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Chapter II
Preparation
1) Please ensure that your equipment is suitable for tandem flying and is complete. The risers of the
Bi-boo should be attached by suitable karabiners or steel maillons to the spreader bars which must be
the correct way round. The spreader bars must be attached to the risers so that the pilot s hang
position (the shorter one) is at the back (below the D riser) and consequently the passenger s hang
points will be at the front (below the A risers). It is recommended that the pilot s harness be fitted with
a tandem reserve which should be attached to the main karabiners to which the canopy is attached.
2) Select a suitable take-off area determined by wind and terrain, clear of any obstacles that may
catch in the lines or damage the canopy. If your paraglider has been correctly packed, you should
take it to the top of the take-off area, and allow the rolled canopy to unroll itself down the hill (if on a
slope). This should leave the paraglider with the bottom surface facing upwards, the openings at the
downwind end of the take-off area, and the harness at the trailing edge at the upwind side. The
trimmers should be released on both risers to the fastest setting.
3) Unroll the canopy to each side so that the leading edge openings form a semicircular shape, with
the trailing edge drawn together as the centre of the arch. The harness should be drawn away from
the canopy until the suspension lines are just tight.
Chapter III
Preflight Inspection
The Bi-boo is designed to be as simple as possible to inspect and maintain but a thorough preflight
procedure is mandatory on all aircraft. The following preflight inspection procedure should therefore be
carried out before each flight.
1) Whilst opening out the paraglider check the outside of the canopy for any tears where your
paraglider may have been caught on barbed wire or even have been damaged whilst in its bag.
2) Check that the lines are not twisted or knotted. Divide the suspenion lines into eight groups, each
group coming from one riser. By starting from the harness and running towards the canopy remove
any tangles or twists in the lines. Partially inflating the canopy in the wind will help to sort out the lines.
3) It is particulary important that the A lines and brakes are clear and free to move. Check the knot
which attaches the brake handels to the brake lines. Several knots should be used here or they may
get entlangled in the brake pulleys. Both brakes should be the same lenght and this can be checked
by an assistant holding the upper end of the brake lines together, whilst the pilot holds the brake
handles. The lenght of the brake lines should be such that they are just slack with the wing inflated
when the brakes are not applied. After checking the brake lines lay them on the ground.
4) Always check the buckles and attachments on the harness. Ensure the two main attachment
maillons/karabiners from the harness to the main risers are tightly done up, as well as the six shackles
which attach the risers to the lines.
5) Before the pilot and passenger are attached to their harnesses they should be wearing a good
crash helmets, and boots which provide ankle support. Put on the harness ensuring all the buckles are
secure and properly adjusted for comfort. Your paraglider is now ready for flight.
Chapter IV
Flight Characteristics