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Chapter II
Prepara tion
1) 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.
2) 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.
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 WAVE 2 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 six 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 particularly important that the brakes are clear and free to move. Check the knot which
attaches the brake handles to the brake lines. Several knots should be used here or they may get
entangled in the brake pulleys. Both brakes should be the same length 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 attaches himself to the harness he should be wearing a good crash helmet, 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.
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