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Final words
Safety is the major theme of our sport. In order to fly safely, pilots must train, study, practice and be alert to
the dangers around us. In order to achieve excellent safety levels, we must fly regularly as much as possi
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ble, don’t go beyond our limitations and avoid exposing ourselves to unnecessary dangers. Learning to fly is
a slow process and takes years, so don’t pressure yourself. If conditions are not favorable, keep your equip
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ment stored away.
Don’t overestimate your skills and be honest with yourself. Every year we see many accidents which in most
cases could be prevented with a minor adjustment.
We are a part of the community in which we live: friends, family and even people we don’t necessarily
know worry about us. Our obligation towards this community is to keep ourselves healthy and that at each
landing we will be one landing happier than before. We fly so that we can feel more alive.
We wish you good and safe flights with your new paraglider.
SOL Paragliders Team !!
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 secure
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ly.
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 trou
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ble.
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.
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