Pre-flight check
- Lines are clear and leading edge is open
- Karabiners and maillons are tight
- All harness buckles are closed
- Helmet on
- Check reserve parachute
- Accelerator bar is attached
- Wind direction is perpendicular to the glider
- Airspace is clear
You are not allowed to change the paraglider construction except adjusting the brake
lines, because it might lead to unpredictability in flying and make the paraglider
dangerous in certain flying situations.
You must never use Discovery-3 for:
- jumps;
- tandem-flying;
- any other purpose except flying.
Warning!
Launching
Your Discovery-3 can take-off with both forward and reverse techniques.
Use forward technique when the wind is light, or there is no wind.
Move forward and your glider will start to inflate. You must maintain a constant
pressure on the risers until the wing is overhead. Brake it a little and launch.
Use reverse technique in light to strong winds
Pull the glider by its A-risers. When it is overhead, pull the brakes to stop the
glider, then turn and launch.
Practise ground handling a lot! It will help you feel your glider better.
