Areas of use
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06 Types of use
The Hybrid Sport was developed to be a
versatile paraglider or mini wing.
It is suitable for thermal flying, soaring,
speedflying, speeedriding, Hike & Fly and
ground-handling.
The Hybrid Sport is not suitable for
acrobatics.
Similarly, Swing recommends against using
the Hybrid Sport for winch launch or
motorised flight! Nor is the Hybrid Sport a
parachute!
DANGER
The Hybrid Sport is not a parachute!
It should never be opened in free fall.
DANGER
Any manoeuvres associated with stall
must not be flown with the Hybrid Sport.
These manoeuvres are associated with
unpredictable flight attitudes and risks
because of the small surface area.
Tandem paragliding
The Hybrid Sport must not be used in
tandem paragliding.
Aerobatics
In Germany, it is prohibited to perform
aerobatics using a mini wing, which under
German law is included under the term
“aerial sports equipment” -
Luftsportgerät
.
Aerobatics is defined under current
regulations as flight manoeuvres at an angle
greater than 135° along the longitudinal
(roll) axis or lateral (pitch) axis.
The Hybrid Sport was not developed or
tested for aerobatic use.
WARNING
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all
on the Hybrid Sport is contrary to law
and illegal. The pilot would be risking
his/her life. Acrobatics involves a risk of
unpredictable flight attitudes, which
could lead to damage to material and
structural failure.