Flying The Bion 2; Take Off; Normal Flight - Nova Bion 2 Manual

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Flying the BION 2

We recommend completing your first flights with your new wing in
calm conditions. This will give you the opportunity to get to know your
glider. Launches and ground handling on a training hill will also help to
familiarise yourself with the paraglider.

Take off

General
The pilot has the responsibility to check that their entire equipment is
in full working order. In particular, the wing, harness and the parachute.
Immediately before launch we recommend the following pre-flight
check, which should be conscientiously performed before every take
off. Sadly, many launch accidents result from an omitted pre-flight
check.
1. Buckled-up: leg and chest straps are connected, chin strap on the
helmet is closed
2. Clipped-in: risers are not twisted, spreaders are correctly attached,
carabiners are locked
3. Trimmer setting: closed on both sides
4. Lines: A-lines are on top, all lines are sorted and free of knots, the
brake lines run cleanly through the pulleys
5. Canopy: wing is laid out on launch in an arc with leading edge open
6. Wind and air space: wind is suitable for take off, air space is clear
The BION 2 distinguishes itself by its easy inflation behaviour (both
during forward and reverse launch) and without wanting to hang
back. We recommend launching the wing with trimmers closed (the
slowest position). With the trimmers closed, the wing will reliably in-
flate with hardly any overshooting. Overall, the take off characteri-
stics are very straightforward, forgiving and require no special skills
– only the standard techniques for forward and reverse launching.
Confident launches can only be learnt by practise – there is only a
limited knowledge to be gained from books and descriptions. So here
is a tip: Use every opportunity on a training hill to perfect your launch
technique. Ideally, have an experienced colleague or instructor with
you to provide feedback.
Tow launch
When towing, the BION 2 displays no peculiarities. Please note that it
is important to climb away from the ground at a shallow angle.
We recommend the use of a tow adapter. This adapter is connected to
the main carabiners and links them with the tow release.

Normal flight

The BION 2 has the best glide performance in a neutral trim position
with no brake input. In calm air, the wing will travel the greatest distan-
ce over a given height.
With headwind or a sinking airmass, maximum glide can be achieved
by opening the trimmers. During accelerated flight in turbulent air, at-
tention should be paid to the dynamic reaction of the wing in case of a
collapse. Lots of height above the ground is advisable.
In strong turbulence it is advisable to gently pull both brakes to increa-
se stability. The brakes provide feedback about the surrounding air,
which is needed for active flying.
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TRIMMER
BEST HANDLING
close
launch + thermalling
BEST PERFORMANC
landing + gliding
neutral
HIGH SPEED
open
strong wind + cross cou
Overall, the launch
behaviour is very
simple. The wing
forgives errors. No
special skills are
needed to launch
the wing.
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