First flights
In order to get familiar with your wing we recommend flying with closed
trimmers first (read area up to “0” position), because in this configuration
Nucleon behaves as a classic wing. Flying like that try pulling the brakes
some until you feel resistance, usually it will be at about 1/4 of the brake
travel. Once you feel confident with your wing, you can start experimenting
with faster trim settings and speed system. Learn to use all of the additional
speed and safety of the Nucleon.
3.3.1 TAKE-OFF
Classic launch with no wind
Even when it seems that there is no wind at all, it is rarely so. Therefore
always be careful in determining the conditions, since in PPG flying it is most
important that the launch and initial climb are performed with a head wind
(the danger of losing your airspeed while crossing the the wind gradient is
greatly reduced). Special attention must be paid to trees, power lines and
other obstacles, including the possibility of emerging rotors.
Paraglider 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 completely closed. In conditions faster
settings can be advised (blue areas). 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 if:
+
the helmet is on and locked,
+
the risers are clipped in the carabiners,
+
the trimmers are properly set,
+
the ALC+ handles are fitted to the risers by magnetic lock
+
nothing will get in propeller's way,
+
speed system is running without problems,
+
steering lines and handles are free and not twisted,
+
the engine delivers full power,
+
take off area is clear of obstacles and free to use.
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, without looking
back over your shoulder (when the wing is low behind you, turning can
cause some lines to get in the propeller). Still, possible fall on your back and
damaging the propeller is dangerous (and costly!) so it should be avoided at
any price, even that of some damaged lines!
During take-off, when you feel the strain on both risers to be equal, make
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