Set Up; Hang Point; Trimmers; Speed Bar Accelerator - SKY PARAGLIDERS Flux XS Handbuch

3. SET UP

3.1 Hang point

Select the appropriate hang point (upper or lower) according
to your harness/power unit system, connect to your power
unit and adjust the brake line length accordingly (Standard or
+10cm from standard).

3.2 Trimmers

Set the trimmer system to standard trim (closed).
Ensure that the speed bar is routed correctly according to
the harness manual and that there is no danger of it swinging
back into the propeller.
Before each take-off check that the entire accelerator system
works freely and that the lines are long enough to prevent the
speed bar from being activated involuntarily in flight (lines too
short). If the harness is fitted with a front mounted reserve, the
speed bar lines must pass under the reserve container and the
reserve bridle so that it can be deployed correctly. Use of the
speed bar increases the maximum speed of the paraglider by
up to 30% of the trim speed.
3.3 Speed Bar Accelerator
To set up a speed bar on the ground, ask a friend to pull your
risers into their in-flight position while you sit in your harness.
Now adjust the length of the line so that the bar sits just be-
neath your seat. You should now be able to hook your heel in to
the secondary loop of the accelerator. The accelerator must be
slack enough to ensure that the speed system is not activated
(pulled down) in normal flight, but not so long that it is impos-
sible to use the full range of the speed system or so as to pose
a risk to the propeller. Once set up, test the full range of the
speed system in calm flying conditions: ensure that both risers
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are pulled symmetrically during operation. Fine-tuning can be
completed when you are back on the ground.
3.4 Wing Pre-flight Checks
• Check the sail for damage to both surfaces, the internal
structure (ribs, diagonals) and seams.
• Check that the lines are not damaged or tangled.
• Check that the quick-links which connect the lines to the
risers are undamaged and correctly tightened.
• Check that the risers are not damaged or twisted.
• Check that the speed system works freely and that the
lines are long enough to ensure that the speed system is
not permanently activated whilst in flight.
• Lastly, check that the brake handles are correctly attached
and that each line runs freely through its pulley
4. BASIC FLIGHT
TECHNIQUES
4.1 Inflation: Forward
Nil to light wind
Lay out the paraglider with the leading edge in a horseshoe
shape. Holding the A risers close to the quick links move for-
ward until the lines are tight. You should now be perfectly cen-
tered in your wing. In nil wind or a light headwind, with lines
tight take several positive strides. Flux will rapidly inflate and
rise over your head. Do not pull the risers too hard, either for-
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ward or down as this could cause a collapse of the leading
edge. Simply follow them with your arms until the glider reaches
its angle of flight above your head.
A controlled inflation avoids excessive need of the brakes
and allows you to visually check the wing and lines during the
last phase of the launch, before acceleration to take-off speed.
4.2 Reverse Launch
Light to strong wind
Pass the risers over your head and turn to face the wing. From
here the reverse launch can be performed. When the wing is
under control and above your head, turn to face the wind and
the take-off run can commence.
We recommend first practicing your launch techniques with-
out the power unit and then with the power unit whilst the motor
is not running, so as to fully familiarise yourself with the sensa-
tions, skills and procedures for safe live take-offs.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to take off with a glider that is
not fully inflated, directly overhead or if you are not fully in con-
trol of the pitch/roll of the wing.

4.3 Operation Of Trimmer System

The Flux is supplied with a trimmer riser set.
The trimmers are a system to modify glider profile, altering
the angle of attack of the wing to set a desired trim speed.
The 'neutral' or standard position is when the trimmers are
pulled all the way down. The standard trim setting is ideal for
climbing under power, whilst thermalling and when the air is
turbulent. Brake pressure is lighter and the handling at its best
on the standard trim setting. To increase cruise speed you can
use the speed system or release the trimmers, or both. In tur-