14
15
THE PARAGLIDER - INFORMATION
Take off weight
Tow release take off
Tandem flight
If your take off weight is between two weight ranges we suggest the following procedure:
- For a more accurate and dynamic handling or if you usually fly in the mountains and/or
turbulent conditions, you should choose to fly in the upper weight range.
- For a better sink rate and if you usually fly above flat land and in light weather conditions,
you should choose to fly in the lower weight range.
The Flexus 2 can be used for towed flight. The used equipment must be certified, the
team handling the equipment must be licensed and you must have done a workshop
learning this take off. Always use the special tow connection. The take off only should be
done if the canopy is filled completely and steady above the pilots head.
The Flexus 2 was not designed and is not certified for tandem flight. SOL Paragliders
doesn’t recommend this type of flight.
It’s not recommended to fly outside the weight range.
Each paraglider seize is dedicated to a certain weight range, from a minimum take off
weight to a maximum. The take off weight is the sum of the weight of:
1. The pilot.
2. Paramotor wing.
3. The paramotor with reserve.
4. All flight accessories.
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
Laying out the paramotor wing
Harness
- Choose an easy training elevation with less inclination for the first flight, without
obstacles and a day with easy weather conditions.
- Open your canopy and lay him down in shape of a horseshoe.
- Check fabric and lines, if there is any damage or fatigue caused by wear.
- Check if all quick links are closed.
- Identify, separate and organize all risers A, A', B, C and the brake lines.
The regulated distance between the large clips (adjustable at the chest) is 45 cm for
the Flexus 2. Variations of more than 5 cm above these ones will alter the fundamental
characteristics of the canopy and are potentially dangerous.
If the distance is not within the range, the glider could have extreme,
dangerous or abnormal reaction in flight.
It is extremely important that there are no entanglements and/or bunched
lines present.
