Pilot Requirements - Advance Omega Betriebshandbuch

Pilot requirements

The OMEGA 7 is a purebred high-performance paraglider that should
only be fl own by highly experienced, performance-oriented long-
distance or competition pilots. In order to be able to fully master an
OMEGA 7, a pilot must already possess experience with high-perfor-
mance gliders in different meteorological conditions. A regular fl y-
er with these skills will be able to safely exploit the paraglider's huge
performance potential and cover long distances in a controlled and
relaxed manner.
General information on paragliding
Flying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowl-
edge of the subject, and of course the requisite insurance cover and
licences. A pilot must be able to correctly assess the meteorological
conditions before taking off. His or her capabilities must match the
requirements of the selected paraglider. Wearing an adequate hel-
met, suitable shoes and clothing as well as carrying an emergency
reserve parachute are indispensable. All components of the equip-
ment are to be checked for damage and airworthiness before every
fl ight. A take-off check is also to be carried out. Each pilot bears sole
responsibility for his or her personal safety when paragliding. Neither
the manufacturer nor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be
held responsible for the safety of a pilot.
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