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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY X pressure
EN REV.V01 - 2020
7
THE FLIGHT_
7.1
Flying experience
These operating instructions only deal with the relevant points regarding flight technology
that are important for the
GRAVITY Xpressure
. It cannot and should not replace sound
flight training in a recognized, authorised flight school! Without flight training and
experience, flying with paragliders is extremely dangerous!
7.2
Take-off
After the paraglider has been unpacked and laid out in a semicircle, the following points
must be followed and checked:
1.)
the paraglider should be flattened out in a way that the lines in the middle of the
paraglider are evenly under tension and slightly earlier than those at the wing ends when
they are pulled up with the A-risers. This ensures an easy and directionally stable start
2.)
When laying/ flattening out, please pay attention to the wind direction so that when
pulling up against the wind both halves of the paraglider can rise symmetrically
3.)
If the risers are not twisted, the brake lines run freely through the guides to the rear
edge of the glider
4.)
No lines are to run directly underneath the canopy cap. Make sure they are properly
organized underneath the gilder canopy. Otherwise it can have disastrous consequences
5.)
The 5-point check should never be forgotten of course
The 5-point check should include the following:
a)
buckled up/ strapped (helmet, harness and carabiners closed)
b)
suspended (the risers are not twisted when hung in the carabiner, the accelerator is
correctly hooked in, the carabiner is locked)
c)
lines (A-lines above, all lines sorted, brake line runs freely to the brake roll(er))
d)
canopy (cap is arched with an opened leading edge at the start)
e)
wind and airspace (wind suitable for take-off, free airspace)
The centre of the screen of the GRAVITY Xpressure is identified by the GRAVITY logo on
the leading edge. It is sufficient to only take the A main risers (into your hands). Since the
GRAVITY Xpressure only shows very little tendency to shoot forward/ exceeding the pilot, it
only needs to be slowed down a little in the starting phase. Any directional corrections with
the brakes should only be undertaken when the canopy is already over the pilot, otherwise
the glider can fall back due to excessive braking. The remaining risers should not be
touched in the starting phase. The cap is filled with a steady, even pull and only a slight start
impulse overall. Unlike conventional gliders, it is not necessary to fill the GRAVITY Xpressure
with strong wind-up movements or even a few quick steps. This also applies to little wind
and even zero wind. Dosed winding is the easiest and safest way to start the GRAVITY
Xpressure. Once the pilot has made sure that the cap is fully open above him, the final
decision to take off is made. After a few dynamic steps, the pilot takes off.
