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Recommendations
We advise pilots to choose their wings conservatively: it is preferable to fly a lower class
wing than to overstretch yourself. One can only get the full potential from a wing if it feels
comfortable. If the wing is too demanding, this does not lead to increased performance and
it can increase the risks.
After buying a new wing we recommend undertaking an SIV/pilotage course. On this course
we recommend practising the manoeuvres which simulate the incidents which most com-
monly occur during everyday flying – in particular asymmetric and frontal collapses.
Furthermore we recommend regular flying, ground handling, as well as further theoretical
training. We advise that you continuously study flight theory and practice and that you also
study the particulars of your chosen flying equipment. As the owner of your equipment it is
your
responsibility to comply with checking and maintenance requirements. More information on
this in the »Care and maintenance« section.
Operating limits
The following flying conditions and situations are outside the permitted operating limits of
the wing:
• Flying with precipitation (rain, snow, hail) must be avoided at all costs. Precipitation has a
negative impact on the flying characteristics of the wing. Amongst other things, the stall
point and parachutal stall behaviour changes.
• Low temperatures combined with high humidity can lead to icing, which also has a negative
impact on the wing’s flying characteristics (parachutal/deep stall, shortening of the brake
travel).
• Operating the paraglider is only permissible within the recommended weight range. The
weight range can be found in the technical data.
• Sand, dirt and snow (especially in large quantities) have a very negative effect on the flying
behaviour of the wing. Before each launch, check your glider for foreign matter and exe-
cute a proper pre-flight checking sequence.
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