Carefully check the entire length of the leading edge pocket to insure that the mylar insert is lying flat in the pocket.
If any section of the mylar is folded under, de-tension the crossbar, remove the batten closest to the area of
distortion, and unfold the mylar.
4.3.1. Beginning at the nose, check all self-locking nuts, the clevis pin and the safety ring which secure the lock of
the bottom front wires.
4.3.2. Along the left leading edge
Open the crossbar junction access zipper and look inside, making sure that side wires are properly secured to the
crossbar, that the thimbles are not cocked on the tang. Check the splint pin and the nut, which secures the leading
edge – crossbar junction. Check that the sail is not caught on the crossbar end, nor on any of the hardware.
Remember to close the access zipper.
Remember to close the access zipper
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4.3.3. At the left wingtip
Look into the sail at wing tip, and check that the tip batten are properly seated and fixed.
Check that the washout tip are installed properly.
4.3.4. Along the trailing edge, left wing
Check that there are no tears in the sail material along the trailing edge.
Check that all battens are properly secured.
