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fliGHt tecHniQueS and perfOrMance
preflight check and maintenance
It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight to
inspect for defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long periods
of storage.
check thoroughly:
> All seams of the harness, of the risers and of the reserve bridle
> That all connecting parts, maillons and carabiners are closed
> The brake-line knots on both sides and follow the brake-line to the top
> All the other lines from riser to canopy
> All the line attachment points at the canopy
> If the top or bottom of the wing has partial damage or is highly damaged
> The ribs and crossports from inside
cautiOn:
dO nOt launcH if yOu detect any defectS, even if tHey are MinOr!
If you find any damage or excessive wear and tear please get in touch with your flying
school.
layinG Out tHe Glider:
If you use your paraglider for the first time we recommend that you practice some
inflations and try some simple flights at a training site. This way you are able to get
used to your skywalk ARRIBA2. Lay out the canopy so that the leading edge is slightly
arched. The middle of the canopy should form the deepest point of the paraglider. This
way the A-lines are tensioned first in the middle whilst inflating. The paraglider inflates
evenly which ensures a stable and straight take off. Separate A, B, C, D-lines and risers
and put in order. Make sure that the brake lines run freely through the pulleys to the
trailing edge of the paraglider. All lines have to run freely without any knots and twists
from the risers to the canopy. During flight, tangled or crossed lines can often not be
released or untangled! The brake-lines are lying directly on the ground, so please pay
attention that they do not become entangled during launch. There shouldn't be any lines
beneath the canopy during launch. Line-overs can have fatal consequences!
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tHe launcH:
The skywalk ARRIBA2 is very easy to launch. Hold the two A-risers and the brake
handles in your hands. For a better identification, the A-lines and covers at the A-risers
are coloured red. The brake lines are coloured yellow and the brake handles are black.
Hold your arms slightly sideways and backwards like an extension of the A-risers.
Before launching check the laid out glider. Further check the wind Direction and the
airspace!
Pull rapidly and the canopy of the skywalk ARRIBA2 will launch and rise above your
head. The canopy will inflate fast and reliably. Keep the paraglider straight above
your head and run forward. Slow down a little as soon as the upward pull decreases.
You can open any collapsed cells by pumping the affected side. Changes of Directions
that are necessary can be carried out now. Look and feel that the wing is properly
inflated. Don't make your final decision to accelerate or to take-off until you are
absolutely sure that the wing is properly and evenly inflated. Otherwise, stop the launch
procedure immediately! During reverse launches and in strong winds, it is possible that
the paraglider surges forward and inflates faster than intended. You can counteract
this by running towards the glider. We recommend practicing this demanding launch
technique on a flat slope! This way the glider opens a bit more slowly and in strong
winds you don't have to deal with the full pressure at once.
The ARRIBA2 is also equipped with the innovative JET FLAP System. Air is conducted
from the bottom sail (pressure area) to the top sail (low-pressure area) and is blown
out there with higher speed. The connection is established through jet-shaped
channels, which are located in the rear section of the wing. When increasing the
angle-of-attack the danger of airflow interruption and subsequent stall is minimized.
Results: the constant airflow even at great angles-of-attack delays the stall, the flyable
minimum speed is lowered and the pilot has a higher incidence range. This is of great
importance, especially during launch and landing. Of course, the JET FLAPS are no
reason for uncontrolled braking, but the slow flight characteristics of the ARRIBA2
profit immensely.
You don't need any special knowledge to have control of the JET FLAP System, the use
of a JET FLAP paraglider is the same as a conventional glider.
turninG:
The skywalk ARRIBA2 is very manoeuvrable and reacts to steering inputs directly and
without delay. Simple weight shift enables you to fly very wide turns with minimal
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