Preparation - BGD Tala Manuel D'utilisation

Chapter II

Preparation

1) Select a suitable takeoff 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 takeoff 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 takeoff 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 center of the arch. The harness should be drawn away from the
canopy until the suspension lines are just tight.
Chapter III
Preflight Inspection
The TALA 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 suspension 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 length 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.
Rev_04_25.01.2013 Bruce Goldsmith Design GmbH, Hügelweg 12, 9400 Wolfsberg, Austria,
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