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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Paragliding is an adventure sport, and as any
adventure or called extreme sport, it is poten
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tially dangerous. But this risk can be reduced
if you acknowledge the risks involved, use the
proper equipment, understand the possible
hazardous situations, the weather conditions
and ground obstacles. Dedicating time and
technic will give you skills for ground control
and emergency maneuvers; preferably under
the supervision of competent instructors. Fol
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lowing the next advices, the risk of accidents
can be minimized.
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Before the first flight, the canopy shape,
the fabric, the stitches and connections,
the buckles and brake lines, as well as any
possible twisted lines must be checked by
an appropriately trained person and/or your
instructor.
•
Make your first flight in a familiar flying site
and calm conditions.
•
Only fly your
PAPILLON
HIMALAYA with at
least one reserve parachute.
•
Read and obey to the local aviation laws
which rule in the respective country in
question.
• Successful completion of appropriate
training/schooling or having the needed
knowledge as well as the actual flight ex
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perience are a prerequisite to operate your
PAPILLON
HIMALAYA.
•
The use of suitable, certified and in the
respective country approved accessories
(helmet, harness, reserve) is a requirement
for the use of the PAPILLON
HIMALAYA.
•
Practice is the key of success, try ground
handling as much as you can, this is one of
the most important parts of the flight. A
good start is the best way to have a good
flight. Remember that most accidents
happen while takeoff.
•
Before every take off execute a thorough
inspection of your equipment (top sail,
bottom sail, ribs, especially the lines,
carabiners, buckles, speed system etc.) A
flight with a tear in the glider or a line can
be dangerous.
•
Always make sure that your flying gear is in
good condition and all checks are done.
•
Be aware that you as a pilot have to be in a
physical and mental state to control each
flight unimpaired. You have to concentrate
completely on flying, in order to avoid
potential distressing flight conditions. Most
accidents are caused by pilot error.
•
Never fly in close proximity to high voltage
power lines, airports or motorways, over
people or in a thunderstorm! You could en-
danger your life and the physical well-being
of yourself as well as third parties.
•
Inform yourself on the weather forecast
and/or the predominating local weather
conditions. Use the
PAPILLON HIMALAYA
only in wind strengths, in which you are able
to control the wing to 100%. Do not use the
PAPILLON
HIMALAYA in wind with a great
gust factor. Never use the glider when there
is a high risk of thunderstorm development
or a thunderstorm is already approaching.
In that case land immediately!
• In our days technology improves faster
and faster; stay tuned and keep learning
with advanced flying courses and safety
trainings always over the water.
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