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Launching
Your wing will launch with either the forward or reverse techniques,
but it is easiest to forward launch with skis.
After your line check and pre-flight check, inflate your wing by ski-
ing forward. The wing will launch and inflate easily with or without
A riser input if you pull it evenly from the hips.
Before flying, be sure that all lines are in the correct configuration.
If they are not, abort the launch.
IMPORTANT: Never take off with a wing that is not fully
inflated or if you are not in complete control of your wing.
Landing
Choose a landing area that is smooth and free of obstacles. Flare
your wing by applying both brakes at the appropriate moment. Do-
ing this will decrease your sink rate to almost zero and allow you
to touch down easily. Never make turns or aggressive maneuvers
close to the ground or on your landing approach.
Safety
Acro Flying
Speedflying is dangerous. Acro flying greatly increases the danger
and therefore should not be attempted.
Your wing is stable in flight and load tested to 6 Gs, but we do not
recommend flying acro or any flight maneuvers that exceed 45
degrees of bank angle.
Pilot Health
Speedflying exerts very high stresses on the human body. Pilots
must ensure that they are physically and mentally fit enough to
cope with these stresses. Know your limits and be progressive.
Rapid Descent Techniques
Do not attempt paragliding rapid descent techniques such as Big
Ears, B-Stalls, or Spirals. Your wing has a high sink rate and you
should always avoid flying in weather which might require the use
of rapid descent techniques.
Deflations
The Bullet series wings are very stable and are highly resistant to
deflations or collapses.
However, if you have a collapse, the first thing to do is to control
your direction: You should fly away from the ground or obstacles
and other pilots, or at least not to fly into them. Asymmetric col-
lapses can be controlled by weight shifting away from the collapse
and, only if necessary, applying a very small amount of brake to
control your direction. Most importantly, do not over-react. Most
of the time all that is needed is a brief moment for the glider to
recover on its own.
Once a glider is deflated it is effectively a smaller wing, so the wing
loading and stall speed are higher. This means the glider will spin
or stall with less brake input than normal. In your efforts to stop
the glider turning towards the collapsed side of the wing you must
be very careful not to stall the side of the wing that is still flying.
If you are unable to stop the glider turning without exceeding the
stall point then allow the glider to turn whilst you reinflate the col-
lapse.
IMPORTANT: No pilot and no wing are immune to collapses.
However, active flying will virtually eliminate any tendency
to collapse. Always be aware of your altitude and do not
over-react. We strongly advise that you maintain control of
your brakes at all times. Do not fly in turbulent conditions.
Towing
Do not tow launch any of the Bullet Series of wings.
Maintanence
Caring for your wing
This wing is a very durable and should last for hundreds of flights
if properly cared for. Treat your wing with care: do not ground-
handle it excessively, keep it out of direct sunlight as much as
possible, keep it as dry as possible, and never pack it if it is dirty
or wet.
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