BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES
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Trike Launching
Make sure there is enough clear space upwind to launch and climb out safely, avoiding trees,
power lines and any other obstacles that may affect you should you have a power failure.
Always fly with a safety margin so that power failures do not leave you compromised. You
should always be able to glide to a suitable landing place.
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Following the pre flight inspection lay the wing out in a perfect arch with the leading edge
open
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Attach risers to the carabiners or hang points of your trike
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Lay the lines neatly over the line support points on both sides of the frame
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Pull the trike forwards so that it is perfectly centred with the wing and aligned to the wind.
Tension the lines symmetrically being careful to not close the leading edge
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Ensure the lines are clear of the front wheel
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To improve the inflation characteristics, it is advised to set the trimmers to the first
(lower) white line position and to use the A-Assist system when using a trike unit.
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After completing the pre-flight checks and confirming the conditions are favourable,
commence the launch by smoothly applying enough throttle to start rolling forwards and
inflate the wing
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Once the wing has inflated to approximately 60 degrees give full throttle to increase
forward speed
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During the take off run whilst the wing is inflated above the head, pitch and directional
control should be maintained with the brakes.
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If the wing is inflating asymmetrically, decrease the throttle to a minimum but just enough
to maintain forward speed. Correction should be made using the brakes and by driving
the front wheel so that the trike unit remains directly under the wing
Extra care must be taken when launching in wind, it is possible for the trike to be pulled
backwards during the inflation process or sideways in the case of an asymmetric inflation.
Even in average wind strengths, without good pilot control it is possible to be pulled backwards
or sideways, potentially inverting the trike and trapping the pilot and passenger inside.
IMPORTANT
The trimmers can be
set to the white line
position for better
inflation behaviour
during take-off. This is
especially important in
light winds and/or at
high altitudes.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT attempt to
trike launch in strong
winds.
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