GIN Bolero 4 - Manual (Page 23)

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During take-off
ALWAYS ensure that your wing is definitely flying with enough air speed, before opening the throttle
or pulling on any brakes during any launch. If it does happen that you have managed to leave the
ground but are not fully flying, DO NOT add more power and more brakes but smoothly come off them,
If the wing does not accelerate, just land. Re-assess the conditions as it may well be you are trying to
climb out through a wind gradient.
Remember: stalling is common to all aircraft that take off with insufficient air speed and then try to
climb. The thrust line on a paramotor is well below the wing, so adding power adds to the problem.
GOLDEN RULES!!!
* Never place your engine downwind of your wing.
* Check, check and re-check the fuel system for leaks.
* Have you enough fuel to get you there? Better too much than too little!
* Check for any loose articles that could trail or fall into the propeller while flying and fasten them
securely.
* If you spot a problem, no matter how small, deal with it immediately!
* Always put on and fasten your helmet before clipping in to the harness.
* Always carry out full pre-flight checks before launching.
* Try to control the glider on the ground facing forwards so asto keep the lines out of the prop. You
should only turn to face the glider to avoid falling backwards onto the motor.
* Don’t fly into danger - over water, trees, power lines etc. where an engine failure will leave you in
trouble.
* Try not to fly into the turbulence of your own wake or that of others, especially at low altitude.
* It is unwise to fly hands-off below about 100m. AGL. As an engine failure below this height may
require you to make immediate control inputs to set up a landing approach.
* Never rely on the engine: it may cut out at any moment. Always fly as if it will, so fly the wing – NOT
the motor
* Except for collision avoidance, making a sharp turn against the torque effect during steep climbs
can be dangerous: you may rapidly stall and enter a spin.
* Avoid downwind low flying: it drastically reduces your options!
* Be sensitive to mechanical problems early. A noticeable change in engine tone or a new vibration
may spell trouble. Land and check it out.
* Make sure your navigation is up to the job.
* Remember, not everyone enjoys your engine noise.
* Care must be taken when flying near livestock.