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In weaker wind it is better to prepare for forward launch, as running backwards with an engine on your back is not an easy thing to do.
It is reasonable not to pull the wing up until you are really determined to launch, especially when it is clipped in.
Lay down the paraglider with its trailing edge against the wind.
Unfold the wing enough to find the risers and check that no lines are looped over the leading edge.
Stretch the risers against the wind, separating the right and left one.
We suggest that you lay the risers in the same way as you will be turning during reverse launch, and place one riser over the other, with
rear risers on top.
It should be done this way because once you clip in, the cage of your power unit will make turning on your own very difficult.
Now run the pre-launch checklist.
After warming up the engine put the power unit on, turn to face the wing, go to the risers and clip them in the appropriate carabiners.
Pull on the front and rear risers to open the cells.
It is a good idea to pull up the wing briefly in order to check that the lines are not tangled.
Holding the risers, brakes and throttle as described above, pull the front risers and raise
the wing over your head.
On most occasions you won’t have to use the brakes.
Once you have it overhead, turn around, open the throttle and take off.
Remember:
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You are launching with your hands crossed. You have to perfect this technique before trying it with a running engine on your back.
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Any brake operation (or steering inputs in general) should be smooth and gentle.
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Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead, applying the throttle
early can cause dangerous oscillations.
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Do not sit in the harness until you are sure you are flying!
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The faster the trim setting is, the more brake input is required to take off.
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When clipping in the crossed risers, you can find proper connection of the speed
system particularly hard. Be careful not to confuse the risers!