U-Turn Tandem U2 DHV 1, Owner'S Manual

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Your passenger

Equipment

Flying Site and passenger

Experience has shown that many passengers sit down in the harness
too soon, when the initial run is slowed down by the glider. This results
in a start-stop. You must explain that it is necessary to inflate the glider
by doing slow steps (this allows corrections), then accelerate to give the
glider flying speed.

EXEPTION: With a head wind, passenger and pilot have to push against
the wind during in the inflation stage to avoid being pulled backwards.

The passenger´s clothing should be suitable for the conditions. He must
wear ankle-high boots with non-slip soles and a helmet. Gloves are
recommended. Integral helmets are safer, however, they should be
equipped with a wide removable chin piece. Please inform the passen-
ger about the required equipment in time.

Choose the appropriate launch site with the special requirements
of tandem flying in mind. It should also be absolutely obstaclefree. You
have to consider the possibility of a longer run off and limited correction
possiblities. For the takeoff run the following calls are arranged:
•

go (better: 3-2-1 go)

•

run

•

stop

•

right

•

left

With the call "go", the passenger should help to pull the glider up. In case
of a launch stop the pilot calls "stop". Corrections of direction are done
by announcing the change of direction. Agree upon the direction of a
possible launch stop before begining the launch sequence. Due to the
higher wing loading tandem flying usually requires a longer run and a
higher flight speed. 
Talk to your passenger about further flight stages. Never force a reluc-
tant passenger to launch. To overcome fear, ask your passenger not to
look down, but to pay attention to other aspects of the flight. Although
only the pilot is responsible for the control of the glider, let your
passenger participate in all activities. After the canopy is laid out and the
lines are arranged, the pilot helps the passenger to put on the harness.
It is recommended that you perform a seated test, lifting the passenger
with the help of another pilot and adjusting the harness as necessary.