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Just like with takeoff, there are two different landingtechniques:

a) Passenger in front of the pilot:

With stronger headwind this is without problems, since no running is neccessary.
Otherwise you can encounter the same problems as in takeoff.

b)Passenger beside the pilot:

As with the takeoff, running is much easier, especially with no headwind.In case of a fall, the pilot will not hurt 
the passenger by falling onto him. If landing sidebyside, plan for a long final to shove the passenger to the side 
right in time with the leg. This pushing to the side should remind the passenger that the final stage of flight 
begins and that he should erect himself upright.The passenger hanging on the side could lead to a slight 
turning tendency, which has to be counteracted.

7. How to check your paraglider:

Every paraglider delivered is tested and measured by us. Nevertheless we advise you to check your paraglider 
for the following criteria. You should also follow these instruction after a long intensive flight, hard manoeuvers 
or an accident on landing, eg: tree landing.

Check: 
the seams where the lines attach, at the the risers and at the canopy for any damage.
that all the lines have been sewn correctly and are free of damage
that all the line locks have been screwed up properly and the plastic inlets are tight
that all width of cloth, the ribs and V-attachments are free of rips

Every fault no matter how small must be checked and repaired by a professional. A damaged 
paraglider is not air-worthy.

8. Adjusting the brake-/steering-line:

The two main steering/brake lines lead up to a line cascade which is fixed to the trailing edge. On the risers 
the steering lines run through a pulley and are connected to a handle. These handles are fixed to the risers 
with a magnetic clip when not in use. The length of the steering lines is set correctly at the factory and 
should not be changed. The brake-lines have to have at least 5cm of free play (before the brake gets 
effective). The improper adjustment of the steering lines can cause severe changes to inflight behaviour.

9. In-flight:

9.1. Take-off preparation:

Before every take-off you have to do an accurate pre-flight check. You have to check the risers, lines and the 
canopy is not damaged in any way. Also you have to make sure that the line locks (maillon rapide shackles) are 
closed firmly and are fixed against turning by it´s plastic inlays.

The harness has to be put on with a maximum of attention. Of course the pilot is responsible for the correct 
fitting and closing of the passenger´s harness. After you have put the harness on you have to check again if all 
buckles are closed correctly. Also you have to make sure that the rescue-container is closed correctly and the 
release-handle of the rescue-system is placed correctly. (see in the manual of the harness!!) 

If there is any defect, you are definitely not allowed to take-off!

The easiest way to take off with the Voyager Biplace is to lay it out in an arc. You have to lay it out against the 
wind.

The line-levels as well as the brake-lines have to be sorted accurately, also the risers have to be sorted. All lines 
have to run free without any twistings or knots. No lines are allowed to lay under the canopy.

When all preparations are done the main carabiners of the T-bar are connected to the risers. You have to take 
care that all carabiners (T-bar, pilot´s and passenger´s harness) are closed correctly.

Checklist:

Paraglider:

- Canopy free of damages?
- Risers free of damages?
- line locks closed tightly and fixed against twisting by it´s plastic inlays?
- Lines free of damages?
-All lines including brake-lines free running and without any twists?

Harness:

- Rescue-container closed?
- Release-handle of the rescue-system attached correctly?
- All buckles closed correctly (also at passenger´s harness)?
- All carabiners closed correctly(T-bar, pilot´s and passenger´s harness) ?

Take-off:

- Risers mounted correctly? Without twists!
- Trimmer adjusted symmetrically?
- Brake-handle and the correct level of riser taken in hand?
- Pilot in the middle of the canopy, that all lines are streched symmetrically?
- Winddirection o.k.?
- Obstacles on the ground?
- Airspace free?

9.2. Take-off:

The take-off with the Voyager Biplace is quite easy. Generally we recommend to take both A-risers ( A and A´) 
for starting the Voyager Biplace. Depending on the starting-technique, the wind-situation and the terrain you 
can alternatively use only the inner A-risers (A) for lifting up the glider.
For a better orientation the different risers are marked with different colours.

The pilot, who is ready for take-off, holds the A-risers and the brake-handles of each side in his hands. The A-
lines are already streched a little bit. On flat take-off areas or at low-wind conditions you can also go one step 

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Summary of Contents for Voyager Biplace

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Page 2: ...w independence world com Stabilizer lines Upper sail Main lines Riser with line shackles Brake handle Stabilizer Main carabiner Type label at the middle profile Main brake line Trailing edge Bottom sa...

Page 3: ...ical innovations or modified type approval tests and or modified teaching methods Out of this reason it s advisable to get updates about maybe modified teaching methods ortestsdirectlybyusortheaccordi...

Page 4: ...lines up at the trailing edge and main brake lines at the brake handle The lines are differentiated in A B C D level and the brake Within the levels always 2 top lines are combined to one middle sect...

Page 5: ...tuation For single seated flights the Voyager S can be equipped with longer risers with a speed system which can be activated by the legs of the pilot As soon as this speed system is released it autom...

Page 6: ...s ok as long as the solo reserve is taken out of the harness to assure it is not being used by the passenger 6 2 Reserve parachute Tandemflying requires a special reserve It needs to be certified and...

Page 7: ...ill ad It is advisable mainly in stronger wind With little wind runningdistance will be longer and running fast behind each other is difficult There is a risk of pilot kicking the heels of the passeng...

Page 8: ...any damage that all the lines have been sewn correctly and are free of damage that all the line locks have been screwed up properly and the plastic inlets are tight that all width of cloth the ribs a...

Page 9: ...closed tightly and fixed against twisting by it s plastic inlays Lines free of damages All lines including brake lines free running and without any twists Harness Rescue containerclosed Release handle...

Page 10: ...speed the reaction of the canopy is more dynamic in collapses 9 5 Turning The Voyager Biplace has because of it s steering characteristics a very high agility It reacts very directly and without dela...

Page 11: ...amotor But several manufacturers of paramotors are planning to do this certification The current status of the certification can be inquired from the paramotormanufacturerordirectlyfromus 12 Extreme f...

Page 12: ...sverylow Youcantellwhetherornotyourparagliderisparachutal astheflyingnoisecanhardlybeheardeventhoughthe brakes are free and you are sitting in your unusual position under the canopy Normally letting u...

Page 13: ...of loosing control of the steering lines the Voyager Biplace can be flown easily with the rear risers D lines A stall happens quicker when steering with the rear risers as if steered with the brake l...

Page 14: ...eed but increases the risk of a stall Out of this reason always use only the outer A rider A to do big ears By doing big ears you can increase the descent to approx 5m sec and halve the gliding perfor...

Page 15: ...atercleanitimmediatelywithfreshwater Insects in the cells should be removed alive not just only for animal care reasons but the insect secretion is acidandcandamagethefabric Clean your paraglider only...

Page 16: ...E B Stabilo line up at the canopy at the Voyager Biplace M 139cm middle section lines betwenn main and top lines gets the description M For example CM4 4th middle section line from the middle of the g...

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