PREPARATION
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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/trike unit. 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. Helmets on and fastened
3. All harness buckles closed - check leg-loops again, especially your passenger’s
4. Carabiners and maillons tight
5. Holding the A’s (or A assist attached) and holding your brake handles and throttle
6. Leading edge open
7. Aligned exactly central to the wing and directly into wind
8. Engine warm and able to deliver full power
9. Trimmers set correctly
10.Prop clear of lines
11.Airspace and visibility clear
IMPORTANT
Never fly with a
damaged sail or lines.
