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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?
- Paramotor wing and pilot lined up against the wind?
- Air space in take off direction free?
FLIGHT
Take Off Check List
Flaps
Used for the best glide on slow and efficient flights for thermal
flights. Performance Flap is part of one of the devices that
assist the pilot in on-the-go testing. Identified with a smaller
trimmer.
Triggering makes the brakes lighter and increases the sensitivity
of the controls.
1. Flaps.
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.
When the paramotor wing is beginning to sustain the engine, apply carefully power.
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