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15
FIRST CHECK AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTION
With every new glider, the following points should be checked:
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Connection points between the glider and the harness.
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Check that there are no lines twisted, tangled or knotted.
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Check that the risers and speed-system are hooked up to the harness correctly.
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Check that the trimmers are set to the neutral position or below.
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Motor related checks to be done in accordance with motor manufacturers manual.
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Harness related checks to be done in accordance with harness manufacturers manual.
REGULAR INSPECTION CHECKS
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Damage to lines, webbing and thread on the stitching of the harness and risers.
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The stainless-steel connection links on the risers are not damaged and are fully closed.
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The pulleys of the speed system are free to move and the lines are not twisted.
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The condition of the brake lines, stainless steel rings and the security of the knot attaching the brake handle to the brake line.
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The sewing and connection of the lines.
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Damage to hook up points on the glider.
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Internal damage to the ribs and diagonal ribs.
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Damage to the top and bottom panels and seams between panels.
16
FLYING
TIPS
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Never position the Trike / Motor downwind of the wing.
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Double check that there is no fuel leakage.
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Do you have enough fuel for the flight? It is always better to have too much than too little!
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Check that there is nothing loose in the harness that could possibly contact the propeller in flight.
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Whenever you encounter a problem, fix it
AT ONCE
however small it is!
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Always put on and lock your helmet before getting in the harness.
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Before each launch do a full pre-flight inspection.
In powered flight most of the wing characteristics remain as described above
(Chapter 16). Still there is additional information needed, concerning power output, proper matching of the wing/engine/propeller etc.
APCO can try to
give advice on
some possible tested combinations, but if you contact your nearest APCO dealer or frame manufacturer
they will always be ready to help.
NOTE
:
Before each flight, it is essential to perform a
complete check of the all your equipment,
including the wing, harnesses, frame, reserve
parachute and engine.
