Specifications

SONIC OWNERS MANUAL
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7. Release the bottom of the nose fairing and inspect the nose plate assembly:
nuts, bolts, and top wire tangs and thimbles. Check Bailey Block for proper
attachment of nose wires. Refasten nose fairing.
8. Sight along each leading edge checking that they have a similar curve. Any
noticeable difference would indicate a bent leading edge that would cause a
substantial “turn” in the glider’s trim.
9. Move out along the wings feeling for dents in the tube.
10. Pause where the bottom side wire enters the sail and check the bolt and nut, etc.,
at the crossbar-leading edge junction.
11. Check that the tip batten is located in the hook on the leading edge.
12. Continue to the wing tips and check the sail mount pin and safety ring.
13. Check that all battens are secured with bungee cords and that no reflex lines are
snagged on any batten ends.
14. At the keel, check the top wire attachment and that the bottom rigging has no
twisted tangs. Check that the restraining cable shackle is secured in the Bailey
Block at rear of keel.
15. Check the top of the king post, ensuring that the top rigging is not fouled and that
the reflex bridles are free from twists.
16. Continue around the glider repeating checks 9 to 13 in reverse order, bringing
you back to the nose.
17. Check all the lower rigging down to the corner fittings of the control bar.
18. Make sure the control bar uprights are straight and that all bolts and nuts are
secure. Ensure that the base tube locking pins are engaged and protrude
through the holes in the base tube.
19. Move up the control bar and recheck the harness, hang loops and carabineers.
The glider is now ready to fly! Make sure you are too!
Climb into the harness without removing it from the glider, making sure your legs are
through the leg loops. Check harness height, helmet, instruments, wind at launch, and
broader conditions. Ease yourself into your maiden flight aboard your Sonic. Please
read the next chapter for a few hints on what to expect and how to achieve the most
from the Sonic.