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4- FLYING WITH COSMIC

4.1- Pre-flight Checks

For maximum safety use a valid and complete preflight inspection method and repeat the same sequences mentally for each flight. 

Check that:

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All the buckles are closed. Take particular care in the event of ice or snow. Always clean the snow or ice off before closing the buckles;

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The reserve parachute is correctly fitted in its position and the pins are firmly inserted;

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The pockets and zips are closed;

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the harness is correctly hooked to the hang glider and the snap-hook is perfectly tightened by means of the relative closing mechanism;

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The parachute deployment handle inspection should be repeated immediately after take-off. Simply touch it with your 
hand.

                  

Summary of Contents for cosmic

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Page 2: ...ous of the fact that reading an instruction manual is not an exciting experience However please remember that the respective product is not a citrus juicer or a mobile phone and that correct use of th...

Page 3: ...9 2 3 Braking parachute 9 2 4 Rear pocket and foot rest cone 12 3 ADJUSTMENTS 13 3 1 Variable incidence system 13 3 2 Harness adjustments 14 3 2 1 Shoulder pad adjustment 14 3 2 2 Leg strap adjustment...

Page 4: ...4 6 CHARACTERISTICS AND ASSEMBLY OF THE REPLACEABLE PARTS 20 6 1 Foot rest protection 20 6 2 Main zip sliders 20 7 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 21...

Page 5: ...ing parachute deployment handle The available replaceable parts are Foot rest protection Main zip sliders 1 1 Concept COSMIC is a product which was entirely developed by Woody Valley intended for leis...

Page 6: ...te appropriately in the harness Only then should the pilot adjust the harness for comfort 2 1 Back board Knowing how to disassembly and reassemble the back board from and to the harness is very import...

Page 7: ...and then through the front hole At this point you will need to put as much tension as possible on the rope before making the front knot In order to definitively tighten the front knot the harness mus...

Page 8: ...cting the deployment handle to the float bag COSMIC is supplied with a special parachute deployment handle Remember that this handle must be used exclusively The black handle connection loop should be...

Page 9: ...or 2 mm diameter into each elastic loop which you will use to help close the container Introduce the elastic loops into the two smaller eyelets Follow the closing order of the various flaps visible i...

Page 10: ...rfectly possible from the normal flying position We recommend doing at least one dry run on the ground in flight position 2 3 Braking parachute The container built into the braking parachute is on the...

Page 11: ...ete deployment ATTENTION At all costs avoid releasing the braking parachute in front of the hang glider control bar Before deploying the braking parachute open the main zip in order to be ready for la...

Page 12: ...ects can be stored in its special compartment If the hang glider bag is very large position it in the area between the pelvis and the feet It is important that everything is folded up neatly in order...

Page 13: ...by the nylon bush that runs along the 10 mm static rope allows you to stay stable in the position reached without using other blocking mechanisms Before increasing the speed of your hang glider adjus...

Page 14: ...ension 3 2 2 Leg strap adjustment The leg straps should be shortened as much as possible symmetrically using the adjustable double window buckles This helps to assume an erect position in landing duri...

Page 15: ...ce or snow Always clean the snow or ice off before closing the buckles The reserve parachute is correctly fitted in its position and the pins are firmly inserted The pockets and zips are closed the ha...

Page 16: ...using adequate clothing avoiding bulky footwear jackets and pants The parts of the body subject to the cold are the ones that come out of the harness and as such should be adequately covered in order...

Page 17: ...with a single pull on the string on the right side as illustrated in the photo This will allow complete closing of the lower part of the main zip To complete closing the main zip use the upper slide A...

Page 18: ...parallel as possible to the glide angle therefore in case of high speed motion incline the harness based on the speed you want to reach Only then should you act on changing the glider s flight set up...

Page 19: ...unt of possible volume we recommend following the photos below Remove the rigid foot rest cone to use it as a carrier for tools or objects that require a rigid container Fold the harness in half and s...

Page 20: ...ot rest protection The foot rest protection is made in Cordura 1500 and can be easily replaced using Velcro strips 6 2 Main zip sliders The main zip sliders can be easily replaced without unstitching...

Page 21: ...w the harness to dry naturally in a well ventilated area away from direct sunlight If your reserve parachute ever gets wet e g in a water landing you must remove it from the harness dry it and repack...

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