Owners Manu
al
XIX FORM 3
Before your first
launch
All XIX products are subject to stringent quality
control checks after manufacture. In addition to this
your dealer will have given your glider a test flight.
Nevertheless we do recommend that your first
flights are made from a beginner’s slope.
Before every launch
Carefully check all your equipment whenever you
intend to launch, especially your carabiners, harness
buckles, glider fabric and speed system. Then carry
out the five-point check and launch preparation.
The
FORM 3
requires no special launch technique
and is easy to inflate.
A couple of tips on the best way to launch:
Preparation
Lay out your glider with the leading edge in a slight
curve. Carefully sort the lines. We recommend that
you lift up the risers and, starting with the brakes,
separate each set of lines and lay them on the
ground.
Inflation
Take both A-risers in your hands, carry out your
five-point launch check and start to run, holding
your arms slightly behind you. The glider will rise
easily and evenly with a constant pull. When launch-
ing into a strong headwind it is best to use a reverse
launch.
Use the weight of your body to launch the pa-
raglider and not just the strength in your arms. If
necessary use the brakes to stabilise the
FORM 3
,
particularly if it rises too quickly. Once the glider is
above you, carry out a visual check.
Acceleration and
launch
When you are sure that everything is OK, start to
run with
long
strides, braking slightly. Your
FORM 3
will soon lift you off the ground. You have not com-
pleted the launch procedure until you are well clear
of the ground.
Launching in tailwinds and strong headwinds can
be dangerous. Stumbling in a tailwind or running
quickly over rough ground put you at risk of injury.
You may launch without meaning to if there is a
strong head wind (more than 15 km/h).
Normal flight
The
FORM 3
is a very agreeable glider to fl y.
It is stable and responsive and the pressure
required on the brakes is comfortable and in-
creases progressively. Let the wing fl y!
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