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Are the risers and seams in good condition?
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Is the handle of the ballistic recovery system un-secured?
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Are all lines hold with the cable binder at the side of the prop protection
cage?
9.4.2 6- POINT CHECK
We recommend that you carry out the following 6-point check immediately before
launching:
1.
Is the canopy arranged in a half moon shape and are all the air-entrances
open?
2.
Are all the lines untangled? Are there any lines under the canopy?
3.
Check your equipment: safety belts (the rear seat has 3!!), carabiners,
recovery system, ?
4.
Are both trim levers vertical, and are the brake handles at hand?
5.
Do the wind-direction and strength ensure a safe flight?
6.
Are the airspace and launch area clear?
9.5 THE FIRST FLIGHT
Hint!
Carry out your first few flights only when the weather is stable, and in a familiar
area.
In the beginning you should steer gently and carefully so that you can get used to
the reactions of the paraglider while you are not in a stressful situation.
Caution! Accident risk!
Do not overestimate yourself! Don't let a paraglider that can easily be manoeuvred
or the behaviour of other pilots make you careless.
9.5.1 ADJUSTING THE MAIN BRAKE LINES
Hint!
The main brake lines must be checked by an expert before the test-flight.
CORRECT ADJUSTMENT
Correctly adjusted brake lines have nearly no idle displacement. This means that
the brake lines must not be pulled very much down before the trailing edge of the
canopy starts to move downwards and the glider starts to react. The manufacturer
has pre-set the brakes in this way, which means you are able to steer and land the
glider with nearly no delay.
TOO LONG BRAKE LINES