Dudek Snake, Руководство пользователя

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Remember:
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If the cage of your power unit is not stiff enough, the risers strained
during launch can deform it to the extent of collision with the propeller.
Before giving it full power, see that the cage does not catch any lines.
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Any brake operation (or steering inputs in general) should be smooth
and gentle.
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If the cage of your paramotor is too soft, risers strained during launch
can distort it so that the propeller will hit it. Before increasing power
make sure the cage is free of lines.
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All steering inputs should be smooth and gradual
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Do not try to take off until you have your wing overhead. Hitting power
before that 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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The lower the hangpoints of your power unit are, the easier is the
launch.
Reverse launch in strong wind
Reverse launch can be executed holding in one hand both A risers and one
brake, with throttle and the second brake in the other hand. With a decent
wind it is by far the best way. In weaker wind it is better to prepare a classic
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 rolled 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
upmost. It should be done this way because once you clip in, the cage of
your power unit will make turning on your own practically impossible (with the
canopy lying still).
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.
Pulling on the front and rear risers 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 inflate
the canopy. Snake XX comes up easily and sometimes it may require a dab
on the brakes to keep it over your head.
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