Setting up the TWIN RS 2 and first-flying
Section 04
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Suitable Harnesses
For solo flight, the TWIN RS can in principle be
used with harnesses which have “GH”
classification.
For passengers, in principle all certified
harnesses which have “GH” classification are
suitable.
Make sure that the two harnesses are
compatible and have adequate back protection.
Harnesses with the following measurements
were used for the type-test certification:
Total weight
in flight
Width (A)
Height (B)
< 80 kg
(40±2) cm
(40±1) cm
80– 100 kg
(44±2) cm
(42±1) cm
> 100 kg
(48±2) cm
(44±1) cm
Width (A): horizontal distance between the
riser attachment points (measured
from carabiner centre lines).
Height (B): normal distance from the riser
attachment points (measured from
carabiner centre lines) to the top of
the seat board.
Tests have shown that the harness, harness
adjustment and the pilot’s position in the
harness have a noticeable effect on a glider’s
flight behaviour.
This means that the flight behaviour in the
particular
paraglider-harness
combination
selected by the pilot can differ significantly from
that documented in the certification test report.
Please contact SWING or your SWING dealer if
you have any questions about using your
harness with the TWIN RS 2.
Reserve
It is a mandatory requirement to carry an
approved reserve for use in emergency
situations where the paraglider fails and
recovery is not possible, for example after
colliding with another sports aircraft.
The permissible weight for which the rescue
system is certified must be at least the same
as the takeoff weight on the tandem glider.
For tandem flights, the rescue system lines
must be attached to the carabiners between
the riser and the spreader bar hangpoint, so
that, if there is an emergency landing, the pilot
and the passenger land at approximately the
same time.
Unlike with tandem flying, for solo use, the
rescue system lines must be attached to the
special attachment points on the pilot’s
harness.
The connecting links between the reserve and
the hangpoint (carabiner or additional screw-
lock link) must have a minimum breaking
strength of 24kN each.
It must be possible for the pilot to deploy the
reserve from any flying position. It is a
requirement in Germany that it is not possible
for the passenger to deploy the reserve. Please
familiarise yourself with the relevant laws and
regulations in other countries before you fly.
