Forward launch
A launch in which the pilot has their back to the wing and runs in the direction of flight.
Also known as
- alpine launch standard term
Terms and slang labels apply to this language. Usage may differ in other languages.
What it means
It is typical of nil- or light-wind days, when the wing needs a run to inflate. Unlike in a reverse launch, the pilot does not see the canopy rise. It is also known as the alpine launch.
Example in context
There was no wind at all, so I did a forward launch.
Sources and review
- Cross Country – Nailing your launches (Kelly Farina) (opens in a new tab)
- Ozone Atom 3 – User Manual (EN) (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o letu (opens in a new tab)
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