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the wing will return - paradoxically - forward. Once the wing is above your head,
turn around, accelerate the engine and take off. As in a conventional take-off, you
must find the right combination of settings of the trims, brakes and engine power
to optimize your climb rate.
KNOTS AND TANGLES
If you take off with a line knotted or tangled up, make sure you are clear of terrain
and other traffic before attempting corrective action. Weight shift away from any
turn and counter brake the opposite side while pumping the brake on the side of
the knot. Take care not to apply too much brake. That would lead to a loss of
speed and therefore increase the risk of a stall or spin. If the knot or tangle is too
tight to pump out, immediately fly to the landing zone and land safely.
TAKE OFF
On every take-off, ALWAYS ensure that your wing has enough airspeed before
opening the gas or pulling on the brakes. If, despite these recommendations, you
do take off without sufficient speed, DO NOT OPEN the gas and do not pull on the
brakes. Gently let up the brakes to allow the wing to accelerate. If this does not
occur, land! Also take into account the presence of wind shear during take off.
CRUISING FLIGHT
Once you have reached a satisfactory altitude after take-off, you can turn in your
chosen direction, fully open the trimmers if they were previously in the "slow"
configuration and go “hands-up” on the brakes. If conditions are strong, you will
need to fly actively. For each paramotor, you must make an adjustment of the
length of your brakes to prevent them interfering with the propellers when you do
release in flight. If you have a vario or altimeter, keep an eye on it. In level flight,
it is very easy to climb unintentionally. The instruments exist to help you maximize
your speed and fuel economy. Naturally, the safety and success of each flight will
depend on your piloting set-up, and thanks to its ability to fly safely without
constant piloting adjustments, the APAX will leave you all the comfort to adjust
everything properly. A good knowledge of weather conditions (including the wind
at different altitudes) and a good use of thermal or other types of lift to gain
altitude will help you reduce your fuel consumption and expand your flight range.
The engine is there to help you find such advantageous situations, but you must
have the knowledge and experience to make the most of such opportunities. Do
not hesitate to fly the APAX in tight thermals, you will be surprised at its
effectiveness. By shortening the trims, the rate of climb will be even better.
USING THE TRIMS AND SPEED SYSTEM
Fully opened trims increase the speed of the wing, but make the profile more
sensitive to turbulence. With a slower trim setting, the brake pressure and sink
