Utilization:
Before launching is necessary to attach a quick clamp or the carabiner to
the risers speed system’s handle. It is important to observe that the cord
must be free of obstacles. The friction with risers can cause damage.
Attention:
The utilization of the speed system reduces de angle of attack thus
increasing the relative velocity and instability making easier to collapse.
Therefore do not use the speed system in turbulent conditions and
always with enough altitude, away from obstacles and other pilots.
•
Never use the speed system in extreme maneuvers;
•
In case the canopy collapses release immediately the stirrup and
make the necessary corrections;
•
Do not release the control handles!
Illustration:
Risers:
1. Speed system
2. Control Handle
3. Brake pulley
HARNESSES
All ABS harnesses are recommended to
SOL SONIC
. They are tested with
carabiner at 43 and 47cm high from the board according to the harness
size. It is necessary be carefull because the carabiner height affects the
brake normal position.
In order to guarantee a better stability and re-command adjust the
distance between carabiners
(chest adjustment)
at 42cm. More than 5cm
variations might alter the canopy characteristics.
Warning
:
•
Cross straps may worse the pilotage and do not improve the safety.
Pre-Flight:
A pre-flight is necessary with any glider as well to
SOL SONIC
. This fight
must be carried out in a training hill. Having unpacked and laid out the
paraglider in a horseshoe shape, the following checks must be made
before flying:
•
The paraglider should be arranged in such way that the A-lines in the
center section of the canopy will tension before the ones at the wing
tips. This allows an easy take-off and with a good directional
stability;
•
Pay attention to the wind direction when you open the canopy in such
way that the two halves be symmetrical inflated;
•
All lines must be organized and not be twisted to anything. Special
attention should be paid to the ‘A’-lines, which should run free and
untangled from the ‘A’-risers
(marked with red) to
the canopy;
•
It is equally important to untangle the brake lines so that they are
clear and cannot get caught during launch;
•
All lines must be checked and risers ordered. When the risers are
aligned and not twisted the control lines should run freely through
the pulleys
(in the back riser)
to the trailing edge of the canopy;
•
It is very important that no lines are looped around in the canopy. A
“line –over” may have disastrous consequences during the take off;
•
Before and after every flight, perform a thorough check of the lines,
risers and canopy for any damage.
Warning
:
•
Do not launch in case of even the smallest damage!
