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the  chest  strap  increases  stability  but  also  the  risk  of  twists  following  glider 
collapse,  and  it  also  increases  the  frequency  of  getting  collapses  due  to  poor 
feedback from the glider.  

Flight preparation 

  Whilst unfolding your paraglider check the canopy and cell walls for damage. 

Always take into consideration that the paraglider may have become damaged 
during transportation. 

  Check the lines for knots, twisting and damage, the brake lines for knots, kinks 

and  their  symmetric.  Loose  or  incorrect  brake  knots  can  cause  serious 
accidents through loss of the steering of the glider!  

  Separate the line groups carefully and bring the risers in order. All lines must 

run  freely  from  harness  to  canopy.  It  is  equally  important  that  the  lines  are 
unhindered and cannot get caught up during the launch.  

  Check the rescue system (handle’s pins fixed in the loops and the closed cover 

of your harness). 

  Please ensure that both you and your passenger are wearing gear which offers 

both optimal comfort and protection (helmet with chin protection, boots, gloves 
and an overall). 

  At last connect the karabiners of the harnesses and the risers to the spreader. 

The choice of the optimal hook up point is dependent on the type of harness 
used  and  also  the  weight  and  body  size  of  both  the  pilot  and  passenger.  In 
order  to  find  the  optimal  hook  up  points,  we  recommend  that  you  try  out 
different situations in a simulator.  

  Check that 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-off is, like at all other gliders too, not the 
force but the constancy of the pull.  
Hold  only  the  middle  A  risers  and  the  handles  of  the  brakes,  after  you  have 
finished the obligatory preflight check. When you pull on the A-risers, the lines in 
the middle of the wing should be under tension before the lines on the wing ends. 
This ensures an even easier start. Use progressive pressure on the A risers and 
the energy of our own bodies weight until the wing is fully inflated overhead. The 
canopy is inflated quickly due to the super short lines. When there is no pull from 
the lines and the wing is overhead, use slight pressure on the brake. Look up and 
make sure that the canopy is fully inflated. After a few accelerating steps and at 
the  same  time  let  go  of  the  brakes  gently,  you  will  take  off  with  your  passenger. 
Then use slight pressure again on the brakes to fly at a speed with minimal sink.  

The  completely  opened  trimmer  must  not  be  used  in  extreme,  not  flyable 
strong wind to force a start. 

Active flying 

The 

TWICE TE

 has an extremely high stability. We advise you to apply the brakes 

at all times whilst flying in turbulences. You hereby increase the opening angle and 
the  wing  is  more  stable.  At  the  same  time  the  pilot  has  a  better  feeling  for  the 
canopy via the brakes. When flying into strong thermals please pay attention that 
the  canopy  does  not  remain  behind  the  pilot.  This  is  avoided  by  releasing  the 

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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