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but if you contact us in doubt, we are always ready to help.
First flights
In order to get familiar with your wing we recommend flying with trimmers set
slow, because in this configuration Nucleon WRC Cabrio behaves as a
classic paraglider. Flying like that try pulling the brakes some until you feel
resistance, usually it will be at about 1/4 of the range.
Once you feel competent with your wing, you can start experimenting with
faster trim settings and speed system. Learn to use all the additional speed
and safety of the Nucleon WRC Cabrio.
3.3.1 TAKE OFF
Classic foot launch
Even when it seems that there is no wind at all, it is rarely so. Therefore
always be careful in determining the conditions, as in PPG flying it is most
important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind
(danger of losing your airspeed while crossing the wind gradient is greatly
reduced). Special attention must be paid to trees, power lines and other
obstacles, including the possibility of emerging rotors.
Wing preparation
Lay out the paraglider downwind of the power unit, with all suspension lines
taut and pointing toward center of the power unit. The risers are to be laid on
the ground. Set the trimmers at “0” (see fig. 5). In strong conditions faster
settings can be advised. Make sure that you warm up the engine while
standing windward of the wing. Stop the engine before clipping in the risers.
Now have a quick check whether:
+
the helmet is on and locked
+
the risers are clipped in the carabiners
+
the trimmers are se,
+
nothing will get in propeller's way
+
steering lines and handles are free and not twisted
+
engine is delivering full power
+
airspace is clear for take off
When you are sure everything is OK, you can clip in the wing and execute
launch as described in paragraph 3.2.1.a.
From now on you should steer the paraglider facing forward only, without
looking back over your shoulder (when the wing is low behind you, turning
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