Safety
Section 2
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the glider is used for aerobatics/extreme
flying or flight manoeuvres at an angle
greater than 130°
•
the pilot has insufficient experience or
training
•
the pilot has incorrect or inadequate
equipment (reserve, protection, helmet
etc)
•
the glider is used for winch-launching
with a winch which has not been
inspected or by non-licensed pilots
and/or winch operators
•
there have been modifications to the
canopy, lines or risers which have not
been approved
Glider categories and
guidelines
The German Hanggliding and Paragliding
Association (DHV) and its safety division
have developed guidelines which are based
on many years of analysing paraglider
accidents and on the experience of flying
schools, flying instructors and safety
officers. These guidelines should help pilots
to select the appropriate glider classification
for their particular level of flying ability. The
information below relates to the
classification in EN/LTF-certification. There
is also further information on the website of
the relevant licensing body.
EN/LTF certification
The Stratus 8 received EN-D classification
in the final classification by the licensing
body.
Description of flight characteristics
Paragliders with demanding flying
characteristics and potentially violent
reactions to turbulence and pilot errors.
Recovery to normal flight requires precise
pilot input.
Target group and recommended
flying experience
Performance pilots with extensive flying
experience of at least approx. 75 hours
airtime per year, who wish to fly at a top
performance level in, e.g. cross-country
flying.
Description of pilot skills required
Designed for pilots well-practised in
recovery techniques, who fly very actively,
have significant experience of flying in
turbulent conditions, and who accept the
implications of flying such a wing.
Suitability for training
The Stratus 8 is generally not suitable for
use as a training glider.
