Launch - Nova PHOR2 Betriebshandbuch

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Before attaching the risers, it's also obligatory to check the passengers harness.

Launch:

The NOVA PHOR2 is easy to launch.
The pilot and passenger are both connected through the spreader bars, the risers
connected, and all carabiners locked.
The passenger has his arms behind the hang points and below the spreader bars,
and waits for the pilot's command to start.
When the pilot is ready to take off he / she holds the A-risers and the brake
handles.
To facilitate differentiation between A - lines and brake lines the A-lines including
the sleeves on the A - risers are coloured pink, the brake lines and the brake
handles are coloured blue.
Hold the A risers the same height and slightly in front of your shoulders.
Before continuing, a last glance and check of the canopy is obligatory.
The pilot gives the command to start.
A good progressive run ensures your NOVA PHOR2 will quickly inflate and rise up
evenly.
The pilot runs with legs somewhat spread to avoid the heels of the passenger.
Should the canopy surge forward, control with correct amount of brake.
After the initial effort of inflation, keep applying forward pressure on the A risers
(pushing them forward not pulling down) until the pressure on the A risers eases.
The canopy should now be directly over he pilot's head. The paraglider should be
braked gently to stabilise the glider and possibly correct for drift in order to keep it
above the pilot's head.
The pilot gives instruction for correction of any directional drift, and moves the
passenger in the right direction.
The pilot looks up and checks that the canopy is fully inflated with no line tangles.
Only then is the final decision to continue the launch taken!
It's possible to the reverse launch and perform a strong wind launch, with the
NOVA PHOR2.
The passenger remains facing launch direction, the pilot stands with crossed
spreader bars and risers facing the canopy.