16
Krisis KARRE - User’s manual
GENERAL ADVICE FOR THE USE OF A STEERABLE RESERVE
1.
In an air emergency situation, pull the release handle firmly so that the release pins are pulled
out of the release pin loops. Throw the inner container holding the reserve, which is attached to the
release handle, powerfully into clear air. As the suspension lines stretch, the inner container opens
and the canopy is inflated by the air current. The reserve unfolds and the inner container is lost.
Perform the throwing action as quickly and as powerfully as possible, and practice it on the ground
before each repack of the reserve. It is important to also mentally practice the procedure several
Times.
2.
Check: Is the canopy inflated? What is the height above ground?
3.
Check: Orientation - what is the direction of flight (indicated by the red corner)?
4.
Adjust the direction of flight: If there is an imminent collision with an obstacle, immediately
change the flight direction by pulling the brake loop (side does not matter). Immediately try to do
this even when the reserve is twisted.
5.
Pull in or separate the paraglider (optional). Separation can be done by:
• Separation carabiners
• Unhooking the risers from conventional carabiners (a separation system for the speed system is
strongly recommended)
• Using a crosscut knife and cutting the paraglider risers or the main lines in case of emergency.
Material damage is preferable to physical damage, so every pilot should always carry a crosscut
knife in flight!
6.
Direction check: Correct the direction of flight again, if necessary.
7.
Resolve twists
