Take-Off; Turning Flight - Airdesign PURE EN-D Betriebshandbuch

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After putting on harness check the:
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Before launch check that:
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The key to successful launching is to practice ground-handling on flat ground as often as
possible.
The PURE inflates easily and steadily using forward or reverse launch techniques. There is no
tendency for the canopy to hang back during inflation. To forward (alpine) launch in light or nil
wind there is no need to pull the risers hard. Allow the glider to stabilise overhead and run
positively forward checking the canopy is fully inflated and clear of any knots or tangles.
Reverse launching is recommended in strong wind.
The glider has spli A-risers. For launching you can take either just the inner A-line riser or both.
For launching in tail-wind it might help to use just the inner A-line riser to avoid the tips
accelerating ahead of the centre of the wing while inflating.
d.
Your will notice the very precise handling from the first flight. The PURE is easy to turn at any
bank angle, from flat through to steeply banked turns.
Brake pressure is progressive which enables the pilot to feel the wing and helps prevent
unintentionally stalling.
In turbulent air the PURE is easy to centre in a thermal and absorbs turbulence very effectively
which improves pilot comfort in flight.
The webbing attachment for the brake-line pulley is intentionally long making it possible to
move the brake handle either to the inside or outside of the riser.
For example: if the glider turns flat: make a steeper or faster turn by moving the inside hand
towards the centre of wing. The glider then speeds up in the turn and the angle of bank
becomes steeper. When doing the opposite – moving the arms away from the body - the glider
turns flatter and the climb becomes more efficient.
Cell openings are free of obstructions
Risers are without damage and all stitching is intact
Maillons on lines are closed correctly
All lines are free from tangles or knots
Brakes lines run freely through the pulleys
Knots on brake lines are secure
Position of reserve (rescue) handle and pins
Leg loops and strap are fastened correctly
Main Karabiners are closed
Speed-system is connected correctly and runs smoothly through the pulleys
Risers are not twisted
Place brake handles in the hands and check brake lines are free
Position pilot in centre of wing
Check wind direction
Check take off area is clear
Check airspace is free from congestion

Take-off

Turning flight

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