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it is very important to check that no lines are looped around
the canopy. The so-called ”line-over” may have disastrous
consequences during take off.
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always put on and fasten your helmet before clipping in to
the harness,
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check main carabiners. They must be properly mounted,
closed and locked,
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the risers and the brake handles cannot be twisted. For the
correct grip of the handles, take the yellow FL line as it is fixed
to the carabiner. Move your hand along over the guide, until
you grab the handle. While moving along the line you should
not encounter any other line or riser, otherwise it would
probably be twisted.
Classic (forward) launch
Should be used with little or no wind. Facing the wind place the
risers over your shoulders (A riser must lay on top).
Clip it into carabiners and lock them. Grip the brake handles. Due
to its outstanding design, the Run&Fly rises so fast and easy that
pulling the A risers is not suggested. It can easily lead to a frontal
collapse! The best way is to spread your hands a bit down and
back, with slightly bent elbows. All risers are to be placed near the
elbows.
With a soft pull check whether the A risers are the topmost and all
the lines are cleared. For easier orientation the A risers have a red
cover.
Then in fluid movement lean forward and run, until the canopy
rises. Look up and try to keep it directly over your head. Side drift is
corrected best by moving yourself always under center of the
canopy. In order to keep wing in the air the suspension lines must
stay taut all the time, so in light winds you will have to run forward.
With stronger winds you can control the wing while standing still.
When leaving the ground apply some brakes, then release it after
gaining some distance from the ground. Keep your hands relaxed.
launch
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