Are there any special instructions or things I should know beforehand?

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There are only a few instructions you need to know before flying. The instructor will review them before launching. There are three main points to remember while in flight. Firstly, unless you are in control of flying the glider, always hold onto the instructor. The glider uses weight shifting to maneuver so to fly the glider, movements need to be as one. Secondly, there will be verbal instructions about the commands on how to take over flying the glider and when to give back control to the instructor. These are very important. Lastly and most importantly, never hold on to anything else other than the instructor when launching or landing.