U-Turn AFS, Owner'S Manual

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The pilot inflates the glider as described in the instructions. With the "in
line" method the passenger can help to raise the glider by holding on to
the spreader bar above the carabiners. This offers the advantage of the
passenger taking part in the launch process.
You must check that the glider is properly inflated and not over-flying. If
there are any problems, stop the launch. If the glider is properly infla-
ted and the lines are untangled, "run" is the call for an aggressive run
until the takeoff point.
Inflation Of The Glider
Flight
After take-off ask the passenger to look up to the inflated glider. This
builds confidence in the aircraft (and calms him down). Ask your passen-
ger, if he is comfortable in his harness.
If his knees hang downwards, he is not yet in the right position.
If his knees clearly point upwards, the passenger has already
slipped into the harness. If necessary, the pilot should help the passen-
ger to slip into the harness properly. Only then, the pilot himself adjusts
his own harness.
Please always be aware that the turning circle of a biplace needs more
room, steering is slower than with your familiar solo glider and generally
needs stronger steering. How-ever, handling can be decisevely impro-
ved by weight shifting.
When you sit behind your passenger, you cannot look in his eyes. So talk
with your passenger to encourage him and to judge how he is feeling.
Advise the passenger to look at the horizon and not to look down. In
general: the more relaxed the pilot is, the more confidence the passen-
ger will have and the more he will enjoy the flight.
Landing preparations should only be made during the flight.
Explanations before the launch would be too much information at one
time. Especially for the preparation of the landing after long flights, it is
recommended to stimulate blood circulation in the legs.
Check wind direction at the landing field, height and air traffic before fly-
ing into position with sufficient height. This is very important, due to the
higher approach speed and the limited flexibility of tandem flighing. A
downwind landing brings a high risk of injury and should be avoided! I
possible, allow more room on approach than is usual with a solo glider.
Landing