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

Flying Site and passenger

Clip-In And Check

Launch Position

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Proper adjustment of leg loops and chest strap is very important.
Many passengers tend to sit down on landing and
harnesses equipped with airbag or back protector are recommended.

The passenger is cliped in to the longer or shorter (if available)
loop of the spreader bar depending on height. If the passenger is shor-
ter than the pilot he is cliped into the lower loop. This prevents the pas-
senger being lifted up too soon.
After you are cliped in to the spreader bar including risers,
and the carabiners are connected, the passenger stands in front
of you to be cliped in properly. Ask your passenger to visually
follow the process. Do not forget: double check that all connections
have been fastened securely.
During all flight stages the passenger is in front of or next
to the pilot. Safety reasons do not permit a position behind the pilot!

Launch position is either "in line" (passenger in front) or "side by side".
a) "in line"
A positive aspect of this method is that the passenger does not swing
forward. During acceleration he can more easily be pushed in the right
direction. Also an additional nudge with the knee can prevent him from
sitting down too early.
b) "side by side"
With this method you have better running possibilities and more room to
move. For a reverse launch this position is also favorable. A disadvanta-
ge, that is often mentioned, is that the passenger swings forward after
takeoff. This can be prevented if the passenger holds on to the chest
stap or to the cross bracing of the pilot. This launch position is difficult in
strong winds, as the passenger cannot help to push against the wind and
aid the inflation stage. In this case a reverse launch is recommended.
(or assisted launch by two experienced pilots).
With the "in line" method , the passenger should hold on to the loop of
the spreader bar, just above the carabiners. With the "side by side"
method hold on to the hip or the chest strap of the pilot.

CAUTION: Perform the 5-point-check just before launch: both
harnesses, carabiners, suspension (spreader bar), lines including
brakes and the proper position of the glider.