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Takeoff Pre-flight Checklist - DO NOT FORGET
Make sure reserve is OK! Opening device and pins activated?
Helmet?
Carbines closed?
Harness – Connected all Locks closed?
‘A’ risers in hands?
Untangled brakes in hand?
Are you in the center of the canopy?
Takeoff path is clear?
Paraglider and pilot aligned with the wind?
Airspace ahead of takeoff area is clear?
Distance between carbines is correct?
Takeoff
Forward Takeoff
It’s very easy to fly the
A
A
T
T
M
M
U
U
S
S
O
O
N
N
. When ready to takeoff, the pilot must take risers
‘A’, ‘A1’ together with the toggles. In order to differentiate between the lines, line ‘A’
and risers ‘A’ inclusive are marked with a different color.
Before takeoff, a last check is required to ensure all the equipment is laid out properly.
The arms must be extended to the side, as if they are extensions of risers ‘A’. A
decisive run allows for a quick and stable inflation.
Canopy overtakes are not common. After the initial inflation momentum, the pilot
must keep the tension forward on risers ‘A’ (pushing them ahead, and not pulling them
downwards), until the canopy is above your head. At this point, the brakes must be
carefully activated, ensuring room for the possibility of directional changes. A move to
underneath the center of the paraglider is the best method for corrections, provided
there is room for it. The pilot glances at last upwards to ensure the canopy is properly
located above, completely unobstructed and inflated. At this point, the pilot decides
whether or not to takeoff.
Reverse Takeoff
Reverse takeoffs in strong wind conditions are also very easy to execute. Due to risk of
takeoff with entangled lines (twist), it is highly recommended to take some time and
practice reverse takeoffs on a small, leveled hill initially.