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5. Flying with the BOBCAT

We recommend that you first practice inflating your glider on a small training slope. Make your

first flights with your new speedflying glider in gentle conditions in a familiar area.

Preparation for launch

Following a consistent method of preparation and pre-flight checks is vital for safe flying. We

recommend the following:

On arrival at the flying site, assess the suitability of the conditions: wind speed and

direction, airspace.

Inspect your glider, harness, helmet and any other equipment.

Choose a sufficiently large take-off area with even ground and no obstacles.

Lay the glider out according to the planform, and get the lines and risers sorted out.

Put your helmet on. Secure yourself in your harness and don't forget the leg loops!

Connect the risers to your harness carabiners, ensuring there are no twists or loops

around the lines.

Do a final line check by pulling gently on the risers or lines to ensure there are no new

knots, tangles or interfering branches or rocks. Take extra care in nil or light winds.

Pre-flight check list

Helmet and harness buckles closed.

Lines free.

Canopy open and into wind.

Airspace clear.

Take off

The key to a successful launch technique is to practice ground handling whenever you can.

Keeping your brake handles in your hands, the BOBCAT inflates very easily, with front risers in

hand. Keep your arms slightly bent and hands at shoulder height. While using the front risers,

your arms should rise in a curve. It is not necessary to pull hard on the risers.

Make a visual check on your glider before taking off to see if it is correctly inflated and that

there are no knots or tangles. If something is wrong, abort the take off.

A slight pressure on the brakes always makes the take off easier. Don’t forget to run fast with

long strides!

Trim position for take off at normal altitude in normal conditions is : “neutral”

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