Equipment Check; Pre-Flight Check - ICARO 2000 Piuma Series Owner's Manual

Icaro 2000
06/06/2019

6.2 Equipment Check

Harness
Parachute is in place and the handle is secured.
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Zippers are unobstructed and run freely.
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Hook in and perform a hang check.
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To reduce the risk of taking off without having hooked in, it is a good idea to hook the harness to
the hang glider before putting on the harness. Today, nearly all harnesses open at the front, and
so they are easy to put on even when the harness is attached to the glider. If you have to leave
the glider after having hooked in, it is best to take off the harness while leaving it attached to the
hang glider. The possibility of being surprised and overturned by a gust of wind while you are
waiting at the launch site generally involves less risks than those consequent to taking off
without having hooked in.
Hook in and perform a hang check.
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During the hang check, the centre of the speed-bar deforms about 5 cm (~2 inches) upwards, when
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compared to its position in flight. Bear this in mind when evaluating your height from the bar; on the
ground you should leave a gap of at least 5 cm (~2 inches) in order to have a distance of 10 cm (~4
inches) in flight. This position is generally the one that is most comfortable.
The airfoil section speed-bar does not deform on flat ground because it does not have the "ox-horn
curve".
Helmet
Make sure that the outer shell has not been damaged (take care not to sit on your harness pack
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when the helmet is inside, which can damage the helmet. It was not designed for this sort of
function).
Strap is fastened.
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6.3 Pre-Flight Check

Ø HOOKED IN.
Ø Strength and direction of the wind are safe.
Ø Nose angle is correct
Ø Wings are levelled.
Ø Take-off area and glider are clear.
Ø Airspace is clear from other aircraft
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