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Section 7
Dangerous situations and extreme flying
06 Types of use
The Scorpio was developed and tested for
use solely as a paramotor wing. Any use
other than as intended is prohibited.
Hill launches
The Scorpio was not developed or tested for
hill launch.
Winch launch
The Scorpio was not developed or tested for
winch launch.
Tandem/solo use
Tandem or solo use is determined
according to the test of paramotor/wing
combination.
Aerobatics
In Germany, it is prohibited to perform
aerobatics using a paraglider, which under
German law is included in the term “aerial
sports equipment” -
Luftsportgerät
.
Aerobatics is defined as flight manoeuvres
at an angle greater than 135° along the
longitudinal (roll) axis or lateral (pitch) axis.
The Scorpio was not developed or tested for
aerobatic use.
WARNING
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all
on the Scorpio is contrary to law and
illegal. This would put the pilot’s life at
risk. Acrobatics involves a risk of
unpredictable flight attitudes, which
could lead to material damage and
structural failure.
