Flight Techniques And Characteristics - Skywalk JOIN'T2 Handbuch

FlIGHT TEcHNIQUES aND cHaRacTERISTIcS

PRE-FlIGHT cHEcK aND MaINTENaNcE
It is important to check all paragliding equipment thoroughly before every flight, to see
if it has any defects. Also check the paraglider after long flights and after long storage.
check thoroughly:
>All seams of the harness, of the risers and the of the reserve bridle.
>That all connecting parts, maillons and carabines are closed
>The brake-line knots on both sides and follow the brake-line to the top
>All the other lines from riser to canopy
>All the line attachment points at the canopy
>If the top or bottom of the wing are damaged or perished
>The ribs and cross ports from inside.
caUTION
Do not start if you detect any defects, even if they are minor! If you detect
any damage or excessive wear and tear, please contact your flying school or
skywalk directly.
Joint2 also is equipped with the innovative JET FLAP Technology Air is conducted
from the bottom sail (pressure area) to the top sail (low-pressure area) and is blown
out there with higher speed. The connection is established through jet shaped
channels, which are located in the rear section of the wing. When increasing the
angle-of-attack the danger of airflow interruption and subsequent stalling is minimized.
Results: the constant airflow even at great angles-of-attack delays the stall, the flyable
minimum speed is lowered and the pilot has a higher incidence range. This is of great
importance, especially during take-off and landing. Of course, the Jet-Flaps are no
reason for uncontrolled braking, but the slow flight characteristics of the Joint2 profit
immensely. You don't need any special knowledge to have control of the flap system,
the use of a Jet-Flap paraglider is the same as a conventional glider.
laying out the glider
If you use your paraglider for the first time we recommend that you practise some infla-
tions and try some simple flights at a training site. This way you are able to get used to
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your skywalk JOIN'T2 . Lay out the canopy so that the leading edge is slightly arched.
The middle of the canopy should form the deepest point of the paraglider. This way the
A-lines are tensioned first in the middle whilst inflating. The paraglider inflates evenly
which ensures a stable and straight take off.
Separate A, B, C, D-lines and risers and put in order. Make sure that the brake lines
run freely through the pulleys to the trailing edge of the paraglider. All lines have to run
freely without any knots or twists from the risers to the canopy. During flight, tied or
crossed over lines can often not be released or untangled!
The brake-lines are lying directly on the ground, so please pay attention that they can't
ensnarl during launch. There shouldn't be any lines beneath the canopy during take-off.
Line-overs can have fatal consequences!
laUNcH
The skywalk JOIN'T2 is very easy to launch. Hold the two A-risers and the brake
handles in your hands. For a better identification, the A-lines and covers at the A-risers
are coloured red. The brake lines are coloured yellow and the brake handles are black.
Hold your arms slightly sideways and backwards like an extension of the A-risers. Be-
fore launching check the laid out glider. Further check the wind direction and the air-
space! Pull rapidly and the canopy of the skywalk JOIN'T2 will launch and rise above
your head. The canopy rises reliably over the pilot without drag even in null-wind condi-
tions. Keep the paraglider straight above your head and run forward. Slow down a little
as soon as the upward pull decreases.
You can open any collapsed cells by pumping the affected side.
Changes of directions that are necessary can be carried out now. Look and feel that
the wing is properly inflated. Don't make your final decision to accelerate or to launch
until you are absolutely sure that the wing is properly and evenly inflated.
Otherwise, stop the launch produce immediately!
During reverse launches and in strong winds, it is possible that the paraglider surges
forward and inflates faster than intended. You can counteract this by running towards
the glider. If you reverse launch it is advisable to only use the inside A-risers. This way
the paraglider inflates a little slower and in strong winds you don't have to deal with the
full pressure at once.
Tandem pilots should avoid launching in strong winds out of consideration for the pas-
senger.
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