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Ergonomic issues - like pilot’s arm length, range of motion, etc. - can play a decisive role in
the success of reserve release. Small people with short arms can sometimes have difficulties
when it comes to releasing a reserve. It is therefore important that the same pilot who will fly
with the equipment makes the compatibility test! It can also help in these problem cases if
various harnesses and different flying positions are explored, in search of a solution for the
compatibility test. External container is also an alternative. Three-way compatibility is the goal:
pilot(he/she)/harness/reserve!
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Under high g-loads (> 3g, e.g. in a spiral) reserve-throwing becomes more challenging.
For training, this situation can be simulated with the G-Force Trainer.
