BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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Launching
Your Speedster 3 will launch with either the forward or reverse launch techniques. To improve
the inflation characteristics, it is advised to set the trimmers between the green lines.
When taking off under power, make sure there is enough clear space upwind of you to launch
and climb out safely, avoiding trees, power lines and any other obstacles that may affect you
should you have a power failure. Always fly with a safety margin so that power failures do not
leave you compromised. You should always be able to glide power off to a suitable landing
place.
Once clipped in, and you have gone through the take-off check list (above), stand central to
the wing to ensure an even and progressive inflation. Whilst inflating your wing, you should
hold both of the A risers on each side.
Run in an upright position so that the motor is generating forward thrust, do not lean too far
forward otherwise the power of the motor will attempt to push you into the ground! When you
have enough airspeed a gentle application of brake will help you lift off. Do not stop running
until your feet have left the ground and you are sure of a safe climb out.
Forward Launch - Nil to Light winds
When the wind is favourable, move forward positively: your lines should become tight within
one or two steps. The Speedster 3 will immediately start to inflate. You should maintain a
constant pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead.
Do not pull down or push the risers forward excessively, or the leading edge will deform and
possibly collapse making taking-off more difficult and potentially dangerous.
Move smoothly throughout the entire launch, there is no need to rush or snatch at it. You
should have plenty of time to look up and check your canopy before committing yourself.
Once you are happy that the Speedster 3 is inflated correctly, progressively apply full power
and accelerate smoothly for the launch.
IMPORTANT
The trimmers should
be set between
the green lines for
the best inflation
behaviour.
IMPORTANT
For take off and
landing use only the
brakes. In turbulent
air use the brakes
for directional, pitch
and pressure control,
DO NOT use the Tip
Steering.
