Sol Axion 22, Pilot'S Manual

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HARNESS
Any harness with a hang point at about chest height may be used with a SOL
AXION.
Please note, the hang point position changes the position of the brakes relative
to the pilots body.
Caution !
Too tight cross straps can drastically effect the handling, and thus may not
actually contribute to higher safety. Have them tightened the correct amount.
FLIGHT
Preflight check
A thorough preflight check is essential for any aircraft, the SOL AXION is no
exception.
Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a horseshoe the following
checks must be made:
The paraglider should be arranged in such a way that the A-lines in the centre
section of the canopy will tension before the ones at the wing tips. This
ensures an easy and balanced launch.
All lines and risers should be untangled and arranged in a way that they do not
catch on anything. Special attention should be paid to the A-lines, which
should run free and untangled from the A-risers (red sleeve) to the canopy.
It is equally important to untangle the control lines so that they are clear and
cannot get caught during launch.
The control lines should run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of
the canopy. Make sure the risers are not twisted. It is important that no lines
are looped around the canopy. A so called “line-over” may have disastrous
consequences during takeoff.
Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch
in case of even the smallest damage!