STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE PARAMOTOR ON THE GROUND
WHEN THE STATER IS COLOCATED BEHIND YOUR HEAD
MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NOTHING OR NO PERSON AROUND THE AREA OF THE PROPELLER DURING
STARTING AND THAT YOU HAVE PLACED THE ENGINE ON A LEVEL SURFACE AND A MAT IN ORDER TO AVOID
CONTACT BETWEEN THE PROPELLER AND LOOSE ITEMS ON THE GROUND. FOR EXAMPLE STONES OR SAND.
PLACE YOUR LEFT FOOT ON THE CURVE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME NEXT TO THE TANK AND LOOK
FOR A GOOD SUPPORT FOR YOUR RIGHT FOOT SO THAT YOU DO NOT LOSE YOUR BALANCE WHEN
STARTING THE ENGINE.
NEVER TURN THE ENGINE TOWARDS PEOPLE ANIMALS OR PARAGLIDERS
CHECK THAT THE WHEEL THAT HOLDS THE GAS IS OPEN, AND THAT WHEN PRESSING IT DOWN
COMPLETELY THE GAS LEVER RETURNS TO ITS INITIAL POSITION.
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The frames are prepared to resist the pressure of the lines on the outer ring when taking off. We advise to use between 30 and
50% of power before the glider is on top of pilot. When the glider is up and stable we can use all the power necessary to take off
(this power always depends on atmospheric conditions, weight, glider, power off engine etc.
Another important factor to keep in mind is the inclination of the back of the pilot when tacking off forwards, because if we lean
forwards the lines will give longer pressure to the ring.
Also take care when heating up the engine as the lines are not tense they could be aspired by the propeller with the consequence
that this could have. It is important that the lines are far away from the frame during the process.
It is also important that the rest of the brake line is not longer than 10cm. when inflating this could be aspired by the propeller and
pull our hand backwards.
INFLATING THE GLIDER WITH ENGINE
