Types of use
Section 06
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Types of use
The NYOS RS was developed and tested
for use solely as a paraglider for foot
launch and for winch launch. Any use
other than as intended is prohibited.
Winch launch
The procedure for a winch launch is
similar in its initial stages to a forwards
launch. After the canopy has been pulled
up to its highest point, the pilot rises
from the ground by the tension of the
tow line. Under no circumstances
should the “start” command be given
before the glider is completely under
control. Major changes to direction
should be avoided during the launch
phase and before reaching a safe
altitude. After having left the ground,
the pilot will be slowly towed in a flat
angle up to the safe altitude of 50m.
During this phase, the pilot must
remain ready to run and must not sit
back in the harness, so that it is
possible to land safely in the event that
the winch or tow rope fails. Ensure that
the glider is flown with open brakes so
that the angle of attack is not
increased further by the brakes.
WARNING
The most common cause of stall on
winch is releasing the A-risers too
early while the glider is rising. The
pilot should ensure that the canopy is
above him before the “start”
command is given.
Any changes to direction using the
brakes should not be carried out until
the canopy is already above the pilot,
as too much brake can cause the
glider to fall down again or be towed
in a non-flyable condition.
On a winch launch, the glider should if
possible be steered only by weight-
shifting. Brisk, forceful steering input
with the brakes can be used to help
correct direction, without braking the
glider too much and stalling it.
Winch-towing requires special training
and special regulations must be
observed. These are:
The pilot must have completed the
appropriate training and hold a
licence.
The winch and release must have a
certificate of compliance which
covers the towing of paragliders.
The winch operator must have
undertaken training which includes
the towing of paragliders.
The NYOS RS may not be towed
with a towline tension of more than
100 daN.
The paraglider must not under any
circumstances be towed by motor
vehicle or motor boat etc. if you do not
have the appropriate towing equipment
and a suitable winch operator.
TIP
For a winch launch too, laying out the
canopy in a half-moon shape will help
to ensure that it fills and rises evenly
on launch.
This considerably reduces the need to
make corrections during launch,
allowing a controlled and safe launch.
Attaching the towline release
system
The optimal attachment point for the
towline release should be as close as
possible to the system’s centre of
gravity. On a paraglider the ideal
