MAC PARA Charger2, Руководство пользователя

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Reverse launch Technique
The Charger 2 is easy to reverse launch.
The most important skill to perform the reverse launch successfully is to fully understand
ground handling. You need to be able to keep the wing directly overhead and into wind
while taking off on flat ground. When doing a reverse launch in strong winds the Charger 2
can surge forward quickly or lift off sooner than desired. To avoid this, walk towards the
canopy during inflation. We recommend pulling the trimmers down 2-3 cm from the neutral
position.
To reverse launch the Charger 2 in wind, get the canopy over your head by using the A
and D riser method. Holding onto the D lines stop it from over shooting and guiding the A
lines in the opposite hand help it come up. This stops you from applying both brakes and
pushing your hands back towards the propeller.
Hold the A lines in the left hand along with the left brake handle and the throttle (if you
have it on the left side), and the D lines in the right hand along with the right brake handle
(and the throttle if you have it on the right side). Once the canopy is above your head you
release the A and D risers then turn 180 degrees into wind while keeping the glider under
control. Once you feel equal pressure and a stable canopy above you then you can
accelerate. Once you are safely airborne, continue heading into the wind to gain enough
height.
Do not try to climb too steeply by applying too much brake. The additional drag caused by
brakes decreases actual climbing rate. If there are no obstacles present, it is safer to fly
level for a while after take-off and gain some speed before converting it to height.
As already mentioned, don`t try to get into the seat immediately after you leave the ground
as you are still relatively low. Instead, continue into the wind, climb to a safe height, and
then gently throttle back before getting into your harness/seat.
It is better to start to learn this A and D reverse technique without the paramotor. Once you
practise a bit you can start trying it with the paramotor. Using this technique allows you to
build a wall directly into wind while standing in the centre of the canopy.
When deflating the canopy on the ground in strong winds or aborting a launch, pull down
on the C or D risers instead of the brakes. Using the brakes in strong wind will cause more
lift. This could lift the pilot up off the ground and dangerously drag him/her back.
Golden rule! For any aircraft the most important thing on take-off is proper amount of
speed. High angles of attack and low speeds are more likely to cause a stall.
ATTENTION! You should always be able to land safely in case of engine failure.
Too much brake input during take-off is risky. Depending on the design and power of your
paramotor unit, it is possible that you will notice engine torque moments while not sitting
properly in your harness. Be ready to counter-steer with a brake input to correct turning
tendencies and keep you flying straight. You also can compensate torque moments by
adjusting cross bracing if present on your harness or by adjusting Charger 2 torque
compensator line on the opposite riser of the torque turn. Different settings of trims on each
riser and shifting your weight to the opposite side of the turn tendency will help to keep the
glider in a straight direction after take-off.