PARAMOTOR
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Golden5 paramotor appendix
unlikely that you will get a collapse with power on, but if it happens reduce the thrust
gradually to idle and concentrate on the normal collapse procedure.
Frontal collapses: Your Golden5 will exit frontal collapses by itself. As the glider is in a
kind of parachutal after frontal collapses for a short time, it is important to release the
brakes completely and let the glider gain speed again. In case of massive frontal collapses,
asymmetric opening or delayed opening you may help the glider by a strong but short
brake input. But be sure not to stay on the brakes for a long time.
Stalls and spins: These manoeuvres will not happen on your Golden5 unless you initiate
them. Because of the Golden5’s good handling, it is very unlikely that you will spin the
glider instead of entering a proper turn. Even with power there is a brake range of at least
40cm remaining, so you will never stall your glider by accident, so long as you fly in the
right conditions.
Don’t do any deliberate stalls or spins with your motorised paraglider. Even if you are
confident with these manoeuvres in free flight, they are far more demanding and
dangerous on your paramotor due to the high wing loading and the big mass inertia.
In case you feel a decrease in the brake pressure, especially during climbs, release the
brakes immediately and reduce the throttle. In a fully developed spin or stall it is
important to release the brakes at the right time, as described in the general manual.
Always consider the reduced brake travel while climbing, learn to apply the right amount
of power at the right time and take care not to apply lots of outside brake in turns,
particularly when turning against the engine’s torque.
INSTRUCTION AND LOCAL LAWS
As a young sport paramotoring is not evenly regulated across different countries. Check
with your local paragliding or paramotoring national associations. In some countries the
complete device – the wing and the paramotor unit – has to be tested for compatibility.
Remember, even experienced paraglider pilots must undergo training to safely learn how
to paramotor.
INSPECTION INTERVALS
Because of the higher load and engine vibration the main lines of your Golden5 may age
faster than in free flight. Further, the minimum strength required is higher because of the
higher take-off weight. Therefore the main lines of all Golden5s used for paramotor flights
have to be inspected every 100 flying hours. A complete inspection of the glider is
necessary after 24 months as usual. Please note your paramotor hours carefully and
contact your Gradient distributor for a line inspection. Please advise your service centre
about the paramotor use of your glider.
Finally, we wish you many pleasant, safe and enjoyable flights with your Golden5!
