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This article is from the Hanggliding and Paragliding FAQ, by Joao Geada with numerous contributions by others.

5.S.So, what is a lockout?

For a hangglider or a paraglider, a lockout is a situation where
the glider is turned away from the direction of the towline and the
pilot can't turn the glider back.

 

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