Take-Off; Reverse Launch - SUPAIR BIRDY Betriebshandbuch

Glider user's manual | BIRDY
The design team has strived to produce optimum characteristics for easy inflation in all conditions, whether in light or high winds you will enjoy the
progressive behaviour while launching. However before the first flight, practice ground-handling in order to become familiar with your new glider. It
is possible to inflate with the front- or reverse-launch methods.
Forward launch
To inflate the glider grab the upper ends of the "A" risers with your hands and progressively move foreward guiding the glider
upward. Once the wing is flying overhead, apply brakes as necessary, look up and perform a visual check before accelerating to take
off.

Reverse launch

If the wind speed is sustained and permits it, we will advise you to use a reversed inflation method more adapted to conduct a better
visual check. Face the wing and grab the "A" risers. With a light pull and adapted rearward walking motion, inflate your wing. Once
the glider is stable overhead, turn around, look up once more to check that all is ok. before running down the slope and takeoff.
Note: it is not necessary to use the "A" risers to inflate the wing.
Caution !
Before take-off, ensure for the airspace to be clear in front, around and above you with weather conditions matching your flying
skill level.

Take-off

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