Safety Advice; General Advice About Paraglider Flying - Advance PROTECT II RIS Betriebshandbuch

Safety Advice

PROTECT reserves are manually-thrown emergency parachutes for
paraglider pilots. Their type of construction means that they are ab-
solutely NOT suitable for freefall parachuting!! The reserve parachute
and its connecting system is not intended for hard openings - it lacks
the necessary shock-absorbing ability. Using it for the wrong purpo-
se is not allowed.
It is essential that the reserve parachute is installed in the harness
correctly, and a compatibility check carried out initially. Only then can
the reserve be considered to be correctly installed and safe.
If the reserve parachute is to be thrown over water as a training exer-
cise it's as well to appreciate that the harness back protector will float
and may turn the pilot head down in the water. It should also be un-
derstood that the protector may eventually fill with water and sink –
with the pilot.

General advice about Paraglider Flying

Flying a paraglider needs appropriate training and a sound know-
ledge of the subject, and of course the requisite insurance cover and
licences. A pilot must be able to correctly assess the weather condi-
tions before taking off. His or her capabilities must match the require-
ments of the selected paraglider.
It is essential to wear an adequate helmet, suitable shoes and
clothing, as well as carry a reserve parachute. All parts of the equip-
ment should be checked for damage and airworthiness before every
flight. A thorough pre-flight check must also be carried out.
Every pilot bears sole responsibility for his or her personal safety
when paragliding. Neither the manufacturer nor the seller of a paragli-
der can guarantee or be held responsible for the safety of a pilot.
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