Launch
Before every take off the pilot has to ensure that the equipment is in a proper
condition, especially the glider, the harness and the reserve system.
Just before launch we recommend a check routine, which should be performed
carefully. (Many accidents at take off could be avoided by a proper check!)
We recommend the following routine:
1.)
Strapped up (Leg strap and chest strap on the harness and helmet strap
all done up. Pilot and Passenger)
2.)
Clipped in (Risers untwisted and connected to the karabiners, speed
system attached and karabiners properly closed, tandem bar properly
connected)
3.)
Lines (A lines on top, all lines sorted, brake line unlooped between
brake handle and pulley)
4.)
Glider (glider lies arched with opened cell openings at take off.)
5.)
Wind and airspace (wind suitable for launch and airspace in front of
take off free of other gliders)
The BION has a very well balanced and easy take off behaviour. Corrections
are easy to perform at any time and no special advice is needed for forward or
