Preparation for flight

Pack the back compartment

Careful packing of the back compartment contributes significantly to flight comfort. Pack the paraglider COMPRESSBAG first at the bottom of the back compartment. You should use the remaining space logically. Pack trekking poles – with the tips up –, food and clothing carefully around.

Setting up the drink system

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.

Installing the protector

Overview


Connect and fill

Remove the hose (1) from the storage compartment.


Open the protector's clamping valve (2).


Connect the FLOWBAG (A) to the hose (3) and blow air into the FLOWBAG (A) with your mouth from a distance of about 20 cm until it is full. Close the inlet opening and push the air into the protector. Repeat this process two or three times. When the protector is sufficiently inflated, you will clearly feel the increase in pressure and resistance.


Close the clamp valve (4) with four clicks and disconnect the FLOWBAG (A).


Secure the hose (5) using the magnets (6).



Alternative inflation methods

With the optional electric pump. The electric pump can also be used to deflate the protector.


Video Tutorial inflating the protector


InfoWe recommend using the FLOWBAG or the optional electric pump. The electric pump can also be used to deflate the protector. You can also inflate the protector by mouth. However, breathing air contains moisture and can promote mold growth.
WarningThe protector is sufficiently inflated when you feel a noticeable increase in pressure during inflation. Overinflation can reduce seating comfort.
WarningSharp objects such as walking poles etc. can damage the protector.
WarningDo not sit on the protector before the launch.
AchtungThe protector is approved, and full protection achieved, only if the above requirements are fulfilled.

Fitting the optional foot stirrup

The optional foot stirrup, included in PROGRESS 4 NfL certification, should be fitted as follows:
The black loops at the ends of the stirrup support lines attach to the small tapes loops below the carabiners (1) with small quicklinks (Maillons Rapides). The bungee holdbacks from the harness go through the D rings at the front of the seat shell (2), and should be tied to the small loops halfway down the stirrup lines (3) – as short as practical, but not under permanent tension.
A speed loop accelerate system is supplied with the foot stirrup. ADVANCE recommend that only this speed system is used when flying with the foot stirrup.
A split ring (4) connects the speed loop to the footrest so that the loop can always be conveniently picked up by a foot while flying with the foot stirrup.

WarningOnly the ADVANCE original foot stirrup designed for the PROGRESS 4 may be used. 

Putting on & closing

Closing the harness

Put on the harness and connect the main buckles on the right and the left. Also fasten the mini chest strap.

WarningAlways check that the carabiners and the buckles are not twisted.





Clipping in the paraglider

The EASY CONNECT SYSTEM with its coloured markings on the PROGRESS 4 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 PROGRESS 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.