Preparation for flight

Setting up the drink system

1. The tube is guided upwards via a loop on the right shoulder strap and fed into the back compartment in the middle under the ADVANCE label and the H2O label.

HintUse your finger to open the hole first.


2. The drink container is stowed in its pocket.

Relief tube routing

The opening for the relief tube is located on the left inner side and marked with a red band.


Pack the back compartment

Careful packing of the back compartment contributes significantly to flight comfort. Hard objects will be felt through the back wall or harness shell and can affect your comfort.

Pack the paraglider COMPRESSBAG first at the bottom of the back compartment. Then roll the LIGHTPACK DLS into a long, thin shape and push it into the back compartment. You should use the remaining space logically. Pack trekking poles – with the tips up –, food and clothing carefully around the backpack. Do not overfill the back compartment.

HintCover the sharp/tipped ends of your hiking poles with a protective cap, otherwise they can damage the harness.

Cockpit

Cockpit Features & Handling

General

The cockpit has been completely redesigned and is now even easier to use. Practical details such as a battery compartment with cable exits and the hook knife are integrated into the cockpit. The cockpit panel offers sufficient space and security for your electronics.


For take-off, the press of a button ensures that the contents do not fall out. An additional magnetic catch makes the cockpit easy to open and close in flight.


You can stow items you need in flight in the large storage compartment. E.g. gloves, food etc.

Cockpit Strap

The cockpit strap allows the cockpit to be held in the optimum position. The length is adjustable.


Packing

The cockpit can be folded small for packing.


Installing the windshield

Attach the speedbag popper on one side, then insert the windshield under the elastic edge of the speedbag and attach the second popper.


Closing the harness

Video Tutorial Closing the harness

Close the front strap

Close the front strap by pushing the right and left plates through the matching latches.Front strap basic setting:


WarningMake sure the plates are pushed correctly through the red latches. Perform these steps carefully!
WarningNote that the front strap can be set wider than the basic setting for easier handling (getting in/closing). However, always pull the front strap to the basic setting for flying. If necessary (conditions, turbulence), the front strap can be tightened as usual.

Close speedbag

1. Close the speedbag as shown in the pictures. Follow the steps. 2. Push the CRS leash through the eyelet.

3. Push the T-piece through the latch.

4. T-piece correctly fitted.


InfoIf you push the T-piece through the latch as shown in the photo, it can be done easily and with little resistance.


5. Fasten the small strap and adjust the length to your needs.

6. Finally, fasten the cockpit strap, the length of which can also be adjusted to suit your needs.


WarningCheck that the front strap is still properly closed, especially after an aborted takeoff. With an open front strap you could fall out of the harness!
WarningAlways make sure that all buckles are closed correctly!


Clipping in the paraglider

The EASY CONNECT SYSTEM with its coloured markings on the LIGHTNESS 4's main support loops makes clipping in an ADVANCE wing especially straightforward. The pilot only has to check that the red and blue lines on the glider risers match the same colours on the LIGHTNESS 4 support points. The EASY CONNECT SYSTEM improves safety before takeoff.

Takeoff preparation and checks

Before every takeoff carry out the following pre-takeoff checks:

  1. Harness and helmet buckled, reserve OK?
  2. Lines free?
  3. Canopy open?
  4. Wind direction and strength assessed?
  5. Airspace and field-of-view clear?
HintTo get the wing in the right shape for takeoff do the following: pull the brake lines in while you are sorting the lines until the canopy arrives at the perfect banana shape.
WarningBefore each flight, check that the reserve handle is in the intended position and that the yellow locking cables of the reserve handle are correctly stowed.