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6.
Towing / winching
The UFO is not tested for towing/winching.
7.
Practical Flying
Pitch Control Behaviour
Compared with a standard paraglider where pitch instability can lead to extreme overshooting,
the UFO at times can feel pitch active, but this pitching is always exhibited in a controlled
degree. A conventional paraglider can overshoot further than that of the UFO.
This manual is not an instruction manual for learning how to fly.
It is assumed that the pilot has had proper training leading to a recognised qualification and
has the ability to fly a tandem paraglider.
a.
Pre-flight check
A careful pre-flight check is recommended before every flight.
The lines, risers, maillons and canopy should be checked for damage. Do not take off if there is
the smallest amount of visible damage.
Ensure that the main Karabiners between harness and risers are undamaged and are closed.
The harness must be put on with greatest care and all straps secured correctly.
Check the correct position of the reserve (rescue) handle and make sure the pins of the reserve
(rescue) are in place.
The lines and risers should be sorted carefully. Check that the risers are not twisted and that
the brake lines are running free. All lines must run from riser to canopy free from tangles or
knots – during flight it is often not possible to release knots in lines.
Lines lay directly in contact with the ground. Therefore, take care that they don’t get caught or
snagged during take-off.
No lines should be underneath the canopy, line-overs can cause accidents.
The canopy should be laid out in a circular shape facing the wind so that all lines become
tensioned evenly when inflating.
ATTENTION: NEVER TAKE OFF (START) WITH OPEN KARABINAS!
b.
Check-list – pre-flight-check
Lay the glider out into a slight arc and check that:
Canopy is dry and undamaged
Cell openings are free of obstructions
Risers are without damage and all stitching is intact
Maillons on lines are closed correctly
All lines are free from tangles or knots
Brakes lines run freely through the pulleys
Knots on brake lines are secure
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