SOL paragliders Runner XC Series User manual

Manual
DGAC
Version 1 10/2019

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Summary
WELCOME TO THE SOL TEAM .................................................................... 4
Symbols.......................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT NOTES..................................................................................... 5
 ........................................................................ 6
 .......................................................................... 6
 ................................................................................... 6
.................................................................... 6
Accessories .................................................................................... 6
Tecnologias .................................................................................... 8
Overview paraglider..................................................................... 10
Overview risers ............................................................................ 11
Line plan ...................................................................................... 12
 .......................................................... 14
............................................................................. 14
..................................................................... 14
 ............................................................................... 14
 ........................................................................... 15
Laying out the paramotor wing ................................................... 15
Harness ........................................................................................ 15
 ............................................. 16
Accelerator................................................................................... 16
Brake Toggles ............................................................................... 20
 ....................................................... 23
With open trimmer...................................................................... 23
With closed trimmer.................................................................... 23
Start ............................................................................................. 24
Using the brakes .......................................................................... 24
Double command ........................................................................ 24
............................................................................................. 26
........................................................................................................ 26
 ....................................................................... 26
 .......................................................................... 27
 ........................................................................... 28
 .................................................................. 28
Climbing....................................................................................... 29
Turns ............................................................................................ 29
 .......................................................... 30
......................................................................... 30
 ................................................................................. 30
Landing with paramotor .............................................................. 31
Landing with paratrike ................................................................. 31
 .................................................................... 32
B-Stall........................................................................................... 32
Big ears ........................................................................................ 33
 ............................................................................... 33
................................................................. 34
..................................................................................... 34
Lateral closing .............................................................................. 35
Parachutal .................................................................................... 36
........................................................................................ 36
 ............................................................................. 37
Line Over...................................................................................... 38
.......................................................................... 38
PACKING YOUR PARAMOTOR WING........................................................ 39
Origami - Method ........................................................................ 39
 .................................................................... 41
Storing.......................................................................................... 43
Back Pack ..................................................................................... 43
........................................................................................... 45
INSPECTION............................................................................................... 46
REPAIRS...................................................................................................... 46
............................................................................... 46
LINE CRACK .................................................................................. 46
QUICK LINK SEALING.................................................................... 46
WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 47
............................................................. 48
OPERATION LIMITS ................................................................................... 49
............................................................................................ 49
TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................... 50
Weight, measure and data........................................................... 50
Parts and materials ...................................................................... 52
Lines............................................................................................. 52
Line lengths.................................................................................. 54
Line lengths individually .............................................................. 58

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You have just acquired a high-quality product, manufactured under one of the most
demanding industry standards worldwide. We are certain that this equipment will allow
you to learn, increase and amplify your knowledge and technique during your ights.
We hope your paraglider Runner XC will provide you with many nice ights and that
you’re experiencing moments that will last forever in your memory. This way our
philosophy will proof right: security, performance, easy handling and innovation.
Please, read this manual carefully. All necessary information you’ll need for your new
equipment is right here.
In case of questions or doubts regarding your paraglider or in case you simply are
interested in our new products - we are at your dispose.
Thank you very much for choosing SOL PARAGLIDERS.
Warnings and important notes - pay attention and read carefully
Notes regarding environment protection
Additional information
WELCOME TO THE SOL TEAM IMPORTANT NOTES
- As owner of a Sol Paraglider you are responsible for all possible risks existing by using
this equipment. The inappropriate and/or abusive use of your equipment increases this
risks.
- It’s not possible to transfer this responsibility of risks, using this equipment, to the
producer, distributor or seller.
- A regular training, whenever possible, especially on the ground, is indispensable and
necessary. A poor handling and control of the glider, especially on the ground, is one of
the most frequent causes of accidents.
- Always be prepared to improve your skills. Attending special workshops will improve
your skills and maintain your knowledge about materials and techniques, which always
are developing, up to date.
- Only use a certied paramotor wing and reserve and use them within the described
and certied limits. Remember, if you y a paramotor wing outside the certied
norms your insurance will not pay the damage. It is in your responsibility as a pilot to
know what your insurance covers.
- Sol Paragliders is ying and testing every single paraglider produced, to assure our
clients full quality and function of every glider. We recommend that every new or reviewed
paraglider will be tested on the ground and ew from the training hill by his pilot.
- Never take off without helmet, hand-gloves and boots.
- Check all your equipment before each ight. Never take off with an inappropriate or
damaged equipment.
- As pilot you only are allowed to use a paraglider in accordance to your skills and in
accordance to the instruction level required in each country.
- Before each ight check your physical and mental state. Are you t to y?
- Before take off choose the right paramotor wing and environment, check the
weather conditions, if you have any doubt - don’t y.
- Never y during rain, snow, strong wind, turbulent conditions or if thunderstorm
clouds are in the sky.
- If you are always ying with conscious - you’ll be able to y for many years your
paramotor.
Symbols

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- Backpack
- Protection sack for the glider
- Paraglider packing strap
- Protection sack for the risers
- Manual
- Basic repair kit
The Runner XC is our new paramotor wing for experienced pilots looking for comfort and
speed paired with engine and fuel economy on long distance ights.
Its performance is linked to speed gain and comfort on long ights.
In thermal conditions, its stable behaviour provides safety combined with a good soaring.
The Runner XC is available in 7 sizes.
For long distance ights with comfort and fuel economy we recommend ying up to the
middle of the weight range.
For pilots looking for more agility and speed over fuel consumption we recommend ying
close to the indicated maximum weight.
The wing has a 3-4 line hybrid conguration since only such an arrangement allows full
adjustment of prole geometry through trimmer operation.
Comfort - Security - Performance - Easy handling - Long life
The Runner XC has a DGAC certication. The certication details are available on:
www.solparagliders.com.br.
The Runner XC is the evolution of the Flexus and Auster GT and will full the expectations
of the most ambitious pilots with a minimum of 80 hours of experience.
Along with your paraglider you receive:
- 2 Step - Accelerator
- SOL Cap
- Windsock M
- Little bonus surprise
Runner XC - THE PROJECT
Special characteristics
Certication
Recommendation
Accessories

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Cross X battens
strengthening
the nose prole.
Dual Control.Our double 3D Shaping is a three dimensions modeling
technology that reduces wrinkles and imperfections on
the leading edge construction, improving the overall
aerodynamic performance.
Greater lift (glide) due to optimization of the central
area of the wing with less inclined proles and a more
homogeneous pressure distribution over the whole
canopy wingspan resulting in gains of glide and speed.
Is a hybrid system of risers and lines to guarantee stability,
reduction in line consumption and a better load distribution
on the canopy with signicantly less deformation tendency
over the time.
Adjustment system that generates more lift in ight.
Tecnologias
Proles between the cells of the trailing edge, which improve
performance and handling.
New Air Foil design increases and keeps the internal
pressure more estable and results in more performance
in all speed range.
Is the hybrid utilization of various types of fabrics and
lines. An optimised combination of durability and
resistance with low deformation and less weight.
Higher Project Aspect Ratio.
Cutting edge technology laser equipments prepare all
molds and parts of the canopy.
Reex prole with great stability and suspension. The reex
prole relocates the weight distribution to the front of the
prole. This let the power glider y in front of the pilot angle,
creating speed, stability and safety in turbulence. Load Distribution Tapes.

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1. Trailing edge
2. Top
3. Leading edge
4. Bottom
5. Stabilo
6. Lines
7. Risers
Overview paraglider Overview risers
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4
5
6
7
1. Riser A.
2. Riser A'.
3. Riser B.
4. Riser C.
5. Riser D.
6. Brake lines.
7. Auxiliary brake lines.
8. Toggle connection.
9. Toggle.
10. Toggle adjustiment.
11. Magnetic button.
12. Flaps.
13. Trimmer.
14. Connection to harness.
15. Accelerator.
16. Accelerator connection.
17. Speed system.
18. Trimmer system.
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9
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The suspension point design was developed for an ideal weight distribution and long
life. During all consideration and calculation, security always is our rst goal.. The
used material mix for the lines of the Runner XC forms an ideal combination: long life
with little deformation and aerodynamic drag.
Line plan
A
B
C
1
2A
3A
4
A
5
A
6
A
7
A
8
A
9
A
10
A
11
A
12
A
13
A
14
A
1
2
B
3
B
4
B5
B6
B
7
B8
B9
B10
B11
B12
B13
B14
B
1
2
C
3
C
4
C
5
C
6
C
7
C
8
C
9
C
10
C
11
C
12
C
13
C14
C
D78
D9
D10
D11
D12
D13
D14
D
F1 2F 3F
4F 5
F
6F 7F 8F 9
F10
F11F 12F 13F
BM 1
2
BM
3
BM 4
BM 5
BM 6
BM
AM 1
2
AM
3AM
4
AM
5
AM
6AM
CM1
2
CM
3
CM
4
CM
5
CM
6
CM
DM34
DM 5
DM 6DM
FM1
FM1
FM1
FM2
FM3
FM3 FM3
FM3 FM3
Runner XC
RISER B
SR BR1 BR2 DR2 BR3 DR3 AR3 CR3 AR3 CR2 AR1 CR1
SM
SM
SM
BRAKEHANDLE
RISER B RISER B RISER B RISER A RISER A RISER A'RISER D RISER D RISER C RISER C RISER C
FR
AUX
Never and under no circumstances the line length can be altered!

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THE PARAGLIDER - INFORMATION
Take off weight
Tow release take off
Tandem ight
If your take off weight is between two weight ranges we suggest the following procedure:
- For a more accurate and dynamic handling or if you usually y in the mountains and/or
turbulent conditions, you should choose to y in the upper weight range.
- For a better sink rate and if you usually y above at land and in light weather conditions,
you should choose to y in the lower weight range.
The Runner XC can be used for towed ight. The used equipment must be certied,
the team handling the equipment must be licensed and you must have done a
workshop learning this take off. Always use the special tow connection. The take off
only should be done if the canopy is lled completely and steady above the pilots
head.
The Runner XC was not designed and is not certied for tandem ight. SOL Paragliders
doesn’t recommend this type of ight.
It’s not recommended to y outside the weight range.
Each paraglider seize is dedicated to a certain weight range, from a minimum take off
weight to a maximum. The take off weight is the sum of the weight of:
1. The pilot.
2. Paramotor wing.
3. The paramotor with reserve.
4. All ight accessories.
PREPARING FOR FLIGHT
Laying out the paramotor wing
Harness
- Choose an easy training elevation with less inclination for the rst ight, without
obstacles and a day with easy weather conditions.
- Open your canopy and lay him down in shape of a horseshoe.
- Check fabric and lines, if there is any damage or fatigue caused by wear.
- Check if all quick links are closed.
- Identify, separate and organize all risers A, A', B, C, D and the brake lines.
The regulated distance between the large clips (adjustable at the chest) is 50cm
for the Runner XC. Variations of more than 5 cm above these ones will alter the
fundamental characteristics of the canopy and are potentially dangerous.
If the distance is not within the range, the glider could have extreme,
dangerous or abnormal reaction in ight.
It is extremely important that there are no entanglements and/or bunched
lines present.

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Connecting paraglider and harness
Without twisting the risers connect them with the carabiners of the harness. Check if
they are connected and positioned in the right way without any twist. The A riser must
be in front in ight direction.
Check if the carabiners are really looked and closed!
Accelerator
The Runner XC risers are equiped with trimmer, aps and speed system. It can be used
in different congurations. It’s very important pay attention for the best performance
and safety that you wish.
Most of modern harness have pulleys for assembling the Foot Speed System. The
line must be rmly attached to the stirrup. The other end of the line is fed through
the harness’ pulleys and comes out vertically, and must be rmly attached to the clip
of the quick look.
In order to adjust the Speed System, we suggest that you connect the harness and
the risers, suspended from the ground. Ask a friend to pull the risers (A) upwards. At
this time, adjust the length right to the bar in such way to be easily reachable with
your feet in ight and by stretching the legs, make sure to allow for a clear path to
maximize the accelerator usage.
Measure without quick links
Measure without quick links
Measure without quick links
No Foot speed System - Open Trimmer - Open Flaps
Recommended for wind transitions
No Foot speed System - Open Trimmer - Closed Flaps
No Foot speed System - Closed Trimmer - Closed Flaps
Recommended for low ying or turbulent conditions
AA’ B C D
45 cm 46,5 cm 48,5 cm 53 cm 58 cm
AA’ B C D
45 cm 46,5 cm 48,5 cm 53 cm 55,5 cm
AA’ B C D
45 cm 45 cm 45 cm 45 cm 43 cm

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Measure without quick links Measure without quick links
Measure without quick links Measure without quick links
No Foot speed System - Closed Trimmer - Open Flaps
Recommended for downwind or scenic ight
Foot speed System - Closed Trimmer - Closed Flaps
Foot speed System - Closed Trimmer - Open Flaps
Recommended for small wind or descendant area transitions
Foot speed System - Open Trimmer - Closed Flaps
Advised for short short runs
Avoid using the brakes
AA’ B C D
45 cm 45 cm 45 cm 45 cm 45,5 cm
AA’ B C D
34 cm 35,5 cm 37,5 cm 41 cm 43 cm
AA’ B C D
34 cm 35,5 cm 37,5 cm 41 cm 45,5 cm
AA’ B C D
34 cm 35,5 cm 37,5 cm 47,5 cm 55,5 cm

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Measure without quick links
Foot speed System - Open Trimmer - Open Flaps
Avoid using the brakes
AA’ B C D
34 cm 35,5 cm 37,5 cm 47,5 cm 58 cm
Brake Toggles
In case you switch do another power unit it might be that you have to readjust the
lengths of the brake lines. This adjustment can easy be made on the riser, the original
adjustment which works with most of the power units on the market.the toggles by
10 cm.
Step 1. Open the toggle
knot.
Step 2. Remove the
toggle.
Step 3. Remove the line.
Step 5. Set to setting
option.
Step 4. Undo the loop.
Step 7. Closed the loop. Step 8. Pass the main line
inside the pulley
Step 9. Close the node
with the main and
auxiliary line.
Step 6. Open the loop.
Conrm that both sides are symmetric.
Make the necessary readjustments and ll the glider on the ground to make
sure that the brakes are working ne before ying with your power glider.

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With open trimmer
With closed trimmer
More speed, brakes are heavier, less passive security in case of collapse.
Less speed, brakes are easier, more passive security in case of collapse.
Paramotor wings are generally made with reex prole (auto stable), the degree of
stability is determined by each paramotor wing model.
This stability helps to get through small turbulences, so you can take better advantage
of wing speed without having to act on the controls.
By following the prole commands and their tightness, without rst time, the paramotor
wing has a tendency to advance, then slowing down with the trimmer open, is practically
unnoticeable with the trimmer closed.
In stronger and turbulent ight conditions, closed trimmer ight is recommended to
ensure better control of the paramotor wing.
COMMANDS WITH REFLEX PROFILE

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Start
Using the brakes
Double command
Have the trimmer 2 (cm) open to improve the ination, the start speed depends on brake
use.
Without using the brakes:
More stability because of the reex prole, more speed.
With 10% brakes:
More sustention, less stability, less speed. “CG backs off a little”, prole more unstable
cause the use of the brakes are causing deformation of the canopy.
With 50% brakes:
Used in heavy turbulence for reducing speed, increasing the attack angle to avoid an
eventual collapse. Used during start to decrease speed and to start within reduced
space.
The Runner XC has an auxiliary command, this double command is used to make
curves more open or closed in all conditions of use, regardless of the position of the
trimmer.
For more open bends, pull the bungs with your arm stretched
out.
For more closed bends, pull the bung close to the body.
1. Brake lines.
2. Auxiliary brake lines.
Closed turn – Pull one of the commands
downwards close to your body.
Normal speed reduction - Pull the two
commands vertically downwards.
Normal turn - Pull one of the commands
vertically downwards.
Intense speed reduction - Recommended
for landings and starts. Pull the two
commands horizontally downwards to
the side.
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- Helmet closed?
- Carabiners looked and closed?
- Harness all looks closed?
- Carabiner distance OK.?
- Risers A in hands?
- Brake lines free, toggles in hand?
- Pilot stays in the midst of the canopy?
- Take off area free?
- Paramotor wing and pilot lined up against the wind?
- Air space in take off direction free?
FLIGHT
Take Off Check List
Flaps
Used for the best glide on slow and efcient ights for thermal
ights. Performance Flap is part of one of the devices that
assist the pilot in on-the-go testing. Identied with a smaller
trimmer.
Triggering makes the brakes lighter and increases the sensitivity
of the controls.
1. Flaps.
Forward Take off
When ready to takeoff, the pilot must have risers (A) and the toggles in hand. The
arms must be extended to the side, as if they are extensions of risers (A).
A decisive run allows a quick and stable ination. After the initial ination momentum,
the pilot must keep the tension forward on risers (A), not pulling them downwards,
until the canopy is above his head. At this point, the brakes must be carefully activated
and the pilot must be prepared for possible directional changes.
A move to underneath the center of the paraglider is the best method for corrections,
provided there is room for it. The pilot glances at last upwards to ensure the canopy
is properly located above, completely unobstructed and inated. Only at this point,
the pilot decides whether or not to takeoff.
When the paramotor wing is beginning to sustain the engine, apply carefully power.
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Reverse Take off
The preparation is the same as to forward take off. But this time you have to turn
towards the canopy. During the turn lift the hand which is turning away from the
paramotor wing with the risers above your head. Now you can inate the glider with
the red (A) risers. Push the risers up and let them go when the canopy is over your
head. If necessary use the brakes gently. Turn out and begin the start run.
Attention: check to turn out to the right side. Example you turned with your left
side to the glider you have to turn out with your left side to the paramotor wing.
Otherwise you will have made a 360 degree turn and all your risers are twisted.
In case of strong wind it could be necessary to make some steps towards the canopy
during ination. This take off method can be used even with little wind.
Takeoff with paratrike
For launching with a paratrike you need a long at runway. A second person could
be helpful. This helper could push your trike to inate the canopy whilst engine idling.
If the paramotor wing is rising let the engine accelerate more and pull the paramotor
wing up slowly. After visual check accelerate until you take off.
Sol Paragliders does not recommend using the engine force to inate the
paramotor wing.
Climbing
Avoid a take-off with full throttle, the canopy is in a position a little behind the
paramotor, the overdue on the commands during take-off could eventually cause a
stall or worse an accident.
Avoid unnecessary risks and always y with a speed reserve.
Depending on the power unit geometry, it is possible that during the ight you will
notice a propeller torque (known as P-factor). It will try to turn you around, so counter-
steer with a brake and trimmer set. Open the trimmer of the right side if the canopy
is turning right and open the trimmer of the left side if the canopy is turning left.
Turns
The Runner XC is very sensitive, responding instantly to turn commands. Leveled
turns can be achieved with the shifting of weight on the risers with minimum altitude
loss.
A combination of weight shifting and breaking technique is the most efcient way
of executing turns in any situation. The given brake utilized determines the radius of
turns. By activating the brakes on the outside edge of the turns, as well as applying
maximum weight shifting on the risers, the efciency and resistance to collapse in
turbulences (at the edge of thermals) is increased.
In case it becomes necessary to perform turns in a constrained space we recommend
to release the outside brake in the given turn and pull a little more the brake on the
inside of the turn. The paramotor wing glides best when no brakes are applied.
The pilot can use the double command to make more closed turns.
By pulling either brake too strongly or suddenly, there is a danger of creating a
negative spiral!

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Accelerated ight
Power induced oscillations
It is recommended to use the accelerator when ying against the wind or in zones with
descending air. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapse easier than
when set at the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher the speed, the
more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
It is recommended to use the accelerator when ying against the wind or in zones
with descending air. Due to a decreased angle of attack, the canopy may collapse
easier than when set at the normal position. The pilot must remember that the higher
the speed, the more dynamic the collapse response or symmetric closing will be.
- Exercise the use of the accelerator during calm conditions.
- Be cautious ying accelerated in difcult and turbulent conditions.
- Remember: The higher the speed the higher the descent rate.
- Check always on all accelerator parts for good function and signs of wear.
Active ying
In turbulent conditions it is not recommended to y the power glider with full speed,
cause the Runner XC is than more sensitive to deformation and closing. The pilot
must remember that the higher the speed, the more dynamic the collapse response
or symmetric closing will be.
Landing with paratrike
The points earlier mentioned are valid, in principle.
Landing with paramotor
Always choose a secure and clean landing side with lots of space, great distance to
natural obstacles and is not under the inuence of turbulent air.
- Leave trimmers 2 cm open to make landing easier.
- The nal approach stage must be done in straight line upwind.
- Switch off the engine.
- With less than 30m above ground avoid steer turns, they may result in dangerous
pendulous movements and the pilot could crash to the ground with high velocity.
- Before landing get up in your harness with the weight against the chest strap, especially
in turbulent conditions.
- Fly with hands up, without brakes, until more or less 1m over ground. In turbulent
conditions y active until the end. Than apply slowly and progressively the brakes to
reduce velocity until you can almost without speed land on the ground.
- Always adapt your landing on space, circumstances and wind.
- If the wind is strong and you feel it might be possible been dragged or uplifted after
landing, pull symmetrically the B risers. This movement kills the glider fast and controlled
and avoids a re-ination or that the glider turns into a great sail. After killing the glider
pull him back to you using the B risers.
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The following maneuvers should be used only in emergency situations and need a
special training fore safety use. If possible attend a workshop to learn and practice
this maneuvers.
This maneuvers are used by cloud entrance and in case of approaching thunderstorms.
Remember: a good weather analysis before ight helps to avoid this maneuvers
during ight.
FAST DESCENT MANEUVERS
All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched off
or with motor idling.
All fast descent maneuvers must be executed in light conditions and at
sufcient altitude, so that they can be performed as necessary under
extreme ying conditions.
This maneuver provokes a parachute ight and as a result the paraglider is almost
unable to be directed.
To initiate the maneuver get the (B) risers closely to the quick links and push them
symmetrically and slowly downwards until the canopy prole is deformed. The glider
stops to y forward and descents vertically.
To end the maneuver let go symmetrically and at the same time of the B risers. The glider
stops to sing and starts to y forward again
B-Stall
- All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched
off or with motor idling.
- The trimmers need to be all closed.
- In the event risers (B) are pulled too quickly or too deeply, a horseshoe
may occur towards the front. In order to regain normal ight, the pilot has
to let go of the (B) risers and must apply the brakes lightly.
- In case the parachute ight continous, use the method described below
in (parachutal).
Big ears
Positive spiral
A positive spiral has a high sink rate. But the high acceleration, G-Force, impedes
to y this maneuver for a long time. The G-Force may cause that the pilot looses
his consciousness and spirals until he crashes the ground. The same high energy is
acting on the equipment and will shorten his endurance.
A positive spiral never should be exercised in turbulent conditions or strong lateral
wind. Under strong wind conditions the pilot has to remember that the lateral drift
could be enormous.
When the pilot activates just one brake, slowly and progressively, the paramotor
wing inclines sideways in a sharp angle and enters in a steep and quick turn, which
may become a positive spiral. During a spiral the rotation radius can be controlled
by the force applied to the inside brake.
In order to come out of the spiral, the pilot must release the brake slowly and shift his
weight lightly to the outside of the turn. A sudden exit may result in an exaggerated
forward movement of the canopy, and cause a collapse. For this reason, on the last
turn, the inside brake of a given turn must be softly applied again.
In case the canopy collapses during this process, the spiral must be counter-acted,
as the active canopy area will be reduced.
- All fast descent maneuvers are to be executed with the engine switched
off or with motor idling.
- Never combine big ears with spirals. The canopy active area reduction
plus the ‘G’ force may result in line and/or canopy damage.
- Leaving a fast spiral must be executed slowly and progressively.
- The maneuver requires high altitudes (at least 600 meter over ground)
and is dangerous, due high descent ratio the pilot can lose the altitude
reference.
Sol Paragliders does not recommend doing ears with the XC Runner.

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EXTREME FLIGHT SITUATIONS
Front-stall
Normally the paramotor wing opens on his own after a front-stall. In turbulent
conditions it may happen that the canopy make a fast movement forward, in order
to avoid another front-stall it is necessary to apply the brakes precisely.
Caution: If the brake lines are applied too much the glider could get into a full-stall.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Active ying almost ever avoids lateral closing. If lateral closing happens, the canopy
folds predictable and progressively from the tip to the center. This corresponds a
collapse of 50% or more and results in a slight tendency for a turn. The paramotor
wing can be held on course using the brake on the open side.
Normally the paraglider opens on his own. If the collapse happens during accelerated
ight the canopy has a more dynamic reaction, but even than the turn can be controlled
without problems.
To facilitate the closed side to ll the pilot has to pull down slowly (ca. 2 seconds) the
brake on the closed side and let go again (pump). Shifting the weight to the open side
helps to re-inate the sail and increases security, cause the brake has to be used less
and this avoids a full-stall.
Without action, the paramotor wing will begin a positive spiral. The pilot must lightly
apply the brake on the external side to stop a spiral and at the same time shift
his weight on the same side until the canopy is stabilized. Exactly at this stage of
pendulum effect under the canopy, it is important that the pilot controls carefully the
amount of force applied on the brakes, and often it is needed to decrease the force.
Once a straight ight is achieved, the closed side can be re-inated by the pumping
action.
Lateral closing
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.

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Parachutal
Full-stall
If the paramotor wing is wet or the regular inspections weren’t made, the
risk of a parachutal ight exists.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
This paramotor wing does not have parachutal ight tendencies and recovers on
its own from an intentional parachutal ight induced by braking commands. In
case of a parachutal ight after an extreme situation loose the brakes and use the
accelerator. Before using the brakes again make sure that the glider ies normally.
The Runner XC has a long way on the brakes before he enters a full-stall. A full-
stall happens if the brakes are pulled symmetrically and excessively downwards.
Normally the paramotor wing starts to y backwards and deforms to a horseshoe,
the opening on the front.
Before terminating the canopy must be stabilized. Afterwards both brake lines have to
be loosened symmetrically and slowly, to avoid that the canopy kicks forward.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Negative spiral
The Runner XC has a long way on the brakes and difculties to enter in a negative
spiral. But if one of the brakes is extremely pulled downwards it can happen.
The side with the brake pulled down enters in a stall, while the other side maintains
open. In this case the brake must be loosened at once, before the paramotor wing
turns 180º, in order to get the paramotor wing back to normal ight. Depending on
the situation in which the brake is loosened, the canopy can react quite dynamic and
kick forward provoking a collapse.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.

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Line Over
Emergency ying
If the tip of the wing is trapped in lines it could cause a positive spiral, which is difcult
to control. To get out of this situation, rst stabilize your wing and get him into normal
ight. In other words control direction. Than pump on the side of the Line Over. During
this procedure lean on the opposite side, otherwise there is a risk to turn or increase the
spiral.
You also may try to pull the stabilo lines (SR), the outer lines on the blue riser (B), to
free the canopy. Watch out for the brake to avoid a stall on the clean side.
If the Line Over is big and all the counter action does not help and the paramotor
wing is not to manage, release the reserve, whilst you are having height enough.
In case of a brake line crack or the brake line is trapped or anything else happened
and doesn’t allow to use the brakes, use the (D) risers and weight shifting to steer
the glider. Land on the nearest possible side. This situation could happen in case of
poor maintenance of the equipment or an extreme ight situation.
- Attention: the steering commands on C risers are much shorter than on
the brake lines.
- In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor
idling and don´t apply power.
In all extreme collapses remember: switch off the engine or with motor idling
and don´t apply power.
Origami - Method
There are different ways who can help to extend the life of your paramotor wing.
One way is to fold the paramotor wing right. It’s most important to watch out for
the reinforcements to maintain the take off characteristics and the performance.
We are recommending the (Origami Method) and the use of a folding cover (see
below). Together with your paramotor wing you get a traditional pack sack who also
protects your paramotor wing. How to use it we describe after the (Origami Method).
Step 1: Open the folding cover and pull
the partially in. The outside will look like
a cabbage. This way you’re avoiding
that the glider drags over the ground
during folding.
Step 2: Begin with the center of the
trailing edge. Put one prole over the
other. Each side separate.
PACKING YOUR PARAMOTOR WING