Wills Wing Fusion 141, Owner'S Service Manual

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A minimum USHGA Advanced (IV) level of pilot proficiency is required to fly the Fusion safely. Pilots
are advised that the optimum proficiency level for the Fusion is higher than the minimum recom-
mended. Operation of the glider by unqualified or under qualified pilots may be dangerous.
Operating the Fusion outside of the above limitations may result in injury and death. Flying the Fusion
in the presence of strong or gusty winds, or turbulence may result in loss of control of the glider which
may lead to injury and death. Do not fly in such conditions unless you realize and wish to personally
assume the associated risks. Wills Wing is well aware that pilots have, and continue to perform maneu-
vers and fly in conditions which are outside the recommended operating limitations stated herein.
Please be aware that the fact that some pilots have exceeded these limitations in the past without
dangerous incident does not imply or insure that the limitations may be exceeded without risk. We do
know that gliders which meet all current industry standards for airworthiness can and do suffer in flight
structural failures, both as a result of turbulence, and as a result of various maneuvers outside the
placarded operating limitations, including, but not necessarily limited to aerobatics. We do not know,
and cannot know, the full range of maneuvers or conditions which may cause the pilot’s safety to be
compromised, nor can we test the glider in all possible circumstances.