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Echo-PPG-manual-EN-1-2
June 2019
2. Preparation
General
Select a suitable take-off area determined by wind and terrain, clear of any obstacles that may catch in the lines or
damage the canopy.
1.
If your paraglider has been correctly packed, you should take it to the top of the take-off area, and allow the
rolled canopy to unroll itself down the hill (if on a slope). This should leave the paraglider with the bottom
surface facing upwards, the openings at the downwind end of the take-off area, and the harness at the trailing
edge at the upwind side.
2.
Unroll the canopy to each side so that the leading edge openings form a semicircular shape, with the trailing
edge drawn together at the centre of the arc. The harness should be drawn away from the canopy until the
suspension lines are just tight.
PPG
3.
Prepare your paramotor according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.
Connect the wing to the paramotor (or to the tandem spreaders), making sure there are no twists in the
risers, and that the maillons or karabiners are correctly closed.
5.
Take care to protect yourself and other people from the propeller, ensuring you start your motor up at a
safe distance from other people. The blades can pick up and fire out debris which could injure people several
metres away. Remember there are inherent risks with petrol, oil and volatile or flammable materials.
2. Preparation
