Types of use
Section 06
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After release, return the trimmers to a position
which suits the conditions.
WARNING
The most common cause of stall on winch is
releasing the A-risers too early while the
glider is rising. The pilot should ensure that
the canopy is above him before the “start”
command is given.
Any changes to direction using the brakes
should not be carried out until the canopy is
already above the pilot, as too much brake
can cause the glider to fall down again or be
towed in a non-flyable condition.
Winch-towing requires special training and
special regulations must be observed. These
are:
The pilot must have completed the
appropriate training and hold a licence
(which includes tandem flights).
The winch and release must have a
certificate of compliance which covers the
towing of (tandem) paragliders.
The winch operator must have undertaken
training which includes the towing of
(tandem) paragliders.
The TWIN RS may not be towed with more
than the permissible towline tension.
TIP
For a winch launch too, laying out the canopy
in a half-moon shape will help to ensure that
it fills and rises evenly on launch.
This considerably reduces the need to make
corrections during launch, allowing a
controlled and safe launch.
Attaching the towline release system
The optimal attachment point for the towline
release should be as close as possible to the
system’s centre of gravity. The ideal attachment
point on a paraglider is level with the harness
hang point or directly on the risers.
For tandem use, the optimal attachment point
is the passenger’s harness hangpoint.
Make sure that the passenger is not able to
undo the release accidentally and make sure
that the pilot is able to undo the release from
any position.
WARNING
When using rigid tow releases, the
release/shackle
distance
should
be
extended sufficiently (cord or webbing strap)
and the release must be secured with a
retaining cord so that it does not fly back (in
the event of towline failure).
When using the release system attachment,
ensure that the distance between the risers
is not reduced (risk of twist).
Motorised flight
In Germany, use of paragliders for motorised
flight requires additional certification.
The TWIN RS 2 is not intended to be certified
for motorised flight at the point of printing.
Solo paragliding
The TWIN RS 2 is designed for solo paragliding.
Tandem paragliding
The TWIN RS 2 is designed for tandem
paragliding.
Aerobatics
In Germany, it is prohibited to perform
aerobatics using a paraglider, which under
German law is included under the term “aerial
sports equipment” -
Luftsportgerät
. Aerobatics
is defined as flight manoeuvres at an angle
greater than 135° along the longitudinal (roll)
axis or lateral (pitch) axis.
The TWIN RS 2 was not developed or tested for
aerobatic use.
WARNING
Any type of acrobatic manoeuvre at all on
the TWIN RS 2 is contrary to law and illegal.
The pilot would be putting his/her life at risk.
Acrobatics involves a risk of unpredictable
flight attitudes, which could lead to damage
to material and structural failure.
