The Weather and especially the wind speed is a primary factor affecting your ability to fly the Paralight and to gain full control on the aircraft. The Powered kite – Paralight was design to operate in good wind condition (between 3 to 7 knot) and even in condition of 10 knot.
To enjoy flying the Paralight while keeping a high safety rating, we should check the weather and wind speed every time we wish to fly it. As a role, it is forbidden to fly the in rain or in hard wind. Conditions that allow us to fly are light to medium wind and a bright sky. It is possible to fly the Paralight in the night with the proper light kit but be warned it is only for experts and it's considered dangerous.
Flying in night is not advised because of the limited range of view, which could cause the craft to clash in high objects and make it hard to land it. The take off and landing shall accrue against the wind direction.
You must know the weather and wind speed before each flight and evaluate if the conditions will allow you to fly. It is possible to know the condition in several ways watching a waved flag or trees top, using technological means or even using an accurate report of meteorological stations given freely without charge.
Following is a table describing the wind speed and flight conditions
Wind speed in knot
Description
Marks on the ground
The Paralight behavior
Less then 1
No air movement
Smoke is coming up vertically, a piece of paper falling down vertically.
The flight track will become a little longer but the flight will be smooth and quiet.
3 - 1
Light wind blow
The wind direct smoke in her tail but it can't turn around weather vane.
Ideal condition for lift off and flight. You can enjoy from the Paralight performance.
6 - 4
Silent wind
The wind is felt inside houses, thin branches of a tree moves a little, a weather van is turning around
Good condition for lift off and flight. You can enjoy from the Paralight performance.
10 - 7
Light wind
Leafs and soft cloths are in constant move, a flag is straighten up,
The lift off must be made directly against the wind. It is advised not to fly to high so the wind won't cause extreme result to aircraft behavior.
16 - 11
Moderate wind
Dust and pieces of paper are scattered around with the wind, thin branches of a tree moves a little,
Forbidden to fly the Paralight, limited control of the aircraft lift off and landing are rough.
