The Assists pull the center "A" risers from the mallion when the riser is back, and has no effect when the paraglider is overhead during flight. The reason we use this wonderful innovation is the perfect inflation it almost always produces! Inflating the glider the old way with our hands often produces inconsistent results. When we have a throttle in one hand, we tend to either push that hand forward or pull down on the riser because we are also squeezing the throttle. It's just hard to do exactly the right thing when you are paying attention to two different things! Allowing the A-Assists to inflate the glider produces the exact same "pull" on the A's when the glider is behind us. This is released when the glider comes overhead and while we are flying. The result is an effortless inflation, almost always made perfect with the use of the A-Assists. Watch this video and see how easy and perfect the inflation can be:
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TrikeBuggy Bullet A-Assists Position the A-Assist Collar on the curved overhead bars approximately 13 inches forward of the Riser Guides after you have completed your Hang Check (balanced the TrikeBuggy with you seated in it while hanging in a simulator). Photos Adjust the A-Assist cord so there is no effect on the glider when risers are overhead in the flying position. Hold the risers straight up and make sure that there is no tension on the riser from the Assist. When laid back, you willl see that the A risers are pulled forward, assisting the glider to come overhead by lowering the angle of attack during the inflation of the glider. |
Classic TrikeBuggy A-Assists Position the Split Shaft Collar welded to the base of the A-Assist on the Power Loops as shown in the photo (click photo for more detail). This can be adjusted higher or lower on the Power Loop, depending on how much "assist" the particular wing needs. Usually, about one inch below the curve works best.
To properly adjust the A-Assists, care must be taken to make sure that the assists are in the neutral (no tension) position when the riser is straight up (see first photo above). The Assists should not effect the wing when it is overhead, only when it is behind the buggy during the inflation. Make sure that the opposing knots do not slip or move when tension is applied. This strap will NOT be adjusted in flight, but rather, on the ground - specific to each wing. |
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DISCLAIMER: Please read and be sure you thoroughly understand this disclaimer before flying a TrikeBuggy. Trike flying is an extremely demanding sport requiring exceptional levels of attention, judgment, maturity and self discipline. It is unlikely that you will be able to participate in it safely unless you make a conscious and continual commitment to your own safety. PPG and Hang Glider Trike flying is a dangerous sport and may result in injury and death even when practiced by a competent pilot using proper equipment. TrikeBuggies are not covered by product liability insurance, nor have they been designed, manufactured or tested to any federal or state government airworthiness standards or regulations. Do not fly them unless you are willing to assume personally all risks in the sport of Trike flying, and all responsibility for any property damage, injury, or death which may result from your use of this TrikeBuggy. Safe operation of the TrikeBuggy requires a pilot proficiency equivalent to that of a BFI (Basic Flight Instructor), as well as an equivalent level of knowledge and understanding of those wind and weather conditions which may compromise the pilot's safe control of the TrikeBuggy. In particular, be advised that gusty winds or turbulent conditions may interfere with even an expert pilot's ability to safely control the TrikeBuggy, and may cause it to crash. Never take anything for granted in Trike Flying. If you are in doubt about anything, stop and figure it out or contact TrikeBuggy. Also please read our Warning and Caution! |
