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Related Manuals for Flare LINE 11
Summarization of Contents
2 Description
Pilot Requirements
Details essential pilot experience and skills required for safe operation of the FLARE LINE.
Disclaimer and Liability Waiver
Outlines legal disclaimers, assumption of risk, and exclusion of liability for using the FLARE LINE.
Technical Data
Line System
Describes the materials and configuration of the parakite's line system for optimal performance.
3 Riser / FLARE SYSTEM
Control Settings on the Flare System
Explains different control positions for best glide, full speed, and minimum speed.
5 Flight Techniques and Characteristics
Preflight Check and Maintenance
Essential checks before flight and after long storage to ensure equipment safety.
Laying Out the Parakite
Guidance on properly laying out the parakite for controlled and safe inflation.
Forward Launch
Detailed steps for performing a forward launch, including grip, running, and lift-off.
Reverse Launch
Turning
Techniques for flat and steep turns, including warnings about stall speed.
Active Flying
Maintaining contact with the canopy and reacting to air disturbances for safety.
Landing
Recommendations for approaching and executing a smooth landing with sufficient flare.
Packing
Instructions for conscientiously packing the parakite to maintain quality and longevity.
6 Descent Techniques
Spiral Dive
Describes how to perform a spiral dive, its effects, and necessary precautions.
Rolling during 'Full Speed Position'
Method for increasing sink rate through weight shifting in full speed position.
7 Extreme Flight Maneuvers
Asymmetric Collapse
Techniques to manage and reopen asymmetric collapses during flight.
Symetric Frontal Collapse
Procedure to reopen a symmetric frontal collapse quickly and forcefully.
Cravat / Line Over
How to clear a cravat and when to deploy the rescue parachute.
Parachutal Stall
Explanation of parachutal stalls and their immediate recovery procedure.
Negative Spin
Causes and recovery methods for negative spins, with warnings about proximity to ground.
Wingovers
Description of wingovers and warnings against high-bank angle maneuvers.
9 Recommendation Tables
Skill Level Guidelines
Provides wing loading charts and skill level recommendations for choosing the right size.
10 Maintenance
Storage
Ideal conditions for storing the parakite to maintain its durability and airworthiness.
Cleaning
Methods for cleaning the parakite, emphasizing gentle care to avoid damage.
Repair
Information on who can perform repairs and how to order replacement lines.
Line Repairs
Details on line damage, replacement, and the importance of checking line lengths.
Hints for Material Care
General advice on protecting the parakite material from damage and wear.
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