Set Up; Hang Point; Trimmers; Speed Bar Accelerator - SKY PARAGLIDERS ZORRO Serie Manuel

3. SET UP

3.1 Hang point

Select the appropriate hang point (upper or lower) according
to your harness/power unit system, connect to your power
unit and adjust the brake line length accordingly (Standard or
+10cm from standard).

3.2 Trimmers

Make yourself familiar with the operation of the trimmer system
and check for a smooth operation. Set the trimmer system to
standard neutral trim (Red line. See riser diagram 2.1) for take-
off and landing. When fully open, ZORRO can achieve very high
airspeeds. When not under power, a steeper glide ratio and
higher sink rates are also evident, which whilst ideal for de-
scending, should not be used for take-off or landing.
3.3 Speed Bar Accelerator
Ensure that the speed bar is routed correctly according to the
harness manual. To set up a speed bar on the ground, ask a
friend to pull your risers into their in-flight position while you
sit in your harness. Now adjust the length of the line so that
the bar sits just beneath your seat. You should now be able
to hook your heel in to the secondary loop of the accelerator.
The accelerator must be slack enough to ensure that the speed
system is not activated (pulled down) in normal flight, but not
so long that it is impossible to use the full range of the speed
system or so as to pose a risk to the propeller.
If the harness is fitted with a front mounted reserve, the
speed bar lines must pass under the reserve container and the
reserve bridle so that it can be deployed correctly. Use of the
speed bar increases the maximum speed of the paraglider by
up to 30% of the trim speed.
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Once set up, test the full range of the speed system in calm
flying conditions: ensure that both risers are pulled symmetri-
cally during operation. Fine-tuning can be completed when you
are back on the ground.
3.4 Wing Pre-flight Checks
• Check the sail for damage to both surfaces, the internal
structure (ribs, diagonals) and seams.
• Check that the lines are not damaged or tangled.
• Check that the quick-links which connect the lines to the
risers are undamaged and correctly tightened.
• Check that the risers are not damaged or twisted.
• Check that the speed system works freely and that the
lines are long enough to ensure that the speed system is
not permanently activated whilst in flight.
• Check the operation of the trim system and set to the take-
off/landing position.
• Lastly, check that the brake handles and tip steering han-
dles are correctly attached and that each line runs freely
through its pulley.
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4. BASIC FLIGHT
TECHNIQUES
4.1 Inflation: Forward
Nil to light wind
Lay out the paraglider with the leading edge in a horseshoe
shape. Set the trimmers to slow trim. Holding the A risers close
to the quick links move forward until the lines are tight. You
should now be perfectly centered to your wing. In nil wind or
a light headwind, with lines tight take several positive strides
along with a small amount of thrust. ZORRO will rapidly inflate
and rise over your head. Do not pull the risers too hard, either
forward or down as this could cause a collapse of the leading
edge. Simply follow them with your arms until the glider reaches
its angle of flight above your head. ZORRO does not have a
tendency to overshoot the pilot.
A controlled inflation avoids excessive need of the brakes
and allows you to visually check the wing and lines during the
last phase of the launch, before acceleration to take-off speed.
4.2 Reverse Launch
Light to strong wind
Set trimmers to standard or up to 2 cm faster. Pass the risers
over your head and cage and turn to face the wing. From here
the reverse launch can be performed. When the wing is under
control and above your head, turn to face the wind and the
take-off run can commence.
We recommend first practicing your launch techniques with-
out the power unit and then with the power unit whilst the motor
is not running, so as to fully familiarise yourself with the sensa-
tions, skills and procedures for safe live take-offs.