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Preflight Procedure
Along the left leading edge
Carefully check the entire length of the leading edge pocket to insure that the Mylar insert is lying flat
in the pocket. If any section of the Mylar is folded under, de-tension the crossbar, remove the batten
closest to the area of distortion, and unfold the Mylar.
Failure to correct folded under or severely creased Mylar will cause a severe
alteration of the flight characteristics of the glider which may lead to a dangerous
loss of control.
Look inside the bottom surface where the bottom side wire enters the sail, and make sure that the
bottom and top side wires are properly secured to the crossbar, that the thimbles are not cocked on the
tangs, and that the nut and safety ring are in place.
While pushing up on the leading edge between the nose and the crossbar junction, step on the bottom
side wire with about 75 lbs. of force. This is a rough field test of the structural security of the side
wire loop, the control bar and the crossbar, and may reveal a major structural defect that could cause
an in-flight failure in normal operation.
At the left wingtip
Check that the tip wand lever access velcro closure is cleanly mated and closed.
Along the trailing edge, left wing
Check that there are no tears in the sail material along the trailing edge.
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