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Section 6
Types of Use
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.
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 the
system’s centre of gravity. The ideal
attachment point on a paraglider is level with
the harness hang point or directly on the
risers.
For tandem use, the optimal attachment
point is the passenger’s harness hangpoint.
Make sure that the passenger is not able to
undo the release accidentally and make sure
that the pilot is able to undo the release from
any position.
Motorised flight
In Germany, motorised use of paragliders
requires an additional certification. If you
wish to fly the TWIN RS with a motor, then
please contact Swing, the manufacturer of
the engine unit or an LBA-approved testing
agent. The addresses are in the Appendix.
Aerobatics
In Germany, it is prohibited to perform
aerobatics using a paraglider, which under
German law is included in the term “aerial
sports equipment” -
Luftsp
ortgerät
.
Aerobatics is defined as flight manoeuvres at
an angle greater than 135° along the
longitudinal (roll) axis or lateral (pitch) axis.
The TWIN RS was not developed or tested
for aerobatic use.
WARNING
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre on the
TWIN RS is illegal. This would put at risk
the lives of the pilot and the passenger.
Acrobatics involves a risk of unpredictable
flight attitudes which could lead to material
damage and structural failure.
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.
