Swing Powerplay Sting 2, Instruction Manual

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Flying the Sting 2 Section 5 35
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TIP
For a winch launch too, laying out the
canopy in a half-moon shape will help to
ensure that it fills and rises evenly on
launch.
This considerably reduces the need to
make corrections during launch, allowing
a controlled and safe launch.
Winch-towing requires special training and
special regulations must be observed. These
are:
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The pilot must have completed the
appropriate training and hold a licence.
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The winch and release must have a
certificate of compliance which covers
the towing of paragliders.
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The winch operator must have
undertaken training which includes the
towing of paragliders.
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The Sting 2 may not be towed with a
towline tension of more than 90 daN.
The paraglider must not under any
circumstances be towed by motor vehicle or
motor boat etc. if you do not have the
appropriate towing equipment and a suitable
winch operator.
Attaching the towline release system
The optimal attachment point for the towline
release should be as close as possible to
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paraglider the ideal attachment point is level
with the harness attachment point or directly
on the risers.
It is not essential to use a suitable tow
adaptor, but it is recommended and provides
the pilot with greater safety during the towing
phase
Swing offers the option of the adjustable tow
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procedure during launch and slightly pre-
accelerates the canopy during this stage.
WARNING
There is an increased risk of lockout if a
webbing release system is used. This
means that the glider does not fly towards
the winch and control pressure by the
pilot is not sufficient to correct this. You
should therefore check regularly the
position and alignment of the glider to the
pilot during towing, as the towing rope
hangpoint located well in front of the pilot
encourages the glider to turn, and this
may not be detected.
WARNING
When using rigid tow releases, the
release/shackle distance should be
extended sufficiently (cord or webbing
strap) and the release must be secured
with a retaining cord so that it does not fly
back (in the event of towline failure).
When using the release system
attachment, ensure that the distance
between the risers is not reduced (risk of
twist).
WARNING
If you are using a front-mounted reserve
system, it is important to ensure before
first launch that it can be deployed without
any obstruction. If this is not the case,
then only a webbing release system
should be used.