Do You Pre-Flight Check? Here’s Why You Should!

Chris Santacroce talks to us about having a pre-flight checklist and why it's so important. Every paraglider setup is slightly different but generally the same steps are required.
R - Reserve, is it attached securely?
1 - Helmet buckle
2 - Carabiners locked and loaded
3 - Harness straps, one waist plus two legs
4 - Corners of the glider oriented properly
S - Stirrup and Speed System hooked up
T - Turn direction
A - Air traffic
R - Radio
V - Clean looking V's on the brake lines
E - Everything else

[@JERFALCON]

Thanks for the constant reminders. These videos are super helpful for the beginner to the advanced. Even the most hard headed intermediate pilots! 🙏🏼🦅🤙🏼☁️🏴‍☠️

[@nategoodwin3329]

I've been flying since 2019, but this is a great refresher.

[@grahamlockley4435]

Theres a lot of shouty people out there, I enjoy Superfly vids because they are calm and and sensible, keep up the good work Chris. Over on this side of the pond our pre-flight mnemonic is, Will Geordie Have His Cat Aboard Today. Your bands are a good idea, would be happy to wear one but Im in the UK, wouldnt do much to promote your school :)

[@ChrisSantacroce]

Thanks G - how’s the Geordie Cat preflight go?

[@grahamlockley4435]

@@ChrisSantacroce W - Wind and Weather G - Glider H - Helmet H - Harness and Reserve pin C - Controls A - All Clear T - Turn direction

[@JTWardle]

Spectacular video and lesson as always! Teaching-excellence! Quality, experience, knowledge, good judgement and Louisiana hot sauce ... bravo!!!

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

The Pre-Flight check is part of the fun! I'd like a bracelet. :) It's always nice to have a visual cue. Even as one who follows this religiously. :)

[@gerunp]

Such good energy from a great teacher!

[@ctchuteflyer]

Great points. Cruise check is so important. I took off from a harvested pumpkin patch and had a gnarly root in my brake line inducing a turn. A quick check and I landed, cleared it and reset for a great flight.

[@johnmcglade6417]

This video makes total sense. Definitely worth your time.

[@keithsmith-aka-scottsummer8926]

Always learning is the best attitude!!!

[@davewolfe5169]

Thanks Chris good instruction

[@ripmanridin7092]

Awesome stuff Chris.....................always learning from you!

[@wardified8566]

Marvelous video, committing these checklists to memory. Thanks!

[@huepix]

Mine is CCHHURRRS Conditions Competence Helmet Harness Undercarriage Reserve Radio Risers Speedbar

[@ChrisSantacroce]

👆I like it 🗡! Have almost never heard any alternatives - thank you

[@upandadam1040]

Thanks for putting these out there for us. I always learn a lot.

[@loums52]

In aviation, it's all about checklists! Thanks!

[@Ripstop_pilot]

What ever your system........ Dont be distracted!!! And if you are mid way.... Start again!

[@fabiankuttner]

So good! Leading by example!

[@zakattack450]

Just found your channel after a recommendation to you from Robert Michiels. Look forward to meeting you in the future for some lessons. Thanks for all the great information!

[@SharkyintheSky]

Great words right there! Thanks Chris.

[@Peteshndl]

Nice job on the video Chris.

[@Benito20242]

Great video thank you for posting

[@NCPPGpilot]

Great stuff as always Chris!

[@DougBow96]

Great series, thank you 👍😎

[@charliewalsh9247]

great video Chris

[@leoanders1137]

love the new videos chris!

[@MrCPPG]

Great info.

[@GregAnthonyHarris]

Thanks Chris this is helpful 🙏

[@pacmanflys]

Awesome!

[@SemiFlyingPharmacist]

Nice!

[@MrKbtor2]

I've found my gopro to be a distraction for me on takeoff and in flight

[@bodhisattva2112]

Love watching these videos while I"m stuck in the office working on my stuff. Are we able to grab a bracelet if we swing by the Super Fly store?

[@ChrisSantacroce]

Anytime… We would love to see you and we had the revelation that they are actually “ wristbands” lol 😂

[@elizabetev3780]

hey, thanks for the tips. I think you skipped letter “S”, what does it stand for?

[@projectairtime]

Nice one Eliza - second person to point it out. Shows how easily one can be skipped. It’s speed system connected and foot stirrup if you have one. Great catch.

[@NelsonsWings]

Particularly Cautious Hombres Realize Careful Scrutiny Brings Longevity Advantages reserve Parachute Camera, Chinstrap Harness, all buckles Radio and instruments Carabiners, locked, Correct Speed system, Sister clips Brakes, clear to pulleys Lines clear, correct Air, other Aircraft, mental Attitude, Alert

[@mowtivatedmechanic1172]

What’s sister clips? (I’m new)

[@NelsonsWings]

@@mowtivatedmechanic1172 Sister Clips, also known as Brummel hooks, are the small metal clips that attach the speed system to the risers.