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We recommend that you make the first flight with your new glider in
calm conditions in order to allow you to learn to discover your wing
with peace of mind. A few inflation and control sessions on a school
slope will help you get to know your new paraglider.
The most suitable way of laying out a wing is in an arc, which enables
the paraglider to fill up evenly, starting from the centre. It is essential
to assure that every row of suspension lines is free of tangles and
knots and that no line goes around the wing tip. In fact, any defect in
the sail during the phase of take-off can have unpredictable effects
on the trajectory.
The direction of the take-off, from the wing centre should be into
the wind starting with taut lines and no jerk, leaning forwards for a
progressive pull.
The pilot will limit the movements of his hands to simply accom-
panying the rising wing with front risers applying light traction. Too
strong a traction can partly close the leading edge intakes.
In moderate winds (from 10 mph), in order to avoid a brutal take-off,
it is recommended to use a back to wind technique, by going to the
canopy during the raise to slow down the take off..
Taking off for a pilot unfamiliar with reversed inflation techniques
should be forbidden in wind speeds over 20 km/h.
INFLATION AND TAKE-OFF
