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38 Harness | Flight techniques and characteristics
4 HARNESS
The FLARE MOUSTACHE can be flown with all certified harnesses of the GH
type (harnesses without solid cross-bracing).
Be aware that the relative brake travel and the agility of the parakite changes
with the height of the attachment point.
5 FLIGHT TECHNIQUES AND CHARACTERISTICS
PREFLIGHT CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
It is essential to check your FLARE equipment thoroughly before every flight
to see if it has any defects. Also, check the parakite after long flights and
after long storage.
Check thoroughly:
> All seams on the harness, the rescue chute attachments and the risers
> That all connecting parts, line shackles and carabiners are closed
> The brake line knots right and left, following all lines from the risers to
the parakite canopy.
> All other lines from the risers to the canopy
> All line attachment points on the canopy
> The top and bottom of the wing for damage and wear and tear
> The profiles and the crossports on the inside
> Whether the parakite is dry
DO NOT LAUNCH IF YOU FIND ANY DEFECTS, EVEN SMALL ONES!
IF YOU FIND ANY SIGNS OF DAMAGE OR ABNORMAL WEAR AND
TEAR, CONTACT YOUR PROPARTNER OR FLARE DIRECTLY.
LAYING OUT THE GLIDER
When you use your parakite for the first time we recommend that you
practise some inflations and try some simple flights at a training site.
This way you are able to get used to your FLARE MOUSTACHE.
Lay out the canopy so that the leading edge is clearly arched.
The middle of the canopy should form the deepest point of your Parakite.
This way the A-lines are tensioned first in the middle whilst inflating.
The parakite inflates evenly which ensures a stable and straight take off.
Make sure to have no sand or other objects in your wing.
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