Advance OMEGA 8 User Manual

Pilot requirementsThe OMEGA 8 is a purebred high-performance paraglider that shouldonly be fl own by highly experienced, performance-oriented longdistanceor competition pilots. In order to be able to fully master anOMEGA 8, a pilot must already possess experience of high-performancegliders in different weather conditions. A regular fl yer with theseskills and with lots of experience of active fl ying through turbulencewill be able to safely exploit the paraglider’s huge performance potentialand cover long distances in a controlled and relaxed manner.Every pilot bears sole responsibility for all risks including injury oreven death when carrying out paraglider sports. Neither the manufacturernor the seller of a paraglider can guarantee or be held responsiblefor the pilot’s safety.General information on paraglidingFlying a paraglider calls for appropriate training and a sound knowledgeof the subject, as well as, of course, the necessary insurancecover and licence. A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weatherconditions before taking off. His or her capabilities must be adequatefor the actual paraglider.Wearing an adequate helmet, suitable boots and clothing, and carryingan emergency parachute are essential. Before every fl ight allitems of equipment should be checked for damage and airworthiness.A proper pre-takeoff check must also be carried out.9