Introduction; Keep The Risks To A Minimum; Preliminaries; Assembly Check And First Flight - ICARO 2000 Piuma Series Owner's Manual

Icaro 2000
06/06/2019

1. Introduction

Over the last decade hang gliding has become much safer.
Accidents have decreased, due to flight-schools becoming more professional, and certification
procedures becoming more demanding. In Switzerland, for example, the insurance risk of hang gliding
is the same as for winter sports.
However, hang gliding is an active sport with associated risks. Your safety can be greatly enhanced by
following a few simple rules:

1.1 Keep the risks to a minimum

Attend a professional school.
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Always fly a glider suited to your level of ability. In our opinion you should at least have flown 50
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hours with a PIUMA before passing on to a slightly more advanced hang glider.
Fly only when the weather conditions are appropriate.
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Be aware of adverse weather conditions; caution is a mark of intelligence not of cowardice.
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Remain current. Try to avoid long intervals between one flight and the next so your flying ability will
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gradually improve.
A new risk may arise when you fly a new type of glider the first time. The reactions of your new
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glider may well differ from those of the glider you were used to. In order to keep this risk low, we
recommend that you gradually become familiar with your new glider and make your first fly in calm
conditions

1.2 Preliminaries

Study your manual before your first flight. Practice setting up and breaking down your glider as
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explained in the manual.
Always follow the same assembly and pre-flight check routine; do not let yourself be distracted
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during these procedures.

1.3 Assembly check and first flight

Every hang glider manufactured by ICARO 2000 is test flown at least once before delivery to the
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customer. However, if you wish, you can request another test flight from your dealer.
Your dealer should also help you set up your glider for the first time and see you off on your first
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flight.
We strongly recommend speed bar wheels, especially for your first flights.
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1.4 First flight with your new wing

Always wait for ideal weather conditions for your first high flight.
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Experiment with roll reversals, slow flight, high speed flight, and stalls at an altitude of at least 350
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m.

2. Fundamental Rules

After major repairs, after remounting the sail, or after a long period of not flying, always choose a
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site to fly from that you are familiar with, and where it is possible to land immediately after take-off.
Your glider is delivered to you ready to fly.
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Do not make any adjustments that are not described in this manual.
This Owner's Manual is not a substitute for the experience of an authorized dealer. Any pilot who is
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in doubt about any aspect of their glider should consult their dealer, or ICARO, for advice.
Never fly alone.
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Before every take-off always do both an assembly check and a pre-flight check.
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