WALIBI 3
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Harness User’s manual
| WALIBI 3
We strongly advise you to check frequently the location of the reserve parachute handle location. To do this, we recommend that you lower
your right hand following the risers. This movement should be done without looking. By doing so, you will maximize your chances of a rapid
extraction if something went wrong and throwing the reserve parachute was called for.
Estimate your AGL ( Altitude Above Ground Level ), which if high enough may make it worth trying to bring your wing back to a normal flying
configuration. If in doubt, quickly deploy your emergency parachute.
Deploying a rescue parachute should be done only in an emergency.
With a strong, lateral and then vertical tug, pull the handle towards you and then throw the parachute away from you ( including the con-
tainer and its handle ) toward a clear unobstructed area of the sky. As soon as the parachute deploys, bring as much of the glider as possible
toward you by pulling as symmetrically as possible on the “C” or “D” risers or on the toggles/brakes.
Once the rescue parachute is opened, get your passenger and yourself ready for landing : upright posture, legs slightly bent, ready to roll
by rotating your shoulders
USING THE RESERVE PARACHUTE
MANDATORY CONTROLS
- Ascertain parachute deployment functionality by pulling the handle to activate a clean POD extraction sequence
- Inspect the harness for wear and tear
An annual deployment and repacking of the reserves parachutes must be conducted by competent and certified personnel.
Throwing the reserve parachute
Mandatory biannual inspection :
Annual check :
