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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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