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EN 12491 norm
This notice shows the information requested
by the EN 1291 norm. This European Norm
(EN) is required for all the paragliding reserve
parachutes. All our reserve parachutes are
conforming to the EN norm.
The certification results can be found at
www.supair.com
STABILITY
Opening speed + Wing jettisoning
Sink rate < 5,5 m/s at maximum load.
The reserve parachute certification code EN
12491 is described as follows:
- Flight proper sequence: during a straight flight,
the reserve parachute is deployed. In order to
conduct accurately reproducible tests by avoi-
ding any interference from the paraglider, the
test-pilot releases his paraglider at peak height
during a roll to begin the descent with an impor-
tant instability factor.
•The maximum sink rate is measured during the
last 30 meters, the paragliding wing is released,
below or equal to 5,5 m/s under maximum load.
•Stability is checked in a subjective visual way (
with a rolling effect or not ), and is gauged against
the overall sink rate ( an unstable reserve para-
chute usually demonstrates a higher sink rate).
•The reserve parachute opening speed must be
inferior to 5 seconds.
Flight test
European Norm 12491
