Motorised flight
Section 07
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Launch
Forwards launch
We recommend a forwards launch if
there is little wind. Pull up the glider
with the lines stretched. It is not
necessary to use any momentum to
launch the MIURA RS and/or to start
running with slack lines.
While the glider is rising, guide the A-
risers evenly upwards in an arc, without
shortening them. Avoid pulling hard on
the risers. The MIURA RS launches very
easily and is easy to control. Launching
is even easier if the canopy is arranged
in a half-moon shape.
Avoid moving your upper body
sideways when the glider is rising, as
this could cause lines to get caught in
the propeller. If the glider is not
centred when it rises, correct it using
the risers rather than the brakes. This
will stop one side of the glider tipping
away. It is important during the take-
off phase to remain under the glider
and to hold your launch direction.
When there is equal tension on both
risers and the glider is above the pilot,
check that the canopy is fully inflated
and that no lines are twisted or caught
up. Do not stand still when doing this,
but do not turn your upper body.
CAUTION
If the glider goes too far to the side
or falls down again, then stop the
motor and begin the launch
procedure again.
After carrying out the visual inspection,
use full throttle. Leaning back slightly
helps launch, as the full engine power
is used. Release the risers and
accelerate until the MIURA RS takes off.
Take note of the following points
during a forwards launch:
•
if the cage for the motor is not
firmly in place, the risers can shift it
during take- off and press it against
the propeller - make sure this has
not happened before you fly at
maximum power.
•
during launch, use of the brakes
should be smooth and moderate
•
lightly brake the MIURA RS when
the canopy reaches its apex
•
do not launch until the glider is
above you - accelerating too quickly
can cause dangerous pendulum
motions
•
do not get into your harness until
you are a couple of meters in the air
•
lower hang point with back motors
generally allow an easier launch
Reverse launch
The MIURA RS is suitable for reverse-
launching from wind speeds of 3m/s.
The pilot turns around to face the
glider with the updraft coming from
behind. This method of launch makes
it easier for the pilot to control the
rising of the canopy and to carry out
fine-tuning, so is therefore
recommended in strong winds.
If you wish, you can first clip in to the
glider as in a forwards launch and then
turn around while the motor is
switched off. Guide the lines over the
cage and check that none of the lines
is caught up.
In very strong winds, we recommend
that you attach yourself to the glider
when facing backwards. The risers
must be set out and attached in such a
way that you are in the correct position
after you turn around and are not
twisted.
By pulling on the front A-lines, the
canopy begins to rise above the pilot as
in a forwards launch. When the canopy
