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4.Modifications to the paraglider
The specifications on delivery match those the wing has been certified with. Any unauthorized modification
(such as changing the length of the lines, changing the riser) will most likely result in a loss of certification!
Only the main brake line can be adjusted to a small extent:
On the main brake line is a mark where the brake handle is knotted. This setting can be slightly adapted to
have sufficient braking distance available in extreme flight situations and when landing, and on the other
hand not to constantly pull the brakes, especially in accelerated flight!
It is recommended that you take advantage of expert assistance to avoid the wrong setting or wrong knotting
technique. A wrong knot can slip surprisingly, also too short brake lines can significantly affect the flight
behavior, resulting in the loss of certification.
5.Suitable harness
The choice of the harness significantly influences the flight behavior of the FANTASIA. There are harnesses
that allow very effective weight shi ing, but also pass on turbulences relatively undamped to the pilot. Less
agile harnesses allow no extreme weight shi , but the pilot is less shaken by turbulences.
A competent flight school can help with individual expert advice.
6.Legal weight range
The FANTASIA is only approved for use within a certain weight range. This means the total weight, consisting
of pilot, paraglider and harness (and other equipment).
If the FANTASIA is flown in the lower half of the permitted weight range, reduced agility and more dampened
flight characteristics are to be expected. In strong turbulence, the lower stability of the canopy is noticeable.
If you fly the FANTASIA in the upper half of the weight range, the dynamics and stability of the wing increase.
The trim speed also increases slightly. The self-damping of the glider, even a er collapsing, decreases
slightly.
C.Flying with the FANTASIA
It is recommended to do the first flights with a new glider in calm conditions to get used to the flight
behavior. Also, a few launches on the training hill or ground handling are recommended to get a feel for the
wing and its reactions.
1.Starting
The pilot must make sure that all equipment is in good condition before take-off. In particular, the wing, the
harness and the rescue system. The type table must be checked. It is important to make sure that you are in
the legal weight range.
Necessary start checks:
1. Strapped in (leg straps and chest strap on the harness closed, chin strap on the helmet closed)
2. Hooked in correctly (risers not twisted, hooked in carabiner, accelerator connected correctly,
carabiners locked)
3. Lines (A-line above, all lines sorted, brake line runs freely to the brake pulley)
4. Canopy (canopy is prepared in a bow with open leading edges)
5. Wind and airspace (wind direction from the front, airspace free)
The pilot performs the control look up and makes sure that the wing is completely open above him, with no
knots in the lines.
The final decision to start has to be made only in the case there are no faults.
Otherwise, the start should be stopped immediately for security reasons!