EN
09
Wing
To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform practice inflations and
ground handling both with and without the motor. As with all new equipment, only fly in
conditions that you would normally fly in and on a familiar site. Fly the wing in a progressive
manner and be aware that wing loading has a direct effect on the wing’s flying characteristics.
The closer to the top of the recommended weight range the more dynamic and responsive
the wing will be.
Preflight Checks
Lay out the wing downwind of your motor on its top surface in a pronounced arc, with the
centre of the wing higher than the tips. As you unfold the wing check the upper and lower
panels for any rips or tears, pay particular attention to the seams and line attachment points
as these are load bearing. Never fly with a damaged wing.
Lay out the lines one side at a time and check for any obvious signs of damage. Hold the
risers clear of the ground at shoulder height and starting with the brake lines, pull all lines
clear. Repeat the process with the D, C, B and then the A lines, laying the checked lines on
top of the previous set. Make sure no lines are tangled, knotted or snagged then mirror the
process on the other side.
Take-off checklist:
1. Check reserve parachute - pin in and handle secure
2. Helmet on and fastened
3. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again
4. Karabiners and maillons tight
5. Holding the A’s, your brake handles and throttle
6. Leading edge open
7. Aligned directly into wind
8. Engine warm and able to deliver full power
9. Trim set correctly
10.Prop clear of lines
11.Airspace and visibility clear
IMPORTANT
Always lay out your
glider downwind of the
motor, never leave the
motor downwind of
the wing or connected
to the motor if
unattended.
IMPORTANT
Never fly with a
damaged sail or lines.
IMPORTANT
Wing loading has a
direct effect on the
flying characteristics.
The closer to the top
of the recommended
weight range the
more dynamic and
responsive the
wing will be. Fly
progressively.
