Flying With The Switch 2; Pre-Flight Checks - Gin Gliders Switch2 Bedienungsanleitung

FLYING WITH THE SWITCH 2

General warnings and advice
Before every flight, check the following:
Are you in good physical and mental condition?
Are you familiar and compliant with all applicable laws and regulations in your area?
Are you within the certified weight range of your paraglider?
Do you have the necessary valid insurance cover (e.g. liability, medical, life)?
Are you briefed thoroughly about the site, airspace and expected weather conditions of the day?
Is your equipment and choice of site suitable for your level of experience?
Do you have a suitable helmet, gloves, boots, eye-wear and adequate clothing?
Are you carrying some form of identification, so that people know who you are in case of an accident?
Take along a radio and mobile phone if possible.
Do you fully understand how to safely use your new equipment? If not, have your instructor or dealer
explain anything you are not sure about.
When you go for your first flight on your new harness, be sure to pick a day and site that does not present
you with any unfamiliar challenges. During your first flight, familiarize yourself with the in-flight characteristics
of your new harness.
Pre-flight checks
As part of your normal pre-flight check routine, check:
Is there any damage to the harness or carabiners that could a ect its airworthiness?
Is the rescue parachute container closed correctly with the pins in the right position?
Is the deployment handle correctly inserted or attached?
Are all buckles, belts, zips securely fastened? Buckles should click into place as you close them, and
gentle pull on the fastened buckle verifies this. Secure any zips after fastening the buckles. Take extra care in
snowy or sandy environments.
Is the paraglider connected correctly to the harness with both carabiners secured by their locking
mechanisms?
Is the speed bar attached correctly to the glider?
Are all pockets closed properly and any loose items tied down safely?
Is the air chamber intake open and clear?
Have you closed your leg and chest straps? Double check before you take o !
IMPORTANT:
Use a complete and consistent sys-
tem of pre-flight checks and repeat the same sequence
every flight.
IMPORTANT:
The maximum clip in weight of the
Switch 2 is 120kg, we do not recommend you fly with
more than this weight.
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