GIN Bolero 4 - Manual (Page 19)

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If the wing starts to drop backwards, increase the pressure on both “A” risers to help it up, and as you
increase power, try to keep a constant angle with the motor and maintain smooth power control. Any
sudden changes will alter your course because of the powerful gyroscopic and torque effects.
If the canopy is so far off to the side or behind that it cannot be recovered, kill the engine, abort the
take-off and reassess the launch conditions.
As the canopy comes up, the drag reduces and it should stabilize over your head without overshooting
you. This is a good time to check that your wing is nicely inflated and that there are no tangles or
lines fouled, but this must be done whilst on the move andwithout turning. When you feel the
resistance reduce, accelerate your run. Feel for pressure on the brakes, coming down on them as
required to steer or to increase lift for taking off.
Points to note:
* If your propeller protection cage is flimsy enough, the pressure of the lines on it during launch may
distort it to the point where itfouls the prop. If this is the case make sure the lines have cleared the
cage before you open the throttle.
* All control inputs should be smooth and progressive.
* Don’t attempt to take off if the canopy isn’t roughly level overhead. Dangerous oscillations may
result if you apply full power with it too far off to one side.
* Keep your undercarriage down until you are definitely flying!
* The faster the trim setting, the more brake the glider will need to get off the ground.
Reverse Launching in Stronger Winds
Because the Bolero 4 launches so easily it is possible to perform a reverse launch with both front
risers and one brake in one hand and the throttle and opposite brake in the other. If the wind is
appreciable this is the easiest method of launching, but if the wind is light the difficulty of running
backwards safely with a motor on makes a forward launch preferable.
Having started and warmed up your motor upwind of the canopy, attach yourself to the power unit,
face the canopy, approach the risers and clip them on to the appropriate mallions. Build a wall first
using front and rear risers simultaneously. We recommendthat you momentarily raise the glider off
the ground to check for tangles and line snags.
Holding risers, brakes and throttle control as outlined above, pull the front risers up to lift the glider
over your head.
When the glider is steady above you turn round, apply power and take off.
As with forward launching, the trim/power/brake relationship must be established for the best rate of
climb and forward speed.
Points to Note:
*This is a cross-hands reverse launch. You must master this technique before attempting it under
power.
Your local paragliding school can assist you here.