paratech P43 Series, Manual

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3) Check also the steering lines which should lead unobstructed like all other
lines to the canopy. Check the tying of the main steering line. Both steering
lines should be the same length. The correct length of the main steering line
from the branching point to the ring on the handle should be compared to the
line chart and is not allowed to be changed.
4) Inspect your harness and check that all locks are close.
5) Check that all carbines and hooks on the straps are closed and the straps
are not twisted.
6) Only fly with a full faced helmet and good flying boots.
Unfold you glider in a half moon shape and pay attention to the following guide lines:
1) Lay out the paraglider so if you pull up the glider with the A-Risers the center
lines are tense before the lines on the wing tips. This assures a pull- up in the
right direction and with ease.
2) Check wind direction while laying out your paraglider. Pulling into the wind in-
flates both sides of your glider in a symmetric manner.
3) Separate the line sets carefully and organize the risers. All lines must run free
and untangled from the risers to the canopy. Pay attention to the steering
lines that they are unobstructed and can not catch on anything.
4) If the risers are not twisted, the steering lines move freely through the pulleys
attached to the D-Risers and to the trailing edge of the canopy.
5) Be very careful that none of the lines run under the canopy. A line-over at
launch can be devastating.
4.3 Forward Launch
After your pre-flight check, hold the A-Risers and steering line handles. Hold the
lines stretched, the arms an extension of the A-lines. Take a step back and move
even forward pulling up the canopy with the momentum of your body weight.
The dependable P43’s canopy will inflate and rise over the pilot. Keep your arms ex-
tended in line with the A-lines. As soon as you feel the tension ease (at this point the
canopy should be above the pilots head) break a bit. Look up and check that your
canopy is completely inflated and stays above your head. At this the point make the
decision to launch while your P43 is patiently waiting for the launching acceleration of
the pilot.