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- Helmet closed?
- Carabiners looked and closed?
- Harness all looks closed?
- Carabiner distance OK.?
- Risers A in hands?
- Brake lines free, toggles in hand?
- Pilot stays in the midst of the canopy?
- Take off area free?
- Paraglider and pilot lined up against the wind?
- Air space in take off direction free?
FLIGHT
Take Off Check List
Forward Take off
When ready to takeoff, the pilot must have risers A and the toggles in hand. The arms
must be extended to the side, as if they are extensions of risers A. A decisive run allows
a quick and stable inflation. After the initial inflation momentum, the pilot must keep the
tension forward on risers A, not pulling them downwards, until the canopy is above his
head. At this point, the brakes must be carefully activated and the pilot must be prepared
for possible 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. Only at this point, the pilot decides whether or not to takeoff.
