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9.7
LEVEL FLIGHT
Check your altitude regularly on your flight instruments (do not just concentrate in the
cockpit on all times, since obstacles might just appear out of no-where).
In level flight it is very easy to start climbing unintentionally.
The
instrument
will help you optimize speed and fuel economy.
Of course each flight depends on configuration of your gear, but due to LIFT 450's ability
to fly safely without constant piloting, it will let you adjust everything to the best effect.
Good knowledge of weather conditions (e.g. wind at different altitudes).
9.8
LANDING
9.8.1
POWERED LANDING :
Make a flat approach with the engine idling, then level out and lose the speed before final
flare.
Immediately on landing, switch off the engine.
The main advantage of this procedure is the possibility of going around with the wing again
(repeating the approach) if anything goes wrong.
If you forget to switch off the ignition before the wing falls down, there is a considerable
risk of damaging propeller, catching lines in it or even suffering injuries connected with
falling on your running engine.
9.8.2 POWER OFF LANDING (emergency landing):
In case of an engine failure glide towards a landing zone , try to aim towards the centre of
the landing field, as there is no possibility of opening the throttle and going around.
At the altitude of 1-1.5meters, flare the wing, in a rate that when reaching the ground the
sink rate is approximately 0m/s.
LIFT 450 preserves the energy well, so there is a long float necessary, exchanging the
abundant speed for lift with your brakes.
Remember:
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Whenever possible, get to know the landing field before taking off.
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Check the wind direction before planning the approach.
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Landing with power off requires much less space.
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In case of any doubt, practice the landing until you feel totally safe
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Never place the power unit downwind of the paraglider.
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Check, double check and then check once again that there is no fuel leakage.
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Do you have enough fuel for the flight? It is always better to have too much than too
little!
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Check that there is nothing loose in the harness that could possibly contact the
propeller in flight.
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Whenever you encounter a problem, fix it
AT ONCE
however small it is!
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Always put on and lock helmet before getting buckled.
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Before each launch run a full pre-flight inspection.
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After landing, continue to maintain the wing's direction straight, as on turning you
always risk getting lines in the propeller.
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Turn only if there is danger.
