Triple Seven GAMBIT, Руководство пользователя

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Final preflight check
1. Strap into the harness. The leg straps should be the first to be
connected on the take-off and the last ones to be released
after the flight. Make sure you are strapped in correctly and
wearing a helmet.
2. Check the risers for twists and that the carabiners are properly
closed. Check if the speed system is not affecting your risers
– accelerating unintentionally.
3. Check the lines. The A riser lines should be on top, and all
lines untangled. Check that none of the lines are lying over or
below the canopy.
4. Check the canopy. The glider should be spread out in the
shape of an arch and all cells open.
5. Check the wind, take-off and airspace. The wind should
be favourable for take-off and the pilot’s level of expertise.
Airspace should be cleared, together with the take-off area.
Inflation, control, take-off
The Gambit has easy take-off behavior for its class, and does
not require any additional advice regarding the forward or reverse
launch. Try to divide and practice the take-off procedure in three
steps.
1. Inflating and raising the glider
2. Controlling the wing and wing check
3. Accelerating and take-off
It is always advisable to practice and improve proper launching
techniques as this reduces unnecessary additional stress before
the take-off.
Wind speeds up to 25 to 30km/h are considered strong and extra
care is required for the flight. If you are launching in strong winds
we recommend the reverse launch technique, with your brakes
in the right hands at all times. Launch the glider with a gentle pull
and then walk towards it if necessary to reduce the relative wind
force. When the glider is above you, gently control the wing and
take off.
Line knots or tangles
If you fail to observe a line knot or you find yourself flying with a
knot before being able to prevent the unintentional, uncontrolled
take-off, try to stay away from the ground or other pilots by flying
away from the mountain, before taking any corrective action on
the wing. This means that you weight shift and/or counter brake
the opposite side of the wing and control the flying direction with
the least amount of force needed for the wing to fly straight away
from the mountain. Be careful not to apply too much brake or
to fly too slowly to avoid a stall or spin. When you are at a safe
distance away from the mountain and you have gained relative
height by flying away, you may want to gently and briefly pull the
lines that are tangled with the knot. If the knot is on the brake lines
you might want to gently and briefly “pump” the appropriate brake
line. Please note that by pulling the lines, the knot may get stuck
in a worse position and the situation may escalate also to a stall
or spin. Therefore, if you estimate that you can control the wing
relatively safely and that the knot is not released by gently and
briefly pulling the tangled lines, immediately fly to the landing
zone and land safely.