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18 Section 4 Setting up the Scorpio and test-flying
04 Setting up the Scorpio
and test-flying
Before the first flight
WARNING
A specialist must test-fly and inspect
the glider before your first flight. The
test-flight must be recorded on the
glider information label.
During production, the Scorpio goes through
several quality control checks before finally
undergoing a detaile type certification test.
Conformity with the reference specimen is
checked and certified before the glider is
delivered to the customer. Extreme care is
taken in the manufacture of all patterns,
lines and riser lengths. They show a high
level of precision and should not be altered
under any circumstances.
WARNING
Any changes or improper repairs to this
paraglider render invalid the
certification and warranty
.
Harness adjustment
Before flying the Scorpio for the first time
and whenever the motor is changed, we
strongly recommend hanging from a frame
with the complete drive unit, to check that
the brakes can be reached and to make
sure that the harness is properly adjusted.
Ideally, this should be done under the
supervision of a flying instructor or, if not,
then at least a very experienced and
conscientious paramotor pilot.
Adjusting the main brake lines
The Scorpio is delivered ex factory with a
brake adjustment marked which complies
with the test sample and which should not
be altered. This adjustment will allow you to
steer and land the glider almost immediately
with most motors.
The main brake lines must be checked by
an expert before the test flight, and must be
fastened so that the mark is visible approx.
5mm above the knot.
Factory setting
Correctly installed brake lines have about
10cm of feed. This is how far you must pull
down the brakes before the trailing edge of
the paraglider starts to move downwards
and begins to brake. Note that the brake
cascades already cause drag by their
aerodynamic resistance.
The factory setting for the Scorpio’s main
brake lines is through the upper pulleys on
the D-risers.
Adjustment to suit hangpoint height
For trikes or older harnesses, designed with
the main hangpoint very high, there is the
option of feeding the brake line through the
lower pulley.
When using the lower pulley, the main brake
line must be lengthened. The lower mark on
the main brake line gives the reference point
for this.
Modern gliders such as the Scorpio have
lower tolerance with regard to brake
adjustment. Length adjustments are
therefore generally not necessary
If you nevertheless adjust the brake
position, you must under all circumstances
keep within the tolerance levels given in the
Maintenance and Service book.