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What happens when happens? 

Knots and tangles 

The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate 
the wing for take-off. If you notice a knot before take-off, immediately stop running 
and do not take-off.  
If you have taken-off with a knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the 
opposite side of the knot and gently apply the brake line on that side too. You can 
gently try to pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened or try to 
identify the line with the knot in it. Try to pull the identified line to see if the knot 
releases. If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it, carefully and safely fly to 
the nearest landing place. 

Be  very  careful  when  trying  to  remove  a  knot.  When  there  are  knots  in  the 
lines or when they are tangled, do not pull too hard on the brake lines, there 
is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated.  

Deep / Parachute Stall 

Your 

TWICE TE 

has been carefully designed to resist entering deep stall. Before 

exiting a deep stall please ensure that the brakes are fully released. Actively exit 
the deep stall by reaching up and push forward with both palms on both A-risers or 
pull on the risers. Avoid flying in very humid air or in rain. A wet canopy may have 
very unpredictable flying characteristics, one of which is a radically increased risk 
of deep stall.  

Never pull the brake-lines during a parachute stall, because the glider would 
go into a full stall immediately. If you find yourself flying in unavoidable rain 
we  strongly  recommend  that  you  avoid  any  sudden  movements  or  radical 
brake line input, that you do not pull Big Ears or B-Line-Stall, and that you 
steer clear of turbulence and avoid a deep flare on landing. 

Asymmetric Collapse 

While  flying  in  turbulent  conditions  it  may  occur  that  a  portion  of  your  glider 
deflates.  However,  just  like  in  flying  in  turbulences,  please  pull  gently  on  both 
brakes. Re-inflation is speeded up by counteracting the turning movement of the 
canopy  until  normal  forward  flight  return.  Then  pump  the  brake  line  on  the 
collapsed side.  

If the collapsed part of the canopy is very big, you have to break the open 
side very dosed (not too much!) to avoid a stall. 

Symmetric Collapse 

Your 

TWICE TE

 normally re-inflates promptly in a symmetric collapse without pilot 

input. Applying the brakes symmetrically will speed things up. 

Emergency Steering 

Should  it  no  longer  be  possible  to  steer  your 

TWICE  TE

,  for  example  due  to  a 

broken  line,  the  glider  may  be  steered  by  gently  pulling  on  either  rear  riser.  We 
recommend  for  emergency  control  in  the  air  to  use  the  stabilo  line.  With  a  bit  of 
weight shift and by pulling down the stabilo (20 cm) allows to control your 

TWICE 

TE

 precisely and easily.  

Summary of Contents for TWICE TE

Page 1: ...Version 1 2015 This manual is copyrighted Partial reproduction is allowed only after prior approval by ICARO paragliders all other rights are reserved...

Page 2: ...ty value Strength value of the lines Estimated condition optical technical Check C Repair R Which repair Check Check valid until Performed by date Porosity value Strength value of the lines Estimated...

Page 3: ...S 9 B LINE STALL 10 SPIRAL DIVE 10 WINGOVER 10 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HAPPENS 11 KNOTS AND TANGLES 11 DEEP PARACHUTE STALL 11 ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 11 SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE 11 EMERGENCY STEERING 11 NEGATIVE SPI...

Page 4: ...ent weather conditions Our products are made with great care and state of the art Each paraglider before it is delivered to the dealer or flight school is checked by ICARO paragliders but test flights...

Page 5: ...stributor assumes no responsibility for accidents occurring while using it Every pilot must ensure that the paraglider is properly checked at regular intervals Environmental aspects The materials of w...

Page 6: ...er Additionally TWICE TE size S is homologated for single flying Canopy The canopy of the TWICE TE is made of synthetic fabric with different strengths where a reinforced thread net is woven in which...

Page 7: ...ollowing rules apply In very turbulent air can cause ambitious cap deformations with wide open trimmers despite the EN B classification The trimmer which is completely opened should never be flown wit...

Page 8: ...at all karabiners are closed and cannot be opened accidentally in flight that the risers are not twisted and the position of the trimmer on both risers Launch The most important thing during the take...

Page 9: ...ge bang on the ground this can cause the cell walls to burst Landing completely opened trimmers is dangerous with a lot of risk and should be omitted Do not brake it too much to avoid a stall of the g...

Page 10: ...as the wing levels out apply the brakes gently This procedure should be done slowly and will take a couple of turns to complete If you pull abruptly and too far on the brakes the canopy may enter a ne...

Page 11: ...y may have very unpredictable flying characteristics one of which is a radically increased risk of deep stall Never pull the brake lines during a parachute stall because the glider would go into a ful...

Page 12: ...olutely vital to stop the motion in a consistent and decisive manner via the brakes Full Stall Spin and full stall are both dangerous and somewhat unpredictable exercises Do not stall or spin your par...

Page 13: ...responsible for any mishaps caused by intentional after sales changes done to the wing The TWICE TE is a very strong paraglider Flying all the descent exercise will not normally pose a structural prob...

Page 14: ...operating hours All inspections and repairs must be documented manual page 2 Terms of the guarantee ICARO paragliders guarantees the proper processing an operation within the allowable limits of prope...

Page 15: ...ers Harnesses who were involved in an accident Rescue equipment which has been thrown for a emergency Gliders harnesses and rescue equipment which have been changed by yourself Gliders harnesses and r...

Page 16: ...d make a note of information such as model type and serial number Porosity Test Use your porosity meter to perform porosity checks at 4 different places of the canopy The results are recorded in the i...

Page 17: ...ll facts have been recorded the technician must make a general assessment Check the backpack for damage to the zips seams and straps and repair if necessary with a sewing machine General Remarks Any o...

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Page 19: ...Page 19 Dispatch protocol Delivery content Inner bag Compression band Risers bag Manual Repair set Outer rucksack Gift Sticker Date Signature...

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