Basic Flight Techniques; Take-Off Check List - Ozone Magnum Betriebshandbuch

Trimmers
Your Magnum comes equipped with trimmers so you can adjust the
wing to your personal feel and taste depending on your payload and
for each stage of the flight. The trimmers should be partly released
for launch (about half way is best), this helps the glider come up
faster. After launch the glider can be flown safely with the trimmers
in any position, provided you are within the certified weight range.
The brake pressure is considerably less with the trimmers in the
slow position. If you are flying your Magnum near the bottom of the
weight range we recommend that the glider should not be flown at
the slowest trim. If you are flying near the top of the weight range
you will get the best from the glider by not using the fastest trim.
The trimmers are best used slow for thermalling and fast for transi-
tions (gliding).
Spreader bars and attaching the wing
Your Magnum comes with a pair of Ozone spreader bars, and two
steel trapezoidal links. The spreader bar has a single loop at one end
and twin loops at the other. The single loop is for the attachment of
the pilot's harness whilst the twin loops are for the passenger's har-
ness, which can be used depending on the size and weight of the pas-
senger. Always ensure the passenger is hooked into matching loops
on both spreader bars. The loops in the centre of the spreader bar
are for attaching the spreaders to the glider's risers. The spreader
bars should be attached to the risers of the glider with the trapezoi-
dal links so that the single loops are at the back for the pilot to clip
into. If you decide to use karabiners instead of the supplied trapezoi-
dal links you must make sure that they are biplace rated.
We recommend that you always fly your Magnum with a reserve
parachute suitable for your total flying weight. Ozone spreader bars
are designed to be used with a reserve. A twin bridle reserve should
be used, each bridle should be attached to main suspension point at
the centre of the spreader bar with another link (not supplied). The
two bridles should be threaded up through the Velcro loop and under
the protective black cloth flap, before clipping into the main suspen-
sion point.

BASIC FLIGHT TECHNIQUES

Before flying tandem it is important that you are a competent and
experienced pilot that has received appropriate training and attained
the necessary qualifications. Taking passengers for a paragliding flight
is a huge responsibility and not one to be taken lightly. It is important
especially if the passenger is new to the sport that they receive a
thorough pre flight briefing so that they are aware of all the possible
incidents that may occur during the flight, and how to react to them.
To familiarise yourself with the glider it is a good idea to perform
practice inflations and small flights on a training hill. This will enable
you to set up your equipment correctly.
Lay out the Magnum on its top surface in a pronounced arc, with the
centre of the wing higher than the tips. Lay out the lines one side at
a time. Hold up the risers and starting with the brake lines, pull all
lines clear. Repeat with the D, C, B and A lines, laying the checked
lines on top of the previous set, and making sure no lines are tangled,
knotted or snagged. Mirror the process on the other side.

Take-off check list:

• Check reserve parachute - pin in and handle secure
• Helmets on and fastened
• All harness buckles closed on the pilot and passenger - check leg
straps again
• Karabiners and maillons tight
• Lines cleared
• Leading edge open
• Aligned directly into wind
• Airspace and visibility clear
Launching
Your Magnum will launch with either the forward or reverse tech-
niques. Whilst inflating your wing, you should hold both of the A risers
(main A and baby A) on each side. Once clipped in, and you have gone
through the take-off check list (above), stand central to the wing to
ensure an even and progressive inflation.
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