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Reverse launching for stronger winds
Because the Revo3 launches so easily it is possible to perform a reverse launch with both front risers and one
brake in one hand and the throttle and opposite brake in the other. It is also possible to launch with just brakes
and NO “A”s. If the wind is appreciable then this is the easiest method of launching, but if the wind is light and
variable, the difficulty of running backwards safely with a motor on, may make a forward launch preferable.
It is wise not to open your Revo3 out to the point where it is liable to be caught by the wind until you are ready
to launch, especially if it is already connected to your motor. (With the new duel CLE system, the Revo3 has a
habit of springing into life)!
Lay the folded wing on its back with the trailing edge pointing into the wind.
Unfold it just enough to locate and A line and untwist the risers and checking first that no lines have gone over
the leading edge.
Extend the risers upwind as usual, separating left from right.
We suggest that you pre-twist the risers over each other half-a-turn in the direction in which you wish to turn
during launch and lay them out in this position with the rear risers uppermost. This is because, once clipped in,
the propeller cage on your back makes it virtually impossible to turn without assistance when the wing is on
the ground.
Carry out your standard pre-flight checks now.
Having started and warmed up your motor upwind of the wing, attach yourself to the power unit, face the wing,
approach the risers and clip them on to the appropriate malions.
By pulling on “A” and “D” risers simultaneously the wing rises up like a wall, facing the wind and ready to
launch. The “A”s encourage the air intakes to present themselves to the wind, the “D”s keep it on the ground.
On uneven ground the leading edge of the wing should be level with the horizon. We recommend that you
momentarily raise the wing off the ground to check for tangles and line snags.
Holding risers, brakes and throttle control as outlined above, gently pull the front risers up to lift the wing over
your head. It is unlikely to over-fly you, especially if it is trimmed to fly fast. This may be contrary to what your
paragliding intuition tells you, but on the faster settings (trim neutral) the Revo3’s Reflex wing section stabiliz-
es the wing and prevents it from pitching forward. It may even sit back a little but applying a small amount of
brake makes it pop forward.
When the wing is steady above you, turn around, apply power, and take off. As with forward launching, the
trim/power/brake relationship must be established for the best rate of climb and forward speed.
Hot Pilot tip:-
.Turning around will be much easier if you tilt the wing slightly over into the direction you are about to rotate
into.
If at any time you are not happy with your launch, you can simply abort by lowering the wing to the ground by
using the rear or “D” risers.
. This is a cross-hands reverse launch. You must master this technique before attempting it under power.
No amount of ground handling practice is enough! Your local paramotoring/paragliding school may also assist
you here.
. All control inputs should be smooth and progressive.
. Don’t attempt to take off if the wing isn’t level overhead. Dangerous oscillations may result if you apply full
power when it is off to one side.
. Keep your undercarriage (legs) down until you are definitely flying!
. The faster the trim setting, the more brake the wing will need to get off the ground. Speed systems may
cause problems when clipping in. Don’t get your lines crossed!
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