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FLYING THE ICON
The following information must not under any circumstances be taken as a
manual for practising paragliding. We would like to advise you of the Icon‘s
features and important information for your flying and security.
Preparing for take off:
As for any aircraft a thorough pre-flight check must be made prior to each flight on the
Icon! Before every launch check lines, risers and canopy for damage! Do not launch
with even the slightest damage!
Also check the maillons connecting the lines and the risers. They have to be closed
tight. Put on the harness with maximum care and check the handle of the safety system
and that all the flaps of the outer container are fastened securely and correctly. The
main karabiner must also be checked carefully. Replace it if any damage is visible, or
generally after 300 flying hours. Finally connect the risers to your harness with the main
karabiners.
Check carefully that they are properly closed.
Attention! Never fly with an open main
karabiner! Do not take off if you find any damage on your equipment!
Having unpacked and laid out the paraglider in a slight horseshoe pattern the following
checks must be made:
Checklist:
Preparing the wing:

canopy without any damage

risers without damage

maillons (quick links) closed tight

stitching of the main lines near the risers is o.k.

all main lines run free from the riser to the canopy, brake lines are free
Putting on the harness:

rescue handle and deployment pins secure

buckles (leg- ,front riser) closed

main karabiners
Before takeoff:

speed-system mounted and connected properly

risers not twisted

brake handle in hands, brake lines free

pilot‘s position relative to the wing (centred: all lines same tension)

wind direction

obstacles on the ground

free airspace