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Section 04
Setting up the MIURA RS and first-flying
04
Setting up the
MIURA RS and first-
flying
Before the first flight
WARNING
A specialist must test-fly and inspect
the glider before your first flight. The
test-flight must be recorded on the
glider information label.
During production, the MIURA RS goes
through several quality control checks
before finally undergoing an exact type
certification test. Conformity with the
reference specimen is checked and
certified before the glider is delivered
to the customer. Extreme care is taken
in the manufacture of all patterns, lines
and riser lengths. They show a high
level of precision and should not be
altered under any circumstances.
WARNING
Any changes or improper repairs to
this paraglider render invalid the
certification and warranty.
Adjusting the main brake lines
The MIURA RS is delivered ex factory
with a brake adjustment complying
with that of the test sample. This
position is marked on the steering line.
This adjustment will allow you to steer
and land the paraglider with almost no
time lag.
The main brake lines must be checked
by an expert before the test flight, and
must be fastened so that the mark is
visible approx. 5mm above the knot.
The length of the break line must not
be altered.
Factory settings
Correctly installed brake lines have
about 10cm of feed. This is how far you
must pull down the brakes before the
trailing edge of the paraglider starts to
move downwards and begins to brake.
Note that the brake cascades already
cause drag by their aerodynamic
resistance.
The factory setting for the MIURA RS is
intended to allow optimum handling. It
is therefore generally not necessary to
make any adjustment to the length.
However, if required, the brake setting
can be altered according to your
particular preferences.
It can on occasions be worthwhile to
make the brakes longer compared to
the factory setting, particularly for
teaching, launching on the flat or
winch launching.
If you do adjust the brakes, under no
circumstances should you go above or
below the tolerance levels for the
MIURA RS given in the Maintenance
and Service book.
Incorrect adjustment
If the brake lines are too long, the
paraglider reacts slowly and is difficult
to land. The brake lines can be adjusted
during flight by wrapping them around
your hands which will improve the
flight characteristics. Adjust the brake
lines to the correct length after you
have landed. Changes to the braking
distance should always be made in
small increments of no more than 2 to
3cm and must be tested on a training
slope. The left and right brakes must be
adjusted symmetrically.
