SOL paragliders Flexus 2, Manual

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Summary
WELCOME TO THE SOL TEAM .................................................................... 4
Symbols .......................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT NOTES ..................................................................................... 5
FLEXUS 2 - THE PROJECT ............................................................................. 6
Recommendation .......................................................................... 6
Certification ................................................................................... 6
Special characteristics .................................................................... 6
Accessories .................................................................................... 6
Tecnologias .................................................................................... 8
Overview paraglider..................................................................... 10
Overview risers ............................................................................ 11
Line plan ...................................................................................... 12
THE PARAGLIDER - INFORMATION .......................................................... 14
Take off weight ............................................................................. 14
Tow release take off ..................................................................... 14
Tandem flight ............................................................................... 14
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT ........................................................................... 15
Laying out the paramotor wing ................................................... 15
Harness ........................................................................................ 15
Connecting paramotor wing and harness .................................... 16
Accelerator................................................................................... 16
Brake Toggles ............................................................................... 18
COMMANDS WITH REFLEX PROFILE ....................................................... 21
With open trimmer ...................................................................... 21
With closed trimmer .................................................................... 21
Start ............................................................................................. 22
Using the brakes .......................................................................... 22
Double command ........................................................................ 22
FLIGHT ........................................................................................................ 24
Take Off Check List ....................................................................... 24
Forward Take off .......................................................................... 25
Reverse Take off ........................................................................... 26
Takeoff with paratrike .................................................................. 26
Climbing ....................................................................................... 27
Turns ............................................................................................ 27
Power induced oscillations .......................................................... 28
Accelerated flight ......................................................................... 28
Active flying ................................................................................. 28
Landing with paramotor .............................................................. 29
Landing with paratrike ................................................................. 29
FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS .................................................................... 30
B-Stall ........................................................................................... 30
Big ears ........................................................................................ 31
Positive spiral ............................................................................... 31
EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS ................................................................. 32
Front-stall ..................................................................................... 32
Lateral closing .............................................................................. 33
Parachutal .................................................................................... 34
Full-stall........................................................................................ 34
Negative spiral ............................................................................. 35
Line Over ...................................................................................... 36
Emergency flying .......................................................................... 36
PACKING YOUR PARAMOTOR WING ........................................................ 37
Origami - Method ........................................................................ 37
Traditional - Method .................................................................... 39
Storing.......................................................................................... 41
Back Pack ..................................................................................... 41
TIPS FOR CARE ........................................................................................... 43
INSPECTION ............................................................................................... 44
REPAIRS ...................................................................................................... 44
FABRIC TEARS ............................................................................... 44
LINE CRACK .................................................................................. 44
QUICK LINK SEALING .................................................................... 44
WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 45
ENVIRONMENT AND RECYCLING ............................................................. 46
OPERATION LIMITS ................................................................................... 47
FINAL WORDS ............................................................................................ 47
TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................... 48
Weight, measure and data ........................................................... 48
Parts and materials ...................................................................... 50
Lines ............................................................................................. 50
Line lengths .................................................................................. 52
Line lengths individually .............................................................. 56
DGAC ............................................................................................ 70