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The TR 27 has been certified for a defined weight range. If your weight range falls between two
sizes, we recommend the following:
1) If you desire better speed, accurate commands, and if you usually fly over mountains and/or
extreme conditions, you should choose to fly near the middle to maximum suggested weight.
2) If you desire a better sink ratio, and if you usually fly above flat elevations, and light conditions,
you should choose to fly near the minimum suggested weight.
A careful First Flight is necessary with every paraglider, the TR 27 is no exception. This flight
must take place on a practice hill. After unpacking the paraglider and laying out it in a horseshoe
shape position, the following steps must be taken:
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Make sure reserve is OK! Opening device and pins activated?
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Helmet?
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Carbines closed?
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Harness – Connected all Locks closed?
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‘A’ risers in hands?
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Untangled brakes in hand?
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Are you in the center of the canopy?
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Takeoff path is clear?
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Paraglider and pilot aligned with the wind?
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Airspace ahead of takeoff area is clear?
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Distance between carbines is correct?
It’s very easy to fly the TR 27. When ready to takeoff, the pilot must take risers ‘A’, ‘A1’ together
with the toggles. In order to differentiate between the lines, line ‘A’ and risers ‘A’ inclusive are
marked with a different color.
Before takeoff, a last check is required to ensure all the equipment is laid out properly. The
arms must be extended to the side, as if they are extensions of risers ‘A’. A decisive run allows
for a quick and stable inflation.
Canopy overtakes are not common. After the initial inflation momentum, the pilot must keep
the tension forward on risers ‘A’ (pushing them ahead, and not pulling them downwards), until
the canopy is above your head. At this point, the brakes must be carefully activated, ensuring
room for the possibility of 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. At this point, the pilot decides whether or not to takeoff.
Reverse takeoffs in strong wind conditions are also very easy to execute. Due to risk of takeoff
with entangled lines (twist), it is highly recommended to take some time and practice reverse
takeoffs on a small, leveled hill initially.
If you do take off with a line knot or tangle, try to get clear of the ground and any traffic before
taking corrective action. Weight shift and/or counter brake to the opposite side and pump the
knotted side with your brake. Be careful not to fly too slowly to avoid a stall or spin. If the knot
or tangle is too tight to pump out, immediately fly to the landing zone and land safely.
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The paraglider must be laid out in such a way that, when tension is applied to risers ‘A’, the
canopy center should be extended before the extremities. This allows for an easy takeoff
with good directional stability.
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Special attention must be taken to the wind’s direction upon the lifting of the canopy, so
that the two halves are inflated symmetrically.
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All lines must be organized and completely free of any entanglements. Special attention
must also be given to the lines ‘A’, which must be free right from the risers ‘A’ (with the red
mark) to the canopy.
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Same priority and care must be given to the brake lines, which must also be completely free
and without any possibility of entanglement on any obstacle during takeoff.
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All lines should be checked and all the risers in appropriate order. When the risers are
aligned and not twisted, the brake lines will be free from the pulleys (on the rear risers) to
the canopy’s rear edge.
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It is extremely important that no entanglements nor bunched lines are present.
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Any line going under the canopy or tie may result in disastrous consequences.
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Before and after each flight the lines, risers and canopy must be checked for any possible
damage.
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In case there is any damage present, as insignificant as it may be, the canopy should not be
flown!
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It is not advisable to fly the TR 27 in rainy days or with a wet paraglider, since the in-flight
maneuvers become more sensitive and a reserve deployment may occur upon exiting a
B-Stoll or in the event of excessive usage of breaks.
Warning
TAKEOFF WEIGHT
FIRST FLIGHT
TAKEOFF PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST - DO NOT FORGET
TAKEOFF
TR27 - FLIGHT
Forward Takeoff
Reverse Takeoff
Line knots or tangles