SOL paragliders Flexus LOTUSOne, Manual

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s - Golden Rules
1. Never place your engine downwind of your wing.
2. Check, check and re-check the fuel system for leaks.
3. Have you enough fuel to get you there? Better too much than too little!
4. Check for any loose articles that could trail or fall into the propeller while flying
and fasten them securely.
5. If you spot a problem, no matter how small, deal with it NOW !
6. Always put on and fasten your helmet before clipping in to the harness.
7. Always carry out full pre-flight checks before launching. Try to control the glider
on the ground facing forwards so as to keep the lines out of the prop. You
should only turn to face the glider to avoid falling backwards onto the motor.
8. Don’t fly into danger - over water, trees, power lines etc. where an engine
failure will leave you in trouble.
9. Try not to fly into the turbulence of your own wake or that of others, especially
at low altitude.
10. Avoid flying in turbulence which is caused by your own engine.
11. It is unwise to fly hands-off below about 100m.
12. Never rely on the engine: it may cut out at any moment. Always fly as if it will,
so fly the wing – NOT the motor.
13. Always give attention to the sound of your engine. If hearing something
different, land and check.
14. Fly in conformity of our capacity and don´t trust yourself to much.
15. Remember, not everyone enjoys your engine noise.
16. Care must be taken when flying near livestock.
17. Warm up the engine before connecting the wing.
18. Always use gloves.
19. Fly with glasses to avoid insects or other objects hitting your eyes.
20. Check the helices connection.