5 Pilot’s manual for Go
Revision 0, 22.7.2019
4. ADJUSTING YOUR GLIDER
Before it reaches the customer, every Go goes through a final check and test-flight to verify that its
characteristics and measurements correspond to the manufacturer's specifications. You may only make
adjustments to brake-line lengths or to the speed system of your Go – and only then in keeping with
the recommendations of this manual.
Other adjustments or changes to your Go lead to a loss of guarantee, airworthiness and validity of the
certification. Do not endanger yourself and other pilots by amateur modification. If you have any
suggestions for improvements, let us know and our test-pilots will try out your ideas.
4.1. Brake line adjustment
When you receive your new Go the main brake lines are adjusted to the length set during the
certification test. This length should suit most pilots and is indicated on the main control line (R0.0). It
is of course possible to adjust the brake-line length to suit each pilot's physical build, height of harness
hang points, or style of flying. We recommend that you act wisely when adjusting brake-line length
and change the length in small, successive steps.
If you need to adjust brakes back to the basic position and the marks on the main brake lines are vague,
use the following lengths for relevant size:
Go 22: 180 cm
Go 24: 185 cm
Go 26: 196 cm
Go 28: 205 cm
Go 30: 215 cm
Brake lines that are too short may:
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Lead to fatigue from flying with your hands in an unnatural position.
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Impede recovery from certain unstable manoeuvres.
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Certainly reduce speed range of your glider.
Brake lines that are too long may:
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Hamper pilot’s control during launch.
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Reduce control in extreme flying situations.
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Make it difficult to execute a good flare while landing.
Each brake line should be tied securely to its control handle. Use knots which will guarantee this, for
example, Double Dragon.
4.2. Addition of the speed system
Go is equipped with a very effective foot-operated speed system as standard. Pressure on the foot
stirrup shortens the A and B risers and by this reduces the angle of attack of the canopy. Make sure you
can use the whole range when you attach your speed stirrup. For some pilots this will require the use
of a two-step speed stirrup.
5. OPERATION IN FLIGHT
This manual is intended as a guide to the characteristic features of your new Go paraglider. Under no
circumstances should it be used as a ‘learn-to-fly’ manual for paragliding or as a substitute for a
paragliding training course.
