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For maximum safety, use a complete and consistent system of pre-flight
checks and repeat the same mental sequence every flight
.
Check that
•
all buckles are fastened. Take particular care in the case of ice or snow.
•
always clean off snow or ice before fastening buckles.
•
the reserve parachute handle is fastened in its correct position, and the pins
are firmly inserted.
•
pockets and zips are closed.
•
the paraglider is connected correctly to the harness, and that both karabiners
are locked closed by means of their locking system.
•
the speed bar is attached correctly to the glider.
The XEMA 2 is basically very well suited and for use in
double seater flying
. It
can be used for both the pilot and the passenger. However, the passenger should
not have installed a rescue device in his harness, as a possible false triggering of
the rescue device by the passenger cannot be prevented by the pilot.
The XEMA 2 harness can be used for
towed launches
. The tow bridle release
should be hooked directly to the main karabiners, ensuring that the karabiners are
positioned with the opening bar facing the rear. For further details, refer to the
documentation provided with your tow release, or ask a qualified towing instructor
at your flying site.
Correct handling of the rescue system
To prevent unintentional operating of the rescue system most harness models with
a handle mounted on the side (Tube- , side- , back containers) offer additional
safeguards. Depending on the model ICARO harnesses one or two cover plates
attached to the rescue handle are used to be stuck into two flaps and are secured
with an additional Velcro. This ensures that lines cannot interlock with the handle
pad and the rescue system opens unintentionally (e.g. during ground handling).
This fallback system for rescue handles is highly effective and therefore used in
many other harnesses. The used material for handle pads and the Velcro provides
a warranty for functionality and safety against unintentional loosening. The new
material is stiff and therefore
ICARO paragliders recommends bending the handle pad a couple of times
and opening and closing the Velcro before each installation. Thus, the web
of the handle becomes softer and the adhesion of the Velcro decreases.
Also, the triggering technique is an essential factor to reduce the required release
force. Another problem may arise when the rescue system must be operated with
the other hand.
Therefore, we recommend to train (before repacking the rescue system,
during g-force trainer) these methods.
It is vital to feel periodically for the position of the reserve parachute deployment
handle during normal flight, so that the action of reaching for the reserve
parachute handle becomes instinctive in an emergency.
in emergency situations, the deployment procedure is as follows:
•
look for the reserve parachute handle and grasp it firmly with one hand
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