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The main storage compartment is at
the back. The glider bag can be stored
in this compartment.
A further storage pocket is under the
leg loops. This can be used for water
ballast.
On the right hand side there is a po-
cket which may be useful for a came-
ra, etc.
In the air
General
The SOMNIUM was designed for a slight to medium reclined seating position. It
was not intended to be flown fully reclined. This facilitates good all-round vision, a
high degree of wing control and exact, sensitive maneuvering.
As well as a comfortable, ergonomic seating position, passive safety is one of the
greatest strengths of the SOMNIUM:
• even before take off a foam protector is unfolding. This is particularly important
during take off.
• Once in the air, an airbag around the back of the pilot inflates to a larger volume.
In the case of an impact, the pilot is protected not only in the area of their poste-
rior, but also around their back.
• The main storage compartment behind the pilot’s back offers additional protec-
tion: once it is filled with the folded rucksack, this serves as an additional buffer.
Pre-flight check
Before every take off, please perform the following five-point check:
1. Buckled up:
leg and chest straps are connected, helmet chin strap is closed
2. Clipped in:
risers are not twisted, speed system is correctly connected, carabi-
ners are locked
3. Lines:
A-lines are on top, all lines are sorted and free of knots, brake lines run
cleanly through the pulleys
4. Wing:
wing is laid out on launch in an arc with the leading edge open
5. Wind and air space:
wind is suitable for take off, air space is clear
Launch and landing
The SOMNIUM allows a great range of movement. Moving from a seated to a stan-
ding position is simple. Well in advance of landing (approximately 30 meters above
the ground), the legs should be taken out of the pod.
Getting into the pod
After taking off remain upright and bend your left leg backwards. It should reach
the pod without problems. Because of the asymmetric design of the pod it must be
the left, not the right leg. Now you can stretch the pod, sit back and place the right
leg inside the pod.
Please note! If the speed system has not been properly adjusted, the foot may
push on the speed bar instead of the pod. In this case, please check the adjust-
ment of the speed bar.
Turns
You can adjust the agility of your harness by varying the width of the chest strap.
The tighter the chest strap, the higher the damping. The wider, the more agile the
handling. There is no optimal width. The correct adjustment is a question of perso-
nal preference.
Acceleration
If the speed system is engaged, the seating position changes. The upper body mo-
ves back and the seating position becomes more reclined.
It is imperative that you connect the speed bar to the metal rings at the end of the
seat board. These pull the speed bar back into its original position. Additionally it
should be connected to the footplate using the two bungees. These fix it into place
and prevent it from twisting in flight.
