Reverse launch
A launch in which the pilot faces the wing while inflating it.
What it means
The pilot can watch the canopy as it rises and only then turns to face the direction of flight. It is the usual choice when there is some wind; a forward launch is done with the back to the wing.
Example in context
There was a steady breeze on launch, so I went for a reverse launch.
Sources and review
- Ozone Atom 3 – User Manual (EN) (opens in a new tab)
- Cross Country – Nailing your launches (Kelly Farina) (opens in a new tab)
- Jakub Vrána — Paraglidingový slang: o letu (opens in a new tab)
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